The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

A Love Match Made in Japan

By Johanne Presser | February 1, 2026

While most couples find love within their own country, Dave and Joanne Thayer found theirs in Japan.

A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer

On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.

Words Matter

I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.

Sustainable Suffield Town Wide Clean-Up Day

By By Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy and Andi Prusi | June 1, 2024

On a sunny Saturday morning, families, friends and local organizations came together to support a wonderful cause.

KML Summer Programs

By Hollie Garity | June 1, 2024

For more information or to register for a program, please stop by or call the library at 860-668-3896 or go online to suffield-library.org. Follow us on Facebook.

Ben Sarno Notches Another Crazy Adventure

By Johanne Presser | June 1, 2024

Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

SGTCF Spotlight on Suffield Cooperative Preschool

By Fred Sweitzer | June 1, 2024

The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund (SGTCF) awards grants to non-profits in Suffield or others that directly benefit Suffield residents.

First Annual Granby Racial Unity Festival

By From a Press Release | June 1, 2024

On June 29, 2024, Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) will host the first annual Granby Racial Unity Festival, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Granby Memorial High School.

What’s In a Name?

By Abby Wolcott | June 1, 2024

Growing up I was frequently called by the wrong name.

Book Review

By Jane Shipp | June 1, 2024

The Distance Between Us is a well written novel from the author of Hamnet, and an interesting book in both plot and style.

Jalapeño Popper Corn Salad

By Lynette Roy | June 1, 2024

With many celebrations such as Father’s Day, graduations and the Fourth of July in June and July, this month’s recipe is an easy one to make and serve at gatherings.

Squabbin Valley Artist Featured in June Show

By Fran Milliken | June 1, 2024

The Suffield Arts Council is pleased to announce a show in The Pinney Gallery of the Kent Memorial Library, of a collection of artworks by a multi-talented, award-winning artist, Deborah Padden.

Grave Stone Cleaning Demonstration

By Judith Hanmer | June 1, 2024

Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the DAR explained the process and the tools used for their work in the Old Cemetery.

Parks and Rec News

By Pete LeClerc | June 1, 2024

The Jimmy Deren Memorial/Bowling Buddies group celebrated their fantastic thirty-week long season at our year-end banquet at beautiful Sunrise Park on May 7.

Daffodil Project Brightens Town Byways

By Lisa Parker | June 1, 2024

As you passed through Suffield and West Suffield in early May, did the bright, happy faces of thousands of daffodils catch your eye?

Suffield Garden Club Awards Three Outstanding SHS Seniors

By Lisa Parker | June 1, 2024

The Suffield Garden Club Memorial fund was thrilled to present three awards to graduating Agriscience seniors on May 16.

Observer 25th Anniversary Celebration

By Ann Kannen | June 1, 2024

Photos by Ron Kirschbaum and Ginny Bromage

On April 21, the Observer volunteers gathered at Oak Ridge Country Club to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the paper. Jay Presser, emcee, welcomed everyone and recognized the four volunteers who were at the first group photo 25 years ago: Lester Smith, Carol Martin, Sally Peters and Eileen Moncrief. The Observer volunteers are keeping Sam’s dream alive! See if you can identify all the volunteers in this photo. Jay asked Abby Wolcott to reflect for us on her father’s initial thoughts on creating The Suffield Observer.