The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Connecticut Children’s Hospital Benefits from Generous Donation

By Johanne Presser | November 1, 2025

The DeSimone Family Trust, established by long time past Suffield residents Jerry and RoseMarie DeSimone have donated $2.5 million dollars to support a neonatology intensive care facility and services in the newly built tower at Connecticut Children’s.

Suffield Sidekicks – Teens Helping Seniors

Suffield Sidekicks matches local seniors with teens to help with light household chores and yard work, such as dusting, vacuuming, raking leaves, planting, weeding, home organization and computer assistance.

Retirement Perks

Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.

Organizations

Suffield Community Aid

By Mary Curtin, MSW Director 860-668-1986 | February 1, 2025

Check Out What’s Happening at SCA

Organizations

Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2024

By Bret Lynch | February 1, 2025

The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame (SAHOF) hosted its 13th induction ceremony and dinner to celebrate the 2024 Hall of Fame induction class.

Schools/Sports

Board of Education News

By Melissa Bielonko, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent | February 1, 2025

In this article, the Suffield Board of Education shares information about its work supporting school district initiatives, promoting academic success, setting policy and adopting a budget.