Book Reviews
Book Review
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The Winds From Further West By Alexander McCall Smith 257 pgs. Polygon 2024
Schools/Sports
SMS Students Honored with Connecticut Scholar- Leader Awards
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Two Suffield Middle School students have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievement and leadership, earning the prestigious Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) Scholar-Leader Award.
Schools/Sports
Students Excel in the International Math Olympiads Competition
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Suffield Middle School students recently celebrated an impressive season in the Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) competition, which includes approximately 70,000 students from around the world.
Director’s Corner
The Library Isn’t Just For Books!
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As I begin reviewing the valuable feedback we received through our Community Needs Assessment Survey, one trend is becoming clear: many community members are unaware of the wide range of services and resources available through the library.
Library
KML Gallery Features Broad Brook Artist
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The Suffield Arts Council will feature the work of Joe Burger, a talented watercolor artist, during July, at Suffield’s Kent Memorial Library.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with Revolutionary History Exhibit
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History came alive in Suffield on June 5, 2026, as over 125 community members gathered at the Hatheway Barn to experience a unique Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary History exhibit created by local students.
Organizations
DAR Good Citizen Award
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The Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR) held its Good Citizen Award presentation on May 17.
Farming/Nature
Creepy Crawlers
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A few weeks back, my friend and I were birding and hoofing it on the New England trail.
Scouts
Girl Scout Wins Coveted Gold Award
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Suffield Girl Scout Beatrice Marcavitch recently won a Gold Award.
Government/Town
Senior Center & Mini Bus News – July/August 2026
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Senior Center & Mini Bus News – July/August 2026
Organizations
The Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the DAR Celebrates 130 Years!
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On June 10, 1896, a group of women who shared a common heritage in a Revolutionary War ancestor met in Suffield to form the Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Parks and Rec
Parks & Rec – Annual Fishing Derby at Sunrise Park
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On Saturday, May 16, the Suffield Conservation Commission and the Suffield Parks & Recreation Department proudly hosted their 5th Annual Fishing Derby at Sunrise Park on Whites Pond.
Organizations
Suffield Garden Club Welcomes New Members
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On June 1, 2026, the Suffield Garden Club was thrilled to welcome eight new members during their annual meeting and luncheon at the Suffield Country Club.
Organizations
Nonprofit Preserves Open Space; Brings Nature To All
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The independent nonprofit Suffield Land Conservancy (SLC) is not a town entity but collaborates with the town to permanently protect 700 acres, comprising 30 properties consisting of forests, fields, wetlands, and ridgelines.
Organizations
Dustin Doyon 7th Annual Road Race Accolades
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This year’s memorial road race brought our largest participation yet.
Government/Town
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
Government/Town
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
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When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.