Government/Town
Suffield’s National Night Out
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Suffield’s National Night Out Event will be held on Tuesday, August 6 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Activity Report – May 2024
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Suffield Police Activity Report – May 2024
Government/Town
Suffield Fire Department Incident Report May 2024
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Suffield Fire Department Incident Report May 2024
Government/Town
The Captain’s Corner
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One of the most popular ways to cook food is outdoor grilling.
Government/Town
From SVAA Explorer To Life Star Nurse
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Twenty-seven-year-old Justin Pedneault flies to the aid of the ill and injured in a Life Star helicopter.
Government/Town
Town News You May Not Know
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Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? This article covers selected information from various Town Boards and Commissions.
Government/Town
Suffield Welcomes a New Finance Director
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Suffield has a new Finance Director! Amanda Moore comes to us from the Town of Windsor Locks where she served in the Finance Department for nearly ten years
Farming/Nature
Local Photos
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Lookin’ Good! Photo by Joan Heffernan Blue skies, shining on me… Cooling Off
Photo by Joan Heffernan Great Blue Heron
Sneezeworthy
Photo by Joan Heffernan Goldenrod
Pretty in Pink
Photo by Joan Heffernan Hydrangea
Editorial
The Haunting Sounds of the Stables
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What is one supposed to write when there is not much left to say?
Organizations
Scholarship Recipient
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Suffield High School senior Christina Vega accepts scholarship check.
Schools/Sports
MacKinnon Art Award
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Suffield Public Schools’ K-12 Art Team Leaders present a $1,000 art award to SHS senior Lilla Bishop.
People/Business
IRONMAN Comes to Suffield
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Did you see all of the elite athletes cycling through town last month? If you like to enjoy lazy Sunday mornings at home, you probably missed it.
People/Business
Friends Perform Together at Carnegie Hall
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Suzanne Richardson-White and Beth Chafetz returned from New York a few days ago in a glow of success.
Organizations
Observer 25th Anniversary Celebration
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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.
Organizations
Suffield Garden Club Awards Three Outstanding SHS Seniors
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The Suffield Garden Club Memorial fund was thrilled to present three awards to graduating Agriscience seniors on May 16.
Organizations
Daffodil Project Brightens Town Byways
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As you passed through Suffield and West Suffield in early May, did the bright, happy faces of thousands of daffodils catch your eye?
Government/Town
Parks and Rec News
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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.