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

Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Class

From a press release | October 1, 2024

The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame (SAHOF) is pleased to announce a 2024 induction class

Organizations

What the Heck is Poutine?

By Jacob LaValley | October 1, 2024

Are you ready to try a delicious Canadian favorite while supporting a great cause?

People/Business

Craftsmen for All Generations

By Joanne Neilson | October 1, 2024

I recently finished rereading The Biography of a Town by Robert Alcorn. I find it more fascinating each time I read it.

Organizations

Tunnel to Towers Golf Tournament

By Ray Dalrymple | October 1, 2024

The 4th Annual Shute-N-Safe Golf tournament to benefit The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, hosted by the Shute family of West Suffield, was held on September 11, 2024 at Crestview Country Club in Agawam, Mass.