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Captain’s Corner

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Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. Holiday Decorating:

Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.

Government/Town

Municipal Election Results

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Suffield’s Municipal Election was held on November 7. There were 9,811 eligible voters and 3,868 of them came out to vote for their town officials. * designates the winners. Votes Received

First Selectman *Colin Moll (R) 2,472 Ricardo Lasa Sotil (U) 971

Selectmen*Mel Chafetz (D) 1,930Melissa Silva (D) 1,743*Pete Hill (D) 1,998*Kathie Harrington (R) 2,282*Jerry Mahoney (R) 2,012

Town Clerk *Kathy Dunai (D) 2,636

Town Treasurer *Kacy Colston (D) 2,406

Tax Collector *Jill Schectman (R) 2,792

Board of Finance Tom Frenaye (D) 1,755 *Chris Childs (D) 1,895 *Eric Harrington (R) 2,247 *Mark Sinopoli (R) 2,003

Board of Finance (Vac) *Ann Huntington Michelson (D) 2,359

Board of Finance (Alt) Jim Irwin (D) 1,959 *Mark Englander (R) 2,027 *Arthur Christian II (R) 1,992

Board of Education *Brian Fry (D) 1,865 Dustin Rose (D) 1,727 *Debra Bogstie Dudak (D) 1,879 *Glenn Gazdik (R) 2,020 *Joshua Barrows (R) 1,989 *Melissa Finnigan (R) 2,350

Board of Education (vac)*James Mol (D) 2,100

Board of Assessment AppealsJerry LaPlante (D) 1,682*Edward G. McAnaney (R) 1,947

Planning & Zoning *Ginny Bromage (D) 2,061 *Brian Dunn (R) 2,212 *Christine Sinopoli (R) 2,196

Planning & Zoning (Alt) *Jeff Girard (D) 1,903 *Geoffrey Kaplan (R) 2,223

Police Commission Angelo DiMaurao Jr (D) 1,756 *Michael Siegel (R) 2,034 *Joseph Blake (R) 2,110 *Tony Greco (R) 1,994

Fire Commission *Nathan Kirk Prusi (D) 1,849 *Jay Caron (D) 1,934 *Paul D. Christian (R) 2,260

Water Pollution Control Authority *Todd Mervosh (D) 1,951 *Travis Watroba (R) 2,212 *John P. Murphy (R) 2,172 *Frank Bauchiero Jr (R) 2,097

Editorial

The Explosion that Rocked North Grand

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Back in 1989, while on a ski trip with Arnold Gould and his friend Lloyd Cliff, Lloyd happened to mention that a foreclosure sale was coming up on the house and property next to him.

Government/Town

ARPA Funds Benefit Local Nonprofits

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Late this summer, the Suffield Board of Selectmen announced that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds would be available to non-profits for the use of restoration or maintenance of the Town’s historical buildings and assets.

Government/Town

Municipal Election

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Suffield’s Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Middle School Gymnasium, 350 Mountain Road.

Government/Town

Parks and Rec News

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Over 280 Suffield kids are currently participating in the Fall Parks & Recreation season. The Suffield Soccer Stars have learned new skills while having lots of fun!