Government/Town
Suffield Community Fund Seeking Grant Applications
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The Suffield Community Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is pleased to announce that its annual grant application period will open in late spring.
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.
Suffield Historical Society
West Suffield, Here We Come!
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The Suffield Historical Society is excited to announce a new chapter; starting in April, we will lease the historic Academy Hall in West Suffield from the West Suffield Village Improvement Association (WSVIA), potentially bringing this cherished landmark into our care for future generations.
Churches
April at First Church of Christ, Congregational, UCC
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First Church welcomes all to join in weekly Sunday worship at 10 a.m., in-person or virtually through the church YouTube livestream, continuing on the journey “Together for Joy!”
History
George Washington and John Adams Visited Suffield
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The Suffield Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Second Baptist Church’s Common Room.
Organizations
Historical Society Mini-Bus Tour: Revolutionary War Era Suffield
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Learn about some of the houses in the center of town which were standing during the Revolutionary War and when the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago.
Churches
Rummage Sale at West Suffield Congregational Church
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Mark your Calendar! WSCC is having a rummage sale on Saturday, April 11.
Columns
Suffield Observations – Mistaken identity
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A couple of weeks ago, I was leaving Costco and saw this guy approaching me with a big smile.
History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.
Government/Town
Suffield to Dedicate Liberty Tree
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The Suffield Tree Committee invites residents to celebrate history, and the spirit of community at the town’s upcoming Liberty Tree Dedication.
Organizations
Donation Appreciated!
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The Suffield Lions Club made a donation to support the Suffield Community Aid Food Pantry.
Schools/Sports
Student Musicians Receive All-State Honors
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Six Suffield High School musicians have been accepted into the Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) All-State Ensembles this year.