Organizations
Catch Me If You Can!
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An unidentified Jets ball carrier heads back toward the scrimmage line pursued by at least four RHAM defenders.
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.
Organizations
December and January Front Page News Over the Years
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Over the past twenty-five years the Observer has covered many stories about local people, events and businesses.
Organizations
Trees Four Seasons – A Photography Contest
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Attention photographers, as the seasons transition, the Trees for Suffield Initiative photography contest committee is looking forward to receiving your late fall/early winter tree photos for our new contest, “Trees Four Seasons”.
Government/Town
Suffield Fire Department Incident Report October 2023
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Suffield Fire Department Incident Report October 2023
Government/Town
Suffield Police Activity Report – October 2023
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Suffield Police Activity Report – October 2023
Government/Town
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
Town News You Might Not Know
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Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? This article covers selected information from minutes of various Boards and Commissions.
Government/Town
Be Prepared for the PPP
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A Democrat and/or Republican Presidential Preference Primary will be held on April 2.
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
Government/Town
First Selectman Coffee Hour
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All are welcome to join First Selectman Colin Moll for coffee from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Café Barista, 66 North Main Street, on the first and third Friday of each month.
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
Building a Voter’s Guide
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We thought you might find it helpful to understand the process we undertook to produce the Voter’s Guide.
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.