Suffield Voter Guide
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Town Election, November 7, Suffield Middle School 6 a.m. – 8 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
Come to Christmas in Suffield on November 4
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Come to the annual Christmas in Suffield shopping fair on Saturday, November 4.
Organizations
The Amazing Abilities of Birds
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On November 6, the Suffield Garden Club will feature Sally Brockett, a local gardener, birder and member of the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven.
Organizations
New Co-ed Scouting Unit Comes to Suffield
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The Connecticut Rivers Council of Boy Scouts of America is excited to welcome the chartering of Venturing Crew 261 right here in Suffield Connecticut.
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!
People/Business
All in the Family with Heritage Funeral Home
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“I’m more than happy to be up to my neck in projects,” said Gayle Demko, co-founder with her late husband Chet of Heritage Funeral Home in West Suffield.
People/Business
MacKinnon’s Artwork Finds New Homes
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Many of you will recall our May 1 edition article “Special Artist Brought Color to Our Lives.”
Farming/Nature
Musings of a Sycamore Tree
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Anna Quindlen, one of my favorite authors, spoke about boredom in her essay entitled Doing Nothing is Something.
Organizations
KML Gallery Features Local Artist
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The Suffield Arts Council will feature a display of work by Westfield artist Laraine Percoski in the Pinney Gallery at Suffield’s Kent Memorial Library during the month of November.
Library
KML Programs – November
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For more information or to register for a program, please stop by or call the library at 860-668-3896 or go online to suffield-library.org. Follow us on Facebook.
Columns
Yummy Nanaimo Bars
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This month’s recipe takes us to Canada where a delightful, no-bake dessert was created which is the Nanaimo bar.
Organizations
Second Chance Shop Awarded Grant
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Thanks to the generosity of the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, our shop was awarded a $11,785 renovation grant in April.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Agriscience Events
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On November 16, The Suffield Regional Agriscience program will be welcoming students who are interested in applying for the 2024-2025 school year.
Organizations
Scouts Canoe the Connecticut River
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The scouts from Troops 260 and 262 canoed a section of the Connecticut River in September.
Schools/Sports
Kindness Matters Grants Available
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Applications for Meghan Voisine Kindness Matters Grants are now open to individual students, student organizations and other youth organizations in grades 5-12 who are interested in demonstrating acts of kindness, friendship and inclusion within Suffield.