The Suffield Observer | Page 87 | A Watchful Messenger

Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more

By Robert Sullivan | March 1, 2026

The John Sullivan & Son Tobacco Farm was started by my grandfather, John L. Sullivan.

Interfaith Council Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Sunday, February 9 at Suffield’s Third Baptist Church, many gathered to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.

100 Years From Now

These last elections have touched me in a different way as I looked around me on Election Day.

LBGTQIA+ Celebration

By Fred Sweitzer | July 1, 2023

On a beautiful Sunday, hundreds of people gathered on the Town Green for the third annual Suffield LBGTQIA+ Pride celebration.

Cub Scouts Had a Fun Filled Year

By By Nate Prusi, Cubmaster Pack 266 | July 1, 2023

It was another year of fun, adventure and learning for Suffield Cub Scout Pack 266.

Jack Shanks Becomes an Eagle

By Mike Cremins | July 1, 2023

Jack Shanks from Suffield Scout Troop 260, family, friends, and colleagues from both Troops 260 and 262 all celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Tuesday, June 13.

Go Take a Hike!

By Krystal Holmes | July 1, 2023

Troops 260 and 262 put on the mileage in May.

DAR Good Citizen Award

By Judy Hanmer | July 1, 2023

The Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR) held its Good Citizen Award presentation on May 21.

Troop 66 Visits Washington, D.C

By By Sawyer Prusi, age 12 | July 1, 2023

On Wednesday of spring break, Troop 66 left for Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to Suffield High School students Galen Schuster, Aiden Connors, and Rylie Baril who received the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce (NCCCC) Kindness Award for the months of March, April and May, respectively.

Schools/Sports

SHS Rotary Students of the Month

By Eric Hamylak | July 1, 2023

SHS Rotary Students of the Month

Schools/Sports

Recycle Your Old Cell Phones and Devices

By By Ava Cloyd & Gayle Demko | July 1, 2023

By recycling cell phones, YOU can help animals like gorillas, chimpanzees, and okapis by reducing the demand for new materials to be mined.

Schools/Sports

SPS Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

By From a Press Release | July 1, 2023

Suffield Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Schools/Sports

BOE Appoints Spaulding School Assistant Principal

By From a press release | July 1, 2023

The Suffield Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Christina Kupec as the Assistant Principal of A. Ward Spaulding School.