The Suffield Observer | Page 88 | 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.

Organizations

Ice Cream Social

By Anne Borg | July 1, 2023

The Suffield Historical Society is pleased to announce the date for its upcoming annual Ice Cream Social.

Organizations

Polish Heritage News

By Sara Zak | July 1, 2023

The Polish Heritage Society is pleased to announce a special meeting on July 12 at 10 a.m.

History

A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

By Beth Chafetz | July 1, 2023

According to a note on the back, this photo shows the Patterson family in 1910, sitting by their back door.

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

By Wendy Taylor | July 1, 2023

Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.

Columns

In Memoriam

By Agnes Schulte | July 1, 2023

Those to whom we’ve said good-bye.

Government/Town

A New Task Force is Formed

By Lisa Coatti | July 1, 2023

If you walk along most roads in Suffield you can’t help but see a nip bottle here, there and pretty much everywhere.

Government/Town

Suffield Veterans Memorial Expansion Committee

By Kevin Goff | July 1, 2023

The Suffield Veterans Memorial Expansion Committee is seeking nominations.

Government/Town

Memorial Day Observered

By Lester Smith | July 1, 2023

Monday, May 29, provided good weather to celebrate Memorial Day this year.

Churches

Third Baptist Church 120th Anniversary

By Beth Chafetz | July 1, 2023

Members of the interfaith choir sing.

Churches

Church Steeple Presides Over Intersection

By Abby Wolcott | July 1, 2023

When I am not gnashing my teeth at some clueless driver at the intersection of Mountain and Grand Streets, my eyes often land on the white clapboard church that has stood there since 1839.

Churches

Second Baptist News

By From a press release | July 1, 2023

Second Baptist Church and First Church of Christ Congregational, will be joining for combined summer worship services on Sundays at 10 a.m. through the month of July.

FOFAH

Planning Begins for Oktoberfest at Hilltop

By Tony Peterson | July 1, 2023

Suffield’s First Selectman’s office and The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop have begun planning the second annual Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, October 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hilltop Farm.