Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
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Letters to the Editor
Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more
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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.
Editorial
Are Your Recyclables Ending Up As Trash?
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Are the plastic, metal, glass, boxes and paper you collect for curbside pickup being thrown out as trash at the recycling facility?
Homepage Featured
Polish Heritage Society Member Honored at State Capitol
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State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) celebrated the 32nd annual “Polish Day at the Capitol,” on May 3 hosted by the Polish Legislative Caucus.
Churches
Twelve Decades of Devotion: A 120-Year Celebration at Third Baptist Church
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The Third Baptist Church invites all to attend its 120-year anniversary celebration on June 11, 2023, the second Sunday of the month, at 4 p.m.
Organizations
Suffield Rotary Participates in Day of Service
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For the second year in a row, the Suffield Rotary will participate in the Day of Service, hosted by the Rotary International group.
Organizations
Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden Opens for the Season
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Spring is our favorite season at the Phelps-Hatheway House!
Organizations
Mark Your Calendar for May Market
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Mark your calendars to visit the Suffield Garden Club’s annual MAY MARKET on May 20.
Government/Town
Parks and Rec News
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Spring Hiking Workshop at Sunrise Park Brought On the Smiles! Photo by Donna Carney-Bastrzycki Photo-Hike Workshop participants enjoying their hike. It was a beautiful, sunny, warm and spring-like Sunday for our St. Patrick’s Day weekend family collaborative hike and workshop with Mat Jobin, owner of Reach Your Summit and the Town of Suffield Parks and Recreation Department, volunteer-Stephan Bastrzycki and Sue Mayne of The Trees for Suffield Initiative. We had a terrific turnout and important Leave No Trace Principles, hiking safety, the ten hiking essentials and trip planning were all presented during the first part of the workshop and then the group enjoyed the beauty of Sunrise Park for the hiking portion.
Organizations
Last Chance at $1,000 Scholarship
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The Observer is looking for worthy high school students interested in a $1,000 college scholarship.
People/Business
From Glass Salesperson to Insurance Agency Owner
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In the early ’80s, Patricia Bland was a sales representative for an auto replacement glass company. She sold to Connecticut insurers.
Farming/Nature
Lifetime Dairy Farmer Makes a Lasting Impact
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A memorial fund has been established by the family of Norman Coulter, a Suffield dairy farmer all his life.
Farming/Nature
Iridescence in Nature
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Back when we were kids roaming the neighborhood, we knew a thing or two about the elder generation.
Organizations
Selling Gently Used Collectibles for Charity
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For a dozen years a mother and daughter team has managed the collectibles department at The Second Chance Shop, selling everything from a 135-year-old water pitcher to Beatrix Potter figurines to beer stein assortments.
Organizations
Skyline Restaurant Welcomes SWC
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Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) will hold their annual meeting and luncheon on Tuesday, May 9.
Organizations
Greater Together Community Fund Awards Grants to Support Nine Projects
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The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund has awarded grants in its most recent grant cycle totaling $31,076 to nine different groups that support the Suffield community.
Organizations
Suffield Greater Together Community Fund Seeks Volunteers
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Suffield Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for committee members.
Organizations
Suffield Arts Council Presents Suffield Artist
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A collection of fine art paintings, masterfully rendered in oils or pastels, will grace the gallery walls at the Kent Memorial Library in Suffield during the month of May.
History
Tamer’s Witness Stone Installed
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Over 50 people gathered at the Kent Memorial Library on Monday morning, April 10, to recognize the installation of a Witness Stone for Tamer, an enslaved Black girl purchased in 1777 by Suffield businessman Luther Loomis.