Government/Town
New Farms Directory
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Stop by the Saturday Farmers Market or the town clerk’s office to grab your copy of a brand new directory of Suffield farms!
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.
Farming/Nature
Farm Passport Winners
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Join us in congratulating the first two winners in our Town of Farms passport drawings!
Government/Town
Available Property Tax Exemptions
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The Assessor’s office administers all state and local option exemption programs that affect tax bills.
Organizations
September 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.
FOFAH
Tickets for Oktoberfest Going Fast
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Hilltop Farm’s Oktoberfest chairman said that the joint Town of Suffield and FOFAH-sponsored event had sold 90 tickets out of 200 as of mid-August.
FOFAH
FOFAH Volunteer of the Year Awarded
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Howie Orr, president of the Friends of the Farm at Hilltop, presents the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award to Carol Komosa.
FOFAH
FOFAH Announces State Grant Award
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After several months of waiting for an answer, FOFAH was notified of the award of $330,000 to transform the 1606 Mapleton Ave property to the Hilltop Farm Welcome and Interpretive Center.
Government/Town
The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund
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The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee has announced an open call for grant applications, starting September 1.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Activity Report – June/July 2023
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Suffield Police Activity Report – June/July 2023
Government/Town
Captain’s Corner: Lithium – Ion Battery Safety
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Lithium-Ion batteries, if not used correctly or damaged, can catch on fire or explode.
Government/Town
Suffield Fire Department Incident Report July 2023
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Suffield Fire Department Incident Report July 2023
Government/Town
SVAA Sends Out Surveys
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Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association is excited to announce that we will be sending out EMS patient satisfaction surveys to gather feedback from our community.
Columns
Suffield Observations
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The other night Rebecca and I ran into Greg and Kristin Conway, two Suffieldians.
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. If you want more detail, it can be found by going to suffieldct.gov, Agendas Meetings and Minutes. Board of Education: Staffing for the upcoming school year is nearly complete. The hiring process for the physical education teacher position at McAlister Intermediate School is continuing.
