Schools/Sports
SHS Graduates Celebrate a Job Well Done!
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The eighty-fourth annual commencement exercises of Suffield High School’s Class of 2023 was held on a beautiful morning Saturday, June 10.
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.
Organizations
Dog Star Rescue Adoption Event Scheduled
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Are you considering adopting a rescue dog this fall?
Organizations
Juneteenth Celebration
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The Third Baptist Church, Suffield Interfaith Council and ABAR co-sponsored a community Juneteenth celebration.
Government/Town
Mulching is Good, Right?
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Everyone knows mulching is good. What many don’t know is that over-mulching is not good.
Government/Town
A Year in the Life of the Observer Trivia
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A Year in the Life of the Observer Trivia
Organizations
Ice Cream Social
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The Suffield Historical Society is pleased to announce the date for its upcoming annual Ice Cream Social.
Organizations
Polish Heritage News
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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
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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
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.
Government/Town
A New Task Force is Formed
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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
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The Suffield Veterans Memorial Expansion Committee is seeking nominations.
Government/Town
Memorial Day Observered
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Monday, May 29, provided good weather to celebrate Memorial Day this year.
Churches
Church Steeple Presides Over Intersection
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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
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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
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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.
Organizations
SOTG is Coming!
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It’ll be here before you know it, the 2023 Suffield on the Green and Craft Fair, the 52nd year!