Local News for Suffield, Connecticut

Suffield police chief to retire after 25 years

SUFFIELD – Police Chief Richard Brown will retire at the end of the year after approximately 25 years with the department. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Vaccinated inmate, 78, dies of COVID-19 in Suffield prison

A 78-year-old inmate at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield, who recovered from a bout of COVID-19 last year and was subsequently vaccinated against the disease – but had multiple health problems – died Wednesday of complications from a second… Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Suffield on the Green to be held this weekend

SUFFIELD-The Friends of Suffield will hold its annual Suffield on the Green event this weekend for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Elderly inmate at Suffield prison dies of COVID-19

A 78-year-old man, who was more than 21 years into a 40-year prison sentence for child molestation offenses, died of COVID-19 complications Wednesday at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield, the state Department of Correction announced Thursday. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Suffield school board declines to challenge vaccine mandate

SUFFIELD – The Board of Education on Tuesday briefly discussed the possibility of taking legal action to challenge state mandates such as the one that requires all teachers to be vaccinated. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Suffield selectmen put 14 charter changes on ballot

SUFFIELD – The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday voted to approve 14 charter revision questions for November’s ballot. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Witness stone would mark location where slave lived in Suffield

SUFFIELD – Residents who walk by the corner of North Main Street and Bridge Street may soon stumble upon a new addition. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Join Us at Suffield On The Green and Craft Fair

It’s that time of year – It’s the Suffield on the Green and Craft Fair 2021, our 50th! Read the rest of the article on thesuffieldobserver.com READ MORE.

Suffield Candidates for Municipal Offices – 2021

Democrats Republicans First SelectmanMelissa M. Mack Board of SelectmenLiz WarrenMel ChafetzPete Hill Board of Education Susan Mercik DavisDebra Dudack Suzanne Richardson-White Board of Finance Kacy Colston Board of Finance alternate Tom Frenaye Planning and ZoningCommissionErin GolembiewskiJeff Girard Planning and Zoningalternate Marty Deren Fire Commission Ginny BromageKristina Hallett Police Commission Jason TromblyNate PrusiKristina Hallett Board of READ MORE.

Trase Appointed as Suffield Assessor

Suffield’s Board of Selectmen announces the appointment of Lisa Trase as town assessor. Read the rest of the article on thesuffieldobserver.com READ MORE.

Suffield’s Best Friends

Goodbye to Friends of Suffield after more than 50 years of service Read the rest of the article on thesuffieldobserver.com READ MORE.

First Selectman’s Update

Focusing on Affordable Housing, a term that unfortunately takes on multiple meanings, concerns residents, and is not well understood. Read the rest of the article on thesuffieldobserver.com READ MORE.

Suffield Grocery Changes Hands

Highland Park Market became Suffield Village Market on August 24, when the sale to the new owner Shih Ming Chou was finalized. Mr. Chou comes to our town after the sale of his most recent store, Higganum Village Market in Higganum, Conn. Read the rest of the article on thesuffieldobserver.com READ MORE.

Stone Insurance Moves

Ray Stone, Jr., wielding the giant scissors, symbolically opens his business’s new office. Read the rest of the article on thesuffieldobserver.com READ MORE.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Progress

Years ago, Walt Disney said, “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious … and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” I heard the quote again a few weeks ago, and it really made me reflect on READ MORE.

The Wild Wild Web

Some call it an addiction: an unstoppable pandemic spreading among our young minds. I wouldn’t disagree. Read the rest of the article on thesuffieldobserver.com READ MORE.

September Commission Meetings

Please check the Town of Suffield website for time and location (virtual, Zoom, etc.) of the following commission and committee meetings: 350th Anniv. Committee Tue., Sept. 27 7 p.m. Zoom Meeting Assmnt. Appeals, Board of Thurs., Sept. 16 7:00 p.m., Town Hall Conservation Comm. Tues., Sept. 14 & 28 7 p.m., Town Hall Economic Dev. READ MORE.

Suffield signs new trash contract as major changes for disposal arise

SUFFIELD – The town signed a new agreement for trash disposal this month that is projected to save up to $750,000 over the next five years. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Board approves plan to renovate courtyard at Suffield High School

SUFFIELD – The Board of Education approved a project Monday to renovate the enclosed courtyard at Suffield High School. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.

Community fund makes first grants in Suffield

SUFFIELD – The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund has awarded its first grants to nonprofits that benefit local residents. Read the rest of the article on journalinquirer.com READ MORE.