In mid-May, Suffield High School Junior Katie O’Hara and her friend Leigha Johnston cleaned up trash on a one-mile stretch of the Connecticut River bank. Her parents helped. Photo by Lauren O’Hara Katie O’Hara (left) and friend Leigha Johnston. The four collected 95 pounds of plastic, styrofoam, food packaging, cigarette butts and more near Hilltop Farm. It was part of the Save the Sound initiative, a 50-year-old nonprofit based in New Haven, which works to protect the land, air, and water of Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
ByBy Bethany Sullivan, Assistant to the Community Services Director |
Suffield Senior Center was host to a very special celebration on Wednesday, September 10, as Eugene Christian – known affectionately as “Gene” to his many friends – turned 100 years of age while surrounded by friends and family. Decked out in a birthday sash proclaiming him “Birthday King” and a crown that suited him almost too well, Gene beamed as center members lined up to wish him happy birthday. Photo submitted by the author Gene with his great granddaughter Francesca dancing at the event to Polish polka music. Gene’s roots in Suffield run deep. Born in 1925 in the upstairs of a house his parents rented on South Street, he later co-owned Christian Farms with his brothers.
The Suffield Garden Club is delighted to present Rebecca Sadlowski, founder of Rooted Flowers in Agawam, to present at the first SGC meeting of the season. Join us for a fresh look at how to design and grow a productive, beautiful cutting garden as Rebecca shares practical tips on garden planning, favorite varieties and planting strategies that maximize blooms through the seasons.What began as a roadside flower stand has grown into a year-round, farm-to-table floral business offering fresh flowers, events, workshops, and nationwide dahlia shipping. Rebecca and her husband Albert run the farm alongside their three young children. With a focus on only using home-grown flowers in their designs, Rooted Flowers is committed to seasonal stewardship, supporting local growers, and creating meaningful community connections through flowers. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Sadlowski Local farmer and floral designer Rebecca Sadlowski will present at the Suffield Garden Club’s October 6th meeting.
Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? This article covers selected information from the minutes of various Town Boards and Commissions. If you want more details, it can be found by going to suffieldct.gov, Agendas, Minutes, Recordings. Board of Education – August 11Foreign Exchange Students for the 2025-2026 School YearSuperintendent Dunbar shared that the district would like to welcome three international students for the upcoming school year from Spain, South Africa and Germany. Each student has a host family in Suffield.
What’s happening at SCA this Month? Photo by Mary Curtin Thank you to Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) for the backpack and supplies for our Return to School Backpack Drive. Pictured left to right: Lorianne Nutini, Jackie Guzie and Doug McIntos from SVAA. In-Person Bereavement Support Group Starts Oct. 10:Masonicare is partnering with Suffield Community Aid to offer a 6-week, in-person support group for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
$6,000 crowdfunding goal to receive matching grant from Sustainable CT’s Community Match FundThe Trees for Suffield Initiative is Planting for Tomorrow by replenishing Suffield’s historic tree canopy through a 10-year planting plan. Continuity relies on the replacement of the old trees with new young trees. With a consistent effort to Plant for Tomorrow our tree-lined town center will remain the shaded and beautiful scenic roadway we know today. We are raising funds to plant more trees next year.Resident Chris Childs remarked “I am so excited to be supporting
Photo by Danna Gaunter As the Chinese proverb goes: “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best is now”.
When autumn rolls around, one of the most iconic symbols of the season is the humble pumpkin. From its bright orange color to its versatile uses, the pumpkin has become an important part of our fall traditions. Did you know this popular squash is botanically considered a fruit because it originates from a flower? I am sure I am not the only one who always thought it was a vegetable! Whichever you consider it to be, the pumpkin has a rich history that extends far beyond pumpkin pies and Halloween decorations.One of America’s oldest native crops, pumpkins have been cultivated for more than 6,000 years.
BySelected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library. |
October 2 Spaulding gardens is increasing the capacity of their output by erecting a new greenhouse about 300 feet long. This, added to the present plant, will make one of the largest plants of this kind in this section October 9 The house owned and occupied by Joe Smith was burned to the ground Wednesday night, with its contents. The fire started about 10.45[p.m.] and in a short time was blazing fiercely. Fortunately, Mrs. Smith had not gone to bed as she was waiting for Mr. Smith, who is employed in a paper mill at Windsor Locks and returns home on the 11 o’clock bus. Mrs. Smith smelled smoke and aroused the children sleeping upstairs and they had just time to get outside with what clothing they were wearing.
ByBy Peter Leclerc, Director of Community Services 860-668-8830 |
Senior Center NewsLunches are $6 and include tea, a cold beverage,and dessert. Please make reservations by noon the day prior. Please bring your own container for leftovers. Menu is subject to change.Wed, Oct 1 Pasta with sausage and sauce, salad, Italian breadThurs, Oct 2 Chicken stew, salad, crusty breadTues, Oct 7 Tuna grinder with lettuce and tomato, cucumber salad, roll and butterWed, Oct 8 Cheeseburger & French fry bake, vegetable, roll and butterThurs, Oct 9 Stuffing stuffed chicken, sweet potato melts, vegetableTues, Oct 14 English muffin pizza with hamburger, pepperoni, roasted peppers,onion, cheeseWed, Oct 15 Pork Wellington, scalloped potatoes, vegetableThurs, Oct 16 Cheesy baked fajita chicken, Mexican pasta salad, roll andbutterTues, Oct 21 Chicken enchilada casserole, chips with salsaWed, Oct 22 Homemade chili, corn muffin with honey butterThurs, Oct 23 Rosemary and cranberry baked chicken, baked potato, vegetableTues, Oct 28 Crustless veggie quiche, sausage links, fruit cupWed, Oct 29 Chicken in mushroom sauce, parmesan garlic roasted vegetables &potatoesThurs, Oct 30 Hot dog wrapped in seasoned crescent roll, homemade mac & cheeseMini Bus trips require five passengers and are weather permitting. Reservations for October trips opened on September 20.
The Municipal Election will be held on November 4 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Suffield Middle School.Early Voting – In-person early voting will be held at the Suffield Town Hall from October 20 through November 2 (Monday through Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except on 10/28 & 10/30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)”Absentee Ballot Voting – For electors who expect to be unable to appear in person to cast their vote because of active military service, absence from town, sickness, religious tenets or physical disability. Applications are available on line or from the Town Clerk.Voter Registration – For U.S. citizens who will be 18 years old by Election Day, In-person registration is available at Town Hall: (1) during regular business hours, (2) October 17 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and (3) on Election Day at Same Day Registration held in the Registrar’s office from 6 a.m. to 8p.m. Mail-in and on-line registration deadline is midnight October 17 (VoterRegistration.CT.Gov). To verify your voter registration on-line go to portaldir.ct.gov/sots/Look-Up.aspxPermanent Absentee Ballot Status – Voters with permanent disabilities may file an application with the Town Clerk, along with a physician’s certificate stating that they are unable to appear in person at their polling place due to a permanent disability. Once filed, the voter will automatically receive an absentee ballot for all elections, primaries, and referenda they are eligible to vote.Curbside Voting – Voters unable to enter the polling place due to a disability may request curbside voting assistance by calling860-668-3850Ballot Marking System
Accessible voting systems are available at all voting locations. It features a touch-screen display and offers alternative input options such as audio instructions, tactile keys, sip-n-puff, and a jelly-bean button.
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