Schools/Sports

The Votes Are In!

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Suffield Girl Scouts were once again collecting votes at Suffield on the Green. The previous two years Suffield Girl Scouts accepted votes for the ever important Suffield’s Favorite Girl Scout Cookie (Thin Mint, of course). On the “ballot” this year: Suffield’s Favorite Spot. Photo by Erica BoucherL to R: Ella Kettles, Annalise Boucher

In the running: A. Ward Spaulding School, McAlister Intermediate School, Suffield Middle School, Suffield High School, Kent Memorial Library, Sunrise Park, Hilltop Farm (NOT the Creamery!) and Town Hall/Green.And the honor goes to … A. Ward Spaulding School (117 votes)! Second place goes to Kent Memorial Library (92 votes), which was closely followed by Hilltop Farm (85 votes) and Sunrise Park (83 votes).

Columns

In Memoriam

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Helen Goncher August 11 Age 99 Gil Reid August 13 Age 83 Mary Grabowski August 23 Age 82 Mary Margaret Tracy August 31 Age 92 Paul Zisk September 5 Age 90 Alice Dahms September 6 Age 94 Mary Lou Rodgers September 9 Age 81

Government/Town

45th Annual Parks and Rec Road Race

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The Suffield Parks and Recreation’s 45th Annual 10K Road Race, 21st Annual 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, and Kids Fun Run, presented by PeoplesBank, was held on Saturday, September 6, starting at Suffield Middle School for all four races. It was an outstanding day, filled with sunshine, excitement, and community pride — the perfect weather to kick off the beloved Suffield on the Green Weekend. We lucked out at the race as the weather held off in the morning before the storm clouds rolled through. We are thrilled to share that this year’s event broke attendance records, with over 300 participants and local vendors joining in to celebrate this cherished town tradition. Families and friends lined the courses and gathered at the event hub, where children had a blast in the incredible bounce house sponsored by Wilcox Rentals, and many enjoyed face-painting by Joelle’s Skincare and Makeup of Suffield.

Friends of KML

Readers Score at Friends Book Sale

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The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year. All the money made from the sale is used to support Kent Memorial Library programs and purchase materials for the library throughout the year. Photo by Matt Auchy Books stored at Second Baptist Church were loaded for their ride to Father Ted Hall. Many “hands” go into making this sale happen. First, thanks to Second Baptist Church for providing us with space to sort and store the thousands of books that are donated to us during the year.

Uncategorized

A Moment in Time

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Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

Photo provided by Art Sikes from the KML Archives Inside the Hill Street School Last month we featured the Hill Street school from the outside. Here is what it looked like on the inside. It looks like it is set up for about 35 students, with lots of blackboard space and a stove to keep everyone warm in the wintertime.

Government/Town

Larger Pail for Food Scrap Recyclers

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If you’re filling your countertop food scrap bin too quickly and making frequent trips to the town dumpster, Sustainable Suffield’s six-gallon pail with a locking lid could be the solution, according to Co-chair Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy. It measures 13 ½” diameter at the top, 12 ¼” diameter at the bottom and 13 5/8” tall with the lid locked on. She suggested that you put it in your breezeway, garage or cellar and dump your countertop contents into it to reduce your dumpster visits. She said you can dispose of food scraps loosely, in biodegradable bags, or even in paper grocery bags. Free, three-gallon biodegradable bags for countertop bins are available from the library and from Colin Moll’s assistant, Kris Lambert, on the second floor of the Town Hall.

Schools/Sports

Blue Ribbon Winners

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Members of the Little Aces & Mini Aces teams earned some blue ribbons at this year’s 4-H fair in Somers for their presentation and demonstration of their robot and accompanying research project.L- R Luke Osowiecki, Sawyer Prusi, Rohan Gupta, Leila Prusi and Dean Prusi

History

The Suffield Border Wars

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One of the things I have most enjoyed about living in Suffield is the people who live here. My neighbors are always quick to lend a helping hand, whether it’s letting someone borrow a tool, helping haul brush to the dump or calling one another to get kids and pets indoors when a bear is spotted in the neighborhood. Beyond that, there’s a shared sense of courtesy. When someone is planning work near a property line, we check in with one another, consult, and make sure everyone is comfortable before moving forward. It reminds me of that old expression, “good fences make good neighbors.” But what happens when those fences—or more accurately, those boundaries—are not clear at all?

Organizations

Troop 66 Summer Camp

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In July, Troop 66 went to summer camp at Camp Mattattuck where some kids from Troop 260 joined us. All the scouts got to work on getting merit badges. Some merit badges scouts worked on include kayaking, environmental science, sculpting and movie making. We also got to do other activities like swimming, archery, fishing and more.There was also a special challenge for us to do. We had a chance to join Captain Jordan Beard’s yacht club and get a patch by doing various things like catching a fish, sailing in a rowboat or finding a geocache in camp, etc.

Government/Town

Discover Suffield’s Local Business Spotligh

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Suffield is home to an incredible variety of businesses, each bringing unique services, flavors, and experiences to our community. To celebrate and support these businesses, the Town of Suffield features a Local Business Spotlight each month on the town website – SuffieldCT. gov/business_hub. The spotlight introduces residents to different businesses in town, sharing their stories, specialties and the value they bring to our local economy.Whether it’s a family-owned restaurant, a new shop opening downtown, or a service provider offering something unique, the Business Spotlight is a great way to learn more about what’s right here in our backyard. By taking a few minutes to explore the monthly feature, you can discover hidden gems, support local owners, and strengthen the vibrant business community that makes Suffield such a special place to live.Be sure to visit the Town of Suffield website each month to check out the newest Local Business Spotlight—you might just find your new favorite spot!