Government/Town

Firefighter Cadet Lieutenant Represents Suffield Well

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The Suffield Firefighters Association wishes to extend its congratulations and best wishes to the Suffield High School Class of 2022. We wish you all much success in your future goals. Additionally, we would like to recognize Probationary Firefighter Cadet Lieutenant Ashley Caron. Ashley joined the department early on in her high school years, with a goal of being a professional firefighter, following in her father’s footsteps. Over the years, Ashley’s personality, dedication, commitment and attitude have helped to change the culture in the cadet program, and further strengthen its ranks and membership.

Government/Town

Suffield Veterans Memorial Phase 1 Expansion

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The Veterans Memorial Phase 1 Expansion Committee was created in September 2021, with a mission to expand the honor roll in Suffield’s Veterans Park to include veterans from recent wars and conflicts, and to add those veterans who were not previously recognized when the existing memorial was dedicated in 2003.

Farming/Nature

The Necessity of Bees

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While calls to save the bees are nothing new, there is a new effort in Connecticut to replenish local bee populations.

Government/Town

Elderly and Disabled Benefits Available

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The Assessor’s Office would like to remind elderly and disabled homeowners that the filing period for the state and local benefit program will end on Friday, May 13. Any current recipient of the benefit who has
received a letter from the Assessor’s office must reapply no later than
May 13 in order to continue to receive the benefit. New applicants must also file an application by that date. This year’s maximum income allowed is $38,100 if single and $46,400 if married. Proof of income for 2021 is needed.

Organizations

Second Chance Shop Deals

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Customers are always amazed at the deals they can find at the Second Chance Shop, and this year’s annual 25%-off spring dress sale in April was no exception.

Churches

Second Annual Blessing of the Bikes

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There will be a Blessing of the Bikes (motorcycles) in memory of Nate Woodworth of Enfield, Conn. on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. at Sunrise Park.