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2012 In Review: January

The most-read stories from the year's first month.

Posted by Tim Jensen (Editor), January 9, 2013 at 12:22 pm

Over the next six days, Suffield Patch will look back at the most-read stories of 2012, month by month. We will post two months per day, at 5:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The most-viewed stories historically are the police blotters, which will not be included in these reviews.

The top stories from January 2012 were:

Upscale Boutique Opens In Suffield (1/4)
(1/10)
A Look Back With Former Fire Chief Bellmore (1/20)
Build a Backyard Ice Rink and They Will Come (1/30)
First National Bank of Suffield Names New Executive (1/13)

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Maria Giannuzzi May 15, 2013 at 07:40 am

The problem is resurfacing all the roads in Suffield would cost a great deal of money. Suffield is a…Read More big town. I do understand that some roads in Suffield do not have enough adjacent suitable land to create a separate bike lane, but I believe bike lanes could be constructed along sections of some scenic roads. Half a loaf is better than none at all. Salvatore, if you have not already been there, you may want to consider cycling on the island of Nantucket. I have not been there in years, but outside of its main town, Nantucket did offer good riding conditions and peaceful surroundings--at least when I visited.

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salvatore iervolino May 14, 2013 at 09:13 pm

Thank you for your comment. Actually, I was simply suggesting that roads are resurfaced. There isn't…Read More probably enough room for bike lanes on most of these backroads, but if at least the pavement was brought to an acceptable condition, that would make biking much more pleasant (I should say "possible") and, let's not forget, much safer. Some particularly damaged areas represent a serious danger to bikers' safety.

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Maria Giannuzzi May 14, 2013 at 08:10 am

There may be a solution--a compromise of sorts. Put a narrow, but well-maintained bike lane on large…Read More sections of each scenic road in town, the roads with fewer cars and trucks. Just having the bike lanes may be draw for out-of-town cyclists to visit Suffield and spend money at local businesses. Instead of attempting to change Suffield into a metropolitan area, with all the problems that brings, celebrate (and financially support) its original identity--a scenic, peaceful agricultural town with some nice amenities.

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