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Boards of Education, Selectmen, Police and Fire Commissions And More Meet This Week

Stay up to date with this week's schedule of town government meetings in Suffield.

Suffield Zoning and Planning Commission
Monday, Sept. 19
7 p.m.
Suffield Town Hall

Agenda Highlights: The commission will hear requests for a zoning amendment at 785 Mapleton Ave., a special permit application for a condominium development, also at 785 Mapleton Ave. and a special permit renewal for a gravel pit on Phelps Road.

Suffield Fire Commission
Monday, Sept. 19
7:30 p.m.
Fire station no. 1, 73 Mountain Road

Agenda Highlights: The commission will discuss new personnel, equipment issues and fixes, the housing situation for firefighters, grants that the department is eligible for and more.

Suffield Board of Education
Tuesday, Sept. 20
6:30 p.m.
Suffield Middle School media center

Agenda Highlights: The board will consider field trip requests, textbook approvals, technology plans and hear reports from the Superintendent and other officials.

Suffield Heritage Committee
Tuesday, Sept. 20
7 p.m.
Suffield Town Hall

Agenda Highlights: The commission will hear requests for a re-subdivision on 1358 Spruce Street and a zoning map amendment at 785 Mapleton Avenue. Action on and plans for subdivisions at Whitfield Way and Deer Cliff will also be discussed.

Suffield Public Works Committee
Tuesday, Sept. 20
7 p.m.
Suffield Town Hall

Agenda Highlights: The agenda features reports from the Public Works Director and the landfill as well as updates from the committee chairman.

Suffield Police Commission
Wednesday, Sept. 21
7 p.m.
Suffield police station conference room, 911 Mountain Road

Suffield Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, Sept. 21
7 p.m.
Suffield Emergency Ambulance Association, 205 Bridge St.

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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 aRead 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.
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'tRead 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.
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 largeRead 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.