Suffield has instituted a new rapid emergency notification service called CodeRED®. The new system will distribute emergency messages via telephone to targeted areas or the entire town at a rate of 1,000 calls per minute. CodeRED® employs a one-of-a-kind Internet mapping capability for geographic targeting of calls, coupled with a high speed telephone calling system capable of delivering customized pre-recorded emergency messages directly to homes and businesses, live individuals and answering machines.
By registering, you’ll be added to the emergency call list.
This service can be used in case of fires, chemical spills, evacuations, lock downs, downed power lines, lost individuals, natural disasters, abductions, water system problems, bomb threats, or other emergencies. Calls can be geographically targeted for localized messaging. If widespread, the entire community could be called within 20 to 30 minutes. The system also reports who did not get a call so that they may be contacted by other means.
Suffield residents are welcome and encouraged to enter their contact information for home, business, and mobile phones so they may be contacted by the system in the event of an emergency. It is important for city residents and for businesses customers to register, especially if they use unlisted numbers, cell phones, or VOIP. Those who do not register their address and phone number may not be notified with CodeRED in the case of an emergency. Registration is confidential, free, and easy.
Click here to register your contact information
Suffield Budget Passes
For
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013
To read a copy of the handout click here.
To use our estimated
Tax Calculator click here.
REDEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY
The Town of Suffield is soliciting Requests for Proposals from firms for the redevelopment of a 3.43 acre parcel with building at 90 Bridge St. To read the RFP click here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BOSTON NECK BRIDGE
IS CLOSED
FOR SAFETY REASONS
INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS
TO LEASE AGRICULTURAL LANDS AT
HILLTOP FARM
IN SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT
TO READ THE DETAILS CLICK HERE
TO VIEW THE SITE PLAN CLICK HERE
Boater Safety
The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection is working hard to keep Connecticut’s waterways safe, clean and fun for all boaters. We look to every boat operator to help us in our efforts by knowing and obeying the laws and regulations as well as exercising sound environmental practices. Enjoy your time on our waters. Make the sound choice to boat safely and responsibly.
To sign up for a Ct. boater safety class click here. To sign up for a free Mass. boater safety class click here.
UPGRADE OUR
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
SYSTEM
On September 1, 2009, Connecticut became the first state in the nation to have a statewide emergency notification system. CT Alert ENS allows state and local officials to help protect lives and property by providing critical information to residents during emergencies, including dangerous situations. CT Alert ENS is managed by the State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. But the E9-1-1 database includes only traditional wire-line telephone numbers in the state (the “land line” phone you may have in your home). To sign up mulitple devices, set the order of receipt, or add additional locations click on the link below.
ROAD PROJECTS
UPDATE
As part of the Town of Suffield’s pavement management program, road reconstruction including limited drainage improvements will be starting on the following roads: Bridge Street; Suffield Meadow Drive; Phelps Road from Copper Hill Road to 2,500 feet east; and Spruce Street from Hill Street to North Grand Street. Road work will include recycling existing pavement and base material and installing 3” thick pavement with flat style curbing. Drainage work will include replacement of some cross culverts, installation of piped drainage and subdrain systems and replacement of existing catch basin tops. The projects, with a duration of 4 months, are being coordinated through the Town Engineer’s office (860-668-3876).
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VOLUNTEER
The Suffield Fire Department
is looking for residents interested
in serving their community.
For more information click here.
To download an application for membership click here.
Sign up for Suffield E-Newsletters
If you are interested in automatically receiving any or all of the newsletters below please send your name together with your email address to pmcmahon@suffieldtownhall.com and indicate which newsletters you would like to receive.
Suffield Cultural Happenings
To follow news and activities related to the arts, culture, and historic preservation click here.
Suffield Town Center News and Events
To learn about events at the library, museums, B&B's, schools, restaurants, or other worthy news items click here.
Suffield Agriculture News
For information on farmland preservation, open space, programs for farmers, Buy Local, the Farmer's Market, Suffield Ag Council, and other farm related events, click here.
SUFFIELD'S
2011-12
TRASH AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE
CLICK HERE
FOR OUR TRASH & RECYCLING GUIDE
CLICK HERE
FOR COMMON RECYCLING MISTAKES CLICK HERE
FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CLICK HERE
FOR SUFFIELD LANDFILL GUIDELINES
CLICK HERE
Suffield's
Spectacular Sunrise Park
Photo by John Fisher
To see our Calendar Click Here
FARMLAND PRESERVATION
With links to the new Suffield Ag Newsletters
Mortgage Assistance Program
Homeowners caught up in the sub-prime mortgage crisis in Connecticut may qualify for assistance provided by a new State program. The Governor has set up an emergency hotline (860-240-8171 or 877-472-8313) for families struggling to hold onto their homes. Suffield residents should also contact Suffield Emergency Aid at 860-668-1986.
If you need our help for any reason, click HERE to send us a confidential e-mail describing your situation. Please do not change the subject line in your e-mail for administrative purposes, but rather list your issue and a brief description in the body of your message, as well as contact information. We will do our best to help you or direct you to someone who can help you.
9-1-1 Special Needs Form
If you want the 9-1-1 operator and emergency response staff, (that is the police department, fire department, or emergency medical staff) to know that you, or someone living in your household, has a medical condition or disability, please visit the following link:
Dept of Public Safety 9-1-1: Special Needs Form
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Since July 6, 2007
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