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In today's newsletter:

  • Suffield holiday blood drive set for December 29 at church
  • How will Suffield Academy’s new Head of School shape its future?
  • Which Villanova playoff standout once starred at Suffield Academy?

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 44, low: 37.
  • Friday: Windy; morning rain, with a high of 57 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winter Holiday Blood Drive Planned In Suffield (patch.com) — Suffield residents are being invited to donate blood at a Winter Holiday Blood Drive hosted by the American Red Cross and supported by the Suffield Lions Club. The event will be held Monday, December 29, from noon to 5 p.m. at Second Baptist Church on Main Street, with appointments encouraged and limited walk-ins possible.
   

• Suffield Academy Announces Next Head Of School After Nationwide Search (patch.com) — Suffield residents should know that Suffield Academy has chosen Casey Hagerman Bobo as its next Head of School, with her tenure beginning July 1, 2027 after a full transition year. She’ll work alongside current Head Charlie Cahn in 2026–27 to ensure continuity for students, families, and staff, bringing extensive independent school leadership experience to the Suffield campus.
   

• Fall River native with NFL dreams contributing to Villanova squad headed to FCS Championship Semifinals (fallriverreporter.com) — A Villanova linebacker chasing an FCS title once honed his skills at Suffield Academy, where he earned All-League and All-State honors after transferring from Massachusetts. His current playoff run with Villanova highlights the kind of talent that has passed through the Suffield prep program, giving locals another distant team and former player to quietly root for.
   

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