Suffield, CT|News|
Bridge St. School Proposals Sought by Town
Patrick McMahon, Suffield's Director of Economic and Community Development, is reaching out to firms for redevelopment proposals for the former school building.

Perry Robbin received his BA in journalism from the University of Connecticut in May 2010. He served as news editor of The Daily Campus during his senior year at UConn. He got his start in professional journalism as a local news and sports reporter at The Valley Press in Simsbury.
A lifelong Connecticut resident and native of nearby Simsbury, Perry is an especially dedicated New England Patriots fan. One of his prized possessions is an autographed photo of former Pats quarterback Steve Grogan. He enjoys hip-hop, Motown, funk and soul music, comic books and attending independent professional wrestling shows.
<b>My Beliefs:</b><br><br><b>Politics</b>
I am a registered Democrat and believe in well-funded social programs and personal freedoms.
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Patrick McMahon, Suffield's Director of Economic and Community Development, is reaching out to firms for redevelopment proposals for the former school building.

TV tips for Friday, April 20.
Your votes will determine who wins this week's Readers' Choice.
The Suffield Board of Selectmen and town engineer Gerry Turbet discussed the best way to repair the recently closed Boston Neck Bridge on Wednesday night.
The Town of Suffield is soliciting public input on an application for a Small Cities grant of approximately $500,000.
Find the important numbers for the coming financial year's budget for the Town of Suffield and information on the public hearing for the budget.
The budget will be presented to the town at a public information session on April 25 and be voted on in early May.
The one-lane bridge over Stony Brook on Boston Neck Road had a piece of its structure fall off Monday, rendering it unsafe for travel.
If you're filing your return last-minute and on paper, keep in mind that Suffield's post offices don't have extended hours.
Kelly Container, Inc. is a beneficiary of the state's Small Business Express Program.
Patch wants to find the best place to eat when you don't have to pick up the check.
TV tips for Monday, April 16.
Susan Thorner has worked at the First National Bank of Suffield for more than 20 years.
The sun has set on any storm named Irene's ability to wreak havoc on the eastern seaboard.
The most expensive sale in the first half of April totaled $320,000.
The town's new GIS maps allow users to see construction details, find out assessed value and much more for all properties in Suffield.
Gas prices, which traditionally rise in the spring and summer, are following form this year.
A sneak peek at a few rooms before interior designers and landscape professionals begin work on the Junior League of Hartford's 2012 Decorator Show House. Suffield had two local companies make the cut.
Patty Handler died Thursday when she was struck by a car on Bridge Street. Her boyfriend and companion Ken York shares what made Patty so special to him in this story.
The fatal accident occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday, and the names of the pedestrian and driver were released Thursday night.