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The Suffield Township Board of Trustees met on Tuesday November 9th in the Suffield Community Room before a crowd of eleven concerned citizens.  Most of the business discussed was of the routine nature.  Chief Bob Rasnick's monthly report for October showed that the firemen responded to 82 calls for service.  The firemen also received five continuing education classes, as well as their daily training.  The Chief had also submitted a bid sheet for a new pumper truck, which the trustees are considering as a replacement for the aging 1994 International pumper the Department currently uses.

Jeff Eldreth congratulated the Field Cross County team that qualified for the state meet in Columbus.  Vicki Wine wanted to offer her praise and thanks for the fine job that the Suffield League did on Fall Festival event back on Friday October 29th.  The League and Wingfoot Lake worked together to make the event a success.  At trustee Jared Phillip's request, the trustees also agreed to spend up to $1,000 for new signage in front of the Road Department garage.  Tom Calcei said the Suffield League in conjunction with the Lions Club and Suffield Township Historical society will host a "Chili Cook Off" on the weekend of February 4, 2022.

The trustees meet again on Tuesday November 23rd at 7:00 AM.  The Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday November 10th at 7:00 PM. There are no Board of Zoning Appeals hearing currently scheduled.  The Suffield League's Christmas With Santa will be Sunday December 12th at 6:00 PM at the historical Town Hall.  Recorder Lori Calcei will present a program called "Good Deeds" on Tuesday December 14th at 6:00 PM, just prior to the Trustee's Meeting that date.

Tom Calcei won his fourth term as a Suffield Township Trustee after his victory in the November 2nd General Election.  He ran unopposed.  Jared Phillip won his second term, also running unopposed.  Trustee Jeff Eldreth and Fiscal Officer Lori Calcei were not on this year's ballot.  Congratulations to Tom Calcei and Jared Phillip.

Advertise yourself, your business or where you work by sending us your business card.  We will put it in the section above on the title bar that is entitled "Business Cards".  There is no cost to you, and the card will remain there until you ask that it be taken down, or when you ask us to replace an old card with a new, more up-to-date card.  You can e-mail the card to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or snail mail it to Jeff Childers, 229 Waterloo Road, Suffield, Ohio 44260. 

On Tuesday October 12 the Suffield Township Board of Trustees met to discuss an assortment of issues.  Fire Chief Bob Rasnick reported that the Fire Department responded to, what he believes, was a record number of calls for a month's service.  Ninety-seven times the firemen went on calls.  He reported that Firefighters Kevin Lessman and Kris Hendershot resigned from the department.  No one has been chosen to take their places on the roster.  The Chief was also very pleased with the Open House on October 10th and the number of people that turned out to participate.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month tee shirts are on sale at the Fire Department for $20.00 each.  All proceeds from the sale of shirts will be given to families of breast cancer victims. 

A lengthy discussion on a Christmas Lighting contest was had with no final decision of whether to join a competition similar to last year's or join with other communities, to include, but not limited to: the City of Stow and the City of Tallmadge.  A new antiques store is going to open at the corner of Waterloo Road and State Route 43 in the building that formerly housed a used car lot and a video store before that.  No date was given for the grand opening.   The trustees signed an agreement with the county commissioners to renew their contact for solid waste management, namely curbside recycling.  The new short-term agreement calls for bi-weekly pickups and a charge to your property taxes in the amount of $5.50 per month.  The new agreement extends the contract from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

The Suffield League and the Wingfoot Lake Park are working together to present a Fall Festival at the park on Friday October 29th from 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM.  There will be live music, hayrides, a Trunk or Treat, a Spooky Haunted Trail and S'mores.  For more information, call the park office at 628-4720.  Board chairman Jeff Eldreth suggested that the trustees organize a night at the movies.  This would be held indoors at the historic Town Hall.  More on this later. 

The trustees meet next on Tuesday October 28th at 7:00 AM.   The Zoning Commission meets on Wednesday October 13th at 7:00 PM and the Board of Zoning Appeals meets on Tuesday October 19th at 8:00 PM.  Best wishes to Zoning Commission chairman John Yeargin and his wife Judy on their recent illnesses.