Suffield Social Services Commission considers dissolution, low attendance and a move to evening meetings

Commission Chair Robin Zatony reported that the April and June meetings lacked a quorum and were informational only. Members discussed attendance concerns, the value and purpose of the Commission as some responsibilities have changed over time, and the possibility that the Board of Selectmen might dissolve the Commission and use task forces for discrete tasks instead.

Zatony noted there is one current vacancy on the Commission, four terms expiring in November 2026 and two terms expiring in November 2028. After discussion, members agreed to move the next meeting to Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (SCA Conference Room, 450 South Street) with a Zoom option. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.