Michaela Murphy: The Spirit of the Tree
As in the movie, “Pocahontas,” a spirit inhabits this tree, but it took the artistry of Michaela Murphy to make it visible. Murphy has the ability to perceive and capture human forms in nature, and will display recent photographs at the Norfolk Library during the month of June. The opening reception for her show, entitled […]
Lily Johnston Accepted Into RISD Summer Program
By Francesca Turchiano Lily Johnston, 15, will soon be leaving for a six-week pre-college program at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence. Except for weekends, when she can choose to return home, dorm–based Lily will be in an art-centered world. She will major in sculpture, a new area of exploration […]
Letters to the Editor
A Much Cleaner Town “Thank You” to the members of our community who turned out on April 28 to help the Norfolk Community Association remove litter from our roads. Winter’s melt had revealed buried debris, which was unusually abundant this year. Litter was collected and deposited at the transfer station. Special thanks goes to all […]
Summertime Activities for Kids
Originally compiled By Libby Borden and Julie Scharnberg; updated By Julie Scharnberg Don’t Miss These Dates June 21: Out of This World! At 6 p.m. kick off the Norfolk Library’s Summer Reading Program with Liquid Body, a movement performance group. Get ready for a summer of otherworldly fun. Look for more information at the […]
New Head Chosen For Lions Club Ambulance
Retiring Chief Jon Barbagallo steps aside for Marc Tonan By Lloyd Garrison Norfolk Ambulance Chief Jon Barbagallo, who is credited with reversing an alarming decline in volunteers, is stepping down. Mark Tonan, a veteran Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), has been elected to take his place. Barbagallo took over as chief with Matt Funchion as […]
Watt It’s All About
A talk on electricity at the library By Veronica Burns “If I were to ask how much you are paying at the gas pump, you would be able to tell me to the cent. But if I ask how much your electricity costs, chances are, you don’t know.” This comment launched a recent presentation […]
Positions Available in Town Government
Caucuses scheduled for July by Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo It may seem premature to start thinking about town elections, but with party caucuses taking place in July, now is the time to consider running. Below is the list of town officials whose terms expire in November: Board of Selectmen: Sue Dyer, James Stotler, Sr. and […]
What Is A Conservation Easement Anyway?
Norfolk Land Trust encourages landowners to start the process by September 15 By Susannah Wood Conservation easements are legal agreements between a landowner and a non-profit conservation organization such as the Norfolk Land Trust in which the landowner agrees to certain development restrictions on a piece of property in order to preserve open space, […]
It’s Only Natural: The Summer of the Cooper’s Hawks
By Ayreslea R. Denny This is the story of the Cooper’s hawks that raised a family in our woods last summer. Just recently removed from the State’s list of Species of Special Concern, this species is making a comeback in Connecticut, but it is still a rare privilege to be able to observe them […]
Cook’s Corner: Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard, the so-called “biennial bully,” is becoming more prevalent in Norfolk. It invades and replaces native plant diversity and is not beneficial to local wildlife. The best way to control it is to pull it up before its seeds spread. When you do, you can eat it. Here’s a recipe from “From Pest to […]
