From the Assessor’s Office
Help available for elderly and totally disabled renters By Michele Sloane If you are a renter, over the age of 65 or totally disabled, are single and earned less than $30,500 or are married and earned less than $37,300 in 2008, you may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of your rental and utility expenses. […]
It’s Only Natural
The Bridge By John G. Funchion To the distant observer, the yellow streaks atop the ancient gray, stone bridge traversing the rain fed stream meandering through Norfolk’s Battell-Stoeckel estate strike a chord of wonderment and curiosity. Closer observation reveals an image created by the plantings of over 200 golden yellow (viola pedunculata) and purple […]
Conservation Commission Replaces Shrubs At Town Hall
Invasive alien plants removed and replaced by natives By Shelley Harms Normally quiet on weekends, Town Hall was a beehive of activity on Saturday, May 2. Those coming to appeal their assessments dodged grubby gardeners, as the new Conservation Commission ripped out four large winged euonymus (burning bush) and Japanese barberry, and replanted the bed […]
Selectmen’s Corner
By Sue Dyer A couple of reminders: Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, June 6 in Falls Village, and the collection day for electronics is Saturday, June 20 in Torrington. For further information, contact the Selectmen’s office at 542-5829. June is the time to get your dog licenses, Tobey Pond sticker and Transfer Station sticker. […]
View From the Green
Of Memorials, Sacrifices and Gratitude By Colleen Gundlach The summer holidays of Memorial Day and Independence Day always bring out the patriotism inherent in most Americans. At this time of year, my father often reminisces about his military service during World War II. He is now 83 years old, but recalls like yesterday the time he […]
A Cold Wind Blows in Colebrook
Meteorology tower proves controversial By Veronica Burns A 180-foot tower stands on Flagg Hill Road in Colebrook, with the purpose of measuring wind speeds. The test tower was raised in December 2008, approved as a “temporary use” by the Colebrook Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), Karen Nelson. Stephen King, an information technology manager who lives close […]
Home in Time for Memorial Day
Norfolk Soldier Returns from Iraq By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo Every Memorial Day, several men in uniform march in Norfolk’s annual parade, but rarely do the bystanders know the details of their service. One of the soldiers in this year’s parade is Army Specialist (SPC) Stephen Whalen, who just returned home after a 12-month deployment to […]
Norfolk’s April Weather
A month of record-setting warmth By Russell Russ The month’s low temperature of 26 degrees was observed on April 13 and the high temperature of 88 degrees was observed on April 28. There were four days with record setting high temperatures. The high temperatures of 85 on April 25, 82 on April 26 and 87 […]
Town Votes Funds to Keep Resident Trooper
Annual meeting also agrees to expedite affordable housing By Lloyd Garrison In a well-attended and often spirited annual town meeting on May 11, an attempt to end the tenure of Resident State Trooper Greg Naylor failed by a vote of 54 to 34. When moderator Colin Tait announced the tally, the audience in Botelle’s Hall […]
