Josh DeCerbo Runs for First Selectman
Republican candidate pursues an interest in government By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo Local scientist, educator and volunteer Dr. Joshua N. DeCerbo, Ph.D, was nominated by the Republican Town Committee in July as their candidate to run against incumbent First Selectman, Sue Dyer. DeCerbo points to his scientific background as excellent training for his potential role in […]
Corrections
We inadvertently omitted some students in our article, ”Botelle and Regional 7 Students Receive Awards” in the July/August issue, and are eager to make amends. So, congratulations to these winners and we offer our apologies for the omission. The Board of Education Award for Outstanding Achievement in their High School Career: Margaret Breakell, Christopher Sinclair, […]
Community News
The Norfolk Farmers Market is on the move Beginning Saturday, September 5 until the end of the season in October, the Farmers Market will be held on the lawn in front of the Town Hall on Maple Avenue. It will be the same great food, same one-of- a-kind arts and crafts and the same great […]
Celebrating the Past, Looking To the Future
Paul Barten is a new executive director for Great Mountain Forest By Veronica Burns This month, Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is holding its centennial celebrations. What began with the purchase of a few parcels of land by Starling W. Childs and Frederick C. Walcott in 1909, continued with the vision of Edward C. Childs (son […]
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Trestman is Student Representative Lior Trestman has been elected by his peers to represent the Junior class as student delegate to the Northwestern Regional #7 Board of Education. In this position, he will attend all school board meetings to offer a student’s viewpoint on key issues…… Learning About Woods and Wildlife The Coverts Project is […]
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. […]
