Selectman’s Corner—August 2016
By Sue Dyer Remember that the last possible date to pay your real estate, motor vehicle and personal property taxes is Monday, August 1. You may pay in person, or by mail. Your envelope must be postmarked by August 1. Contact the tax collector at 860-542-5140 should you have any questions. There have been several […]
June 2016 Real Estate Transactions
On June 10, Estate of M. Perry Hunter to Frank & Caryn Trager, 37-39 Elmore Rd. for $215,500. On June 13, Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. et al to Frank & Caryn Trager, 95 Maple Ave. for $155,000. On June 17, Jeffrey A. & Bobbi Jo Towle to Jeremy D. Withnell & Alicia J. Kirsch, 57 Greenwoods Rd. East […]
“Unbridled” Art Show at the Norfolk Library
Bevan Ramsay’s Recent Sculpture Addresses the Sexualization of Girls’ Toys By Ruth Melville “Unbridled,” Bevan Ramsay’s show of recent sculpture at the Norfolk Library, might initially be startling to some viewers. The sculptures are made, not from traditional materials like stone or metal or wood, but out of globs of plaster painted bright […]
Notables – Professor Pupin
By Ryan Bachman By the end of the 19th century, the arrival of warm temperatures in Norfolk signaled the coming of “The Summer People”. These part-time residents regularly arrived via train as the mountain laurel bloomed and the days became longer. The majority of Norfolk’s summertime residents came from New York City in search […]
Norfolk’s June 2016 Weather
A Growing Rainfall Deficit By Russell Russ June was a dry month. In fact, it was tied with 1984 as Norfolk’s seventh driest June over the past 85 years. Last year’s June, in contrast, was the fifth wettest June on record and was the wettest month in 2015. This year, the June rainfall amount […]
The Berkshire Rambler
Crane Paper Company: Seven Generations of Making Money By Michael Kelly High quality paper has been an intrinsic part of the lives of the Crane family of Dalton, Mass. for almost 250 years. Stephen Crane started the business, making 100 percent cotton paper at the Liberty Mill in Milton, Mass., which Paul Revere printed […]
Through The Garden Gate
August, When Water Retention is a Good Thing By Leslie Watkins In hot, dry weather and prolonged periods of insufficient rainfall, plants and trees can really suffer. There are measures we can take to protect the valuable investments we’ve made in our gardens. The goal is to get water to the plants and keep […]
Letters—August 2016
The Convenience Store and Deli: Passionately Objecting To the editor: I am currently the operator of the Station Place Café, located adjacent to the proposed new restaurant/convenience store. I have spoken at the last two public hearings, passionately objecting to the current proposal. I do not object to a convenience store/deli, I even would welcome such a […]
Ralph Nader Signs New Book at Norfolk Library
Ralph Nader was at the library on July 23 to give a talk about his new book, “Getting Steamed to Overcome Corporatism: Build It Together to Win,” and to promote The Booming Winsted Book Festival, which will be held on July 30 and 31. The festival, sponsored by Nader, features book signings by Guilford resident […]
Community News—August 2016
A Weekend in Norfolk A Weekend in Norfolk (WIN), where art, music and nature come together, will take place August 5, 6 & 7. See insert in this issue for the complete list of WIN events, or go to www.weekendinnorfolk.org for even more information. Art Exhibition WaterWorks, a watercolor art school and gallery located […]
