Norfolk House Destroyed by Fire
A fire consumed the house of Larkin Hasbrouck at 49 Estey Road in Norfolk on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 7. After crawling out of his house to safety, Hasbrouck made his way to the home of his neighbor and friend, Norfolk Now photographer Bruce Frisch, who returned to the site of the fire to […]
Norfolk Men’s Team Take Home Curling Trophy
A second generation of Norfolk curlers comes into its own By Wiley Wood It’s been a long drought, but on Sunday, Dec. 4, a homegrown Norfolk team won the Calder Trophy at the Men’s Invitational Bonspiel, hosted by the Norfolk Curling Club (NCC). Eighteen teams competed, converging on Norfolk from Philadelphia, Boston, New York […]
Inland Wetlands Commission Approves City Meadow Plan
Residents show concern and support at public hearing By Wiley Wood After a public hearing on the second floor of Town Hall on the evening of Monday, Dec. 5, the Inland Wetlands Commission voted to approve the City Meadow plan, which will reclaim the sunken wetland below Station Place from invasive species and provide […]
Weekend in Norfolk Festival Brought Cash and Visitors to Town
Although the events of the summer have receded far into the past, the activities surrounding the Weekend in Norfolk (WIN) have recently been examined by the Western Connecticut Convention and Visitors Bureau. From a survey conducted during and after WIN, the bureau estimates that more than 1,000 people attended, and perhaps as many as 2,000. […]
Year-End Real Estate Roundup
A look at the 2016 Norfolk real estate market By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo Perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of the Norfolk real estate market in 2016 is the wide array of listings. For the first time since the 1990’s, there is literally something for everyone. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) currently includes 44 Norfolk […]
Town Hall Takes a Hard Look at Downtown Parking
Even with two storefronts shuttered, it can be hard to find a parking space in downtown Norfolk. Responding to the general concern, Sue Dyer convened a meeting of interested parties on Oct. 24 to discuss possible solutions to the parking problem. A drawing that added 8 to 10 parking spaces in Station Place was circulated […]
Santa Attends Tree-Lighting Ceremony
The annual lighting of Norfolk’s Christmas tree brought many young spectators the village green on the evening of Nov. 27 and a visit from Santa Claus, who arrived in a light-spangled pumper truck chauffered by members of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. Photos by Bruce Frisch.
Berkshire Mountain Springs—From the Fountainhead to Your Door
By Michael Kelly The most direct way to access Berkshire County’s wealth of cultural amenities is to drive north on route 272, a felicitous, forested, rural byway. Just 4.5 miles from Norfolk’s village green, near the cutoff to Campbell Falls, you cross into Massachusetts and subconsciously absorb subtle, topographical changes. Two miles further up the […]
Through The Garden Gate
December, Divine Pleasures By Leslie Watkins After the hustle and bustle of autumn activities, the comfy chair by the fire looks very inviting. Even if we were not able to cross all the items off the to-do list, the weather dictates that enough is enough. We are ready for a long winter’s rest. The […]
