City Meadow Park Nears Completion
Construction of City Meadow, which was stopped by a cease-and-desist order when a path was determined to encroach on private property, has resumed. The three property owners whose land the path unintentionally crossed gave the town permission to return onto their land to remediate the damage. One land owner, David Torrey, ceded an easement […]
Retirement Party Honors First Selectman Dyer
Counting the achievements of nearly two decades By Wiley Wood The tables and chairs were pushed back in the dining room at the Wood Creek Bar and Grill on a recent Sunday, and a broad cross-section of Norfolk residents were gathered around a banquet table to honor First Selectman Sue Dyer, who will step […]
Norfolk Food Pantry Is Open to All, All Year Round
By Chris Sinclair As the cornstalks mysteriously migrate from the now flattened fields into people’s front yards, and eggnog begins appearing on the supermarket shelves in a startling array of novelty flavors, it is important to recall that the harvest cornucopia is not overflowing for everyone. While Norfolk is a beautiful and comfortable home […]
Selectman’s Corner
Thank You By Sue Dyer Since this will be my last Selectman’s Corner, I wanted to express my appreciation to everyone for allowing me to be your first selectman. It’s been an honor to serve and represent the Town of Norfolk for the last 18 years.
Enforcement Ordinance Is Approved at Town Meeting
A new town ordinance that will allow the zoning or wetlands enforcement officer to levy fines for land use violations passed at a special town meeting on Oct. 23. The meeting was attended by about 50 Norfolk residents, and the vote was unanimously in favor. The measure is intended mainly as a tool to bring […]
Artisans Guild Flourishing in Revived Downtown
By Ruth Melville When the Artisans Guild decided to close its doors in January 2008, after 17 years in operation, it was a sad day for craft lovers and gift buyers in Norfolk. But now, almost 10 years later, the Artisans Guild is not just back in business but thriving, under the ownership of […]
First Steps Taken to Revive Skating Rink
By Stephen Melville As reported in last month’s issue of Norfolk Now, it was not that long ago that Norfolk had a decent-sized and well-used outdoor skating rink. This fall, the organizers of WINter Weekend in Norfolk raised the question whether the rink might be revived, and at its October meeting Norfolk’s Board of […]
Obituary: Laura Breckrinridge Ten Eyck Byers
January 10, 1928-September 22, 2017 Laura Breckinridge Ten Eyck Byers, 89, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 22. She was a recent resident of Noble Horizons. Born in Rye, N.Y., Laura was a bright and thoughtful soul from the start. After her father and mother divorced when she was seven, she lived with her mother […]
Community Effort Brings Dog Waste Disposal Stations to Green
By Colleen Gundlach In this divisive world, there are two truths on which most people will agree. First, dogs make great pets, and second, no one likes to step in dog feces. Imagine strolling across the green, enjoying the crisp autumn air and vibrant colors of the trees and suddenly finding your shoe (hopefully […]
New Engine 90 Reporting for Duty
The Norfolk Now photographer was on the alert with his camera at the ready when he heard the siren announcing the arrival of the new fire truck. Getting to the station minutes after the truck arrived, he was in time to see the dust of the three-day drive from Iowa being hosed off. Within a […]
