MacGregor Robinson, 1964-2017
MacGregor Robinson, 53, died on September 4, Labor Day, at “Mungo Park,” his beloved home in Norfolk, after being diagnosed with cancer of the liver in late August. Born February 5, 1964, in nearby Winsted, MacGregor was predeceased by his parents, Hugh Robinson and Isabel “Tibby” (MacGregor) Browne Robinson and his sister, Isabel Browne Driscoll. […]
Give Your Pet’s Toilette a Boost
By Susannah Wood Rover getting a bit whiffy? Tired of your aching back as you wrestle him in the bathtub? Pet Valu at the Winsted Stop and Shop plaza has the answer for you. For $10 plus tax you can take your pet to their do-it-yourself dog wash stations and soap up your Labradoodle, Bergamasco […]
Got Water?
Planning council looks at state’s water resources and needs By Wiley Wood A draft of the Connecticut State Water Plan was presented on Sept. 14 to a gathering of the chief elected officials of the towns in northwest Connecticut. While Connecticut has ample high-quality water to meet its needs, according to Lori Mathieu of […]
Ain’t She Sweet!
The Classic Car Show, which is now in its fifth year, drew 72 entrants. The winner in the overall category, which is chosen by popular acclaim, was the mile-long, sky blue, two-door Cadillac pictured above with its proud owner in front of the Music Shed on the grounds of the Battell Stoeckel Estate. The event […]
Winsted Paper Folds, Merges With Lakeville Journal
News coverage for Norfolk to continue uninterrupted By Colleen Gundlach Before Lloyd Garrison and Rosanna Trestman breathed life into Norfolk Now 14 years ago, local news was circulated by out-of-town papers such as the Register-Citizen (formerly Winsted Evening Citizen) and The Lakeville Journal. The Register-Citizen has long since forgone any in-depth coverage of Norfolk, […]
Botelle School Starts New Year With Pride and Enthusiasm
Prioritizes citizenship as a foundation for academic excellence By Amy Vorenberg Sixth graders at Botelle School were quick to share their insights into their school community: —It’s a place to feel welcome. —When you walk through the door, you’ll learn new things. —It’s a place where you know you’re safe; a place to be […]
Community News
An Evening of Wit, Wisdom and Desserts at the Coffee House The Coffee House presents original works by local artists on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Battell Chapel on the Village Green. Come for an evening of live storytelling and poetry readings performed by the Norfolk Writers Group. Bring your family and friends for fresh […]
Norfolk Then . . .
The original Norfolk Lions Club ambulance is parked in front of Town Hall in this photograph, probably taken soon after the Lions Club was organized in January of 1951. Unlike the modern ambulance, ambulances at this time were not outfitted as mobile hospitals and provided only transportation to local hospitals. That would soon change. On […]
Weekend in Norfolk 2.0
All photos by Bruce Frisch. Photo at top: Schuyler Thomson at work restoring a classic canvas-covered canoe.
View From the Green
Change: A Challenge And an Opportunity By Ruth Melville Norfolk Now is losing one of its longest-serving and most highly valued editors. After 10 years as an executive editor of the paper, Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo has decided to retire. Lindsey joined the paper in 2006 to take over distribution, but she was quickly writing […]
