New Wind Farm on Norfolk Land Under Discussion
Balancing economic, esthetic and environmental concerns By Wiley Wood Discussions are reportedly underway between a Norfolk landowner and BNE Energy, Inc., a company that built two wind turbines in Colebrook, to erect as many as four more turbines along Route 44. At their recent monthly meeting, the Northwestern Connecticut Sportsmen’s Association heard a presentation […]
Six New Rental Apartments Near Completion in Downtown Norfolk
Some will be rented at below-market rates By Wiley Wood The imposing two-story Victorian on the corner of Shepard Road and Route 44 dates to 1860, but with its new roof, new porches front and back, and new color scheme—muted gray with white trim—it looks freshly built. “It has good bones,” says Lou Barbagallo, […]
From Sea to Shining Sea – And Back Again
Mother and son team up for cross-country adventure By Colleen Gundlach Many people dream of jumping in the car and driving across the country, but few take the leap and actually do it. Kate Wilcox and her 21-year-old son Larry are the exception. Last October they packed a tent, some provisions and their dog, […]
April, Flower Power
By Leslie Watkins People around the world have used flowers to adorn their homes, grace their altars, celebrate special occasions and honor the dearly departed. When words fail, suiters express their love and admiration with bouquets. In addition to vegetables, herbs and medicinals, monks grew symbolic flowers for services and devotions. Cottage gardeners grow […]
Local Documentary Wants to Put a Human Face on the Opioid Epidemic
Film presents a personal understanding of addiction and recovery By Ruth Melville Anyone who pays attention to the news knows that the country is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. The state of Connecticut has been hard hit, and the northwest corner is not immune. According to a recent report, “Beneath the Surface: […]
Letters—April 2018
Bridge Costs Your short article, “Town Braces for Bridge Repair” (Norfolk Now, March 2018), begs the question: how can a lightly traveled bridge of modest span at River Place cost $2.1 million and take three years to replace? Would have liked to see breakdown of costs in the article. Donald Black We followed up […]
Townwide Inspection of Real Estate to Begin
The Town of Norfolk has hired Appraisal Resource Group, Inc, to perform the state-mandated 2018 town-wide revaluation project. The first phase of the project includes inspecting all real estate properties. The revaluation staff will soon be visiting properties to verify data on rooms, bathrooms, basements, attics, porches, garages, etc., in order,to update the assessor’s records […]
Wellness Classes in Battell Chapel Promote Mental and Physical Health
Exercising with Friends By David Beers Part one of this article, in the March issue of Norfolk Now, highlighted the Chapel fitness classes that are relaxing and rejuvenating. Now it is time to focus on the more vigorous exercise classes. Each class is $15 per class with a $5 discount if paid in advance. […]
Lone Oak Rises From the Ashes
A little over a year ago, the office at Lone Oaks Campsites in East Canaan was destroyed by fire. The campground operated as usual last summer despite the lack of this important building. The rebuild began in October and the new, two-story building is now almost complete, just in time to welcome guests for a […]
Brian Ohler and Maria Horn to Vie for State House
It’s still seven months until the November elections, but northwest corner residents already have choices to make. In the 64th district race, incumbent State Representative Brian Ohler has been challenged for his seat by Salisbury resident Maria Horn, who announced her candidacy at Geer Village in March. Horn, a Democrat, says she “grew up in […]
