Skylights Arrive at the Hub
On a chilly, gray morning in April, the skylights for the Hub were unloaded off a truck and raised up to the roof of the building. The wooden frames, constructed by Kingsland Company, were light enough to be lifted up by hand, since the glass wasn’t put in until after they were in place on […]
Spring Cleanup Day
To the Editor: Many hands do make light work. Norfolk cleanup day was a great success, with over 30 volunteers helping to rid our town of roadside trash. The Norfolk Community Association would like to extend a special thank-you to the Norfolk Daisy Scouts, the 4-H club members, their leaders and families. We can all […]
2018 Real Estate Revaluation
Appraisal Resource Group, Inc., the firm hired to assist in Norfolk’s 2018 revaluation, continues to visit real estate properties for the purpose of verifying the assessor’s records. Further information on the revaluation process is available on the town’s website at www.norfolkct.org under Government/Assessor’s Office. If you have questions, contact Assessor Michele Sloane, at 860-542-5287 or […]
Tax Relief and Exemptions
Information on tax relief programs for the elderly (over 65 as of Dec. 31, 2017) and on rebates for totally disabled homeowners and renters is now available from the Assessor’s Office or on the town website, www.norfolkct.org. Veterans should also contact the office for information on available exemptions.
Michelle Childs Teaches Pilates and Nia Classes in a Historic Setting
By David Beers Parts one and two of this series on fitness classes in Norfolk highlighted the classes offered at Battell Chapel, but that is not the only venue in town offering fitness classes. There are also group fitness classes almost every day in a lovingly restored carriage barn just south of town. Located […]
March 2018 Real Estate Transactions
On March 2, Susan N. Wagner to Cheryl F. Hellman, 41 Litchfield Rd., $450,000. On March 19, Susan Ann Coffee to Catherine R. Hester, 230 Bruey Rd., $120,000. On March 29, Simon Aldridge and Lisa Aiko Tanno to Bryan N. and Heather T. Adams, 19 Terrace View, $565,000.
Torrington Coffee House Serves Up Coffee, Tea and “Good Company”
By Julie Scharnberg It’s just the place you’re looking for when you want a coffee or tea break. Located in a charming, sage-green building at 33 Franklin Street in Torrington along the Naugatuck River across from Danielle Mailer’s colorful “FishTales” mural, Good Company Coffee House is cozy and comfortable and smells heavenly when you […]
Norfolk’s March 2018 Weather:
Fourth Snowiest March on Record By Russell Russ March was a month full of nor’easters. The brief warm-up in February fooled everyone into thinking winter was over and spring was here. March relentlessly brought us back to reality. The first day of March was warm, the warmest day of the month actually, but it […]
Selectman’s Corner
Spring Tasks By Matt Riiska April is always a busy month, planting gardens, cleaning up the yard, getting high school seniors ready for graduation—and budget time. This year’s budget preparation has been difficult at best. Given that contributions from the State of Connecticut have been reduced by $103,000; the state Education Cost Sharing funds […]
KidsPlay Children’s Museum: A Children’s Wonderland to Learn and Play
By Dijana Vajushi As soon as you enter the KidsPlay Children’s Museum at 61 Main Street in Torrington, you can’t help but feel as though you’ve just entered a children’s wonderland. The museum operates over 11,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits where children ages one to 10 can practice pre-academic skills, build curiosity […]
