Electric Bikes Take Off in Norfolk
By David BeersPhoto by David Beers On the evening of May 20 there were a bunch of cyclists going up hills in town while giggling—part of the ebike workshop at the Norfolk Hub, organized by West Lowe and Berkshire Bike and Board. The bicycles looked a bit different and certainly the cyclists were acting strange. […]
Real Estate Transactions, April 2019
On April 8, Norfolk Music Hall, LLC to 20 Greenwoods Road West Property, LLC, 20 Greenwoods Rd. West, for $400,000. On April 15, Paul and Judith Dorphley to Jerry Rosenfeld and Marion Harris, 3/1A Greenwoods Rd. East, for $109,944. On April 16, Stephen Oldakowski Trustee and Bethany Dozier Trustee to Heather and Schuyler Thomson, 176 […]
Selectman’s Corner, June 2019
Street Repair, Infinity Hall, School Graduates By Matt Riiska Summer is almost here and things are looking good. The Community Associates are doing a wonderful job preparing the planters and they look great. I think we are all ready to enjoy some good weather. The good weather will also give us the opportunity to complete […]
The Thin Red Line of Volunteers
Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance By Doug McDevittPhoto by Bruce Frisch The anticipated knock at the door was greeted with a quick step while the guests were greeted with smiles and the aroma of roast turkey, stuffing and fresh baked pies. Mouths were watering on both sides of the door as family and friends were reunited […]
Acupuncture for Horses? Of course!
Results-based alternative therapies for pets By Kelly Kandra Hughes Mexico, a horse with a big personality, wasn’t too sure about Dr. Andrew Flint, DVM, of Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic, the first time they met. Now, he greets Dr. Flint every time by sticking his head out of his stall and making all sorts of […]
Flag Tribute on Village Green for Our Soldiers
Photo by Bruce Frisch The effect was immediate. A colorful and poignant display of 51 American flags on Norfolk’s village and memorial greens was a stirring reminder of what Memorial Day stands for. It was a fitting and moving tribute to all of Norfolk’s 51 brave citizens who have sacrificed their lives serving their country […]
At Infinity, the Bands Play On
Photos by Bruce Frisch At a recent meet and greet at the Norfolk Hub, one of the new owners of Infinity Hall, David Rosenfeld of GoodWorks Entertainment, met with around 35 town residents to talk about the future of the music venue. The new owners want to liven the place up by being more innovative in […]
Enriching Talent at Botelle
By Virginia Coleman-PriscoPhoto by Kailyn Nadeau On Friday, May 3, Botelle Elementary School hosted its fourth annual Talent Show to a large and enthusiastic audience. Botelle parent and talent show producer Kailyn Nadeau pointed out how “great it is to see Norfolk residents who are without kids in the school attend the talent show and […]
Community News, June 2019
Norfolk Land Trust HikeAs part of Connecticut Trails Day, the Norfolk Land Trust will sponsor a hike on Stoney Lonesome led by town Historian Richard Byrne on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. Richard will talk about the history of the railroad, the legend of Stoney Lonesome, and his quest to find the pin that […]
Norfolk Then . . .
The 1868 Soldiers’ Monument on the village green is one of the earliest tributes to Civil War veterans in Connecticut. A tall obelisk, it bears a dedication on its western face which reads “To the memory of the soldiers from this town who died for their country in the war of the rebellion.” The names […]
