Cannabis: Coming of Age in 2019
By David Beers In early January, a store that sells recreational cannabis (marijuana) opened its doors in Great Barrington. The Theory Wellness dispensary is the first of its kind in our area, which makes it a much talked about destination. The recreational sale of cannabis is now legal in Canada and the states of Massachusetts, […]
Theodore L. “Red” Raymond
Theodore L. “Red” Raymond, of Blackberry Street, Norfolk, died on Jan. 11 in Charlotte Hungerford Hospital at the age 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene (Hackney) Raymond. Red Raymond was born in Sharon, Vt., on April 17, 1934, to Percy and Delia Raymond, and he grew up in Hanover, Vt. He […]
Norfolk Land Trust Seeks Reaccreditation
Norfolk Land Trust, Inc. (NLT), is in the process of applying for renewal of its national accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. NLT is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment […]
Mountain View Green Retreat Offers Bio-Magnet, Massage and Reiki Therapies
By Colleen GundlachPhoto by Bruyce Frisch Imagine relaxing in a sun-drenched room overlooking the hills and valleys of Norfolk while a trained therapist works on revitalizing your spirit and relaxing your body. Soft music envelops the room while you recline in soft white linens. This is the reality to be found at Mountain View Green […]
Agricultural Education Program Provides Classroom Learning and Hands-On Skills
By Charlotte McDevitt There are many different activities that students can participate in when entering Northwestern Regional 7, and some programs will benefit them throughout their lives. One example is the Agricultural Education Program, or Ag. There are three different parts of the Ag program: Class and Lab, FFA (Future Farmers of America) and SAEP […]
Selectman’s Corner—March 2019
Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Costs By Matt Riiska One of the components of our budget is the operation of the landfill. Our current year’s landfill budget is $138,570. Part of this amount, $55,120, is for disposing of our municipal solid waste (MSW). Last fall, MIRA, the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, the organization that […]
Norfolk Downs Easement
The Norfolk Land Trust recently preserved more than 38 acres of prime forestland that abuts Tobey Pond. The Norfolk Downs easement was finalized late last year, the culmination of several months of work by land trust members, Great Mountain Forest and the landowner, Betsy Gill. The easement is boarded on two sides by Great Mountain Forest, […]
Local Therapist Uses the Web to Teach Proper Movement Techniques
By Jude Mead “Remember what it felt like to be a kid, moving effortlessly and without pain? Correcting your movement is the first step in returning to this state.” These are the words of James O’Brien, a physical therapist and the founder of Perfecting Movement, LLC. O’Brien recently launched a new website, perfectingmovement.net, whose focus […]
Early Budget Talks: Grand List Is Down, Capital Expenditures Are Up
By Wiley Wood As the Board of Finance assembled for its first budget workshop on the night of Feb. 13, Chairman Michael Sconyers asked about the grand list, the total value of real property in Norfolk against which town taxes are levied. Properties were revalued this year, and notices recently went out to property owners […]
