Real Estate Sales
On Oct. 27, from Dianne B. Romanos and Daniel R. Romanos Revocable Trust to Thomas Russell and Robert Sharrer, 101 North St. A & B, for $76,250. On Nov. 8, from Meryl Anne Spat and Lawrence W. Valenta to SJ Winn Properties LLC, 140 Parker Hill Rd., for $141,000. On Nov. 22, from Patricia H. […]
Northwest Corner Provides a Range of Transportation Alternatives
Need a Ride? By Avice Meehan By Avice Meehan Ask anyone who lives in Norfolk without a car, and they will tell you that the town-supported community van makes a major difference in their lives. “My basic feeling is that if we didn’t have the Norfolk service, [life] would be very difficult,” says Sue Frisch, […]
Holiday Cheer from The Norfolk Community Associates
Holiday cheer and safe travel wishes from The Norfolk Community Associates, who encourage all visitors to “Come Back Soon.”
Celebrating the Christmas Season
Notes From a French Kitchen By Marie-Christine Perry Thanks to the years I spent in Provence, I have many memories of the advent Marché des Santons on the Canebière in Marseille, where all the Santonniers of Provence come to sell their wares for people to buy for their Christmas crèches. Once you have the basic […]
The Norfolk Sewer District: Past, Present and Future
Text By Ruth MelvillePhoto Courtesy of the Norfolk Sewer District The Norfolk Sewer District is 125 years old, and thanks to the recent relining project, it is ready to continue processing the town’s sewage safely and efficiently for many years to come. On Nov. 19, Bill Hester, superintendent and chief plant operator of the Norfolk […]
Correction
In the November issue, in a report on the monthly meeting of the Economic Development Commission, we incorrectly stated that the EDC pays for a blanket membership in the Hub for all town nonprofits. The sentence should have said that the Norfolk Hub membership the EDC underwrites entitles town boards, commissions and committees to use […]
A Slowly Decreasing Rainfall Deficit
October Weather By Russell Russ It was a fairly average October in this part of the world. Temperatures were close to normal, and precipitation, for the second month in a row, was above normal. After a dry summer that increased the rainfall deficit by 7.60 inches, the fall months of September and October reduced it […]
Letter of Appreciation
I would like to commend all those who participated in the oil spill disaster. The entire situation was handled in an orderly fashion. All volunteers were fulfilling and upholding their responsibilities. Being located right in the heart of the incident, I was able to view all the action firsthand. I saw the fire department, ambulance, […]
Voices Ring Out Again
For the first time in three years, the Norfolk Library was able to hold its annual Christmas carol sing. With Liz Allyn playing the piano, over 150 people gathered on Nov. 26 to join together in song. After making a joyful noise, the celebrants gathered on the village green to welcome Santa, who arrived in […]
Margaret O’Malley, 1940-2002
Margaret Parlin Hutchinson O’Malley, 82, of Burt Lake, Mich., died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Oct. 26. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Jan. 20, 1940, to John Andrew Parlin and Agnes Tietig Parlin. Margaret was an intellect with boundless curiosity and competence in a variety of interests, especially Wordle competitions with her […]
