Giving Teens a Space of Their Own
Norfolk Library seeks Teen Advisory Council members By Kelly Kandra Hughes From its terra-cotta tile roof and arched wooden ceilings to its leather chairs and oak tables, the Norfolk Library has served as a community center for 133 years. But there is one group that has been noticeably absent from the library—Norfolk teens. After informal […]
Former Norfolk Resident Publishes Her First Children’s Book
Finding Inspiration in the Words of a Child Text By Colleen GundlachPhoto by Laura Roehl A few years ago, there was a grandmother whose little grandson ran to her and said, “Grammy, Grammy, there’s a fish in the tree,” to which she replied, “A fish in a tree? How could that be?” That simple, spontaneous […]
Local Hero Recounts Grueling Guadalcanal Campaign
Text By Patricia PlattPhoto Courtesy of the Marolda Family The Battle of Guadalcanal, a six-month campaign for control of a strategically important Pacific island airfield, marked a critical turning point in World War II for the Allies. If the Japanese controlled the island, they could cut off the sea route between Australia and America. From […]
Serving the Underserved
Health center looks to open new office in North Canaan By Colleen Gundlach Twenty years ago, Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) opened the doors to their small, two-room clinic at the Brooker Memorial site in Torrington. Now, in 2022, they have two full-size clinics—one in Torrington and one in Winsted—and are looking forward to […]
Preparing in Norfolk to Fight Wildfires Across North America
Interstate fire crew trains locally at Yale Camp By David Beers During the first week of June, 26 students and 10 instructors were cut off from the world at Yale Camp at Great Mountain Forest for four days of wildland fire training. The instructors were seasoned wildland fire fighting veterans and the students were new […]
Town Meeting on July 18, Robertson Plaza Soon to Open
Selectman’s Corner By Matt Riiska In my May column I wondered where April went, but really what happened to June? Suddenly, it’s summer. The projects in Town are progressing as planned, with the exception of River Place Bridge. Reviewing the River Place Bridge project with the engineers, we knew this was not going to be […]
Adventures in (Safe) Babysitting
ounger siblings or babysitting. Spearheaded by Lisa Bazzano and the Norfolk After School Program, the 11- to 14-year-olds spent a recent June Saturday learning safety, first aid and child care skills at the Church of Christ Congregational from instructor Marie Castagna. The newly certified Safe Sitters are (back row) Addie Diorio, Ella Levesque, Anna Fiester […]
Local Director’s Feature Film Now Streaming
Community in Action Norfolk director Diego Ongaro’s award-winning film “Down With the King,” featuring Grammy-winning rap star Freddie Gibbs in his feature film debut, was released June 28 on digital from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film has been selected for more than 26 film festivals, was featured as part of the ACID series at […]
The Joshua Whitney House, c. 1755
This Old Norfolk House By Joseph Kelly Whitney is a storied family name in America. Think Eli Whitney and his cotton gin or the Connecticut company Pratt & Whitney. In worlds as diverse as art, aviation, film, finance, journalism, linguistics, politics and women’s rights, Whitneys have played prominent roles including, as it turns out, right […]
Chris Cho of Sharon Farm Market Expands North
By Leila Hawken A farmer’s work is never done, ever, but particularly during planting season. Work is continuing apace at the new Sharon Farm in East Canaan as the 12 acres of vegetable fields are getting an application of fresh organic soil from McEnroe Farm in Millerton. One day soon, the roadside farm stand will […]
