Beagles and Terriers and Hounds, Oh My!
Text By Janet Gokay MeadTop Photo By Kelly Kandra Hughes The evening of the second annual Norfolk Library Pet Parade on June 17 began as it did last year: with perfect early summer weather, bright and a bit breezy. Though 18 dogs had been preregistered for the event—which Library Director Ann Havemeyer has declared a […]
Tradition and Renewal Mark the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival’s Summer Season
“It’s About Time” By Ruth Melville After two quiet years, live chamber music returns to Norfolk this summer. The theme for the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival’s 2022 season, “It’s About Time,” should resonate with both artists and audience members alike. The festival is back in full force this year, with a complete roster of Friday […]
Norfolk’s May Weather
Eighth Warmest on Record By Russell Russ May started out cooler and much drier than normal. Temperatures increased by the middle of the month, and by the latter part of the month they matched record highs. Warmer temperatures, brighter skies and greening trees meant that Norfolk was getting closer to summer. After last year’s very […]
Economy Leads to Changes in Canaan
By Brian Hutchins As the Northwest Corner emerges from the pandemic, there have been some notable changes in the North Canaan business community. Arnold’s Garage, at 2 North Elm Street, has closed its state emissions testing service and vehicle repair business, although it will continue to offer towing, a machine shop and auto body services. […]
Community News
Volunteers Needed—Free Concert Tickets! The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival is looking for community ushers for Friday and Saturday evenings this summer at the Shed. Ushers will take tickets, hand out programs and guide people to seats. In return, ushers receive free admission to concerts. Ushers must have proof of vaccination. Contact Tom Hodgkin at Hodgkin.Tom@gmail.com […]
Norfolk Then…
George T. Johnson purchased this drugstore on Main Street (Greenwoods Road) in 1876. It is said that when he came east from Texas, he had intended to go to Norfolk, Virginia, but when he arrived at Grand Central Station in New York City, he was mistakenly given a ticket to Norfolk, Connecticut. He stayed and […]
