Living with History at the Wilcox Tavern
This Old Norfolk House This is Part 2 of this history. Part 1 can be found here: https://nornow.org/2022/04/12/the-wilcox-tavern-house/ By Michael Selleck The era of the Wilcox Tavern had come to an end with the death of the widow Wilcox in 1815. Her children were all established in their own lives and her son was ready […]
Correction
In a story about the Black River Valley Protection Alliance (BRVPA) and its opposition to an asphalt plant in East Canaan, it was stated that The Coalition for Sound Growth of Norfolk acted as a fiscal sponsor for BRVPA to enable tax deductible contributions. BRVPA’s recently approved status as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity will now […]
Confused
Letter to the Editor I realize that this letter is late in being presented, but for various reasons, it has been delayed. I do think it’s important to put forward, even though it is late. Referring to the article in Norfolk Now, July 2021, Growing Up Black in Norfolk, I was confused when I read […]
Helping the Ukraine People
Letter to the Editor Thank you to the National Iron Bank for collecting supplies for Ukraine. Many of us want to help the Ukraine people. It is nice to have a place to drop supplies off locally and know they will be delivered where they are needed. JoAnn Gundlach
Honoring Our Military Heroes
Two names to be added to memorial remembrances this year By Brian Hutchins Have you noticed that the plaques of the World War I monument at Memorial Green have been missing? The Norfolk Veterans Affairs Office, with help from all veterans in town, are adding a name to the memorial plaque this year, and also […]
Dr. Thomas J. Vergo, Jr. (1943-2022)
Dr. Thomas J. Vergo, Jr., esteemed prosthodontist and maxillofacial dentist, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away after a long illness on March 7, 2022. Tom was born on May 29, 1943 in New Orleans, La., the oldest son of the late Hazel and Thomas J. Vergo, Sr. Tom was born into a […]
Christopher S. O’Connor (1972-2022)
Christopher Shawn O’Connor, 49, of Norfolk, passed away on March 3, 2022 in Colebrook, Conn. Born December 6, 1972, in Torrington, Christopher was the son of the late Patrick B. and Frances P. O’Connor, also of Norfolk. He graduated from Northwestern Regional #7 High School’s class of 1990. After graduation, he moved to Denver, Colo. […]
The Hidden Life in Trees
Text by Susannah WoodPhoto by Wiley Wood The first butterfly drifting through our woods in spring is the mourning cloak, its red-brown wings dabbed with pale blue, edged in cream. It survived the long winter in a semi-dormant state filled, most likely sheltering in a hollow tree or log. If you’re lucky, you may see […]
Farmers Market Makes Plans for the Future
New generation of market planners needed for continuity Text by Jude MeadPhoto by Lisa Auclair As the weather warms and gardens get planted, thoughts naturally turn to the Norfolk Farmers Market. For the past 16 springs, the community has looked forward to the excitement of opening day, knowing the season will bring plenty of fresh […]
Cook, For Goodness Sake!
Remembrance Borscht By Linda Garrettson Several years ago, I had the pleasure of traveling from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans Siberian Railroad with my godson, Max. Fascinating glimpses of China and Mongolia sped past our window as we made our way to Moscow. Endless stretches of Siberian tundra, forests and Lake Baikal graced the […]
