Parking vs. Trees and Public Art Discussed at P&Z
Eye on Town Government By Susan MacEachron The Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting on June 14 began with members of the public expressing views, pro and con, about the decision to retain the cement peninsulas and trees in front of the Berkshire Country Store in downtown Norfolk. Ryan Craig, owner of the store, explained […]
Facebook Post Leads to Arrest in Norfolk Break-in
News Brief Police on June 8 arrested a man walking on Route 272 in Norfolk fitting the description of a person who broke into the South Norfolk home of Mike and Donna Adams earlier that morning. The Adams were awakened around 2 a.m. by sounds in their kitchen. Mike Adams confronted an intruder, managing to […]
Cook! For Goodness Sake
American Pie By Linda Garretson It’s July and the time for cooling summer foods, outdoor meals and 4th of July parties. When I think of those parties I picture strawberry shortcake—red and white. But where is our patriotism without the blue? Determined to make Betsy Ross proud, I adapted recipes from two of my favorite […]
How Do You Get to Main Street?
Visit Norfolk Historical Society’s new exhibit this summer Text By Andra MossPhoto Courtesy of the Norfolk Historical Society Main Street is the quintessential American public space. It seems every small town has one—even, and this may come as a surprise to some, Norfolk. Sometime after the Greenwoods Turnpike and before Route 44, the “main drag” […]
Prepare to Get Wet!
Remember when? Count back six years to August 2016, the first Weekend in Norfolk and the NVFD’s first-ever firehose soccer! This Aug. 6 the fire department will celebrate Norfolk’s seventh WIN by bringing out the hose again for all to enjoy. Other events celebrating WIN’s return include music, art shows, the Land Trust’s hike-the-peaks challenge […]
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 […]
