Norfolk Boards Consider In-Person vs. Virtual Meetings
Are hybrid meetings the new normal? By Andra Moss Following the May 1 expiration of the pandemic-related law giving emergency permission for remote meetings, the Connecticut legislature passed House Bill 5269 giving local boards and commissions the option to continue meeting remotely. The law does not require remote access to meetings; it allows the decision […]
Welcoming Everyone’s Story
Letters In response to Larry Leifert’s letter to the editor in the May issue of Norfolk Now, we regret that the letter was entitled “Confused.” We believe everyone’s experiences should be heard and respected, whether we agree with all of them or not. Norfolk Now wanted to publish a story on what it was like for a Black […]
Congratulations to All “Little Mermaid” Performers
Letters It was great to see the article about Botelle Elementary School’s performance of “The Little Mermaid” in last month’s edition. The school is such a large part of our community that it is always a pleasure to see articles about the students, faculty and parents. However, I was surprised and disappointed at the lack […]
Swimming Lessons at Tobey
Letters As the warmer weather starts to peak its head around the corner, I find myself reflecting back on last summer. The warmth, the sun and the beach . . . our beach at Tobey Pond. In late July of 2021, a swim lesson program was put together at Tobey Pond, and local families rejoiced! […]
WIN Needs You!
Weekend in Norfolk has an information center at the Hub during its summer and winter festivals. The volunteers who staff it are called WINbassadors because they act as Norfolk’s friendly face. The visitors who come in are not only looking to find out what’s happening during the festival and how to find events but also […]
Ann Shrope Byrne, Dec. 15, 1941-April 12, 2022
Ann Shrope Byrne, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022. Ann was the beloved wife of the late Philip Byrne for 44 years and cherished mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, grandma and friend. She is survived by her sons, Curtiss and Tyson, daughter-in-laws Lisa and Erica, and grandchildren Isabel (21), Connor (19) and […]
Land Trust Hike, June 4
As part of Connecticut Trails Day, June 4-5, the Norfolk Land Trust is offering a hike on its newly acquired Kopp property in South Norfolk. The hike, which is approximately 2.8 miles long, is on Saturday, June 4, from 9 to 11 a.m., and starts at 220 Bruey Rd. The hike, an out and back […]
Music Shed Hosts Premier of Kirk Sinclair’s American Discovery Symphony
A Musical Love Story Text by Kelly Kandra HughesPhoto by Heath Hughes The world premiere of the American Discovery Symphony, an orchestrated travelogue and love story, took place on May 24 at the Music Shed in Norfolk with a socially distanced crowd of about 150 people. Approximately 37 musicians took the stage under conductor Mark […]
After Two Years on Covid Hiatus, Students Return to Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art
All photos by Jonathan Turner
Budget Approved at Annual Town Meeting
On May 9 the town held its annual meeting and approved the budget for the fiscal year beginning on July 1. First Selectman Matt Riiska said taxes will increase by 3.5 percent. The budget had been approved by the Board of Finance at a town budget meeting on April 26. The tax increase is slightly […]
