Camp Bobriwka Has Been Promoting Ukrainian Culture for Over 65 Years
A Ukrainian-American Haven in the Woods By David Beers Up in the remote woods of North Colebrook is a haven for Ukrainian-American culture called Camp Bobriwka. Bobriwka is the Ukrainian word for “land of the beaver.” The camp was established in 1955 by World War II-displaced Ukrainian refugees to promote Ukrainian cultural activities and fellowship. […]
Upcoming Musical Events on Robertson Plaza
The completion this spring of the expansion of Robertson Plaza in downtown Norfolk has created a unique new space to draw visitors to the town’s commercial center. Sited above and offering easy access to City Meadow, the plaza now has substantial space for events, as well as seating, tables and an unobstructed view of Haystack […]
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Ushers in New Musical Programs in a Renovated Facility
2023 Season Begins By Patricia Platt The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, running from July 7 until Aug. 19, offers exciting changes to its facility and programming this season. Nearing completion is a $10 million renovation of the Music Shed, which includes air-conditioning, a remodeled entry, new restrooms, a small store and a new green room. […]
June EDC: City Meadow, Affordable Housing
Eye on Town Government By Ruth Melville Andra Moss, a member of an informal group of “friends of Robertson Plaza,” visited the June 8 Economic Development Commission meeting to ask for money in support of two concerts the group is planning for this summer on Robertson Plaza, one in July and the other in August. […]
P&Z June Meeting: Three Public Hearings
Eye on Town Government By Susan MacEachron Three public hearings were held at the Planning & Zoning meeting on June 13. Two related to Consolini & Tonan Landscape Design (C&T) regarding their properties at 290 Bruey Road and 15 Pine Ledge Way. The third concerned the need to blast ledge and crush rock at the […]
April-May Real Estate Sales
On April 27, from Neil Franklyn Jenney Jr. to Eric Schleich, 200 acres on Winchester Road, for $851,000. On May 10, from Stephen M. Cook to Jason Beaudreault, 14 River Place, for $225,000. On May 30, from Jenna and Matthew Stockwell to Brigite Dos Santos, 140 Parker Hill Road, for $549,999.
Selectmen: Fire Department Eager to Move Forward With Plans for New Firehouse
By Ruth Melville A delegation from the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, lead by Fire Chief Matt Ludwig, appeared before the June 7 meeting of the Board of Selectmen to discuss lack of progress with finalizing plans to build a new firehouse. Ludwig told the selectmen that the fire department was ready to start a capital […]
Selectman’s Corner
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly By Matt Riiska The Good I would like to thank Ben Crone and his team of Regional 7 classmates, Nicole Dynak, Dylan Farr and Makayla Ensminger, for their work cleaning up at Dennis Hill State Park and Haystack Mountain State Park. Working with the “Kindness in Motion” […]
Food Pantry Fundraiser
The Norfolk Food Pantry will hold a fundraising luncheon on Saturday, July 15, in the Battell Chapel dining room, from 12 to 2 p.m. Takeout will be available as well as the option of eating in the dining room. The menu will feature beef or vegan chili and cornbread, along with coffee, tea and bottled […]
Norfolk’s May 2023 Weather
Beautiful Early Summer Weather By Russell Russ May started out cool and wet. After the first week, the weather turned warmer and much drier. There were numerous sunny or partly sunny days this month, seemingly many more clear days than in a typical May. Hard to complain about nice weather. For the second year in […]
