Notes from a French Kitchen
June is Cherry Time! By Marie-Christine Perry The two cherry trees I planted four years ago, a sour cherry and a sweet cherry grafted with 5 different varieties, have been in full bloom for the first time! I had small crops from the sour cherry every year—mostly eaten by birds the day before I was […]
Winsted Thrift Store Benefits Many
By Jude Mead Thrift shops have transformed in recent years. No longer just a haven for bargain hunters, these stores now attract a diverse array of shoppers from all walks of life. The appeal of thrift shops lies in their affordability, their potential as a source for unique treasures and the environmental benefit of recycling […]
Festive Street Fair Planned for June
By Bina Thomson Come one, come all to Station Place for a street fair on Sunday, June 23. The festivities, planned for 2-4 p.m., celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Norfolk Library Associates, a volunteer organization that funds the library’s programs and events. When they kicked off their golden jubilee in January with a party […]
Yale Norfolk School of Art Chases the Light
Students and faculty began gathering in late May for the Yale Norfolk School of Art, which will feature programming around the theme “Making Light” through June 29. Public events include a lecture series in the Art Barn, community drawing sessions and an open studio day on June 23 that will showcase faculty and student work, […]
Norfolk Land Trust Seeks to Renew Accreditation
The Norfolk Land Trust (NLT) maintains more than 20 miles of trails throughout town and protects more than 4,000 acres of open space with owned preserves and conservation easements. This year, the NLT is applying for renewal of its accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Accreditation is granted to trusts that meet the highest […]
Golfer Alert: Rock Pile Range Returns as Goodfellas
By Joe Kelly Grab a golf club and swing away at the newest addition to the sports scene in the Northwest Corner—Goodfellas Driving Range, east of town on Route 44 just over the Colebrook border. Once known as the Rock Pile, it’s been a golf range off and on for a long time—in recent years […]
This old Norfolk House
Ten Old Colony Road Still Has Many Stories To Tell By Jane Andrias Editor’s note: In two past issues, “This Old Norfolk House” has focused on the Stevens House at 10 Old Colony Road. It was occupied by a member of the Stevens family from the late 1800s until well into the 20th century. Jane […]
Know Your Neighbor
Turi Rostad How did you come to Norfolk? My grandfather moved up here from Winsted. We lived in the house across from Botelle on Beacon Lane. I was the fourth kid and the house got too small, so we moved to Roughland Road. I moved back to Norfolk 25 years ago because I was a single […]
Artist Sam Guindon Plans a June Pop-Up
Fresh on the heels of a successful 2023 show at the Norfolk Library, artist Sam Guindon plans a pop-up art gallery at 3 Station Place during the last two weekends of June. Guindon, who grew up in Norfolk, is now a teacher and student at the Compass Atelier in Kensington, MD. He began drawing at […]
Church Steeple Shines Once Again
Local dignitaries and friends of Norfolk’s Church of Christ Congregational gathered on Saturday, May 25, to formally celebrate the completion of the steeple restoration project. The Rev. Erick Olsen thanked the community for supporting the years-long effort and welcomed everyone to enjoy a splendid cake featuring an image of the steeple.
