Norfolk’s February Weather
Winter-like, but Lacking Snowfall By Russell Russ February is one of Norfolk’s solid-bet winter months and this February was mostly true to form. Temperatures and total precipitation were near normal. What was lacking was snowfall. While there was wintry precipitation during numerous days and snow on the ground every day of the month, it just […]
Trucker In Norfolk Gas Spill to Pay Penalty of $350K
Also bears cost of cleanup and remediation By Joe Kelly Soundview Transportation, the trucking company responsible for the 2022 crash on Route 44 that dumped thousands of gallons of gasoline into the center of Norfolk, must pay $350,000 and remains on the hook for the full cost of the cleanup and remediation, according to a […]
Big Birds Return
Norfolk is the spring and summer home of several species of large birds, including this trio of Sandhill cranes who returned on March 8. That was about on schedule according to records kept by local resident Marie Civco. Last year’s colt, as the young birds are known, was kicked out of the family group a […]
Still Waiting on the Temporary Bridge
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave contingent approval to construction of a temporary bridge at Smith Road last month, but the town cannot proceed until another agency signs off on the plans. That would be Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). After several trees came down on Old Goshen Road during a […]
What to Flush, Where to Mail
Norfolk Sewer District Superintendent William Hester reminds customers to be careful about what they flush down the toilet. Only the “Three P’s”—that is, pee, poop and (toilet) paper—should be flushed. The same advice applies to anyone on a septic system. Anything else, including so-called flushable wipes, will damage the town plant and harm the environment. […]
P&Z Closes Special Permit Hearing
Manor House deliberations set for April 8 By Susan MacEachron The question of whether the Manor House on Maple Avenue should be granted a modified special permit now rests with the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission. The hearing, which began in January and included meetings on March 11 and 25, was closed at […]
Poolside Dispatch
Norfolk Teens on the Winning Team By Kailyn Patrick Nadeau Powered by six Norfolk athletes and 25 of their teammates, the Northwestern Regional 7 swim team held their own against Prospect’s Woodland High School in the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class S State Tournament on March 18 in West Hartford—until the very last race […]
Proposed Cell Tower Generates Many Questions
Residents of Estey Road worry about impact By Avice Meehan More than 30 people, including concerned residents of Estey Road, turned out for a March 26 informational meeting about a proposal to build a 186-foot cell tower on property located off the isolated, rural road in South Norfolk. The meeting, held at the Botelle School […]
The Celestial Sphere
April Brings a Micro Moon, Return of the Morning Star By Matthew Johnson The derivation of the name April is uncertain. It may stem from the Latin Aprilis which possibly is related to the verb aperire, meaning to open, reflecting on the blossoming of nature. In Norfolk, April begins with the sun rising at 6:26 […]
Know Your Neighbor
Heather Adams What’s your relationship to this town? I grew up in Norfolk and moved back in 2017 with my husband Bryan, and two children, Brown and Henry. My mom, Kathy Tirrell; extended family and friends, still live in town. I often consider my experience growing up here a central part of my identity. How did you […]
