Behind the Scenes on Election Night
The Norfolk town elections lacked suspense this year—only one seat on the Board of Education was contested—but the mechanics of administering Election Day on Nov. 6 and tallying the count followed the same, precise order under the watchful eye of Moderator Charlene Jacobs of Winsted. The role of moderator can be filled by a Norfolk […]
Bridge Repair Is Detailed at Wetlands
By Susan MacEachron Reconstruction of the bridge at Mountain and Westside Roads was the primary focus of the Inland Wetlands Agency meeting on Nov. 3. The project is expected to take three to four months and that section of Mountain Road will be closed during construction. Also, it was determined that a man-made pond at […]
Board of Education Cancels Meeting
By Avice Meehan The Nov. 11 Board of Education meeting was cancelled for lack of a quorum. The next scheduled meeting, which will include newly elected board members, is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m., at Botelle School. Had it met, the board was scheduled to hear a report from the Policy Committee, […]
Busy Month for Selectmen
By Avice Meehan The outgoing Board of Selectmen met twice in November; both meetings focused on ensuring a smooth transition in leadership from Matt Riiska to Henry Tirrell as first selectman. Two members of the new board, Tirrell and Selectman Leo Colwell Jr., also held a special meeting on Nov. 21 for a “get to […]
New Pumper, Elevator Discussed at BoF
By Susan MacEachron A 30-year-old fire truck and a 40-year-old elevator motor, both in need of replacement, were the focus at the Board of Finance meeting on Nov. 18. First Assistant Fire Chief Matt Ludwig said a new pumper truck would cost approximately $1.1 million. Botelle Superintendent Kevin Case said a new elevator motor could […]
P&Z Hears Request to Modify Special Permit
By Susan MacEachron The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and approved the construction of a new barn at 879 Winchester Road at a meeting on Nov. 18. An application for construction of a new storage facility at 330 Greenwoods Road West was accepted. Joanne Charon, who operates a farm at 879 Winchester […]
Economic Development Commission Has a New Chairman
The goal for Brett Robbins is measurable impact By Colleen Gundlach It’s never easy to step into the shoes of someone like Libby Borden, who served as chair of the Norfolk Economic Development Commission (EDC) for the better part of the past 20 years, but it’s a job for which Brett Austin Robbins has volunteered, […]
Students Honor Those Who Served
Botelle Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans Day Sing on Nov. 11 to honor town veterans. The event, now in its second decade, included a lunch and special program.
Corrections
Our report of needed repairs to a damaged bridge on Ashpohtag Road in the November issue misstated the name of the contractor doing the work. It is Will Sweeney of Evergreen Construction. Dan Smith, the town’s contact at Mountainside Treatment Center, was misidentified. The bridge was damaged in a Sept. 27 motor vehicle accident caused […]
Austen is Deliciously Delightful at Regional 7
Norfolk’s Ann DeCerbo and John DeShazo co-directed Northwestern Regional High School 7’s production of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, performed Nov. 21–23. Dedicated Norfolk high school students contributed both onstage and behind the scenes, investing more than 10 weeks in rehearsals to help bring the production to life. n
