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…
December2025/January2026
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…
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…
Busy Month for Selectmen
By Avice Meehan The outgoing Board of Selectmen met twice in November; both meetings focused on ensuring a smooth transition…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Corrections
Our report of needed repairs to a damaged bridge on Ashpohtag Road in the November issue misstated the name of…
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…