Town Officials Float a Fire District
Nonprofits could be taxed for services By Avice MeehanAs the date for a vote on Norfolk’s new firehouse came into focus, the longtime chair of the Board of Finance (BoF) floated an idea to his colleagues: create a fire district that might enable the town to broaden the tax base for supporting emergency services. Michael […]
History at the Top of the Hill
Preserving Norfolk’s Center Cemetery By Michael CobbAnyone driving through Norfolk on the way to Canaan will notice major infrastructural work reinforcing the hillside above Route 44. Many trees have been cut just below the Norfolk Center Cemetery, which sits somewhat perilously atop the now-barren slope. Norfolk Historical Society Director Barry Webber, who also serves as vice president […]
Husky Meadows Is Growing in a New Direction
By Andra MossSpring is an exciting time on any farm, heralding fresh beginnings. Nowhere is the rising energy of new growth more in evidence than at Norfolk’s Husky Meadows Farm, where farm managers Rana Justice and Emily Perron are busy seeding ideas (as well as produce) throughout the property. Justice, who grew up in Kent […]
The Best Deal in Town: Free Tickets to World-Class Chamber Music
Yale festival seeks ushers for 2025 season By Tom HodgkinFor the fifth summer, the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival organizers are once again offering an opportunity for members of the local community to earn free admission to Friday and Saturday night concerts by volunteering as concert ushers or at post-concert receptions. The program, initiated in 2019 […]
The 2025 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival: Where the Beauty of Music and Nature Meet
By Patricia PlattThe Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, running from June 27 until Aug. 16, will present an exciting season of classical, innovative and international music that even includes a night of silent film comedies shown with improvised piano scores. “This summer’s theme, ‘Dialogues,’ promises to explore the rich interplay of musical ideas,” said Melvin Chen, […]
Old Friends Make a Splash at Memorial Day Road Race
James O’Brian (middle) flew in from Texas to run the William F. Kelley Memorial Road Race with his childhood Norfolk friends Gloria Gourley and Adam Heller.
Real Estate Sales
On March 26, from Michael S. and Mary Lou Cobb to Martina Gago Ageitos and Michael Sherman Cobb Jr., 50 Maple Ave., for $500,000. On April 2, from Samuel A. and Alice C. Anderson to Jenny Childs Preston, 338 Westside Rd., for $500,000. On April 7, from National Iron Bank to 144 MSEH LLC, 12 […]
To Honor and Remember
All of Norfolk turned out on a sparkling Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen U.S. and local service members.
Comings and Goings
Snacking in Falls Village The former Falls Village Cafe has just been reopened by new owners as the Off the Trail Cafe. Located at 107 Main Street in Falls Village, they serve breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are closed on Wednesdays
Comings and Goings
The Pub, Unplugged The Norfolk Pub has started a weekly live summer music series on Thursday nights, from 7 to 9 p.m. Bands play from the smaller elevated area in the main dining room and keep the volume comfortable so as to not interfere with diners’ conversations. Local musicians are strongly encouraged to apply. Norfolk’s Michael Cobb […]
