Norfolk’s June 2025 Weather
Summer Weather in the Icebox By Russell Russ The weather this June was very typical for Norfolk summer weather. Following a not so beautiful month of May, June came in with decent weather for most of the month. Numerous days in the mid to upper eighties and even two days in the nineties will certainly […]
Norfolk Then…
Pictured here is the bungalow that was built in 1907 by Dr. Frederic Dennis, a noted New York surgeon whose family had lived in Norfolk for generations. His summer residence, known as Tamarack Lodge, sat just off Litchfield Road and the hilltop bungalow, designed by architect Alfredo Taylor, was a place to entertain guests, with […]
Community News
Sidewalk SundayJoin us on Sunday, Aug. 3, on Station Place from 1 to 5 p.m. for a sidewalk filled with Norfolk artists, authors and organizations showcasing their talents! It’s Weekend in Norfolk’s new event, Sidewalk Sunday, with live music and special finds for everyone to enjoy. Terra String Quartet at the New Marlborough Meeting HouseThe […]
Botelle’s New Superintendent Comes with Strong Norfolk Ties
By Avice Meehan Kevin D. Case applied for the role of school superintendent in Norfolk on April 7—just days after the Board of Education posted the vacancy created by the retirement of Mary Beth Iacobelli. “To be honest, I had my eye on this position for a while,” he said. A veteran educator and administrator, […]
Keeping Watch
Lifeguards Train for Tobey Pond By Jude Mead Lifeguarding Tobey Pond requires a sense of responsibility, safety and leadership—along with, quick thinking. Josh DeCerbo, Tobey Pond supervisor for the past several years, said the role teaches important life skills and makes a difference in the community because the job of a lifeguard at a beach […]
New Growth Unfurls at GMF
By Michael Cobb and Avice Meehan A forest, like any ecosystem, thrives when a healthy combination of mature, young and sapling trees and a variety of species grow across different habitats and terrain. The same can be said of Norfolk’s Great Mountain Forest: a mix of veteran and incoming staff is driving new growth, both […]
Heard Around Town
Top Dogs in Norfolk Town Clerk Debbie Nelson reported the issuance of 141 dog license as of June 23, about half the number that are usually distributed during the year. The top dog is Nelson’s own dog, Charlie, with license number one. He is followed by Boston Black owned by Sandy Evans, a member of […]
Botelle Students Honored
Botelle Principal Lauren Valentino presented Luke Dubrule with the Adele Winn Service Award at the June 10 meeting of the Board of Education. The award is named for a former teacher and given each year by the Adele Winn Endowment Fund. Valentino described Dubrule, who was joined by his family, as a student who was […]
Botelle Sixth Graders Have Big Plans for the Future
By Avice Meehan More than a few already had middle school homework on their minds, but the nine students who completed sixth grade at Botelle Elementary School on June 11 are looking to make a major mark on the world. Their goals range from working for NASA to playing major league sports, becoming a chef, […]
Historical Society Explores Norfolk’s Civil War Past
By Andra Moss Norfolk had already been a thriving town for over a century when President Abraham Lincoln issued the call on April 15, 1861, for 75,000 volunteer soldiers to defend the Union after the fall of Fort Sumter at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. The men of Norfolk responded—some immediately, others throughout the four […]
