Concrete Goes Down, Walls Go Up
Construction of Norfolk’s new firehouse passed some important milestones in July. After delays caused by the default of a plumbing contractor, installation of radiant floor heating had proceeded far enough that concrete could be poured for the slab floor. That work started in early July and was slated to be completed by July 24, enabling […]
THE CELESTIAL SPHERE
The Rise of the Big Dog By Matthew Johnson “The dog days of summer.” This is a phrase that I recall hearing decades ago as a child and occasionally to this day. Where did this term come from? Research reveals that it is defined as the period of July 3 to Aug. 11, centered around […]
NORFOLK WEATHER
Nice Summer Weather By Russell Russ This June was a beautiful summer weather month in Norfolk. May was not so great, but June was a beauty. If you had a big outdoor event, chances are you had nice weather for it. While even Norfolk can get some hot and humid weather, it usually does not […]
NORFOLK REMEMBERS Laurene Mary Wallace
Laurene Mary Wallace, 77, of Colebrook passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 10, 2026. Laurene was born on April 28, 1949, in Bridgeport, the last of four children born to the late Lawrence and Irene (Misencik) Firmender of Stratford. A retired registered nurse, Laurene’s career in nursing and cardiac rehabilitation […]
Norfolk Remembers Sally Sterling Ellis Quale
Sally Sterling Ellis Quale, of Norfolk and St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Bronxville, N.Y., died unexpectedly of heart failure on July 7 at the age of 87. Sally will be remembered for her deep commitment to her family and communities and for her warmth, kindness, intelligence, creativity … and, of course, for her beautiful smile […]
NOTES FROM A FRENCH KITCHEN: Cooling Summer Watermelon
By Marie-Christine Perry The very versatile watermelon enchants our summers: eaten out of hand or in drinks, sorbets, salads and condiments, it refreshes during hot spells and pleases the palate with its discreet flavor. Watermelon agua fresca, a Mexican favorite, is very simple to make: Process four cups of cubed and seeded watermelon in a […]
Norfolk Then…
This charming house, still standing on the west side of Litchfield Rd., was built in 1905 for Richmond Paine, the newly appointed conductor of the Litchfield County Choral Union (LCCU). Carl and Ellen Battell Stoeckel engaged the architect Ehrick Rossiter to design the house for Paine as well as the Music Shed for performances by […]
