Happiness Is …
Smiles and squeals greeted “Farmer John” Coston as he surprised the Merrymakers group of kindergarten and first-graders with a lamb visit at the Norfolk Library’s after-school program on March 23. Cuties and lambs—need we say more?
Greenwoods Puppet Festival Returns to Norfolk Library
By Bina ThomsonThe Greenwoods Puppet Festival returns to Norfolk for a third exciting showcase of puppet magic. Children’s Librarian and Event Coordinator Eileen Fitzgibbons, who has coordinated the previous two festivals, is busy fine-tuning this year’s offerings. In addition to a full day of performances, a puppetry workshop for adults will also be offered. Festivities […]
Botelle Beat
Power Goals and WIN Time Personalize Learning at Botelle By Lauren Valentino One of Botelle School’s SOAR expectations is to Achieve Your Goals. We believe that when students know their goals—what they are learning, why and what success looks like—they are more engaged and motivated. They are partners in the learning process and own their […]
Behind the Curtain: Norfolk Students Find Their Spotlight in the Wings
By Virginia Coleman-Prisco When the lights go down and the curtain rises on a Northwestern Regional 7 theatre production, the actors on stage share the applause with an ensemble of stagehands, prop masters and set builders. For two Norfolk residents at the helm, the magic of theatre is built not just on dialogue, but on […]
Norfolk Settles Gas Spill Case
By Avice Meehan The Town of Norfolk will receive a final $585,000 insurance settlement resulting from the 2022 gasoline spill that shut down Route 44 and caused significant environmental damage. The amount comes on top of earlier payments totaling $321,000. “In a perfect world, we would get more than that,” said First Selectman Henry Tirrell, […]
March & April Real Estate Sales
Only transactions with a monetary value are included. Transfers without consideration are excluded. Recorded sales dates typically lag actual closing dates by several days.
Courtney Maum’s Comedic Take on Capitalism
On June 2nd, Norfolk author Courtney Maum launches her new novel, “ALAN OPTS OUT” (Little Brown) at the Norfolk Library in conversation with WAMC radio’s Sarah LaDuke. The book is a comedy about an ad exec who bombs the biggest pitch of his career and decides to move into a backyard playhouse, opt out of […]
Norfolk Enjoys Home Field Advantage
By Andra Moss It has all the classic Opening Day markers: “We Are the Champions” streaming through portable speakers, coaches knocking pre-game grounders to players and a huddle of dedicated fans on the bleachers. Caps come off for the national anthem, and suddenly it is time to “Play Ball!” As the first and second grade […]
Tight Harmonies and a Loose Attitude
The Joint Chiefs energized the Norfolk Library crowd on April 18 with its rich, earthy Americana music, beautifully honed over more than three decades. Blending acoustic warmth with driving, rock-tinged energy, their performance drew the audience in—and left them wanting more.
