Narrative Resonance: Music and Literature in Conversation
By Andra Moss There’s no need to wait for summer to enjoy live chamber music in Norfolk. Five fellows from the 2025 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival are returning on Saturday, April 25 with a unique program entitled “Narrative Resonance” that pairs a work of classical chamber music with literature. The 2 p.m. performance at the […]
Town Clean Up Set for April 25
Rain or shine, the Norfolk Association is hoping that volunteers of all ages will join the annual town clean up, scheduled for April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Garbage bags, gloves and suggested routes will be dispensed in front of the Hub at Station Place. “It’s an important day to spruce up the town,” […]
NOTES FROM A FRENCH KITCHEN
Spring Stirs Green Market Memories By Marie-Christine Perry Growing up as I did in a family of nine, with seven food-loving children and a mother who was a delightful cook, meal preparation was joyful, sometimes simple and sometimes complex—particularly when a new recipe was tried. It all started with gathering ingredients. Whether at home—which in […]
A Fresh Take at Kelly’s Kitchen
By Andra Moss Hungry Norfolk residents looking for a ready-made meal and a scenic drive can find both when heading to Kelly’s Kitchen Take 2 at 320 Colebrook River Road in Colebrook. The cozy take-away spot is a reboot by Kelly and Bob McCarthy of their Winsted eatery, Kelly’s Kitchen, which they closed in 2019. […]
Expansion at Norbrook Farm Brewery Offers Rustic Elegance
Norfolk memories preserved in plain sight By Colleen Gundlach Norbrook Farm Brewery has long been noted for its welcoming atmosphere, specialty brews and unmatched outdoor amenities. But anyone who hasn’t been to Norbrook recently has a pleasant surprise in store. The brewery, located on the Norfolk/Colebrook town line, has expanded its footprint to include a […]
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Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (February) Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance (January/February)
Aquarion Deal Goes Through
By Joe Kelly Connecticut regulators have reversed course and approved a plan in which the Aquarion Water Company will be sold by the energy utility Eversource and converted into a quasi-public, not-for-profit water authority. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) had previously rejected the plan, but a Connecticut Superior Court judge overturned that decision, […]
Moana Sails into Norfolk
An intrepid group of students drawn from Norfolk and Colebrook are busy rehearsing for this year’s school musical “Moana Jr.” at Botelle Elementary School. Organized by the Botelle PTO, performances will be held in the Hall of Flags on Friday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m. Based on the […]
Cell Tower Moves Forward
By Avice Meehan Limited tree clearing has occurred at the access point for a 186-foot cell tower planned for Estey Road in South Norfolk. The tower, which would serve Verizon Wireless and other providers, was approved by the Connecticut Siting Council in an October 2025 decision. The site work is related to a required ge-otechnical […]
SELECTMAN’S CORNER
A Busy Norfolk Spring Has Arrived By Henry Tirrell Spring is officially here and so are the construction crews. The wall project along Route 44 has resumed activities, with temperatures providing better conditions for concrete. Excavation has begun at the site of the new firehouse to prepare for concrete foundation construction. In addition to those […]
