Botelle Ushers in a New Year
The first day of school dawned cool and cloudy, but no one seemed to notice. Students arrived at Botelle Elementary School on Aug. 26 via bus, car and firetruck (complete with siren). Some students, like Daphne Rutolo who walked her older sister to the bus, will have to wait for the start of the pre-Kindergarten […]
A New Year, New Pathways
Northwestern Regional 7 expands opportunities for students By Virginia Coleman-Prisco As students and staff return to Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 (NWR7) middle and high schools for the 2026-27 school year, district leaders say the focus will be on strengthening student opportunities, preparing young people for an evolving workforce and building an even stronger […]
Selectman’s Corner: As Summer Winds Down…
By Henry Tirrell It has been a busy summer. Construction, events, elections, town meetings and more have all been happening while we try to enjoy the local summer offerings and the time away on vacations. Throughout all of this, I continue to be moved by the small and large actions that people in our community […]
EYE ON TOWN GOVERNMENT
New Fire Truck and Three-Bay Garage Considered by Board of Finance By Susan MacEachron A new fire truck and a three-bay garage for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) were the focus of the Board of Finance meeting on Aug. 18. NVFD members have made several presentations to the Board of Finance (BOF) over the […]
HEARD AROUND TOWN
Third Time’s the Charm It took a diver working for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) three tries—plus the help of a trapper—to clear a flood-control pipe that manages water flow from Wood Creek. The result, on Aug. 4, was perceptible to everyone living around or traveling on North Street near the […]
Special Town Meeting Set for Sept. 2
Fire truck, Wetlands fees up for vote By Avice Meehan A special town meeting will be held Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Hall of Flags at Botelle Elementary School to consider appropriating money for a new fire truck, approval of $125,000 for a garage at the new firehouse and a restructuring of fees […]
When Is a Check Really in the Mail?
By Joseph Kelly The United States Postal Service (USPS), longtime target of many complaints and butt of numerous jokes, may seem an unlikely source of metaphysical speculation. But this year the USPS added a new wrinkle to an age-old question: When can it truly and truthfully be said that “a check is in the mail?” […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
My name is Paul Padua, and I am a long-time, active member of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. However, I am writing this email as a resident of the town of Norfolk and not in any official capacity on behalf of the fire department. I was disappointed, to the point of feeling disrespected, after reading […]
Steady as She Goes
Crews working on Norfolk’s new firehouse hoisted the “final” truss in place on Saturday, Aug. 29, as members of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, town officials and representatives of Newfield Construction watched from the sidelines. The truss, signed by key players in the major project, marks a symbolic milestone toward completion of the building. NVFD […]
Caring for Forests: Ethan Tapper’s Message of Stewardship
By Jude Mead Ethan Tapper recently spoke at the Church of Christ Congregational on the green about his work as a forester, author and advocate for the natural world. The evening centered on his 2024 book, “How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World,” which explores how forests function and […]
