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.
Letters to the Editor
Seeking Pupin To the community of Norfolk, My name is Jelena Prodanović, and I am a mechatronics engineer from Serbia. Since my early childhood, Nikola Tesla and Michael Pupin have been more than scientists to me; they have been a lifelong inspiration. What started as a hobby—researching the history of science—has grown into a mission […]
“You Shall Not Pass!”
Gandalf and the state Department of Transportation have spoken. Mountain Road at Westside Road is now closed through November for the Spaulding Brook bridge replacement project. Traffic is being detoured off Route 44 via Westside Road. Cars can still reach the ball fields along the short stretch of Mountain Road.
The Hub Fosters Community Connection
Laura Carl is at the helm By Colleen Gundlach It has been 11 years since Libby Borden, Pete Anderson and Steve Melville founded The Norfolk Hub and it has been a decade of unprecedented community involvement and support. Over the years, the Hub has had dedicated, strong leaders who have had a passion for Norfolk […]
