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 […]
NEWS BRIEF: Running the Haystack Mountain Challenge
Take time to enjoy the beauty of aNorfolk’s scenic trail system during the 13th annual Haystack Mountain Challenge trail races on Sunday, Oct. 4. Sponsored by the Norfolk Land Trust, the challenging half-mar-athon race, which includes two runs up Haystack Mountain, starts at 9:30 a.m. The 10K kicks off at 10:45 a.m. and includes a […]
Woodman Spare that Tree—Or Don’t
The somewhat lopsided Japanese Zelkova tree that once stood near the entrance to Nor-folk’s Post Office on Station Place is no more. Likely planted some 30 years ago during Ar-thur Rosenblatt’s tenure as first selectman, the hardy tree fell victim to progress and the need to replace the adjacent sidewalk. The planned removal of the […]
RECENT 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.
COOK FOR GOODNESS SAKE! Continuing the 250th Celebration
by Linda Garrettson It’s September, and two months into my year-long celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Curiosity over the contributions to our American fare has not lessened. And everyone with a garden is begging me for recipes using the abundance of tomatoes and peppers. So, how does all that link together […]
Community News
Send submissions for Community News to next month’s issue editor at editor@nornow.org. Deadline is the 15th of the month. Wendy Costa Photographs at the Library Photographs by Wendy Johnson Costa will be on display at the Norfolk Library for the month of September in an exhibition entitled “Fragile Beauty.” A resident of Goshen, Wendy uses […]
Norfolk Then…
In the early 20th century, the Mountain Road bridge over Norfolk Brook had a rustic-style guard rail bordering the road and sidewalk. Characterized by the use of twigs, branches, and bark, the rustic style had been used in formal English gardens in the 1700’s and in this country was very popular in the second half […]
HAYSTACK BOOK FESTIVAL
All events are held at the Norfolk Library* 9 Greenwoods Road East *Except Friday at 6 PM and Sunday at 8 AM HAYSTACK BOOK FESTIVAL IS A PROGRAM OF THE NORFOLK HUB FALL 2026 Norfolk, Connecticut FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2: 6:00 PM Brendan Gill Lecture—A Conversation with Belle Burden Belle Burden, author of Strangers: A Memoir […]
