Norfolk Palooza
Mark Your Calendars to WIN! Throughout the winter and spring, the elves of Norfolk have been hard at work thinking about ways to showcase Norfolk at its summer best and draw visitors to its manifold attractions. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather for the first weekend in August as “Weekend in Norfolk” gets underway […]
Litchfield County Choral Union to Perform July 27
Members of the Litchfield County Choral Union will gather for its 126th anniversary concert in the Music Shed at the Battell-Stoeckel Estate on July 27. This summer’s concert will be a particularly stimulating one with music chosen by music director, Gabriel Löfvall, to bring sunshine into dark times. The concert, entitled “And Still We Sing! […]
Voters Approve New Firehouse
By Avice MeehanVoters at a May 22 special town meeting gave the go-ahead for a new Norfolk firehouse in less time than it took for moderator Richard Byrne to read the resolution authorizing the $9.3 million building.The unanimous vote, with more than 100 in attendance at the Botelle School Hall of Flags at 7 p.m., […]
Reminder: June Is Renewal Month for Town Permits and Licenses
Before packing the car for Tobey Pond or hauling the last of spring cleaning to the transfer station, residents should be sure to update their permit stickers. New 2025-26 permits for the Norfolk Transfer Station must be purchased by July 1 and displayed on the passenger side of the vehicle. They are $100 for the […]
Route 44 Retaining Wall Project Making Progress
Completion expected by September 2026 By Avice MeehanThe Connecticut Department of Transportation has good news for Norfolk residents and travelers who use Route 44: The massive project to replace three retaining walls below and to the east of Norfolk’s historic Center Cemetery has a September 2026 completion date. CDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, who last worked […]
Botelle Beat
Botelle BeatParticipatory Theater Inspires Clean Ocean Awareness By Lauren ValentinoMore than 20 years ago, the Grumbling Gryphons, a professional traveling children’s theater group from Cornwall, came to Botelle School and performed the play “The Ghost Net.” This week they returned and gave a repeat performance of the same play, wowing students, staff and family members […]
Wings Over Norfolk: A Look at Small-Town Bird Life
By Jude Mead Bird watching may seem like an old-fashioned pastime, but in recent years it has soared in popularity because it offers a peaceful way to reconnect with nature, requires minimal equipment, has zero cost of entry and is enjoyable. Whether it’s a robin hopping across a backyard or a hawk circling high above […]
Norfolk Then…
The Eldridge Gymnasium, now Town Hall, was built in 1892. This view of the rear of the building, then with an open veranda, features the vibrant multi-colored buff and beige Mission tiles of the roof, sadly removed. The Gymnasium quickly became a hub of activity. In addition to grass tennis courts in front, there were […]
Cell Tower Application Filed with Siting Council
Balloon test held over Estey Road By Avice Meehan The otherwise quiet Estey Road became a busy thoroughfare on April 18 as Tarpon Towers conducted a balloon test to help residents understand the potential visual impact of a 186-foot cell tower. The application for the tower, which would serve Verizon Wireless, was filed with the […]
