Norfolk Swimmer Olivia Olsen Changes Lane
High school senior recruited to row for Syracuse University Text by Kelly Kandra HughesPhoto Courtesy of Syracuse University Norfolk’s Olivia Olsen has spent her whole life swimming. Now a high school senior she had planned to swim competitively in college, and the SwimCloud coaching platform has her ranked 82nd in Connecticut in terms of recruitment. […]
Tanker Crash Emergency Ends, But Recovery Stretches On
Cleanup likely to take at least a year Text By Ruth MelvillePhoto Courtesy of Verdantas Over 75 people gathered in Botelle School’s Hall of Flags on Nov. 15 to attend an informational meeting about the current state of cleanup after the gasoline tanker crash on Route 44. Seated behind the long table across the front […]
The Quiet of a Norfolk Street Is Upended Overnight
Residents cope with aftereffects of tanker crash Text By Andra MossPhoto by Joe Kelly Some were awakened by sirens, others by an alert of a power outage, but on Saturday, Nov. 5, homeowners along Maple Avenue soon realized that something very significant had occurred when the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) appeared at their doors, […]
How a Seabee Ended Up Working in the Northwest Woods
From Persia to Pines Text By David BeersPhoto Courtesy of Great Mountain Forest On top of a bookshelf in Matt Gallagher’s Great Mountain Forest (GMF) office is a photo of him in military fatigues with former president George W. Bush in Kuwait. How does this framed photo reside in a forestry office in woodsy northwest […]
Northwest Corner Provides a Range of Transportation Alternatives
Need a Ride? By Avice Meehan By Avice Meehan Ask anyone who lives in Norfolk without a car, and they will tell you that the town-supported community van makes a major difference in their lives. “My basic feeling is that if we didn’t have the Norfolk service, [life] would be very difficult,” says Sue Frisch, […]
The Norfolk Sewer District: Past, Present and Future
Text By Ruth MelvillePhoto Courtesy of the Norfolk Sewer District The Norfolk Sewer District is 125 years old, and thanks to the recent relining project, it is ready to continue processing the town’s sewage safely and efficiently for many years to come. On Nov. 19, Bill Hester, superintendent and chief plant operator of the Norfolk […]
Raising Sheep in New England Is Tough but Rewarding
Text By Jude MeadPhoto By Christain Stovall Raising sheep can be a rewarding experience. Some people raise them as pets because of their gentle personalities, but for the more serious shepherd, sheep provide a livelihood as well. For Christian Stovall, of Hidden Mountain Farm in New Marlboro, Mass., the main purpose for starting his sheep […]
Norfolk NET Joining Forces With UR Community Cares
Neighbors Helping Neighbors By Kelly Kandra Hughes When Norfolk NET began in 2017 as a grassroots organization to alleviate poverty in Norfolk, the organizers believed that fostering relationships would be a key for success. Since that time, they’ve launched several initiatives, such as the Gifting Board at the Hub, Norfstroms at the transfer station, community […]
Smoke and Water Arch Above Royal Arcanum Building
Norfolk’s firefighters train for the unthinkable Text By Brian HutchinsPhotos By David Beers On the morning of Sunday, Oct. 16, downtown Norfolk became the scene of an elaborate firefighting drill. To onlookers, it appeared that the Royal Arcanum Building was on fire—smoke poured out of an upper window as first responders wrangled multiple hoses into […]
The Mountain Road Bridge Project Is Finally Complete
In-depth negotiations maintain the beauty of the landscape By Leila Javitch At long last, the Mountain Road bridge is finished and motorists, bikers and walkers can enjoy the extraordinary views along the road, such as the hay field with the Virginia split rail fence and the Perkins house with its long driveway lined with glorious […]
