Board of Education Updates
By Avice Meehan Topics covered at the April 26 Board of Education (BOE) meeting ranged from the June 16 moving up ceremony for departing sixth graders to a briefing about how students exercised their computational muscles by solving math problems through observing the maturation of salmon eggs, which were eventually released (as fry) into the […]
Inlands Wetlands Bridges the Gaps
By Susan MacEachron The reconstruction of the two bridges in south Norfolk, and an emergency driveway repair were addressed at the Inland Wetlands Agency meeting on May 4. David McKay, an engineer from Garg Consulting Services, Inc., attended the meeting and briefly reviewed plans for the bridges on Old Goshen Road and Smith Road which […]
Speeding, Online Permitting Occupy Selectmen
By Avice Meehan Early May seems a long time ago, but the subjects addressed by the Board of Selectman at the May 6 meeting will remain topical for many months to come—first and foremost being the epidemic of speeding through Norfolk’s town center. Enabling online filing of building and other permits was also discussed as […]
A Centennial Celebration of Long-Term Forest Research
Aton Forest has a long history in Norfolk By Carol Goodstein Along with a growing population of moose, black bear and red fox, Norfolk’s roughly 1,500 residents have plenty of room to roam. Great Mountain Forest, The Norfolk Land Trust, state-owned lands and public parks welcome hikers, bikers, skiers, strollers and even, to a limited […]
Sunscreen Safety for Tobey Pond
Protecting our beloved swimming area by Linda Garrettson All my life I’ve had a love affair with water. It began at age four, much to the concern of my parents, as they watched me jump off a diving board into an Olympic pool. My love with water extended to less scrutinized swims at the Jersey […]
IT’ S ONLY NATURAL
Protecting Norfolk’s Waters Starts in Our Own Backyards by Jude Mead Norfolk’s quiet brooks and winding streams may appear insignificant, but scientists say these small waterways play a critical role in protecting the health of the town’s rivers, lakes, and drinking water systems. What begins as a narrow stream flowing through the woods is often […]
Through the Looking Glass
The cathedral stained-glass window removed from Battell Chapel in January made its return on a cold May afternoon following complex repairs and restoration undertaken by the Glass Source Stained Glass Studio. The window, which had undergone prior repairs, now awaits a protective glass covering that will be installed by Sullivan Glass. The fundraising committee leading […]
NOTES FROM A FRENCH KITCHEN
Rhubarb Heralds the Spring By Marie-Christine Perry The first edible in my garden is usually rhubarb, followed quickly by asparagus, both valued in my kitchen—fresh and preserved! Beyond the celebrated strawberry rhubarb pie, I like rhubarb in many guises: in compote, jam, chutney and cake, but also in unexpected savory dishes, where its acidity is […]
Inside the Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art
A season of student and community activity By Patricia Platt For over 80 years, the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Trust has endowed Yale University’s summer music and art programs in Norfolk. The renowned Yale Norfolk School of Art opens the 2026 summer season on May 23, before the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival begins, and shares its […]
Education With a Wink: Norfolk Sewer’s Posts Find Their Audience
Crew crafts cinematic wastewater must-reads By the Norfolk Sewer District Every town has its traditions. Some have parades. Some have festivals. Here in Norfolk, we have … wastewater updates on Facebook. This is not a typo or glitch. This is a fully committed, once-a-week situation. If you’ve ever opened the Norfolk Sewer District Facebook page […]
