A Gathering
Poetry and Prose Bloom on the Porch By Nels White In 2015, a group from the United Church of Christ and the Norfolk community started getting together regularly to practice their writing skills and to share their inspirations. They called themselves the “Writer’s Group.” The late Eve Thew was an originator of the group, and […]
Passing the Torch
Volunteers Key to Festival Connections By Jen Pfaltz Volunteers at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival will see a new face in a key role this season. After seven years as the Norfolk Local Coordinator of Volunteers, Tom Hodgkin is stepping aside and passing the torch to your correspondent, Jen Pfaltz. During his tenure, Hodgkin focused […]
Norfolk’s Trash Dilemma
Sate decision leaves towns scrambling for options By Joe Kelly Norfolk prides itself on being pristine—“unspoiled” is the descriptor used on the town’s website. But that doesn’t stop the town from producing plenty of trash. Residents deposit 750 to 800 tons of household waste at the transfer station on Route 44 every year—more than 900 […]
VIEW FROM THE GREEN
Building a Budget By Avice Meehan For the past month, Norfolk’s three selectmen have been meeting for two hours at time to hash out the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The special meetings—officially posted and open to the public—offer a window into the decisions large and small that shape the town’s spending priorities. The meetings […]
Earth Day Abundance Comes to Norfolk
By Avice Meehan With its abundance of natural resources and environmentally-oriented residents, Norfolk will provide numerous opportunities to appreciate the natural world both before, during and after the official observance of Earth Day on April 22. Think native shrubs, making tea for the garden, a walk among spring ephemerals and a playful opportunity to transform […]
NOTES FROM A FRENCH KITCHEN
Spring Stirs Green Market Memories By Marie-Christine Perry Growing up as I did in a family of nine, with seven food-loving children and a mother who was a delightful cook, meal preparation was joyful, sometimes simple and sometimes complex—particularly when a new recipe was tried. It all started with gathering ingredients. Whether at home—which in […]
A Fresh Take at Kelly’s Kitchen
By Andra Moss Hungry Norfolk residents looking for a ready-made meal and a scenic drive can find both when heading to Kelly’s Kitchen Take 2 at 320 Colebrook River Road in Colebrook. The cozy take-away spot is a reboot by Kelly and Bob McCarthy of their Winsted eatery, Kelly’s Kitchen, which they closed in 2019. […]
Expansion at Norbrook Farm Brewery Offers Rustic Elegance
Norfolk memories preserved in plain sight By Colleen Gundlach Norbrook Farm Brewery has long been noted for its welcoming atmosphere, specialty brews and unmatched outdoor amenities. But anyone who hasn’t been to Norbrook recently has a pleasant surprise in store. The brewery, located on the Norfolk/Colebrook town line, has expanded its footprint to include a […]
Moana Sails into Norfolk
An intrepid group of students drawn from Norfolk and Colebrook are busy rehearsing for this year’s school musical “Moana Jr.” at Botelle Elementary School. Organized by the Botelle PTO, performances will be held in the Hall of Flags on Friday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m. Based on the […]
