Spirit Ballooning in Canaan Takes Passengers on an Unforgettable Ride
By Chris Sinclair In the minds of most people, hot air balloons exist only on postcards and in children’s books, and going up in a one seems about as likely as saddling up a unicorn and going for a ride. As it turns out, going up in a hot air balloon is a far […]
Annual Literary Festival at NCCC Celebrates National Poetry Month
By Tom Hodgkin April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. —T. S. Eliot Echoing T. S. Eliot’s claims, April may be the cruelest month—the month of promising rain and sudden snow, of spring warmth and winter cold, of hopeful […]
New Wind Farm on Norfolk Land Under Discussion
Balancing economic, esthetic and environmental concerns By Wiley Wood Discussions are reportedly underway between a Norfolk landowner and BNE Energy, Inc., a company that built two wind turbines in Colebrook, to erect as many as four more turbines along Route 44. At their recent monthly meeting, the Northwestern Connecticut Sportsmen’s Association heard a presentation […]
Six New Rental Apartments Near Completion in Downtown Norfolk
Some will be rented at below-market rates By Wiley Wood The imposing two-story Victorian on the corner of Shepard Road and Route 44 dates to 1860, but with its new roof, new porches front and back, and new color scheme—muted gray with white trim—it looks freshly built. “It has good bones,” says Lou Barbagallo, […]
From Sea to Shining Sea – And Back Again
Mother and son team up for cross-country adventure By Colleen Gundlach Many people dream of jumping in the car and driving across the country, but few take the leap and actually do it. Kate Wilcox and her 21-year-old son Larry are the exception. Last October they packed a tent, some provisions and their dog, […]
Local Documentary Wants to Put a Human Face on the Opioid Epidemic
Film presents a personal understanding of addiction and recovery By Ruth Melville Anyone who pays attention to the news knows that the country is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. The state of Connecticut has been hard hit, and the northwest corner is not immune. According to a recent report, “Beneath the Surface: […]
Wellness Classes in Battell Chapel Promote Mental and Physical Health
Exercising with Friends By David Beers Part one of this article, in the March issue of Norfolk Now, highlighted the Chapel fitness classes that are relaxing and rejuvenating. Now it is time to focus on the more vigorous exercise classes. Each class is $15 per class with a $5 discount if paid in advance. […]
Brian Ohler and Maria Horn to Vie for State House
It’s still seven months until the November elections, but northwest corner residents already have choices to make. In the 64th district race, incumbent State Representative Brian Ohler has been challenged for his seat by Salisbury resident Maria Horn, who announced her candidacy at Geer Village in March. Horn, a Democrat, says she “grew up in […]
Monday Night Is Game Night at the Country Store
By Ruth Melville Tired of sitting around the living room with family members all absorbed in their smart phones or tablets? Ryan Craig at the Berkshire Country Store has a suggestion to liven up your Monday nights: board games! “I noticed with my own family,” Craig says, “that we’re so busy all the time, rushing […]
Ripper Rides Again at Historical Society
The Anderson family rides the Ripper, a homemade toboggan, at an exhibit showcasing winter in Norfolk, currently on view at the Norfolk Historical Society.
