Norfolk’s 2024 November and December Weather
The Weather Finally Changed By Russell Russ The weather during the first three weeks of November was an extension of the weather we had seen in September and October. Above-normal temperatures and very (very) little precipitation was the theme. The weather patterns finally changed on Nov. 22, when Norfolk finally said goodbye to the unusual […]
Measles Kills
By Richard Kessin Editor’s Note: Richard Kessin is Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This column is adapted from one that appeared in The Lakeville Journal. In 1962, about 500,000 American kids got measles, with fever and spots made by the immune system reacting with the virus. […]
Eye on Town Government: Special Town Meeting Planned
By Avice Meehan The Board of Selectmen held an efficient meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, with much of the discussion focused on resolutions to be brought before a special town meeting that First Selectman Matt Riiska hoped to call on Nov. 20 (See related article, page XX.) Riiska walked his colleagues, Sandy Evans and Henry […]
Eye on Town Government: Board of Education Meets in November
The members of the Norfolk Board of Education received an update on the “State of the School” at the Nov. 12 meeting and tackled several different items. See related story, page XX. The board authorized Superintendent Mary Beth Iacobelli to negotiate another 5-year contract with All-Star Transportation while rejecting language sought by the state in […]
Eye on Town Government: Wetlands Approves Five Applications
By Avice Meehan The Inland Wetlands Agency gave the green light to five projects at its Nov. 7 meeting, including a request for new parking spaces at the Meadowbrook Senior Apartments until December. The agency declined to accept an application from the Confucian Study Association Inc., better known as the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center, for permission […]
Eye on Town Goverment: P&Z Acts on Solar Panels, Maple Syrup and Parking
Chair plans to resign By Susan MacEachron Meeting on Nov. 12, the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) approved installation of ground mounted solar panels, the expansion of an accessory building and a site plan modification to allow Meadowbrook to create four additional parking spaces. Short-term rentals were discussed without a conclusion as to what is […]
Notes from a French Kitchen
Celebrating Holidays Across Cultures By Marie-Christine Perry Knowing that the Norfolk Historical Society cake auction is fast approaching, I have been musing about cultural celebrations and the foods associated with them. Because I am part of a bi-national household with three religious traditions (Jewish, Catholic and Buddhist), I have the immense joy to partake in a […]
The Celestial Sphere
A Black Moon, Bright Mars and the Paradoxical Winter Solstice By Matthew M. Johnson As December unfolds, the nights grow longer and reach a maximum on Dec. 21, the day of the winter solstice, when the sun rises at 7:10 a.m. and sets at 4:15 p.m. This affords us only nine hours and five minutes […]
Norfolk’s October 2024 Weather
Dry Weather and Extreme Fire Danger By Russell Russ September’s dry conditions intensified in October, which was even drier. Two very dry months during autumn was a bad combination that led to extreme forest fire danger levels. Connecticut does not often have conditions like this, and it requires a new way of thinking. Setting aside, […]
Focus on Building Community
By Lauren Valentino, PrincipalCelebrating All—Creating Community is a Botelle Elementary School theme. Our staff celebrates our students, their strengths and interests and strives to create a community of learners who soar to new heights. Teaching the children of Norfolk their ABC’s and 123’s is our focus. However, it’s also important to teach children about their […]
