Eye on Town Government
Wetlands Agency Considers New Septic System, Tree Farm By Susan MacEachron A proposed new septic system for 60 Estey Road and a container tree farm at 39 Schoolhouse Road were discussed at the Inland Wetlands Agency meeting on June 2. Wetlands Enforcement Officer Stacey Sefcik also reported a complaint about erosion from work on a […]
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Planning & Zoning By Susan MacEachron The Planning & Zoning Commissioners went into executive session twice during the June 10 meeting to consult with legal counsel but nonetheless found time to hear proposals from two business owners and move them forward. The first executive session concerned the enforcement actions for 24 Greenwoods Road West and […]
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Legal Bills, Tax Bills on Finance Agenda By Susan MacEachron The Board of Finance (BoF) received several updates from First Selectman Matt Riiska at the June 10 meeting about funding for the town’s new firehouse, the potential for higher legal costs related to a recent decision by the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) and the […]
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Selectmen Discuss Robertson Plaza, Solid Waste Disposal By Susan MacEachron The Board of Selectmen discussed a request for access to Robertson Plaza for a No Kings rally on June 14, the ongoing solid waste disposal dilemma, and the hours and compensation parameters for an assistant town clerk at its meeting on June 4. First Selectman […]
Norfolk’s May Weather
Eighth Wettest May on Record By Russell Russ After two years in a row with lovely May weather, this May was far from lovely. It was cloudy, foggy and wet for a good portion of the month. Nice days were hard to come by. It rained during 22 of the month’s 31 days. With little […]
Eye on Town Government
Two Applications Before Wetlands By Susan MacEachronThe Inland Wetlands Agency accepted an application for a new septic system and heard a presentation about development of a building site from Kate Briggs Johnson, president of the Foundation for Norfolk Living, at the meeting on May 5. Scott Kelly, the builder for owner Karen Rossi, described the […]
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P&Z Approves Manor House Application By Susan MacEachronAt the May 13 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the application from Three Stewards Real Estate to modify the 1996 special permit granted to the owners of 69 Maple Avenue, known as the Manor House, by a vote of 4 to 2. This gives a green […]
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Finance Board Approves Mill Rate, Firehouse By Avice MeehanHuddled in a rough circle moments after the conclusion of Norfolk’s May 12 annual town meeting, the Board of Finance (BoF) voted on two major actions: adoption of a new mill rate for the tax year beginning July 1 and a resolution approving a new firehouse. The […]
It’s Only Natural
Bioblitz Planned at GMF on June 7 Aton Forest and Great Mountain Forest invite volunteers of all ages and experience levels to join a Norfolk Conservation Coalition event on Saturday, June 7, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Yale Camp in GMF.The event, planned in conjunction with Connecticut Trails Day 2025, involves a moderate hike through GMF, paired with […]
Botelle Beat
Botelle BeatParticipatory Theater Inspires Clean Ocean Awareness By Lauren ValentinoMore than 20 years ago, the Grumbling Gryphons, a professional traveling children’s theater group from Cornwall, came to Botelle School and performed the play “The Ghost Net.” This week they returned and gave a repeat performance of the same play, wowing students, staff and family members […]
