Carolyn Marie Dodd, 1951-2023
Carolyn Marie Dodd of Norfolk died peacefully at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington on Feb. 20, 2023. Carolyn had bravely fought cancer and was believed cured but had a recent recurrence which led to her unexpected passing. Carolyn was born on July 5, 1951, to Henry Dodd, an automobile dealer and collector, and Martina (Cannon) […]
In Praise of Zoom
Letter to the Editor As many of Norfolk’s civic and volunteer organizations migrate back to in-person meetings, the Church of Christ Green Team asks you to consider holding at least some of your meetings online. The “green” reason for this is, of course, emissions. As we in Norfolk now know too well, gasoline contains harmful […]
Community News
Art Exhibit at The Norfolk Hub – Susan W. Rood Artist Susan W. Rood will display her art at the Norfolk Hub from March 2 through Apr. 28. “Piecing It All Together” presents singular and combinations of linocuts and monoprints to create visual narratives. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, March 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. Contact […]
Norfolk Then…
Norfolk had a thriving economy in 1860 when this business directory was published in S.D. Northway’s Norfolk Almanac. The S.D. Northway Manufacturing Company was located in South Norfolk and produced a variety of leathers, calf skins, and hides. Its annual almanac contained the usual astronomical data as well as interesting town, county, and state statistics. […]
Looking Ahead to the Annual Budget Meeting
Selectman’s Corner By Matt Riiska Although we had little snow to get everyone in the holiday spirit, the town did not lack in its festive atmosphere. Thanks to Marie and West Lowe and their elves from the Community Associates, the town never looked better. The wreaths and trees with all of their white lights really […]
Real Estate Sales
On Dec. 27, from Ana Polo Prieto and Maya Isabelle Ghose, co-executors of the last will and testament of Udayan Daniel Ghose, to Northcon Properties LLC, 205 Litchfield Rd., for $1,600,000.
Remembering John Curtiss
John Francis Curtiss, 60, passed away peacefully at home Dec. 24, 2022. Born in Winsted to the late Francis and Gertrude (Augustyn) Curtiss, he worked as an electrician. John was a volunteer fire fighter in Norfolk for many years and belonged to the Norfolk Curling Club. He served as a Eucharistic minister at Immaculate Conception […]
William Haskell (1933-2022)
William Haskell of Pondwood Farm in Colebrook, passed away recently at age 89 at his home with his loved ones at his side. William was born and raised in Bradford, Penn., and Stamford, Conn. He attended The Kent School and Mercersburg Academy and earned his B.A. at Yale and M.S. at the Columbia University School […]
Community News
Art Exhibit at the Library: Caryn King Floral still life paintings by Southfield, Mass., resident Caryn King will be on display at the Norfolk Library through the month of February. King’s paintings range from realism to the layered brushwork and inventiveness of expressionism. Sock Monkey Circus Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day on […]
Norfolk Then …
An aerial photograph of Norfolk provides a glimpse of the town blanketed by snow on a winter’s day. At left, the Catholic Church designed by Alfredo Taylor still has its tower with open belfry. Next door, children play in the yard behind Center School, set well back from the road. This imposing brick structure had […]
