Norfolk Then…
The building we now know as the Art Barn, home to Yale Norfolk School of Art, was built in 1898 as a carriage house and barn for Carl and Ellen Battell Stoeckel. The elegant brick building was used for more than just housing horses and carriages. The Stoeckels hosted annual meetings of the Litchfield County […]
May 8 Annual Town Meeting
Selectman’s Corner By Matt Riiska As I am writing this, the preparations are being done for Norfolk Clean-Up Day. The clean-up event will be over when you read this, but there are still plenty of areas around town that need our attention. The next time you are out for a walk, bring a trash bag […]
Susan Elizabeth Dixon
Norfolk Remembers Susan Elizabeth Dixon, 72, passed away on Feb. 20, 2023. Born on Feb. 3, 1951, in Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Dr. Stanley R. and Priscilla (Bean) Dixon. Susan graduated from the MacDuffie School in Springfield. After attending Bay Path College for two years, she went on to graduate […]
William Graham Brown Jr.
Norfolk Remembers William Graham Brown Jr. of Norfolk, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 5, 2022. To his family and friends, Bill will be especially missed for his engaging personality, enthusiasm, happiness, kindness, modesty, wit, sense of humor, energy, intelligence, loyalty and dedication. Bill was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Point Pleasant, N.J., son of […]
Dog Park
Letter to the Editor I was surprised that a letter was published in April’s issue claiming that the existence of a dog park in Norfolk is a moral issue. It is incredibly disrespectful to assume that anyone knows better how another resident ought to spend his hard-earned money. Furthermore, dogs are social animals, as any […]
Real Estate Sales
On March 28, from Richard W. LaCasse Sr. Estate to Michael Spadaccini, 20 Valley View Rd., for $175,000. On March 30, from William Menser Whalen and Leigh Whalen to Saleh Alhujaji, 602 Greenwoods Rd. East, for $353,000.
Community News
Artist Reception On Sunday, May 7, from 3 to 5 p.m., there will be a reception for the artist Jean Grasmere at the Norfolk Hub. Her exhibit entitled “Forest Folk—Oil Paintings and Mixed Media Collages Inspired by Our Woodlands” will be on display May 5 through June 30. Concert at the Library Mezzo-soprano Monica Krajewska, […]
Norfolk Remembers Bryan Stanton
Bryan Stanton died peacefully at home on Feb. 20, 2023. Bryan moved to Norfolk in 1996 as a weekend resident and was completely taken with the charm of the town, telling all his friends he had moved to Brigadoon. Within a year Bryan became a full-time resident and moved his brand-building and public relations business, […]
Help Wanted for Tree Commission
Letter to the Editor Volunteers are needed to fill openings for the Norfolk Tree Commission. We’re seeking residents who would be interested in forming an organization that would promote and manage the stewardship of Norfolk’s urban tree landscape. Areas of interest would include: Management of Norfolk’s urban forest Tree planting, especially in the village area—short […]
Dog Park
Letter to the Editor I am not opposed to a dog park because of noise, traffic, parking or environmental concerns. It barely seems to be a P&Z issue. I am opposed to it because I think it’s a moral and ethical issue, and questionable appropriateness for a rural town like Norfolk. Dogs have had a […]
