Selectman’s Corner—October 2018
By Matt Riiska Summer is over and you would think things would start to slow down. You would be wrong. Throughout September was we had many special weekends in Norfolk. The annual car show to benefit the Fire Department and Lions Club Ambulance Association, organized by Marie Lowe and her band of volunteers, enjoyed […]
Real Estate Transactions—July and August 2018
On July 11, Estate of Margaret K. Rossi to Antoine Louise Douaihy, 169 Meekertown Rd., $350,000. On July 23, Alexander and Katharine Persons to Matthew and Jenna Stockwell, 140 Parker Hill Rd., $404,000. On August 15, A2V, LLC to State of Connecticut DEEP, 389.3 acres on Mountain Rd. and Greenwoods Rd. West. $1,760,000. On August 15, Justin […]
Community News—November 2018
Robert Andrew Parker Prints at the Norfolk Library The work of Robert Andrew Parker will be on display at the Norfolk Library during the month of October in a show entitled “Etchings, Lithographs, and Monotypes: W.H. Auden, Franz Kafka, and others.” Parker has been called one of the masters of late 20th century illustration. A […]
Norfolk Then—October 2018
This imposing brick building once stood on what is now the site of Meadowbrook Apartments. Designed by architect Ehrick Rossiter, Center School was built in 1915 for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. At that time, Norfolk high school students attended Gilbert School in Winsted. The construction of Center School was made possible through generous […]
Real Estate Transactions, July 2018
On July 11, Estate of Margaret K. Rossi to Antoine Louise Douaihy, 169 Meekertown Rd., $350,000. On July 23, Alexander and Katharine Persons to Matthew and Jenna Stockwell, 140 Parker Hill Rd., $404,000
Selectman’s Corner
Limited Rural Transit Options By Matt Riiska Our long-awaited summer season is going quickly. The WIN weekend was another success, the Chamber Music Festival had a terrific season, and although the weather did not always cooperate, there were plenty of days to enjoy Tobey Pond and just relax outside. So now it’s back to […]
Community News—September 2018
Art Scholarships for Youth The Battell Arts Foundation is accepting applications for youth scholarships to support arts-related activities (lessons, tuition, etc.). Applicants must be residents of Norfolk or Colebrook, grades 4-12, engaged in an artistic endeavor, and in need of financial support. Application deadline is Sept. 10. For more information, contact Tom Hodgkin at […]
Norfolk Then . . .
Marie Kendall took most of her photographs in Norfolk. With four children and a household to manage, she did not venture too far afield. In addition, her husband John’s medical practice likely kept the family close to home. So this photograph offers us a rare glimpse of the Kendall family on an outing to New […]
No More Strings To the Editor: The strings program at Botelle, which will be eliminated from the curriculum next year, was something that made our little school stand out. My ten-year-old son started playing violin in second grade music class, then entered Liz Allyn’s string program in fourth grade. He loved it and had […]
Summer Activities on Many Fronts
By Matt Riiska August 3, 4 and 5 is going to be a busy weekend in Norfolk. The Third Annual WIN Weekend is shaping up to be a fun-filled event for all. Sue Frisch and her team of volunteers have been working hard over the past year to bring in new events and bring […]
