Norfolk Then . . .
One of the earliest photographs of Norfolk was taken on Nov. 2, 1877. Folks coming from Winsted would have travelled by horse and carriage along this road to the center of town. There were no sidewalks to speak of, just dirt paths and occasional boardwalks, as seen on the right. The railroad had just been […]
Growth, Changes and Achievements Norfolk Can Take Pride In
By Matt Riiska I would like to thank Sue Dyer for her years of dedication to the Town of Norfolk. I look forward to working with Sue and Sandy Evans, and with all of you who dedicate so much time to the town. We are ending the year with many things to be proud of […]
October 2017 Real Estate Transactions
On October 5, 2017, 965 Litchfield Rd. from Salisbury Bank and Trust Co. to Elvis Kremic, for $25,000. On October 26, 2017, 949 Route 183, from Estate of Marc Nied to Jonathan S. Sanoff, for $395,000. On October 31, 2017, Property on Litchfield Rd., from the Town of Norfolk to Kathleen M. Reeves, for $5,050. […]
Community News
Holiday Magic in Colebrook Center Join us on in Colebrook on Saturday, Dec. 9 starting at 8:30 a.m. with Breakfast with Santa at the Congregational Church, followed by a traditional Holiday Fair until 2 p.m. at the Town Hall and Community & Senior Center. Unique vendors, Cookie Land, live trees and wreaths for sale, special […]
Norfolk Then . . .
Buttonholes, eyelets, and featherstitching were never so finely wrought as in late 19th century Norfolk. One of the most popular schools in town at that time was Mrs. Kendall’s Sewing School. Although Marie Kendall is best remembered as a photographer, among her other interests was teaching Norfolk children to sew, girls and boys alike. Classes […]
September 2017 Real Estate Transfers
On Sept. 28, Lora Jean Bresson to Brian Vigliotti, 319 Greenwoods Rd. W., $142,000. On Sept. 29, Frank and Caryn Trager to Christopher K. and James P. Davidson IV, 95 Maple Ave., $165,000.
Selectman’s Corner
Thank You By Sue Dyer Since this will be my last Selectman’s Corner, I wanted to express my appreciation to everyone for allowing me to be your first selectman. It’s been an honor to serve and represent the Town of Norfolk for the last 18 years.
Obituary: Laura Breckrinridge Ten Eyck Byers
January 10, 1928-September 22, 2017 Laura Breckinridge Ten Eyck Byers, 89, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 22. She was a recent resident of Noble Horizons. Born in Rye, N.Y., Laura was a bright and thoughtful soul from the start. After her father and mother divorced when she was seven, she lived with her mother […]
Community News
Exhibition of Leslie Watkins’s Prints The National Iron Bank in Norfolk will be presenting an exhibition of Leslie Watkins’s nature prints from Oct. 30 through Dec. 30. The illustrations are from Watkins’s gardening column “Through the Garden Gate,” published in Norfolk Now. The prints are hand painted and signed by the artist, and orders […]
Norfolk Then . . .
With plans for City Meadow moving forward, it’s time to look back to the 1890s when this photograph was taken. Battell Meadow, as it was then called, was a pastoral scene with stone walls, split-rail fencing and grazing cattle. The property belonged to Robbins Battell, who lived in Whitehouse, now part of the Stoeckel Estate. […]
