Letters
Robert Bachman, a longtime member of the Norfolk Lions Club and military veteran, in 2010 suggested that the Lions Club honor Norfolk’s veterans by distributing flags along the Memorial Day parade route. The first year 576 flags were handed out by Lions Club members and the Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance.Robert passed away in 2012, but […]
Letters
This past winter, a mysterious stuffed reindeer appeared at our [River Place] bridge construction site. Over the following months, it was lovingly dressed for St. Patrick’s Day—earning the name “Lucky”—and later for Easter, complete with bunny ears. We soon discovered that this bit of seasonal cheer was the work of neighbors Jude and Thomas Warner. […]
Letters
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, history was made. Scores of townspeople poured into the Hall of Flags at Botelle School and spoke with one unanimous voice approving the plans for a new Norfolk firehouse.For all of us in the fire department, it was an exciting and emotional moment. We have made our current firehouse work […]
Community News
Friday Nights on the GreenNorfolk’s annual summer series on the village green begins this month. Enjoy popsicles and games on June 6, hosted by Botelle School PTO, with live music from local artist Andy Styles. On June 13, the Norfolk Library hosts the annual Pet Parade, with musical guest Julie Autumn Ford. Freund’s Farm Market […]
Selectman’s Corner
Spring is Here and the Projects Never Seem to End One of the big projects for the town is the new fire house. The Fire House Committee has been working extremely hard to create a functional building that serves the needs of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD), while being aware of the costs. Since […]
Know Your Neighbor
Sally Carr and Larry Hannafin What’s your relationship to this Town?We have been lifelong residents of Norfolk nearly all of our lives except when Sally was away at schooland I was serving four years in the U.S. Navy Before we were married I got her to agree that we would always.. Before we were married […]
Community News
Justine Ickes to Exhibit at LibraryContemporary art by Justine Ickes will be on display at the Norfolk Library during the month of May. A Torrington resident, Justine creates nature-inspired art that brings people a sense of joy and lightness. Please join us at a reception for the artist on Sunday, May 4, from 4 to […]
Norfolk Then…
With a new firehouse proposed for Norfolk, here’s a look back at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Shepard Road firehouse on June 6, 1970. Fire Chief Martin O’Connor takes the first dig. Also pictured are (from left): Peter Mulville (builder), Walter Allyn (Selectman), O’Connor, Robin Mead (Chairman of the Building Committee), and Russell Childs (architect). […]
Real Estate Sales
On Feb. 20 from Gardenmaker LLC to Sara and Kyle Acuna, 181 Greenwoods Road West, for $292,000. On March 4 from Marybeth Y. McNamee to Nancy J. Lorenz and Douglas J. Schwalbe, 92 Goshen East Street and 3.5 acres across the street on Goshen East Street, for $875,000. On March 17 from Estate of Susan […]
Selectman’s Corner
It’s a Waiting Game for Federal Funds By Matt Riiska With all the projects we currently have in process in Norfolk, I am asked if the federal budget cuts will affect our plans and what we can expect in the future. Federal funds received by the town are filtered through the State of Connecticut, so […]
