Norfolk Then
One of Marie Kendall’s most beloved photographs shows a group of Norfolk men working out at the Eldridge Gymnasium (now Town Hall) in 1896. Some have been identified, such as John DePeu, bearded pastor of the Church of Christ, balancing on the parallel bars. Perhaps these men were inspired by the first modern Olympic Games, […]
Selectman’s Corner—July 2016
Avoid Accidents and Pay Your Taxes By Sue Dyer To avoid any materials flying out of the back of a truck onto the road and causing an accident, please make sure that your loads are secured or covered. The driver following you will appreciate it. Real estate, motor vehicle and personal property taxes are […]
Real Estate Transfers—May 2016
On May 5, Jane D. Pilkington to College Degree Express LLC, 257 Bruey Road, $45,000. On May 23, Station Place RE LLC to Norfolk Foundation LLC, 6 Station Place, $287,500. On May 23, Lois A. McKee to Joseph G. Kelly and Clare M. Timoney, 72 Maple Avenue, $90,000.
Milestones—Jack O’Malley
John Patrick O’Malley died peacefully in his home at Burt Lake, Mich., on June 12, 2016. He was 87 years old. His wife Margaret (Parlin) and two dogs, Ben and Chloë, were by his bedside. Ordained as a priest in the Order of St. Augustine in 1953, O’Malley served for 36 years in academic […]
Letter to the Editor—July 2016
To the Editor, I enjoyed the article “The Challenges, and Joys, of Owning and Operating a Small Farm” in the June issue. There is some erroneous information therein that I would like to correct. The article states, “Husky Meadows made the decision to become a state-certified farm.” The State of CT has never been in […]
Norfolk Then . . .
With poplars and maple trees lining the sidewalk, Station Place presented a bucolic setting to the visitor arriving at the newly constructed railroad station (center) in the early 20th century. One could hardly guess that an impressive business boom was under way, heralded in the local paper as the biggest boom Norfolk had ever witnessed. […]
Community News—July 2016
Summer at the Norfolk Historical Society The current exhibition at the Historical Society Museum is “Hidden in Plain Sight: Artists, Artisans and Craftsmen of Norfolk’s Golden Age of Architecture,” featuring some of Norfolk’s beautiful architectural treasures and their extraordinary details. Stained glass by Tiffany and Maitland Armstrong, sculpture by August Saint-Gaudens, terra-cotta, faience, stone, wood […]
Real Estate Transactions—April 2016
April 4, Stephen T. & Beth D. Podhajecki to Angela L. Grano, 41 Loon Meadow Drive, for $425,000. April 11, Frederick T. & Nancy A. Herzig to Paulus J. & Monika J. Ingram, 38 North Street for $137,000. April 27, Monument Realty Inc. to Briscoe Road LLC, 125 Laurel Way for $165,000. April 28, Farm Credit East […]
Selectman’s Corner
Summertime Reminders By Sue Dyer Just a reminder that Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Falls Village Public Works Garage. Contact the Selectmen’s Office at 860-542-5829 for further information. Summer is upon us, and it’s time to get your stickers for the Transfer Station and […]
Regional 7 Budget is Months-Long Process
By Don Torrant Hats off to those Norfolk voters who turned out on May 3 to support Northwestern Regional 7’s budget for the 2016-17 school year. The public approval, as evidenced by the majority of “yes” votes across all four Regional towns reaffirms our commitment to maintaining a cost-effective, high quality education. It means […]
