Know Your Neighbor
Lisa Mangen By Lorelai DeCerboHow did you come to Norfolk?That’s a long story! My mother grew up in Norfolk and I used to spend my summers up here. But what actually brought us to the area full-time is that my dad opened a bakery in 1985 in Canaan—Christiansen’s Bakery. My parents had a bakery in […]
Exploring Norfolk’s Past
A Former Seminary Hides in Plain Sight at Botelle School By Stephanie FunkSometimes it seems as though Norfolk is virtually unchanged, that the familiar buildings and streets have always been there. To some extent this is true, but as the saying goes, the only constant is change.An example of this lies within the familiar walls […]
Selectman’s Corner
Lining Up Summer Projects By Matt Riiska Summer is here and with that we have a number of projects to take care of. Good news, we have received approval from the CT-DEEP and the Army Core of Engineers to install the temporary bridge at Smith Road. This is great news. I want to thank the […]
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 […]
