Norfolk Lost & Found
What is it? Where is it? This object was donated to a group of volunteers in town, in the early part of the 20th century. The photo holds some helpful (and maybe too easy?) clues as to its location. Photo By Bruce Frisch
Help is Available
Selectman’s Corner Applications for this year’s heating assistance are now available in the Selectman’s office. For further information, please contact 860-542-5829. Please make a note that applications for Renter’s Assistance are due on September 15. The applications for the Town’s Local Option for Veterans are due no later than October 1. Please contact the Assessor’s […]
Letters
Regional Study Clarification I think that some of the wording in Bridgette Rallo’s article in the July/August issue requires clarification. The article states, “Instead, Board of Education members will support a proposed Regional 7 study which considers whether it is financially feasible to assume the education of all children in grades K-12. BOS members agreed […]
A Bird in the Hand
By Veronica Burns In a survey carried out two years ago as part of the ongoing Town Plan, residents of Norfolk indicated strong support for business operations that were compatible with the rural character of the town. The survey showed little or no support for development of strip malls, with 83 percent against big box […]
Norfolk Lost & Found
This pastoral scene was photographed a few years ago by Owen Oxley for an article in Norfolk Now. Can you identify the location? Photo By Owen Oxley
Letters
Now, About My Newspaper There has been much talk swirling around town about the anticipated sale of Norfolk’s Corner Store, and I want to give everyone a brief update on the progression. Nearly two month’s ago, I accepted an offer on the store from a group of men that own a similar, successful, business in […]
A Child’s Summer in Norfolk
By Rosanna Trestman As one can see by this issue’s lead story, grown-ups can expect a summer chock a block with summer entertainment in Norfolk. The Arts Wave! weekend, an impressive effort by any standards, comes on top of our annual program of student and professional concerts at the Music Shed, drawing classes and art […]
Letters
Now, About My Newspaper There has been much talk swirling around town about the anticipated sale of Norfolk’s Corner Store, and I want to give everyone a brief update on the progression. Nearly two month’s ago, I accepted an offer on the store from a group of men that own a similar, successful, business in […]
Coming Home
View from the Green By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo While waiting to board a plane at Bradley Airport last month, I watched a couple of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq. I smiled as they greeted their families who were at the gate to meet them. Then I noticed one family who was standing just a few […]
Norfolk Lost & Found
Any idea what rock in Norfolk has “Once upon a time” beautifully etched in it? You may have walked past it a thousand times and nevr noticed. Keep your eyes peeled and you may discover it this summer… Photo By Linda Pizzica