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
Letters
P&Z’s TOOTHLESS REGULATIONS At the May 10 annual town meeting, Norfolk’s citizens, by an almost two-to-one margin, defeated a proposed ordinance granting the Planning and Zoning Commission authority to impose fines (“up to $100 a day”) for violations of its regulations. State law allows towns to impose sanctions of this sort, so long as they have […]
Specialty Recycling days, Permits and Dog Licenses
Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday, June 5 at the Public Works Garage in Falls Village from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You must sign up for this event by contacting the Selectmen’s Office at 860-542-5829. Electronic Collection and Paper Shredding will take place Saturday, June 12 at the Water Treatment Plant on Bogue […]
Milestones
Died – Ruth Philpotts Kopp, age 85, of Norfolk, died on February 11 in Salisbury, Conn. She was the mother of Bradford, Jeffrey and Alexander, the mother-in-Law of Jean, Susan and Kim and the grandmother of Duncan, Tyler and Andrew. Mrs. Kopp began her summers in Norfolk in 1961 and later became a full-time resident. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, […]
