Norfolk Then…
When automobiles appeared on the streets of Norfolk, Augustus P. Curtiss converted the stable housing his horse and carriage livery business on Shepard Road to a garage stocked with automotive supplies and gasoline. Look carefully and you will notice Shell’s familiar scallop shell logo on top of the gasoline pump (the shell is now at […]
Milestones: Brett Olson
Born, Brett Olson, on March 12, 8 pounds, to Holly and Kurt Olson. He joins big brother Tyler.
Letters
Turtle-Bitten Like most locals. I am excited about the spring opening of Infinity Hall as a music venue and restaurant in the old Apple House building. It is interesting to note, however, that this ambitious enterprise, with its proposed 200 concerts a year (and the accompanying traffic, noise, parking problems and who knows what else) which could radically change the character […]
Norfolk Then…
This year (2008) is not the first time Hollywood has come to Norfolk. In 1945 Alfred Hitchcock filmed a scene from “Spellbound” in the Doolittle Woods. The movie starred Ingrid Bergman as Dr. Constance Peterson in the story of a psychiatrist trying to unlock the repressed memories of murder suspect John Ballantine, played by Gregory […]
Norfolk Clean Up Day Norfolk’s annual Clean-up Day will be held on Saturday, April 19. Willing participants should meet with Community Association volunteers at 9am on Town Green to help clean up our town in preparation for Earth Day. Gloves are advised and trash bags will be provided. Many hands make light work . See […]
Milestones
Born Sophia Louise March 7th, 7lbs 13oz, to John and Lisa Bazzano. Sophia is the little sister to Stephen, Colin and J.P. Born. A baby girl, to John and Suzanne Bordeaux. She joins big brother Jack Correction In the March issue of Norfolk Now, the types of plastic accepted for recycling at the transfer […]
Selectmen’s Corner
Don’t Forget to File Your Taxes to Receive Stimulus Money By Sue Dyer In order to receive the government’s stimulus money, everyone must file a 2007 tax return. I know not everyone files, but it’s very easy. Contact the selectmen’s office at 542-5829 and we’ll assist you in preparing the 2007 tax form so that […]
View From the Green
Unprecedented Opportunity in Norfolk By Colleen Gundlach It is likely that the 43 families who were living in Norfolk at the time of its incorporation back in 1758 would be very pleased to see our town 250 years later. At their first town meeting, on December 12, 1758, residents had much organizing to do. Today […]
Community News
Pizza Parlor Night On Saturday, March 8 the Church of Christ Congregational youth group will be hosting a “pizza parlor fundraiser” for this years work camp trip. Dine in (with karaoke) or take out. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 12, with a $25 family maximum. Price includes 2 slices […]
March Calendar 2008
TOWN GOVERNMENT Selectmen meet at the Town Hall, first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Wetlands Agency meets at the Town Hall the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month in Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Board of Finance meets at Town […]
