The Wheels of the Government Keep Turning During the COVID Crisis
Selectman’s Corner By Matt Riiska The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of events and news as we have gotten further into this Covid-19 pandemic. We are all adjusting to a new rhythm of daily life, and every day brings new and startling updates. As for the town government, we are functioning normally with […]
Selectman’s Corner
The Budget, Our Trash, Bridge Building and a New Employee by Matt Riiska Like spring, budget season is upon us again. As usual we will make every effort to keep the 2020/21 budget as low as we can. This will not be easy this year with the State keeping their funds to the towns to […]
Bridge Repair and the Town Budget
Selectman’s Corner by Matt Riiska Two projects that we are working on are the Mountain Road Bridge and the River Place Bridge. Cardinal Engineering, who is doing the design and engineering work on the Mountain Road Bridge, held a public information meeting on Jan. 6, followed by a meeting with the Inland Wetlands Agency. On […]
Selectman’s Corner
Snow in the Forecast, a New Bus and Funding for Energy Audits By Matt Riiska ‘Tis the season, and I am not referring to the holidays. Our public works crew has been out four times already this year, to make sure our roads are safe for travel. As in the past, we continue to work […]
Selectman’s Corner
Serving the Community in Many Ways By Matt Riiska With Election Day coming up we all hear about those that serve on elected boards and commissions and those who are appointed to serve on the many committees we have, but we sometimes forget about all who volunteer countless hours to keep Norfolk safe, beautiful, culturally […]
Getting Ready for the Season Ahead
By Matt Riiska As fall starts, the Public Works Department has taken on the major project of getting its fleet of trucks back into shape. The treatments applied to our roads before and after snowstorms, Morton rock salt with Ice B’Gone, are great to keep the roads clear, but they require careful cleaning and maintenance […]
Selectman’s Corner—Sept. 2019
State “Debt Diet” Affects Town Projects By Matt Riiska All of us sometimes mull over if we should go on a diet, myself included. Numerous projects in town are being considered, but all are on hold until state funding is made available. The State of Connecticut is currently on a diet of its own, a […]
Selectman’s Corner
The Cemetery Committee Is Alive and Well By Matt Riiska This is a late invitation, but on August 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Botelle School Hall of Flags Representative Maria Horn will be fielding questions in regard to school funding. The conversation will focus on State Education Cost Sharing (ECS), Minimum Budget Requirement (MBR) […]
WIN, Solar Energy, Norfstroms
By Matt Riiska Summer is supposed to be a time when you sit back and relax. Some do, but the Weekend in Norfolk Committee and their chair, Sue Frisch, are in full-speed-ahead mode. Now in its fourth year, WIN will have activities for all, with a few new surprises. Mark the dates, Aug. 2, 3 […]
Selectman’s Corner, June 2019
Street Repair, Infinity Hall, School Graduates By Matt Riiska Summer is almost here and things are looking good. The Community Associates are doing a wonderful job preparing the planters and they look great. I think we are all ready to enjoy some good weather. The good weather will also give us the opportunity to complete […]
