Selectman’s Corner
Limited Rural Transit Options By Matt Riiska Our long-awaited summer season is going quickly. The WIN weekend was another success, the Chamber Music Festival had a terrific season, and although the weather did not always cooperate, there were plenty of days to enjoy Tobey Pond and just relax outside. So now it’s back to […]
Summer Activities on Many Fronts
By Matt Riiska August 3, 4 and 5 is going to be a busy weekend in Norfolk. The Third Annual WIN Weekend is shaping up to be a fun-filled event for all. Sue Frisch and her team of volunteers have been working hard over the past year to bring in new events and bring […]
Summer Rules!
By Matt Riiska Summer is here and, as cold as it was this winter, it is time for payback. The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. We can all take refuge at Tobey Pond, but we need to follow the rules. The town is fortunate in being able to lease this beautiful […]
The State of the Town, at the Six-Month Mark
By Matt Riiska Now that the budget has been approved with a 5.01 percent increase, for a 23.57 mill rate, we can move on to other matters. One item I really need to mention is the addition of a few “No Parking” signs on Mountain Road. I can appreciate the concern that a few people […]
Selectman’s Corner
Spring Tasks By Matt Riiska April is always a busy month, planting gardens, cleaning up the yard, getting high school seniors ready for graduation—and budget time. This year’s budget preparation has been difficult at best. Given that contributions from the State of Connecticut have been reduced by $103,000; the state Education Cost Sharing funds […]
Spring Cleanup
By Matt Riiska Spring is right around the corner, maybe, and we have all started to think about getting outside and getting things back in shape after a long winter. As you start tackling your own yard, think about spending a few minutes cleaning up the sides of the roads. With the snow melting, the […]
Selectman’s Corner
It’s budget time again, and I would like to say things are good, but unfortunately they are not. We all know the current condition of the state’s budget. For the current fiscal year we were to receive $389,789 in state funds. The largest portion of this was in Town Aid Road (TAR) funds totaling $241,494. […]
Being Careful and Considerate During Winter Snows
By Matt Riiska We are in the middle of another typical winter in Norfolk, multiple weeks of snow and below-freezing temperatures and then a week of spring and then back to winter. This cycle will continue until the end of March. I wanted to remind everyone that we need to stay safe. So while […]
Growth, Changes and Achievements Norfolk Can Take Pride In
By Matt Riiska I would like to thank Sue Dyer for her years of dedication to the Town of Norfolk. I look forward to working with Sue and Sandy Evans, and with all of you who dedicate so much time to the town. We are ending the year with many things to be proud of […]
Selectman’s Corner
Thank You By Sue Dyer Since this will be my last Selectman’s Corner, I wanted to express my appreciation to everyone for allowing me to be your first selectman. It’s been an honor to serve and represent the Town of Norfolk for the last 18 years.
