Remembering John Barry: Veteran and Volunteer
John Michael Barry, 83, of The Villages, Fla., died peacefully on Jan. 1, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, after a brief period of illness, in the presence of his loving family. John was born on June 4, 1942, in Winsted and raised in Norfolk, where he developed the values of faith, service, hard work, and […]
Norfolk Now Recognizes Our Donors
Thank You for Supporting Community Journalism Norfolk Now is truly a community newspaper, written by Norfolk residents about what happens in our town. Your support makes helps make it possible. The board, editors, writers and staff of Norfolk Now extend our gratitude to you all. If you would like to join the more than 200 […]
How Lilith Fair Broke Barriers, Built New Pathways for Female Artists
By Patricia Platt For fans of vocalists like Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Jewel, Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Indigo Girls and Erykah Badu, the new 2025 documentary “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery—The Untold Story” offers a captivating account of how female artists celebrated their music with a groundbreaking festival tour in the late 1990s […]
Know Your Neighbor
The Crippens What’s your relationship to the area?Peter’s mom and dad lived in Salisbury and Peter’s dad was sick, so we came to visit a lot from New York City. We loved it around here and decided to buy a place close to them and chose Norfolk because of its beauty and so much undeveloped […]
Winter Reads for Gardeners
By Jill ChaseAfter a busy gardening season, one almost looks forward to the garden going to sleep, allowing the gardener to enjoy a well-deserved pause. Although it might be time to take a break from the physical toil, winter is the ideal time to do some serious reflecting on the season past and planning for […]
Heard Around Town
Personal Connections to an Icon, an Iconic EventWhen John X. Fernandez steps to the microphone to introduce the documentary film “Dolores” at 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Norfolk Library, his words will carry special power. That’s because the iconic labor leader and activist, Dolores Fernandez Huerta, is also the 95-year-old matriarch of his […]
Backyard Bird Chronicles
Sandhill Cranes Have a Tough Summer By Susannah Wood For more than 10 years, North Norfolk residents Marie and Stan Civco have recorded the coming and going of the Sandhill cranes that nest in nearby wetlands and spend much of each day feeding and hanging out in their yard or across the road at Drew […]
Norfolk Election Preview
Most Candidates Running without Opposition By Avice Meehan Candidates for roles that will influence Norfolk’s future are running for election this year: Board of Selectman, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the boards of education and finance. Only the Board of Education has a contest because there are five people running for four seats. Norfolk Now […]
Know Your Neighbor
Keith Goring Drivers headed west on Route 44 towards Canaan have probably noticed the low-slung stone garage that hugs the left hand side. There are always a few interesting vehicles to be seen. Although many commuters may be frustrated waiting in line for the stoplight to change—a reality of life while the retaining wall across […]
Unexpected Pairings and Inspiring Juxtapositions at the Haystack Book Festival: “Worthy and Unworthy Lives”
By David G. Troyansky The Haystack Book Festival, now in its seventh year, has established itself as a venue for exciting unmoderated conversations between authors of recent books. Sometimes the pairings almost create themselves. This year, for example, Jean Strouse and Susan Galassi both examine art and patronage, Hampton Sides’ book on Captain Cook and […]
