Norfolk Swimmer Olivia Olsen Changes Lane
High school senior recruited to row for Syracuse University Text by Kelly Kandra HughesPhoto Courtesy of Syracuse University Norfolk’s Olivia Olsen has spent her whole life swimming. Now a high school senior she had planned to swim competitively in college, and the SwimCloud coaching platform has her ranked 82nd in Connecticut in terms of recruitment. […]
How a Seabee Ended Up Working in the Northwest Woods
From Persia to Pines Text By David BeersPhoto Courtesy of Great Mountain Forest On top of a bookshelf in Matt Gallagher’s Great Mountain Forest (GMF) office is a photo of him in military fatigues with former president George W. Bush in Kuwait. How does this framed photo reside in a forestry office in woodsy northwest […]
Holiday Cheer from The Norfolk Community Associates
Holiday cheer and safe travel wishes from The Norfolk Community Associates, who encourage all visitors to “Come Back Soon.”
The Norfolk Sewer District: Past, Present and Future
Text By Ruth MelvillePhoto Courtesy of the Norfolk Sewer District The Norfolk Sewer District is 125 years old, and thanks to the recent relining project, it is ready to continue processing the town’s sewage safely and efficiently for many years to come. On Nov. 19, Bill Hester, superintendent and chief plant operator of the Norfolk […]
Voices Ring Out Again
For the first time in three years, the Norfolk Library was able to hold its annual Christmas carol sing. With Liz Allyn playing the piano, over 150 people gathered on Nov. 26 to join together in song. After making a joyful noise, the celebrants gathered on the village green to welcome Santa, who arrived in […]
History in the Baking
The Norfolk Historical Society will be the site of sweet delights on Saturday, Dec. 10, for its Eighth Annual Cake Auction. You can’t do batter than bakers Lisa Auclair, Jill Chase, Walter Godlewski, Tom Hlas, Betsy Little, Marie Lowe, Marie-Christine Perry, Alyson Thomson, Katie Thomson and Bruce Weinstein. An original artwork by Turi is pure icing […]
Raising Sheep in New England Is Tough but Rewarding
Text By Jude MeadPhoto By Christain Stovall Raising sheep can be a rewarding experience. Some people raise them as pets because of their gentle personalities, but for the more serious shepherd, sheep provide a livelihood as well. For Christian Stovall, of Hidden Mountain Farm in New Marlboro, Mass., the main purpose for starting his sheep […]
Smoke and Water Arch Above Royal Arcanum Building
Norfolk’s firefighters train for the unthinkable Text By Brian HutchinsPhotos By David Beers On the morning of Sunday, Oct. 16, downtown Norfolk became the scene of an elaborate firefighting drill. To onlookers, it appeared that the Royal Arcanum Building was on fire—smoke poured out of an upper window as first responders wrangled multiple hoses into […]
The Mountain Road Bridge Project Is Finally Complete
In-depth negotiations maintain the beauty of the landscape By Leila Javitch At long last, the Mountain Road bridge is finished and motorists, bikers and walkers can enjoy the extraordinary views along the road, such as the hay field with the Virginia split rail fence and the Perkins house with its long driveway lined with glorious […]
Wild Turkey Restoration Has Been Successful in Norfolk
It’s Only Natural By Jude Mead Travel any road in Norfolk and you are certain to see a flock of turkeys. The eastern wild turkey is a large, majestic bird with adult males weighing anywhere between 15 and 25 pounds, and adult females weighing between eight and 12 pounds. They look similar in their appearance, […]
