Still Time to Be an Angel
The Church of Christ Congregational has once again organized an “Angel Tree” that enables Norfolk families to support area families without the means to share presents at the holiday. The church website provides detailed information about each child, including their age, gender and wish list. Anyone wishing to shop for a child is asked to […]
Towns Deliver Split Election Results
By Colleen Gundlach Norfolk and its two rural neighbors, Colebrook and North Canaan, voted differently from each other in this year’s election. The differences among the neighboring communities are worth comparing. Donald Trump carried North Canaan, where he garnered 52 percent of the vote compared to 48 percent for Kamala Harris. He also won in […]
New Timeline for Retaining Wall Work
The state Department of Transportation has a December surprise in store for Norfolk residents and any motorist who travels Route 44: work to rebuild the crumbling retaining walls will continue through the winter and end two years earlier than planned. Long-suffering flagmen (and women) will also get a break with the installation of a temporary […]
Off Beat Holiday at Infinity Hall
Founded in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., in 1998, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will perform “A Very Slambovian Christmas” at Infinity Hall on Friday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. The band’s music combines folk rock, Americana and hillbilly crossed with Pink Floyd. Be prepared for holiday songs with a twist. For information about tickets, visit infinityhall.com/events.
Special Town Meeting
With No Motion, Sidewalk Plan Dies in Silence By Avice Meehan A deft parliamentary move by Moderator Richard Byrne, and confusion among the ranks of Norfolk residents who packed Town Hall for a special town meeting on Nov. 20, meant that a proposed ordinance about winter sidewalk maintenance went down without a vote—or discussion. The […]
Preliminary Property Assessments Complete
Median rise is 49 percent By Susan MacEachron Norfolk hired eQuality Valuation Services, LLC to work with the Town Assessor to manage the state mandated revaluation of all property. The first phase of the process is complete, and all property owners should have received a Revaluation Notice of Assessment Change in November. The new market […]
Get a Map, Take a Walk
The Norfolk Land Trust has created downloadable maps of six properties in Norfolk that include informaiton about the history of each area, where to park and popular trails, including tips about distance and difficulty. These include maps for the Barbour Woods, Pine Mountain Reserve, Ells Crane, Tait Trail, North Swamp and South Norfolk Woodlands. The […]
Holiday Happenings for a Festive December
Norfolk Now’s Patricia Platt has ranged far and wide to find a true cornucopia of holiday related happenings across Litchfield and Berkshire counties. Her discoveries range from performances of the “Nutcracker” by the Nutmeg Ballet in Torrington to Christmas fairs to strolls through the grounds of the Mount in Lenox, Mass. Enjoy! Litchfield CountyThe Colebrook […]
Accidents leave two dead in Norfolk
Falling tree also causes serious injury By Andra Moss Responders from the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, Norfolk Emergency Services (EMS) and the regional paramedic were called to an accident scene shortly before 5 p.m. on Oct. 10 on Loon Meadow Drive where logging has been going on for several weeks. According to Jon Barbagallo, spokesperson […]
Norfolk native injured in crash
motorcycle vs. car in Litchfield By Colleen Gundlach Michelle Kandefer, 48, was involved in a motorcycle crash on Oct. 21 that resulted in serious injuries. She and her boyfriend, David Rovinetti, were traveling on Route 63 in Litchfield when their motorcycle collided with an Audi. Kandefer was rushed to Waterbury Hospital, and Rovinetti was airlifted […]
