Out With the Old, In With the New
Engine 40 arrives, Engine 60 is donated By Bob Bunmcrot The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) is proceeding smoothly with training on its new Engine 40. The Seagrave engine was delivered in early July, having been inspected and tested at its manufacturing site in Wisconsin by Chief Daryl Byrne, Matt Ludwig, Matthew Bell and […]
From China to Norfolk
Exchange Student Yini (Claire) Wu joins The Menard family for a year By Colleen Gundlach Celeste Menard is a ninth-grader who has studied the Mandarin language for the past two years and is “interested in all things Chinese,” according to her mother, Sharon. That helps to explain why, when the Menards saw an advertisement in […]
Recent Groundbreaking at Shepard Road
New emergency services building is now underway By Bob Bumcrot After a protracted period of time, the bids are now in and accepted and contracts have gone out for the town’s new emergency services building to be erected on the present site of the Farmers Market at Shepard Road and Route 44. “Everything looks very […]
Dental care for your pet
What Big Shiny Teeth You Have By Kim Maynard, DVM Who can resist the kisses from a happy pup or the contented purr of your feline friend curled up on your chest? If your pet has dental disease, however, this affection may be less than pleasant. Strong breath odors may be a warning sign of […]
Josh DeCerbo Runs for First Selectman
Republican candidate pursues an interest in government By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo Local scientist, educator and volunteer Dr. Joshua N. DeCerbo, Ph.D, was nominated by the Republican Town Committee in July as their candidate to run against incumbent First Selectman, Sue Dyer. DeCerbo points to his scientific background as excellent training for his potential role in […]
Corrections
We inadvertently omitted some students in our article, ”Botelle and Regional 7 Students Receive Awards” in the July/August issue, and are eager to make amends. So, congratulations to these winners and we offer our apologies for the omission. The Board of Education Award for Outstanding Achievement in their High School Career: Margaret Breakell, Christopher Sinclair, […]
Celebrating the Past, Looking To the Future
Paul Barten is a new executive director for Great Mountain Forest By Veronica Burns This month, Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is holding its centennial celebrations. What began with the purchase of a few parcels of land by Starling W. Childs and Frederick C. Walcott in 1909, continued with the vision of Edward C. Childs (son […]
Parking in Town Center is Driving Local Commissions To Look for Options
Infinity Hall’s success has side effects By Bridgette L. Rallo Ever since Infinity Hall opened last fall, Norfolk has been confronted with a problem that’s taken many who live and work here by surprise: parking. The popularity of the music hall’s headliner concerts and its new 150-seat bistro wasn’t unexpected, but the vehicular congestion on […]
Norfolk Library Goes Into OverDrive
Technology replaces shelf space By Bob Bumcrot Borrowing audio books from the Norfolk library and playing them on a computer, i- phone, MP3 player or even a cell phone is about to become easier and more convenient than ever. With a gift from the Norfolk Library Associates to cover installation and annual fees, the library […]
Conservation Commission Declares Independence From Roadside Invasive Species
Seeks Volunteers to Pluck Out Garlic Mustard, Other Pests By Shelley Harms The Norfolk Conservation Commission, along with the Norfolk Land Trust, urges residents to spend some of this Independence Day weekend pulling up garlic mustard and dame’s rocket along the town’s rural roads. On Sunday, July 5 at noon, residents are encouraged to bring […]
