Notable/Venerable Trees Branch Out
Natural Resources Inventory cataloging old and unusual trees By Elizabeth Potter Two years ago, the Inlands/Wetlands Conservation Commission (Wetlands Commission) appointed a subcommittee known as the Natural Resources Inventory, whose purpose is to catalog all of Norfolk’s habitat. The Notable/Venerable Tree Project is a part of that inventory. Led by Elizabeth (Pebble) Potter and Stan […]
A Green Model Home
Torrington house offers green efficiency By Veronica Burns The public perception of building a green house, one that is energy-efficient and uses materials that are kind to the environment, is that it costs a lot of green. But that notion is now being challenged. A 2,550 square foot home, recently begun in Torrington, will use […]
It’s Only Natural. Deer Hunting in Full Swing in Norfolk
By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Wildlife Division completes an aerial study once every three years to determine the size of the deer population in Connecticut. The most recent study was completed in February of 2007, and determined that the state’s deer population is stable or slightly decreasing, having fully recovered […]
Planning Continues for Mixed Affordable Housing Development
Modifications to zoning regs being considered By: Bob Bumcrot Plans for a housing development cluster on property along Old Colony Road, first presented by Mark Burke to the Norfolk Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) in February of 2007, continue to advance. P&Z is considering modifications to current zoning regulations that, while not aimed solely […]
Honoring Norfolk’s Current Military Men
Four families share their insights By Linda Childs Lest we forget, as we sing the seasonal songs of “good will to men” and the New Year turns, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan grind into their fifth and seventh years respectively.For almost 200,000 American families, these have been months and years of worry and sacrifice, […]
Billion Dollar Company Mines and Refines in Canaan
Specialty Minerals has been part of local history since 1800s By Bob Bumcrot Patrons of the Canaan Stop & Shop may have noticed the tall tower-like structures recently added to the large plant behind the store, and anyone who has traveled Lower Road in that town must have encountered the large trucks making endlessly-repeated short […]
Norfolk’s Registrars of Voters Step Down
Both registrars will retire in 2008 By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo Norfolk will lose both of its registrars of voters in 2008. Kevin O’Connor has faithfully served Norfolk’s Democratic Party for 40 years and will step down as registrar when his term ends in November 2008. Barbara Tracey has served as the Republican registrar for […]
2007 in Re-Verse
By: Colleen Gundlach From black bears to bog turtles, From draughts to floods, Two thousand and seven in Norfolk Was a year of alteration and growth. Greenwoods Theatre changed hands After much sadness and debate, But should last for infinity With Dan Hincks’ insight and fate. The Battell Wall came down, Norfolk […]
The Towering Signals
Norfolk’s first cell phone tower goes on line By John Funchion Following six weeks of construction, the long awaited new cell phone tower, soaring 180 feet above the Norfolk skyline at Town Farm, came on line last month with its first tenant, Verizon, bringing much needed coverage for local residents. After a March 13, 2007 […]
Norfolk Board of Education to Hold Public Forum
To Regionalize or not to Regionalize; that is (often) the Question By EJay Lockwood People who have lived in Norfolk for some time are likely to be familiar with the various attempts to regionalize town services. As it specifically pertains to Botelle School, these efforts have taken place for decades and are once again being […]
