Correction
In a story about the Black River Valley Protection Alliance (BRVPA) and its opposition to an asphalt plant in East Canaan, it was stated that The Coalition for Sound Growth of Norfolk acted as a fiscal sponsor for BRVPA to enable tax deductible contributions. BRVPA’s recently approved status as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity will now […]
Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Moving On
New leadership program to be implemented soon Tamara Muruetagoiena has been appointed Director of Sustainability at the International Fresh Produce Association located in Newark, Del., leaving her position as executive director of Great Mountain Forest Inc. (GMF.) Muruetagoiena joined GMF in 2019 to help lead the organization to carry out its plans to advance new forest management […]
Legal Notice Norfolk Sewer District
NORFOLK SEWER DISTRICT PO Box 402 NORFOLK, CT 06058 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Annual Meeting of the Norfolk Sewer District, Norfolk, CT 06058 To the inhabitants of the Norfolk Sewer District in Town of Norfolk, CT, legally qualified to vote in said District. You are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Meeting of the Norfolk Sewer […]
ARPA Group Considers Best Use of Covid Relief Funds
By Andra Moss A seven-member advisory committee has been established in Norfolk to guide decision making regarding the $482,400 in federal American Plan Recovery Act (ARPA) money awarded to the town through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program. The first half of the funding was received in June 2021, and the remainder is […]
From the Police Blotter …
State Police Troop B, in North Canaan, reported that early on the morning of March 16, there was in incident in the parking lot of the Norfolk Town Hall. The driver of a truck ran into a unoccupied car that was parked in the lot. The driver, who was not injured, left the scene of […]
Same Great Vibe, New Name
Photo by Andra Moss New year, new name. Downtown Norfolk’s Wood Creek Bar & Grill has officially changed its name to the Norfolk Pub. Owner Heidi Forler says to expect even more delicious collaborations with local farms. “I run a total scratch kitchen,” says Forler. “The menu changes daily—specials, fish, sides—based on what looks fantastic.” […]
Infinity Owners Thank Senator for Covid Relief Lifeline
by Andra Moss U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) came to Norfolk on Feb. 11 to tour Infinity Music Hall, a recipient of a Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG), and gather feedback to take back to Washington. The American Rescue Plan provided $16 billion nationally for the program, which is helping theaters, clubs and other arts […]
Court Rules Against Proposed Third Wind Turbine in Colebrook
by Ruth Melville A suit to overturn the permission to build a third wind turbine in Colebrook has won its day in court. The decision of the Connecticut Siting Council to permit the construction of a third turbine that would be both larger and placed on a different parcel of land than was originally approved […]
NW CT Area Grants Support Canaan Food Panty
The Fishes & Loaves food pantry in North Canaan has received grants totaling $7,500 for general operational support in 2022. The Khurshed Bhumgara Fund and Northwest Connecticut Philanthropy Fund, both of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, provided a grant of $5,000; an additional $2,500 was awarded by the Northwest Corner Fund of the Berkshire Taconic […]
Taking to the Ice on the Town Rink
Photo by Ruth Melville The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department has been doing its best this winter to create skating ice at the town rink on Mountain Road, next to the ball field. Weather permitting, both the fire department and the Norfolk Curling Club are planning to hold events at the rink for Winter WIN in […]
