Botelle’s New Superintendent Comes with Strong Norfolk Ties
By Avice Meehan Kevin D. Case applied for the role of school superintendent in Norfolk on April 7—just days after the Board of Education posted the vacancy created by the retirement of Mary Beth Iacobelli. “To be honest, I had my eye on this position for a while,” he said. A veteran educator and administrator, […]
New Growth Unfurls at GMF
By Michael Cobb and Avice Meehan A forest, like any ecosystem, thrives when a healthy combination of mature, young and sapling trees and a variety of species grow across different habitats and terrain. The same can be said of Norfolk’s Great Mountain Forest: a mix of veteran and incoming staff is driving new growth, both […]
Heard Around Town
Top Dogs in Norfolk Town Clerk Debbie Nelson reported the issuance of 141 dog license as of June 23, about half the number that are usually distributed during the year. The top dog is Nelson’s own dog, Charlie, with license number one. He is followed by Boston Black owned by Sandy Evans, a member of […]
Traffic Calming Norfolk Style
Speed Bump Installed on Schoolhouse Road By Colleen Gundlach Schoolhouse Road, a leafy South Norfolk byway near the Winsted line, has an interesting history that lives on long past the time when children attended the South End School for which the road was named. Signs at the intersection with Winchester Road once had, according to […]
Ed Board Welcomes Superintendent, Discusses Policy
By Avice Meehan The Botelle Board of Education (BoE) welcomed Kevin D. Case, Norfolk’s incoming school superintendent, at its June 10 meeting while simultaneously honoring Mary Beth Iacobelli, who has served in the role for the past 11 years. The leadership change took effect July 1 (see related story on page one). The BoE also […]
Riiska Will Not Run Again; Tirrell to Seek Nomination from Dems
By Avice Meehan First Selectman Matt Riiska confirmed last week what had been rumored for months: he will not seek re-election to a fifth two-year term when the Norfolk Democratic Town Committee holds its July 17 caucus.Henry Tirrell, a Norfolk native and current member of the Board of Selectmen, will seek the nomination to succeed […]
Eye on Town Government
Wetlands Agency Considers New Septic System, Tree Farm By Susan MacEachron A proposed new septic system for 60 Estey Road and a container tree farm at 39 Schoolhouse Road were discussed at the Inland Wetlands Agency meeting on June 2. Wetlands Enforcement Officer Stacey Sefcik also reported a complaint about erosion from work on a […]
Eye on Town Government
Planning & Zoning By Susan MacEachron The Planning & Zoning Commissioners went into executive session twice during the June 10 meeting to consult with legal counsel but nonetheless found time to hear proposals from two business owners and move them forward. The first executive session concerned the enforcement actions for 24 Greenwoods Road West and […]
Eye on Town Government
Legal Bills, Tax Bills on Finance Agenda By Susan MacEachron The Board of Finance (BoF) received several updates from First Selectman Matt Riiska at the June 10 meeting about funding for the town’s new firehouse, the potential for higher legal costs related to a recent decision by the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) and the […]
Eye on Town Government
Selectmen Discuss Robertson Plaza, Solid Waste Disposal By Susan MacEachron The Board of Selectmen discussed a request for access to Robertson Plaza for a No Kings rally on June 14, the ongoing solid waste disposal dilemma, and the hours and compensation parameters for an assistant town clerk at its meeting on June 4. First Selectman […]
