Norfolk’s Second Earth Forum Planned
Norfolk is community blessed with an abundance of natural and human resources, and they will come together on April 25-27 in a series of programs and activities that celebrate the natural world. This second Norfolk Earth Forum will have walks, talks, crafts for children at a variety of venues around town and culminate in a […]
No Wetlands Permit Needed For Manor House Project
By Susan MacEachron The Inland Wetlands Agency addressed the question of whether a wetlands permit was required for the work proposed for 69 Maple Ave., known as The Manor House, at two successive meetings, a regular meeting on March 3 and a special meeting on March 10. The delay allowed Wetlands Enforcement Officer Stacey Sefcik […]
Trucker In Norfolk Gas Spill to Pay Penalty of $350K
Also bears cost of cleanup and remediation By Joe Kelly Soundview Transportation, the trucking company responsible for the 2022 crash on Route 44 that dumped thousands of gallons of gasoline into the center of Norfolk, must pay $350,000 and remains on the hook for the full cost of the cleanup and remediation, according to a […]
Still Waiting on the Temporary Bridge
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave contingent approval to construction of a temporary bridge at Smith Road last month, but the town cannot proceed until another agency signs off on the plans. That would be Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). After several trees came down on Old Goshen Road during a […]
What to Flush, Where to Mail
Norfolk Sewer District Superintendent William Hester reminds customers to be careful about what they flush down the toilet. Only the “Three P’s”—that is, pee, poop and (toilet) paper—should be flushed. The same advice applies to anyone on a septic system. Anything else, including so-called flushable wipes, will damage the town plant and harm the environment. […]
P&Z Closes Special Permit Hearing
Manor House deliberations set for April 8 By Susan MacEachron The question of whether the Manor House on Maple Avenue should be granted a modified special permit now rests with the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission. The hearing, which began in January and included meetings on March 11 and 25, was closed at […]
New Cell Tower Location Proposed
Informational meeting to be held March 26 By Avice Meehan Verizon Wireless has dropped plans to erect a cell tower off Old Goshen Road and is now seeking to locate the 186-foot tower on part of a 40-acre parcel off Estey Road in South Norfolk. An informational meeting about the proposed tower has been scheduled […]
City Meadow Update
Friends Group Readies Spring Plans By Avice Meehan The seeds of City Meadow’s spring renewal are already visible beneath the coating of snow that covers the 400 woody shrubs and trees planted by the team working for Beth Roemaker of Meadowscapes. From button bush and winterberry, to sycamores and a single black tupelo, the plantings […]
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 […]
