Get a Map, Take a Walk
The Norfolk Land Trust has created downloadable maps of six properties in Norfolk that include informaiton about the history of each area, where to park and popular trails, including tips about distance and difficulty. These include maps for the Barbour Woods, Pine Mountain Reserve, Ells Crane, Tait Trail, North Swamp and South Norfolk Woodlands. The […]
Holiday Happenings for a Festive December
Norfolk Now’s Patricia Platt has ranged far and wide to find a true cornucopia of holiday related happenings across Litchfield and Berkshire counties. Her discoveries range from performances of the “Nutcracker” by the Nutmeg Ballet in Torrington to Christmas fairs to strolls through the grounds of the Mount in Lenox, Mass. Enjoy! Litchfield CountyThe Colebrook […]
Accidents leave two dead in Norfolk
Falling tree also causes serious injury By Andra Moss Responders from the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, Norfolk Emergency Services (EMS) and the regional paramedic were called to an accident scene shortly before 5 p.m. on Oct. 10 on Loon Meadow Drive where logging has been going on for several weeks. According to Jon Barbagallo, spokesperson […]
Norfolk native injured in crash
motorcycle vs. car in Litchfield By Colleen Gundlach Michelle Kandefer, 48, was involved in a motorcycle crash on Oct. 21 that resulted in serious injuries. She and her boyfriend, David Rovinetti, were traveling on Route 63 in Litchfield when their motorcycle collided with an Audi. Kandefer was rushed to Waterbury Hospital, and Rovinetti was airlifted […]
Next step for firehouse: federal funding
town waits approval of $1.5 million By Joe Kelly Before a vote on the new firehouse gets scheduled, the town is waiting to ensure that a promised allocation of $1.5 million in federal funds actually becomes available. The funds are already included in the federal government’s 2025 spending plan for the 2025 fiscal year, which […]
Voters to Decide An Absentee Voting Question
By Andra Moss Connecticut voters have several decisions to make in November, including whether to give their approval for “no-fault” absentee balloting. The state’s constitution currently allows voters to request an absentee ballot only if they cannot make it to the polls on election day for one of six specific reasons. A statewide ballot measure […]
Norfolk’s Town Clerk Resigns
Linda Perkins, who has served as Norfolk’s town clerk for nearly 16 years, has resigned from her post. A Democrat, Perkins took office in 2009 and has been on leave for some months. Assistant Town Clerk Deborah Nelson has fulfilled the responsibilities of the office during Perkins’ absence and recently completed the certification requirements to […]
Firehouse Cost Estimated at $9.35 Million
Preliminary report sees price tag of $788 a square foot By Joseph Kelly Norfolk could spend as much as $9.35 million on a new firehouse according to a preliminary budget projection, but First Selectman Matt Riiska is pushing back on the numbers, expressing confidence that the actual cost will be hundreds of thousands dollars less. […]
Special Tree to Honor Local Veterans
Raising funds for veteran’s issues A very special tree will be growing inside the Norfolk Hub, starting Oct. 1. The Veteran Remembrance Tree offers an opportunity for townspeople to honor and remember our veterans. This initiative is sponsored by the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) as a way to bring the community together for those […]
South Norfolk Bridges
Temporary solution identified By Susan MacEachron Residents of South Norfolk, impacted by the loss of two bridges in the July 2023 flooding, have met with First Selectman Matt Riiska twice to urge action on installing a temporary bridge. The message they delivered was simple: Three years is too long to wait for the start of […]
