P&Z Approves Building Applications
By Susan MacEachron The Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) held a public hearing at its meeting on March 21 regarding the establishment of a two-family dwelling at 105 Greenwoods Road East. The continuation of the public hearing on the proposed dog park was deferred until the April 11 meeting. Brenda Lilly described the plan for […]
Haystack Woods Road Discussed at Inland Wetlands Meeting
By Susan MacEachron The unexpected presence of water in the road under construction for access to the Haystack Woods development was the subject of discussion at the Inland Wetlands Agency meeting on March 6. The previously approved plan for the road did not contemplate the existence of wetlands in its path. Excavation revealed a preexisting […]
Budget the Only Topic at Board of Finance Meeting
By Susan MacEachron The proposed town budget of $7.7 million for fiscal year 2023/24 was the only item on the Board of Finance (BoF) agenda at its meeting on March 21. The proposed budget encompasses expenses for town government (47.4 percent) and education (52.6 percent), which includes Botelle Elementary School and Northwest Regional District 7. […]
Crowd Turns Out to Debate Merits of Norfolk Dog Park
Location and parking issues discussed at P&Z Meeting By Susan MacEachron The proposal to create a private dog park, open to all dog owners, on Westside Road south of Mountain Road generated a large turnout at the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) public hearing on Feb. 14. The Friends of the Norfolk Community Dog Park […]
Great Mountain Forest Moves Into Town
New offices to open March 1 By Andra Moss The Board of Trustees of Great Mountain Forest (GMF) has announced that it will move its headquarters to offices in downtown Norfolk’s Station Place as of March 1. GMF is a privately-operated foundation utilizing its 6,300 acres of land straddling Norfolk and Falls Village for forestry […]
Update on Gas Spill Remediation
More cleanup … more lawyers By Joe Kelly The tanker truck crash last November that sent 8,200 gallons of gasoline cascading past homes, through backyards and into the waterways of central Norfolk also set in motion what’s likely to be a prolonged set of legal actions. About a half-dozen property owners and residents along Route […]
State Offers Major Grant for Church Steeple Repair
By Ruth Melville The “Raise the Steeple” committee of the Church of Christ Congregational has announced that it has been offered a grant of $200,000 from the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO)—the largest grant it offers. The grant is a reimbursement grant, which means that the state does not dispense the money until the work […]
Ladies Night is Back
Calling all ladies! Grab a friend and head on down because Ladies Night is back at the Berkshire Country Store on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Holly Kelsey, office manager, and Marisa Lebel, store manager, are spicing things up each month with a special themed evening of food, fun and crafting. The […]
Dewey Drop-In
Local artists and creatives of all kinds have a new destination and outlet on winter Wednesday evenings. Dewey Memorial Hall in Sheffield, Mass., has launched a new series called the Dewey Drop-In (DDI) that will feature readings, jazz jams, music and art soireés and game nights on a rotating schedule. The first Wednesday of each […]
Off-Leash Dog Park Proposed
Text By Patricia PlattPhoto By Joel Howard A group of Norfolk dog lovers has come together to create a town dog park, where dogs can safely play off-leash and their people can relax and socialize. The Friends of Norfolk Community Dog Park, an all-volunteer group, will fund the building and maintenance of the park entirely […]
