Break-in at Norfolk Liquor Store
Troopers request help in identifying suspects By Colleen Gundlach At 4:45 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2023, forceable entry was made to the Mountain Spirits Liquor Store on John Curtis Road in Norfolk. Video surveillance showed two males who first attempted to jimmy the door open, but when unable to do so, they smashed the window. […]
Tanker Crash Emergency Ends, But Recovery Stretches On
Cleanup likely to take at least a year Text By Ruth MelvillePhoto Courtesy of Verdantas Over 75 people gathered in Botelle School’s Hall of Flags on Nov. 15 to attend an informational meeting about the current state of cleanup after the gasoline tanker crash on Route 44. Seated behind the long table across the front […]
The Quiet of a Norfolk Street Is Upended Overnight
Residents cope with aftereffects of tanker crash Text By Andra MossPhoto by Joe Kelly Some were awakened by sirens, others by an alert of a power outage, but on Saturday, Nov. 5, homeowners along Maple Avenue soon realized that something very significant had occurred when the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) appeared at their doors, […]
Town Photo Contest Announced
The Town Website Committee is sponsoring a photo context, “My Norfolk.” Photos must be of a Norfolk subject and taken in town. The contest is open to anyone except the judges and members of the committee; it starts Jan. 1 and runs through March 31. Details and an entry form will be posted on the […]
Church Will Replace Invasive Norway Maples
The Church of Christ has removed three Norway maple trees from its grounds in a continuing effort to support native pollinators and wildlife. Over the past few years, the church has taken out its invasive burning bush shrubs, planted a pollinator garden in memory of Eve Thew, and participated in No Mow May. Most recently, […]
Save the Dates
Be sure to reserve time in your busy holiday plans to participate in the annual Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department’s holiday traditions, including the Annual Breakfast with Santa to be held at the Battel Chapel on Dec. 3; the Christmas tree lighting on the green with Santa to be held on Nov. 26; and the Karaoke […]
Christoper Little To Present “In To Africa” in Colebrook
The Colebrook Historical Society (CHS) and the Colebrook Land Conservancy will jointly sponsor a social gathering on Friday, Nov. 11, featuring a presentation by renowned free-lance photographer, Christopher Little. This past summer, Little took his family on a month-long trip to Africa, visiting Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. He naturally documented the story of their travels […]
Board of Education Addresses Exit Surveys
At the Oct. 25 Board of Education meeting, several residents expressed dissatisfaction with recent changes at the school, including the multigrade teaching model and perceived low test scores. The board was asked again to respond to concerns about communication and the school’s administration addressed in exit surveys written by Botelle staff who left at the […]
Were You the Subject of a Peter J. Ketchum Portrait?
Artist is offering paintings for a good cause “Peter J. Ketchum knows how to get the viewer’s attention. Shown widely around the country, his pictures commingle colors, people, situations, commentary and mediums in a manner that is provocative, funny and to the point. Attempts to pigeonhole the work as Pop, folk, cartoon, mixed media, collage, […]
Mountain Spirits Package Store Is Up For Sale
The End of an Era By Michael Cobb Located at 20 John J. Curtiss Road, Mountain Spirits Package store in downtown Norfolk is currently listed for sale by realtor Mary Reeves for $400,000. The 1,744 square foot building has ample basement storage, an adjacent wing to the right of Mountain Spirits, and sits on 0.14 […]
