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 […]
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 […]
