Serving the Underserved
Health center looks to open new office in North Canaan By Colleen Gundlach Twenty years ago, Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) opened the doors to their small, two-room clinic at the Brooker Memorial site in Torrington. Now, in 2022, they have two full-size clinics—one in Torrington and one in Winsted—and are looking forward to […]
Adventures in (Safe) Babysitting
ounger siblings or babysitting. Spearheaded by Lisa Bazzano and the Norfolk After School Program, the 11- to 14-year-olds spent a recent June Saturday learning safety, first aid and child care skills at the Church of Christ Congregational from instructor Marie Castagna. The newly certified Safe Sitters are (back row) Addie Diorio, Ella Levesque, Anna Fiester […]
Local Director’s Feature Film Now Streaming
Community in Action Norfolk director Diego Ongaro’s award-winning film “Down With the King,” featuring Grammy-winning rap star Freddie Gibbs in his feature film debut, was released June 28 on digital from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film has been selected for more than 26 film festivals, was featured as part of the ACID series at […]
Chris Cho of Sharon Farm Market Expands North
By Leila Hawken A farmer’s work is never done, ever, but particularly during planting season. Work is continuing apace at the new Sharon Farm in East Canaan as the 12 acres of vegetable fields are getting an application of fresh organic soil from McEnroe Farm in Millerton. One day soon, the roadside farm stand will […]
Facebook Post Leads to Arrest in Norfolk Break-in
News Brief Police on June 8 arrested a man walking on Route 272 in Norfolk fitting the description of a person who broke into the South Norfolk home of Mike and Donna Adams earlier that morning. The Adams were awakened around 2 a.m. by sounds in their kitchen. Mike Adams confronted an intruder, managing to […]
How Do You Get to Main Street?
Visit Norfolk Historical Society’s new exhibit this summer Text By Andra MossPhoto Courtesy of the Norfolk Historical Society Main Street is the quintessential American public space. It seems every small town has one—even, and this may come as a surprise to some, Norfolk. Sometime after the Greenwoods Turnpike and before Route 44, the “main drag” […]
Prepare to Get Wet!
Remember when? Count back six years to August 2016, the first Weekend in Norfolk and the NVFD’s first-ever firehose soccer! This Aug. 6 the fire department will celebrate Norfolk’s seventh WIN by bringing out the hose again for all to enjoy. Other events celebrating WIN’s return include music, art shows, the Land Trust’s hike-the-peaks challenge […]
Tradition and Renewal Mark the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival’s Summer Season
“It’s About Time” By Ruth Melville After two quiet years, live chamber music returns to Norfolk this summer. The theme for the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival’s 2022 season, “It’s About Time,” should resonate with both artists and audience members alike. The festival is back in full force this year, with a complete roster of Friday […]
Economy Leads to Changes in Canaan
By Brian Hutchins As the Northwest Corner emerges from the pandemic, there have been some notable changes in the North Canaan business community. Arnold’s Garage, at 2 North Elm Street, has closed its state emissions testing service and vehicle repair business, although it will continue to offer towing, a machine shop and auto body services. […]
Robert Dance Named Trustee of the Wadsworth Atheneum
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford has announced the recent appointment of Norfolk resident Robert Dance to the museum’s board of trustees. Since joining the board late last year, he has been serving on the Curatorial Committee. Dance has a long history of experience in art museum governance. He was chair of the […]
