Commemorating 20 Years After 9/11
Norfolk gathers to dedicate a memorial to those who died By Virginia Coleman-Prisco Just as communities banded together on September 11, 2001, our local community came together this year to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the events. The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) hosted a dedication of a 9/11 memorial on the morning of September […]
Protecting Norfolk’s Woodlands
Land Trust Receives donation expanding Barbour Woods by June Peterson Barbour Woods, the centerpiece of the Norfolk Land Trust’s fee properties just got larger, thanks to a land donation from Alison B. Fox. The donation of 42 acres, located on the eastern side of Lovers Lane means that Barbour Woods has now expanded from 200 […]
Socktober is Back
Botelle students are making a difference this month During these first few weeks of school, Botelle School fifth graders have been learning about citizenship and how it can be applied in their everyday lives. They learned that part of citizenship is being engaged and considering the needs of others in the community, whether in big or small […]
Battell Fountain Is (Nearly) Back — Bring on the Band
Months-long restoration nearing completion by Andra Moss Since 1889, the Joseph Battell Memorial Fountain has greeted travelers as they approached the Norfolk village green from the south on Litchfield Road. The fountain’s unveiling on Sept. 27 of that year was heralded by the horns of a 24-piece military band (twice, in fact, once at 3 […]
Let It Roll — Bocce Is Back
The 3rd annual Norfolk Bocce Tournament will roll out on the court behind Ten Station Place on Sunday, October 3rd at noon. It’s fun, free and for all ages. Simply email organizer Lindsey Boucher at lboucher@norfolkmgmt.com to be placed on a team, let her know about an existing team of two to four players or for […]
August Board of Selectman Meeting
By Ruth Melville The health effects of the Covid pandemic continue to keep us all concerned. With that said, we are asking everyone to please continue to heed the advice of the CDC and health professionals: wear a mask in enclosed public spaces, wash your hands frequently and if you have not yet received your […]
Library Launches Children’s Literature Festival
By Kelly Kandra Hughes One of the Norfolk Library’s most successful Fall 2020 programs featured noted children’s historian Dr. By the next day, they were brainstorming ways to bring Dr. Marcus back. The discussion grew into a new idea—what if, instead of a single lecture, the library hosted a children’s literature celebration? They could make […]
Update on Haystack Woods Development
by Susan MacEachron The proposed Haystack Woods affordable housing development is under review by the Inland Wetlands Agency and Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z). The original plan for 19 homes to be built in two phases with a private road for access was approved several years ago. P&Z created a special overlay zone to accommodate […]
Lion’s Club 2021 Scholarship Winners
by Doug McDevitt Each year the Norfolk Lions Club selects graduating high school seniors from Norfolk to receive a $500 scholarship that can be used for anything from tuition to books. The Lions Club selects these seniors on the basis of their academic accomplishments, community involvement and volunteerism. This year’s winners are Xavier Langendorfer, Kendra […]
Northwestern Regional Graduates Celebrate Together
Celebration caps off the high school years by Charlotte McDevitt Usually, Northwestern Regional’s graduation takes place at the Warner Theatre in Torrington. This year, due to Covid, it was moved to Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, which provided a socially distanced and open-air arena for the graduates, administration, and family. Covid made it difficult for […]
