NORFOLK REMEMBERS
Peter Brown Peter Brown, 70 years old, of East Canaan passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in his home. He was the loving husband of Sandra Brown. Peter was born on December 27, 1955, at Sharon Hospital to Abraham “Bucky” Brown and Rosalie Freund Brown. He graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School and Northwestern […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Norfolk Speaks My name is Peter O’Brien, and I have been a Norfolk resident for 40 years. A few months ago, I began volunteering aPantry. For those who may not be aware, our pantry is run exclusively by volunteers who foster deep personal connections with those we serve. Our mission is simple: to combat hunger […]
THE CELESTIAL SPHERE
Transitioning from Spring to Summer – Solar Flares Expected By Matthew Johnson We transition from spring to summer on the Summer Solstice, June 21, at 4:24 a.m. On this longest day of the year, the sun rises at 5:07 a.m. and sets at 8:25 p.m., affording us 15 hours and 18 minutes of daylight and […]
NORFOLK WEATHER
Tied As Fifth Warmest April By Russell Russ April’s weather this year was tame. Temperatures were up and down throughout the month, which is normal for the seasonal transition month of April. It might not have felt like it, but this April was warmer than normal. It had more ups than downs for temperatures. Tree […]
Community News
Church Auction – Online and in Person Save the date for the Church of Christ Congregational auction to be held Sat. June 20 at Battell Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. with bidding closing promptly at 6:30 p.m. Join other guests for small bites and beverages and live music while browsing and bidding on vacation […]
Torrington Transfer Station Sale Dilemma
New trash authority faces critical vote By Joe Kelly With support from many towns (including Norfolk) and the backing of local state legislators from both parties, plans for a regional trash authority, the Northwest Resource Recovery Authority (NRRA), have gained momentum, but face a crucial test. Will the state hand over the Torrington Transfer Station […]
Building Inspector Retires
By Avice Meehan James Clarke, who has served as Norfolk’s building inspector for nearly nine years, retired at the end of April. His departure leaves a vacancy in both Norfolk and Falls Village at a critical moment as the town undertakes construction of a new firehouse and the Haystack Woods affordable housing community nears completion. […]
BoE Budgetary Maneuvering
By Avice Meehan The Board of Education addressed routine—and not so routine—matters at the March 31 meeting, including a resolution to request an additional $58,000 for the current year budget to resolve the fact that the town ran afoul of the state’s minimum budget requirement. The request will ultimately come before voters at the annual […]
Town Meeting is Quick Vote
By Avice Meehan The more than 100 Norfolk residents who gathered in the Hall of Flags at Botelle Elementary School made quick work of four major items at the April 6 town meeting. Gaveled into order at 7 p.m. by Town Clerk Debbie Nelson, the meeting lasted all of 20 minutes once voters elected Richard […]
