Fire Department Receives Two Grants
The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department regularly researches and applies for local, state and federal grants in an ongoing effort to keep Norfolk residents safe while also reducing the financial burden on taxpayers. Recently these efforts have met with success, and the department has received two grants that will be of great help in their work. […]
A Gift That Keeps On Giving
Photo by Bruce Frisch This past Christmas, the Norfolk Community Association, under the direction of co-presidents Doreen Kelly and Barry Webber, put up around town a dozen little Christmas trees adorned with white lights. These small glowing trees did much to brighten downtown during the holiday season, but their benefit to the town was not […]
From the Assessor
Assessment change notices following the revaluation of all Norfolk real estate were mailed to all property owners last week. If you have not received such a notice, please contact our office to verify your current mailing address. Reminder: please be sure to submit all mailing address changes, in writing, to our office in a timely […]
State Awards Grant to Norfolk Historical Society to Renovate Its Building
The Norfolk Historical Society has received a grant of $60,546 from the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development to make improvements to its historic building on the village green. One of the main goals of the renovation is to create a reception area to welcome visitors to the museum where now there is […]
Emerald Ash Borer Is Here
Photo by Bruce Frisch This white ash tree at the entrance of Dennis Hill State Park shows the characteristic bark “blonding” that is a clear sign that the tree has been infected with the emerald ash borer. The blonding is caused when woodpeckers feeding on infected trees remove the outer bark to get to the […]
Revalued Property Assessments Will Be in the Mail Soon
The assessor’s office, with assistance from Appraisal Resource Group (ARG), is in the final stages of revaluating all Norfolk real estate for the October 1, 2018 Grand List. Notices on assessment changes will be mailed by mid-December. Residents who disagree with the assessment, will be provided the opportunity to discuss the values with ARG in […]
Hester Wins Wastewater Operator Award
William Hester, superintendent of Norfolk’s wastewater treatment plant, was named Outstanding Wastewater Operator for 2018 by the Atlantic States Rural Water and Wastewater Association. He appears, center left above, next to his assistant, Brian Hutchins, collecting his award at a ceremony in early October. Flanking the two Norfolkians are Diane Johnson, wastewater technician, and Ed […]
Fostering Relationships and Giving Assistance
Gifting Board at Norfolk Hub is for helpers and those needing help By David Beers At the Norfolk Hub is a large cork bulletin board with a bunch of colorful posted notes that appeared this past summer. At first glance, it looks like the result of a frenzied meeting of brainstorming for some new […]
Obituary—Remembering John Bazzano
John Concetto Bazzano passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. He was the husband of Dorothy (Robertson) Bazzano. John was born on Feb. 19, 1933, the son of the late John and Angeline Bazzano. John served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. His parents started their […]
T-Shirts Help Send Children to Camp in Norfolk
Fundraiser in memory of Laverne Barbagallo in its fifth year By Charlotte McDevitt There are many foundations and awareness organizations supporting cancer research, but in Norfolk, this effort takes on a personal meaning. A resident of the town, Jon Barbagallo, aids breast cancer awareness by selling t-shirts. He started the program in 2013, in […]
