Putting Norfolk on the Map
By David Beers On Nov. 26, about 20 representatives from a variety of town groups met at the Norfolk Hub for the first time to discuss creating interactive maps of the town for use by both residents and visitors. While many of the details have yet to be worked out, all the participants agreed […]
Greenwoods Counseling Referrals, Providing Mental Health Services for Over 25 Years
Health and Welfare in the Town Budget By Ruth Melville Greenwoods Counseling Referrals, Inc., has been in operation since 1992, working to provide high quality and affordable mental health care to the people of Litchfield County. The organization does exactly what its name suggests. Once a potential client has contacted them for help, Greenwoods […]
They Are the Champions
The Norfolk Grade 5/6 U1 soccer team capped off their undefeated season with a thrilling victory against defending champions from Barkhamsted. The game was played at the Botelle soccer field on a brisk wintery morning on November 11. The teams played hard and were well-matched. The score remained tied 2-2 after regulation and 2 periods […]
Kindness in Motion at Northwestern Regional 7
By Michele Sloane Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 introduced a program called Kindness in Motion five years ago as part of a national movement toward improving the social and emotional health of high school students. This mini-grant program provides students with the opportunity to submit a proposal with an idea for helping others. […]
Landmark on Village Green Bought by Bank
Fate of building uncertain after years of neglect By Wiley Wood Crissey Place, the square, mansard-roofed house that has anchored the southeast corner of the village green for more than two centuries, went on the auction block on Saturday, Oct. 20, at noon. Derelict since its former owner, Peter Vosburgh, entered Geer Village Senior […]
A Quick Preview of the Midterm Election
The midterm elections on Nov. 6 will see the election of a new governor in Connecticut, as Dannell P. Malloy leaves after eight years in office. Also in contention are Christopher Murphy’s United States Senate seat and the Fifth Congressional District seat currently held by Elizabeth Esty, who has chosen to step down in the […]
Super Spooktacular at Botelle School
Children of all ages gathered in the Hall of Flags at Botelle School on Friday, Oct. 26, for the annual Halloween celebration. Circulating through the crowd were scarecrows, witches, masked marauders, walking skeletons, a playful raccoon, a bevy of princesses, squads of superheroes and a solitary blue crayon. Standing guard at the entrance to the […]
Foxtail Café in Winsted Closes Unexpectedly
Foxtail Fine Catering and Café, which opened only a year and a half ago in the old Cackleberries site on Main Street in Winsted, has closed its doors for good. On Oct. 7, only hours after serving brunch, owners Jason Plourde and Armand Lattizori posted a notice on Facebook announcing that “it is with deep […]
At Budget Meeting, Parents Debate Botelle’s Future Direction
By Wiley Wood The tone was confrontational. “I really don’t care about that,” said Heather Adams, a parent. The superintendent was saying that each student at Botelle Elementary School gets a computer tablet. “The amount the school spends on technology,” said Adams, “is a concern for me.” The meeting was intended to give parents […]
Lions Club Talent Show a Five-Star Hit
There were jokes, a fractured fairy tale, showtunes and original songs, a mimed performance, a memorable lip synch, a pre-teen dance troupe, Celtic pipes and much, much more at the annual Norfolk Lions Club talent show on the mainstage at Infinity Hall on Oct. 24. The acts included a rousing sing-along of “When the Saints […]
