Local Scout Honors Norfolk Veterans
To attain the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must not only earn at least 21 merit badges covering a wide variety of skills, but must also plan, organize and manage an extensive service project. Norfolk 11th grader John Moran completed his Eagle Scout project in November by honoring veterans whose final resting place […]
Changes Coming Around Town Hall
To increase parking and connection to Station Place Text By Tom HodgkinsPhoto Courtesy of Town Hall In an ideal world, proposed plans actually come to fruition. On Sept. 14, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new Plan of Conservation and Development for the Town of Norfolk. Among the goals of the plan were […]
Artisans Guild of Norfolk Closing After Twenty-Six Years
Sales have slowed during the pandemic Text by Jude MeadPhoto by Savage Frieze The Artisan Guild of Norfolk is closing its doors. Vee Kausel and Kathy Williams, co-owners of the Guild, made the announcement in October. The last day of business will be December 11 unless someone steps up to take it over. “We would […]
Commission to Revise Natural Resources Inventory
2009 Document Due for an Update by Jeremy Withnell Here in Norfolk we are lucky to be surrounded by an enormous amount of natural resources. To even begin to document the many denizens of our woods and waters would take a similarly enormous effort. Fortunately, that work has already been done, in the form of […]
Norfolk Firefighters Log Thousands of Hours Despite Pandemic
The Little Engines That Could by Colleen Gundlach This year has been one for the record books for everyone, and the members of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) are no exception. It started off as any other year, with members responding to emergencies as well as attending training sessions and managing fundraisers. Fire Chief […]
It’s Not School As We Knew It, But It’s the New Norm
Botelle students join their friends in a new and different environment By Jude Mead Botelle School is back in session full-time, and according to Principal Lauren Valentino, all is going well. “I couldn’t be more pleased. Everything is going very well, and the students have adjusted just fine,” she said. Because of the Covid-19 public […]
The Hub Reopens on a Limited Basis
Photo by Savage Freize The Hub building is now open on a limited basis. Socially distanced work stations are available inside on a first come first serve basis, along with a conference area. Total occupancy, including the Hub attendant, is ten people. The tables, chairs, power cords and USB chargers on the beautiful new sidewalks […]
Household Hazard Waste Collection Day Scheduled
Tickets are now available for area residents to participate in a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The event will be held at the Torrington Middle School at 200 Middle School Drive (located off Rte. 183) on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All participants must obtain a ticket from Town Hall to […]
Botelle Class Launches Fifth Annual Socktober Event
Collection donations of socks for neighbors in need By Chris Snyder During the first month of school, Botelle School fifth graders have been learning about the U.S. Constitution, our government system and citizenship. They learned that part of citizenship is being engaged and considering the needs of others in the community, whether in big or […]
Local Family Takes Possession of Yale Farm Property
New owners plan to retain the unspoiled state of the land Text by Dave BeersPhoto by Savage Frieze Back in 2009, the great recession hit and the contentious prospect of a golf course development was dealt its final blow after six years of debate and permitting hurdles. The 780-acre property was put on the market, […]
