It’s a Waiting Game for Norfolk Educators
Botelle Beat by Clinton J. Sosna “We educators are planners. We are very good at planning,” says school superintendent Mary Beth Iacobelli, expressing the frustration she feels, in mid-June, with still no official word from the state on how Norfolk’s school should proceed in the fall. It’s a waiting game, filled with unresolved questions concerning […]
Congratulations Norfolk Graduates 2020
Northwestern Regional David PilbinLuke GreenJP BazzanoColin WilsonKatie BumberaNina StrudwickZach BerlsteinJess ConstatineGabby BolleAdrianna TorrantSamantha MillerSloan Daley Botelle Samantha BarbagalloSophia BazzanoAva CoffeyDavid DeCerboWilson DeShazoLeigha DillardJoclynn KalishBrett OlsonMason Torrant
Payroll Protection Program Lending Period Is Over
Additional legislation relaxes terms for paying back loans By Ruth Melville The Payroll Protection Program (PPP), part of the $2 trillion stimulus bill passed to help businesses weather the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, has come to an end. The deadline for the second round of funding was June 30, and National Iron […]
Norfolk Library Offers Summer Reading Program for Adults
Will focus on Black authors By Kelly Kandra Hughes On Sunday, June 7, during the peace rally on Village Green to support Black Lives Matter, Rev. Erick Olsen asked the Norfolk community to make four commitments to the movement: 1.) Support black-owned businesses and black artists; 2) Respond in person to any racism, including jokes, […]
Protesters Gather on Norfolk Green
Joining protests across the country and around the world, a crowd of about 150 people gathered peacefully on the Norfolk village green on Sunday, June 8, to demonstrate against the systemic racism suffered by African Americans in the United States. Participants wore masks, and most observed social distancing guidelines. Many carried signs proclaiming “Black Lives […]
Town Lowers Its Spending in Coming Year
Capital projects put off to another day By Wiley Wood Early in the budget process, Michael Sconyers, chairman of the Board of Finance, announced his intention of reducing the tax rate at least fractionally this year, in recognition of the negative economic impact of the lockdown. The selectmen’s budget, stripped of two long-planned capital improvement […]
Creatively Surviving in the Covid Age
The Gilson theater brings humor and creativity to the struggle Text and Photo by Colleen Gundlach Northwest Corner residents of the older persuasion will have memories of the old Strand Theater in Winsted. Back in the day, the Saturday afternoon “kiddie matinee” drew boys and girls to a double feature at the Strand for pennies, […]
You Got Mail in the Icebox
By Virginia Coleman-PriscoPhoto by Marinell Crippen Botelle’s very own Rex Crippen, age 9, has advanced to the nationals in this year’s Invention Convention, after qualifying at the local and state levels. The Invention Convention is an opportunity for students to practice applying science and engineering skills, especially critical thinking and problem-solving. Crippen invented a product […]
What to Look For in June
Birds were busy building nests the last couple of weeks in May, and some may still be at it in June. If you are observant and lucky, you may be able to find a nest or two. Of course, birds don’t want us to know where they are going to raise their young. During construction […]
Ted Veling Remembrance
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, and with churches closed to large gatherings, the funeral for Ted Veling, scheduled for June 27, will remain private. The family is planning a celebration of Ted’s life when conditions allow for such gatherings to take place. We thank the Norfolk community for their love and support. – Kathy Veling […]
