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 […]
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 […]
