Planning and Zoning Approves Convenience Store and Deli Application
Community sends strong message of support at public hearing By Wiley Wood Norfolk came a step closer to having a convenience store and deli at 6 Station Place when the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan at a public hearing on July 19. “That was one of the biggest hurdles,” said […]
Brazen Black Bears Abound
The number of black bear sightings this summer seems to be at an all-time high. Many Litchfield County residents are wondering what happened to these once skittish animals that, historically, would rather quickly retreat into the forest than come feet from humans (not to mention boldly walking through the middle of downtown). Local wildlife experts […]
New Owners of Brotherhood Property Sue Norfolk Over Taxes
The Confucian Study Association, owner of the former Deerspring Bruderhof compound on West Side Road, is suing the Town of Norfolk in Litchfield Superior Court for exemption from property taxes. The organization, formed in January of this year, took ownership of the 48-acre parcel in March and applied to the town for tax exemption. Assessor […]
Ralph Nader Signs New Book at Norfolk Library
Ralph Nader was at the library on July 23 to give a talk about his new book, “Getting Steamed to Overcome Corporatism: Build It Together to Win,” and to promote The Booming Winsted Book Festival, which will be held on July 30 and 31. The festival, sponsored by Nader, features book signings by Guilford resident […]
Weekend in Norfolk Helping Fire Department Celebrate New Truck
The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating the acquisition of its newest fire truck by having a Housing ceremony on Saturday, August 6, during Weekend in Norfolk. All are welcome to attend the festivities, which will feature hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy for all. The NVFD will also be selling souvenir mugs emblazoned with […]
New Town of Norfolk Website Goes Online
Community input still needed By Wiley Wood If you’ve got it, flaunt it. That was the basic idea behind the drive to create a new website for the Town of Norfolk. The old website was handsome but drab, functional in concept, embellished with photos by a local photographer, but its information was often stale […]
Public Hearing on Convenience Store
At its June 14 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission accepted a revised site plan and special permit applications from Ryan Craig, the operator of a convenience store and deli proposed for 6 Station Place (the old hardware store building). A public hearing has been set for the P&Z’s next regular meeting, on July 12, […]
Scott Shaw Breaks Race Record
Scott Shaw (see profile in July 2015 issue of Norfolk Now) broke the all-time record for the Memorial Day Five-Mile Road Race on May 30. The 20-year-old college student finished the race in 27 minutes and 40 seconds, nearly five minutes faster than the second place time clocked by 35-year-old Casey Smith of Torrington. Shaw […]
Art and Play at the Eldridge Barn
The Yale Children’s Art Camp was held this year June 13-15, at the Eldridge Barn on the Battell Stoeckel estate. This program, which has been running for over 50 years, is offered every summer to all Norfolk children at no charge. Jo Messer, shown here helping some of the children clean up after a morning […]
Haystack Pizza Closes
On June 20, after operating for barely 15 months, Haystack Pizza closed its doors. The chef and owner was Luis Velieu, who opened the pizzeria with fanfare in March 2015 but was unable to make a living at it, according to his landlord, David Torrey. “He was working 100 hours a week and barely taking […]
