Norfolk’s Cultural History
Historical Society’s New Exhibit Traces 200 Years of Art and Music in Norfolk By Andra Moss The Norfolk Historical Society opens its 63rd season with an exhibition tracing the origins of organized music and art programs in Norfolk through the many contributions of the Robbins, Battell, Eldridge and Stoeckel families. “Shedding Light: 200 Years of […]
Help Norfolk Fire Name Their New Mascot!
Submit your original and creative name to nametheyeti@norfolkfire.org. Be sure to include your name suggestion, your name, and contact information. Entries will be accepted until Aug. 3 at 12 p.m. The Fire Department will announce the new mascot’s name during the WIN (Weekend in Norfolk) NVFD Tanker Wet Down Ceremony and Open House on Saturday, Aug. […]
Research Group Monitors Endangered American Bitterns in Norfolk
Its Only Natural By Shelley Harms In late May, passersby on Winchester Road noticed people in waterproof waders staring intently through binoculars out into Kelly Swamp. Some lucky ones even got to see what they were watching – American bitterns! The American bittern is endangered in Connecticut. Large, stocky herons with brown upperparts and streaked […]
Back in the Swim at Tobey Pond
The weather is heating up nicely now, at the end of June, and Tobey Pond is open every day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stickers are available from the Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall during normal business hours or by mail (there is a link to the application on the town website). A […]
Norfolk Holds Third Annual Pet Parade
By Riley KleinA little drizzle wasn’t enough to rain out the third annual Pet Parade on the Norfolk town green on Friday, June 23. Dogs of all shapes and sizes dressed their best and put on a memorable show as attendees cheered.In total, 26 dogs paraded in front of judges and an audience of […]
Gas Spill Cleanup Shifts to Maple Avenue
By Joe Kelly The cleanup of last year’s gas spill has now shifted to Maple Avenue, inaugurating what is likely to be months of disruption to allow both for the removal of contaminated soil and for the first phase of the long-planned renovation of the roadway that includes repaving, upgraded drainage and new sidewalks. Much […]
Norfolk Rails to Trails Committee Receives State Award
On June 2, at the Hammonasset Beach State Park, the Connecticut Greenways Council presented a Greenways Award to the Norfolk Rails to Trails committee, for their work as “an outstanding volunteer organization working together to develop the Norfolk Mountain Express Accessible Greenway.” The R2T committee has been selected to receive $399,725 for the design and […]
Church’s Fellowship and Growth Team Eager to Help
Serving the Community By Jude MeadNavigating life post-pandemic has been a struggle for many, including Norfolk’s Church of Christ Congregational. Just before Covid-19 struck, the church had restructured its committees into what are now known as teams. Since the pandemic, church members have been searching for ways to better help serve the community. One group, […]
Grant-Funded Mental Health Professional to Join Botelle Staff
By Virginia Coleman-Prisco An $8.7 million U.S. Department of Education grant has been awarded to EdAdvance with thepurpose of increasing school-based mental health services over the next five years to 30 K-12schools in northwestern Connecticut. EdAdvance is one of Connecticut’s six RegionalEducational Service Centers (RESCs), and its mission is to promote the success of school […]
