An Illustrated Talk at the Norfolk Library with Jenny Byers
Scion of the Pittsburgh oil and banking family, William Larimer Mellon, Jr., was married, thefather of three, and a successful rancher in Arizona when, at thirty-seven, he read a Lifemagazine article about Albert Schweitzer’s philosophy of “reverence for life” which guided hismission hospital in a remote area of Gabon, Africa. A correspondence between Mellon andSchweitzer […]
Beautifying Norfolk for Spring
West Lowe and Nash Pradhan prep the flower baskets for the spring Norfolk Village beautification project. Marie Lowe, the organizer of the project, will be planting the flowers. The Norfolk Community Association, a non-profit group dedicated to maintaining the charm of Norfolk for the benefit of residents and visitors, sponsored the project. Photo by Jude […]
Farm Stand Opening Saturday May 13!
9 am – 1pmSpring VeggiesPrepared FoodsOrganic Plant Sale Regular hours for the season beginning May 19 Fridays 2pm -5pm & Saturdays 9am – 2pmJoin us for our Kitchen Garden Workshop with farmer Brett Ellis May 27th! Details at huskymeadowsfarm.com
Questions Linger On Gas Spill Crash
Could it have been prevented? Can it happen again? By Joe Kelly The tanker truck that crashed last November on Route 44 in Norfolk didn’t just disgorge thousands of gallons of gasoline into the center of town, it also left behind lingering questions about the circumstances surrounding the accident and worries that it could happen […]
Free Senior Exercise Classes Available
News Briefs The Norfolk Recreation Committee offers the following classes free to Norfolk residents: Senior Chair Fitness: Chair Pilates offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. at Meadowbrook. Contact: Robyn Centrella at 860-307-8691 or r_centrella@yahoo.com. Website: www.centrellics.com. Senior Yoga: Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:45-10 a.m. at the Congregational Church, andChair Yoga: Mondays, 10:45-11:45 at Meadowbrook. Contact: Wendy […]
Town Cleanup Set for April 22
News Briefs The Norfolk Community Association invites residents to participate in the annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Volunteers should meet outside the Hub in Station Place at 9 a.m. Trash bags will be provided, but participants should bring a pair of work gloves and wear […]
P&Z Approves Building Applications
By Susan MacEachron The Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) held a public hearing at its meeting on March 21 regarding the establishment of a two-family dwelling at 105 Greenwoods Road East. The continuation of the public hearing on the proposed dog park was deferred until the April 11 meeting. Brenda Lilly described the plan for […]
Haystack Woods Road Discussed at Inland Wetlands Meeting
By Susan MacEachron The unexpected presence of water in the road under construction for access to the Haystack Woods development was the subject of discussion at the Inland Wetlands Agency meeting on March 6. The previously approved plan for the road did not contemplate the existence of wetlands in its path. Excavation revealed a preexisting […]
Budget the Only Topic at Board of Finance Meeting
By Susan MacEachron The proposed town budget of $7.7 million for fiscal year 2023/24 was the only item on the Board of Finance (BoF) agenda at its meeting on March 21. The proposed budget encompasses expenses for town government (47.4 percent) and education (52.6 percent), which includes Botelle Elementary School and Northwest Regional District 7. […]
Crowd Turns Out to Debate Merits of Norfolk Dog Park
Location and parking issues discussed at P&Z Meeting By Susan MacEachron The proposal to create a private dog park, open to all dog owners, on Westside Road south of Mountain Road generated a large turnout at the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) public hearing on Feb. 14. The Friends of the Norfolk Community Dog Park […]
