College Scholarships Available
The Norfolk Connecticut Children’s Foundation offers college scholarships to high school seniors who are Norfolk residents. Completed applications are due by no later than May 15, 2014. The application form is available on the NCCF website (www.norfolkchildren.com – “Apply For a Grant” tab). If you have questions or need additional information, please contact any board member.
Board of Education Struggles to Keep Spending Flat
Botelle Principal Proposes New Technology Initiative By Wiley Wood The word went out strongly from Board of Finance Chairman Michael Sconyers this fall that there would be no budget increase in the coming fiscal year. The message was conveyed to the Board of Selectmen, who prepare the town budget, to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, […]
A Long-Winded Affair
Despite challenges, BNE gets approval for a larger wind turbine installation By Veronica Burns Work is slowly proceeding at the Flagg Hill sites of the BNE Energy wind farm. A recent monitoring report on Wind Colebrook South states that “some work has resumed on site, they are clearing and grubbing for the revised road alignment […]
Norfolk a Prime Target in Drug-Related Break-ins
Resident Trooper Greg Naylor warns the rise in crime here has become epidemic By Lloyd Garrison There has been a notable increase in criminal activity in and around Norfolk since the last issue of Norfolk Now featured the arrest of Christopher Goodall. Goodall, who said he was suffering from pain pill withdrawal, confessed to stealing […]
Borden Steps Down from Economic Development Commission
By Colleen Gundlach When Libby Borden took over the chairmanship of Norfolk’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) from Tom McGowan seven years ago, she never anticipated the many changes she and other commission members would be able to initiate in such a short period of time. Most notable among the accomplishments was becoming the umbrella organization […]
Work on Regionalization Study Advances
Botelle Building Judged Big Enough for Both Towns By Wiley Wood As members of the citizens’ group studying regionalization examined the floor plan of the Botelle School during a public meeting in mid-December, they quickly reached the conclusion that there would be enough room in the building for all Norfolk and Colebrook primary-schoolers. The combined […]
The Norfolk Land Trust will host a presentation at the library by the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) of South Salem, N.Y. immediately following the land trust’s annual meeting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 16. The event, which is open to the public, will feature one of WCC’s Arctic gray wolves, Atka. Attendees will learn […]
Grants Awarded to Two Norfolk Organizations
The Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance (NLCA) received a generous anonymous donation of $5,000 via the Local Area Fund held at the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut, Inc. One of the few emergency medical services organizations in Connecticut that remains 100 percent volunteer and does not charge for its services, the NLCA depends on the generosity […]
Norfolk Gets First New Selectman in 10 Years
Josh DeCerbo is now on Board By Bob Bumcrot For the first time in a decade the Norfolk Board of Selectmen has a new member. In the November 5 election, Josh DeCerbo was chosen to replace retiring Selectman James J. Stotler, Sr. Raised in Wallingford, Conn., DeCerbo came to Norfolk about ten years ago. “I’ve […]
Big Challenges from Aging Town Infrastructure
Nine million dollars of work clouds Norfolk’s future By Kurt Steele Like many aging towns across America, Norfolk struggles to keep its infrastructure operational and up-to-date. The town’s public roadways, sewer system, and fire and EMS buildings need regular maintenance as well as periodic rebuilding. “There is nothing simple about repairing and improving our 43 […]
