Church Will Replace Invasive Norway Maples
The Church of Christ has removed three Norway maple trees from its grounds in a continuing effort to support native pollinators and wildlife. Over the past few years, the church has taken out its invasive burning bush shrubs, planted a pollinator garden in memory of Eve Thew, and participated in No Mow May. Most recently, […]
Save the Dates
Be sure to reserve time in your busy holiday plans to participate in the annual Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department’s holiday traditions, including the Annual Breakfast with Santa to be held at the Battel Chapel on Dec. 3; the Christmas tree lighting on the green with Santa to be held on Nov. 26; and the Karaoke […]
Christoper Little To Present “In To Africa” in Colebrook
The Colebrook Historical Society (CHS) and the Colebrook Land Conservancy will jointly sponsor a social gathering on Friday, Nov. 11, featuring a presentation by renowned free-lance photographer, Christopher Little. This past summer, Little took his family on a month-long trip to Africa, visiting Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. He naturally documented the story of their travels […]
Board of Education Addresses Exit Surveys
At the Oct. 25 Board of Education meeting, several residents expressed dissatisfaction with recent changes at the school, including the multigrade teaching model and perceived low test scores. The board was asked again to respond to concerns about communication and the school’s administration addressed in exit surveys written by Botelle staff who left at the […]
Were You the Subject of a Peter J. Ketchum Portrait?
Artist is offering paintings for a good cause “Peter J. Ketchum knows how to get the viewer’s attention. Shown widely around the country, his pictures commingle colors, people, situations, commentary and mediums in a manner that is provocative, funny and to the point. Attempts to pigeonhole the work as Pop, folk, cartoon, mixed media, collage, […]
Mountain Spirits Package Store Is Up For Sale
The End of an Era By Michael Cobb Located at 20 John J. Curtiss Road, Mountain Spirits Package store in downtown Norfolk is currently listed for sale by realtor Mary Reeves for $400,000. The 1,744 square foot building has ample basement storage, an adjacent wing to the right of Mountain Spirits, and sits on 0.14 […]
Correction to Print Article: Constitutional: Amendment Question is Two-Pronged
Norfolk Now regrets that its fron-tpage article on the proposed amendment to permit early voting suggested that a yes vote would allow new procedures that would diminish the security of the voting process. There is only one question at issue: whether or not Connecticut should permit in-person voting prior to the actual election day. Authorization […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony Kicks off New Construction on Stoeckel Estate
Photo By Peter Chaffetz Ellen Battell Stoeckel Trustees Anne-Marie Soullière and David Low joined Yale University President Peter Salovey (right) in breaking ground for two projects that will bring critical enhancements to the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival campus. In very short order—completion is scheduled for May 2023—the Music Shed Annex will be replaced with a […]
Legal Update in Norfolk Assault Case
By Avice Meehan The man accused in the June 30 attack on a Norfolk woman remains in custody on $450,000 bail following a September appearance in Litchfield County Court. His next court appearance is Nov. 16. Jason Heath, 20, of Winsted is represented by Corrie Mainville, the public defender for the Litchfield Judicial District. She […]
Buses Replace Trains between Wassaic and Southeast
News Brief Metro-North Railroad has announced that no trains will run on the Wassaic Branch of the Harlem Valley line from Sept. 12 through Nov. 20 while trackwork is performed. Passengers departing from stations between Wassaic and Southeast should consult the shuttle bus schedule at https://new.mta.info/document/93331for departure times that will connect riders with train departures […]
