State Grants Help Norfolk Fund Capital Improvements
By Bob Bumcrot The selectmen were recently notified that Norfolk has been granted $250,000 from the Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), a state program created in 2007 to pay for economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects for small municipalities in Connecticut. Governor Jodi Rell stated in her press release regarding […]
Barbour Woods gets a safer bridge
By Veronica Burns On a bright, sunny day last month, the Norfolk Land Trust (NLT) got a good turnout for the ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Killarney Bridge in Barbour Woods. Alison Barbour Fox is shown about to cut the ribbon on the new bridge, which had been constructed onsite by the NLT. The old bridge […]
Friends of Khmer Culture
Norfolk resident salvaging Cambodian culture By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo Ten years ago, Norfolk resident Helen Jessup began a not-for-profit group called Friends of Khmer Culture (FOKCI) to support artistic and cultural projects in Cambodia. “Cambodia produces some of the world’s most glorious and spectacular architecture and sculpture,” Jessup said. “We’re doing everything we can to […]
Empty House Hit by Fire On Route 272
Quick NVFD response saves most of home facing foreclosure By Lloyd Garrison It could have been worse for John Baird and two family members who own the residence at 832 Litchfield Road on Route 272. The home, whose owners are fighting foreclosure, was vacant when a passerby spotted smoke and called 911 at 5:43 p.m. […]
New Emergency Services Building Gets a Break
No longer using modular construction By Bob Bumcrot Despite a big change in construction plans, work on the new Emergency Services Building (EMS) on Shepard Road proceeds on schedule. Several weeks ago, Penn Lyon, the Millennium Builders subcontractor that was to manufacture the modular building withdrew. Lyon claimed that other larger projects prevented Millennium’s ability […]
First Selectman’s Debate Offers Contrasts in Style
Infinity Hall stages forum sponsored by Norfolk Now By Lloyd Garrison At the end of 90 minutes of questions on the stage of Infinity Hall on October 24, Joshua DeCerbo and incumbent First Selectman Sue Dyer differed little on issues, but a lot on their approach to governing. Over 70 residents, who braved a drenching […]
Norfolk Adopts a Town Plan
Next step is implementation By Veronica Burns orfolk’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCAD) was adopted at a recent public hearing in the town hall. About 20 people attended, which was in stark contrast to the hundreds who filled the Botelle Hall of Flags at the beginning of process two years ago. Despite the low […]
Keeping her hat in the ring
Sue Dyer seeking re-election as First Selectman By Barbara Perkins Town elections are upon us and Democratic Incumbent Sue Dyer is looking to maintain her position as Norfolk’s First Selectman. A town resident for close to 40 years, Dyer first sought office ten years ago and then only after her predecessor decided to forgo another […]
Pilbin Quarry Application Continued
By Bob Bumcrot On September 1 the Norfolk Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) conducted a second site visit to 119 Winchester Road, where owner Jennifer Pilbin has applied to operate a commercial rock quarry. The area contains good quality granite, some of it with quartz intrusions, suitable for various construction uses. The stone is to […]
Party Planned for Anne Moses
In recognition of over 40 years of dedicated public service by our Town Clerk, Anne Moses, all are invited to join in a celebration of her retirement on Sunday, November 29 at the Old Newgate Coon Club on Colebrook Rd., from 2-5 pm. Tickets are available in the Selectman’s Office or at the Corner Store […]
