Emergency Services Building Proceeding On Schedule
Completion anticipated for March By Bob Bumcrot On a dry and cloudy August 28, with coffee, doughnuts and widespread feelings of pride and relief, ground was finally broken for the new Emergency Services Building. “We thank the Building Committee for [more than two and a half] years of hard work in accomplishing a seemingly impossible […]
Norfolk Now Hosts Candidates Debate
On Saturday, October 24 at 9:30 AM, the two candidates for First Selectman, incumbent Sue Dyer and Josh DeCerbo will present their political positions and plans for the town of Norfolk at Infinity Hall. They represent the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively. \ The First Selectman’s position is salaried with benefits, and is up for […]
Chair Art to Benefit Local Arts Organizations
By Fay O’Meara The Battell Arts Foundation, successor to Battell Stoeckel Associates, Inc. is one of three local arts organizations that have been selected to be the beneficiaries of CHAIRish THE ARTS, a region-wide public art event sponsored by the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council. CHAIRish the ARTS involves a tour of over 100 chairs created […]
Phyllis Byrne Passes Away at 95
Affectionately known as “Gran” to Norfolkians By David Byrne Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1914, Phyllis Curtiss Torrance, the last surviving of 11 children of Scottish missionary David Watt Torrance, died on September 14. Her mother, Elizabeth Welch Curtiss, was a descendant of the Curtiss settlers who have resided in Norfolk since 1762. As a […]
Burglars Strike Route 272; Homeowners in Norfolk and Beyond
Items stolen during the day while homeowners are at work By Bridgette L. Rallo The burglary of a North Street home last week is the latest in a string of break-ins that have taken place all along the meandering, semi-rural Rte. 272 corridor over the past few years. From North Torrington to the Massachusetts state […]
All In A Day’s Work
State Trooper Greg Naylor gives a status report By Bob Bumcrot Resident State Trooper Greg Naylor spends little time in his cramped office in the ambulance building. He much prefers to circulate around town, on foot, in the patrol car and, soon to be seen, on a mountain bike. The bike will be purchased, along […]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
A decision on a Norfolk quarry may be imminent By Bob Bumcrot For many years there has been a rock quarry on land owned at times by different members of the Pilbin family, on Norfolk’s scenic Winchester Road. While any property owner is allowed to mine stone in limited quantities, the old quarry at 119 […]
40 Years On the Northwest Corner Of the Village Green
A familiar sign will soon be reinstated By Ruthann Olsson One can’t help but smile at the sight of the running dog, the two hares and the stag, as they lead travelers north, south, east and west. The turnpike sign, so much a part of Norfolk’s history, located on the northwest corner of the Green […]
Coming Together
Norfolk Artists & Friends exhibit at Yale Sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, some 32 artists recently held a very r successful weekend exhibit at the At Barn on the Battell Stoeckel Estate. The work displayed ranged from furniture makers to painters and photographers to jewelry makers. “Everyone stepped up to the plate,” says […]
Selectman’s Corner
Don’t Forget These Important Dates By: Sue Dyer A reminder to Norfolk Elderly or Totally Disabled Renters, the application period for the state’s renter’s rebate program ends September 15. If you are single and your income is less than $30,500 or if you are married and your income is less than $37,500, you may qualify […]
