Snow, Cold Weather and Santa Arrive Together
Temperatures in the 20’s and a light dusting of snow created the perfect setting on Saturday, Nov. 30, as dozens gathered on Village Green for the arrival of a festooned firetruck bearing Santa Claus. The annual festivity, made possible by the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, culminated in a countdown for turning on the lights of […]
Botelle Students Celebrate Veterans
Norfolk veterans and families gathered on Monday, Nov. 11, as Botelle Elementary School students marked the day with music, song and a presentation about the town’s World War I memorial. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Abigail Bennett, Michael Prisco and music teacher Mary Krusch played “The Star-Spangled Banner” to a hushed crowd of more than […]
Kitty Rescue Project
Elana Hunt and Michael Prisco (picture at left) presented a check for $131 to volunteers for a local cat rescue group in Torrington called Kitty Quarters at a chilly bake sale last month. Their fundraising effort was part of a personal interest project (PIP) at Botelle Elementary School. The students raised the funds by baking […]
November Ends with Snow
An overnight snowfall on Nov. 29-30 accumulated on fence rails, tree branches and roadways. It was enough to bring out Norfolk’s road crew to check the roads.
NLT Tail Ablaze with Runners
More than 120 runners enjoyed perfect fall weather as they wound their way through picturesque Barbour Woods in the 11th Annual Norfolk Land Trust Trail Race. Some chose to add a challenging loop over Haystack Mountain, while the half-marathoners just kept moving on up—topping out at over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. *photo by June […]
Planting Day at City Meadow
A team from Meadowscapes under the direction of Beth Roemaker began the replanting of City Meadow on the cold morning of Oct. 28 with pots of American hazelnut, native winterberry, azalea and dogwood. Jaimie Konopka of Winsted placed hydrangeas in a loop off the boardwalk. Konopka (above, right) and Taylor Shaw of Litchfield (above, left) […]
Pickleball: A Sport for Any Weather
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Norfolk’s pickleballers held their first-ever tournament—despite near-gale winds. Seven teams participated in a round robin, including teams from Cornwall and the Norfolk Curling Club. Hot coffee and snacks abounded. A good time was had by all. *photo by Janet Gokay Mead
Hunter’s Moon
John Buchanan captured this shot of the Oct. 17 Hunter’s Moon. It was a Supermoon, the brightest moon of 2024.
Can you spot the Real Curler?
There was movie magic ice to be made, and the pros of the Norfolk Curling Club were the first to get the call. In October, NCC’s Jon Barbagallo, Lou Barbagallo, Rachel Barbagallo, Mark Walsh, Harvey Chalmers and Phill West were hired by a production company to make curling ice at a Rhode Island hockey rink […]
Sewer Lines on the Move
As anyone traveling through Norfolk on Route 44 can attest, cooler weather has not slowed the K2 Infrastructure Group. Working under the supervision of the Norfolk Sewer District, the contractor has focused on relocating sewer lines to the opposite side of Route 44 in anticipation of the extensive retaining wall replacement project to come. The […]
