Now That’s a Haircut!
Workers from K2 Construction Group have removed dozens of trees from the steep slopes along Route 44 in Norfolk as part of the project to replace deteriorated retaining walls. The Italian-made machine has a boom that extends nearly 100 feet in the air. It is equipped with a saw, grabbers capable of lowering the entire […]
Food Pantry Grant Opens Doors
The Norfolk Food Pantry has new doors, thanks to the generosity of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, through a grant from Draper Foundation Fund, which covered the expense of replacing the food pantry’s doors. The previous doors were difficult to open and ruled unsafe by the Norfolk Fire Marshall. Jan Graham-Jones (left) and Gloria Gourley […]
Courts are in Season
The public courts at Botelle School have been newly resurfaced and are ready for prime racquet time. Caleb and Rose Saxe are enjoying one of the four pickleball courts that overlay two beautifully refreshed tennis courts.
Record Library Book Sale
Bridget Starr Taylor, chair and chief book wrangler for the annual Norfolk Library book sale, stood for a quiet moment on Sunday, Aug. 25. Book dealers, connoisseurs, readers and bargain hunters lined up around the corner before the sale opened on Saturday and swarmed the tent when Taylor cut the tape. Said one observer, “That […]
Rostad Recognized for Service
Prime Time House honored Norfolk resident Turi Rostad (left) for having gone “above and beyond” in her efforts to support those struggling with mental illness at the organization’s annual garden party in July. Rostad also received a citation from the State of Connecticut from State Representative Michelle Cook, D-Torrington (right), recognizing her service to the […]
Sunny Days Ahead
Installation of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels is moving ahead at the site of Norfolk’s former landfill. The solar field, now controlled by the New Jersey Resources Corp., is expected to generate about $42,000 a year in payments to the town in lieu of taxes, along with reduced electricity rates for Botelle School and the town garage.
Sixth Annual Bocce Tournament Rolls Around
Whether you call it boule, pétanque or bocce, the time has come for competitors to prepare for Norfolk’s sixth annual bocce tournament. It will be held on Sun., Oct. 6, from 3 p.m. or until a winner is declared at the bocce court behind Ten Station Place. The tournament will be open to eight teams […]
Haystack Challenge Coming
Run Norfolk’s scenic trails on Sunday, Oct. 6, during the 11th annual Haystack Mountain Challenge. Sponsored by the Norfolk Land Trust, the half marathon, which includes two runs up Haystack mountain, starts at 9:30 a.m. The 10-K kicks off at 10:45 a.m. and includes a summit of Haystack. The 5-K starts at 11 a.m. and […]
Raptors on the Green
Brian Swanson-Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight wows a crowd of over 100 adults and children during the July 12 Friday Nights on the Village Green hosted by the Norfolk Land Trust. Working with his wife and partner Teddy (not pictured), the Swanson-Bradleys introduced the audience to multiple owls and falcons, even demonstrating their hunting skills […]
Litchfield County Choral Union to Perform at Music Shed
The Litchfield County Choral Union (LCCU) will present its annual concert on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 4 p.m. in the Yale Music Shed on the Battell Stoeckel Estate to commemorate the 125th anniversary year of the Union’s founding. Under the direction of Dr. Gabriel Löfvall as the Music Director, the afternoon’s program will include works […]
