Red-hot Start to the School Year
Three lucky students arrived for the first day of school at Botelle Elementary aboard Engine No. 3 driven by Mike Listorti of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. Listorti, who is running for a seat on the Board of Education, helped his daughter Angie down from her front-seat perch.
Weekend In Norfolk
WIN guests enjoyed a classic combination of blueberry Betty and ice cream on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments, deliciously accompanied by guitarist Brad Dubow in the gazebo.
Ahoy! Another Big-Time Beach Bash
Families and friends enjoyed a pirate-themed party as they celebrated Tobey Pond Day on Aug. 17 with games, a sandcastle contest, cookout and even a good old-fashioned tug-of-war between the lifeguards and the dads (no word on which side had to walk the plank). The town has hosted this annual event for over 30 years.
Botelle Starts the Year in Style
By Avice Meehan Principal Lauren Valentino (in red) and Superintendent Kevin Case welcome students to the first day of school at Botelle Elementary School. After two days of professional training for staff, Botelle opened its doors on Aug. 27 to welcome 55 students for the new school year. The building gleamed and the crisp, sunny […]
Cyclists Hit the Road for WIN
A new addition to WIN was a Saturday morning bike ride through Norfolk organized by Rails to Trails member West Lowe. Riders can enjoy more of Norfolk’s stunning scenery—and support the construction of the accessible North Brook Trail—on the Oct. 18 Tour de Forest. Pick the 13-mile fun ride or 30-mile gravel ride. Full information […]
Bumps on a Log
Sunning turtles have become a common sight in the wet, marshy area at the intersection of Westside and Mountain Roads—along with a few ducks and a Great Blue heron. The town crew cleared the grates in mid-August to lower water levels around the bridge, which is slated for replacement in 2026. First Selectman Matt Riiska […]
Ten Years of Weekend in Norfolk
This year is the 10th annual Weekend in Norfolk (WIN) and it’s bigger and better than ever. From Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3, Norfolk opens its doors all over town to host a great variety of activities such as live music, art shows, open houses, hiking trails, bocce, fly-fishing lessons and the best […]
Norfolk in the Civil War
As part of researching the current exhibition at the Norfolk Historical Society, “A New Birth of Freedom: Norfolk in the Civil War,” Norfolk town historians have discovered many additional graves of Civil War soldiers who were part of the Connecticut 29th and 54th regiments. According to Barry Webber, executive director of the historical society, “One […]
Coloring the World With Legos
Alaina Hager, her son Wyoming Sierra, and her mother Diane Hager work together to design a speedy Lego vehicle at the Norfolk Library’s Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is Color My World. Eileen Fitzgibbons, the Children’s Services and Events Coordinator, invites children and their families to experience creativity in the world of color through art, science, nature, and […]
