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 […]
Botelle Students Honored
Botelle Principal Lauren Valentino presented Luke Dubrule with the Adele Winn Service Award at the June 10 meeting of the Board of Education. The award is named for a former teacher and given each year by the Adele Winn Endowment Fund. Valentino described Dubrule, who was joined by his family, as a student who was […]
Read, Make Things, Have Fun!
The Norfolk Library has chosen a theme for this year’s summer reading program: “Color Our World.” Children and families are invited to meander down a path of art and creativity, embracing various ways that art, nature, science and movement can “color our world”—as demonstrated by Eli Strumolo, above. Children will receive a whimsical reading log […]
Haystack Woods Development Moves Ahead with Speed
Less than two months after the official groundbreaking, construction of 10 affordable homes on Haystack Woods Road has moved into high gear. The outside walls, which are fabricated off site, are now in place, along with the framework for solar-equipped carports. The homes are being developed by the Foundation for Norfolk Living, a local non-profit, […]
Old Friends Make a Splash at Memorial Day Road Race
James O’Brian (middle) flew in from Texas to run the William F. Kelley Memorial Road Race with his childhood Norfolk friends Gloria Gourley and Adam Heller.
To Honor and Remember
All of Norfolk turned out on a sparkling Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen U.S. and local service members.
Llamas at the Library
Students from Botelle Elementary met Alex, a two-year-old llama from Country Quilt Llama Farm, at the Norfolk Library’s Corner Club. Owner Debbie Labbe, who has shared her llamas for over 30 years, talked about llamas, answered questions, and read “Is Your Mama a Llama?” to the group. Kids took turns petting Alex and went home […]
