Life in a One-Room Schoolhouse at the Historical Museum
On Sunday, June 5, at 3 p.m., Susan Webb will present “School Days with the Traveling Schoolmarm: A Chronicle of American Country School Images, Artifacts, Recitations, and Adventures” at the Norfolk Historical Museum. For the past 20 years, the Norfolk Historical Society has been hosting Webb’s presentations for children at Botelle School. She spends the […]
Norfolk Land Trust Acquires 235 Acres in South Norfolk
Strategic connector of multi-town forest expanse protected by David Beers Back in 2004, Norfolk Land Trust founder Colin Tait, had a vision to create a continuous corridor of protected forest from Route 8 in Winsted to Route 7 in Canaan. That vision just became ever more real with the recent acquisition of the 235 acres […]
Is the Fashion Industry Committing Hydrocide?
Norfolk environmental program highlights the need for sustainable fashion by Kelly Kandra Huhges Earth Day may be celebrated every year on April 22, but every day is a great day to consider how personal choice impacts the Earth. A recent joint program of the Norfolk Church of Christ and the Norfolk Library virtually welcomed documentary […]
Norfolk Ambulance to Initiate Administrative Support Groups
Friends needed to keep friends safe By Andra Moss When emergency strikes in Norfolk, a cadre of volunteers comes running. Usually, first on the scene of a medical emergency is the Norfolk Ambulance crew, an all-volunteer corps that provides community protection 365 days a year. Ambulance volunteers have proven their dedication to the community for […]
Botelle Students Swim into “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” to Waves of Applause
By Kelly Kandra Hughes The Botelle Elementary School PTO had one goal in mind when they decided to stage a production of The Little Mermaid Jr. the first weekend in April – to provide positive experiences for the children. As an audience member opening night, I can unequivocally attest they not only met their goal, […]
Honoring Our Military Heroes
Two names to be added to memorial remembrances this year By Brian Hutchins Have you noticed that the plaques of the World War I monument at Memorial Green have been missing? The Norfolk Veterans Affairs Office, with help from all veterans in town, are adding a name to the memorial plaque this year, and also […]
The Hidden Life in Trees
Text by Susannah WoodPhoto by Wiley Wood The first butterfly drifting through our woods in spring is the mourning cloak, its red-brown wings dabbed with pale blue, edged in cream. It survived the long winter in a semi-dormant state filled, most likely sheltering in a hollow tree or log. If you’re lucky, you may see […]
And Then the Sun Came Out
Text by Russell RussPhoto by Andra Moss A strong cold front with thunder, lightning, hail, heavy rain and straight-line winds, burst into town around 4:30 pm on April 14. The storm intensified as it approached town. Norfolk was the only town in the state with level of damage. There was considerable localized severe damage caused […]
Well-Known Norfolk Author Publishes Her First Memoir
Text by Patricia PlattPhoto courtesy of Courtney Maum Norfolk’s acclaimed author, Courtney Maum, will launch her first memoir, The Year of the Horses, at the Norfolk Library on May 3, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. During the event, she and author Elisa Altman will explore how Maum’s love of horseback riding helped her regain physical and […]
Casting Their Nets for Adventure and Learning
Text by Melissa AsselinPhoto by Caitlin Layton Botelle School sixth graders, accompanied by their peers from Colebrook, took a trip to Nature’s Classroom in Ivoryton, Conn. from April 11 through 14. The students learned about nature, animal sign, ecosystems, conservation, and food waste. They learned to make a lean-to shelter, build a fire, cook […]
