A Land of Fire and Ice … And Marshmallows
The weather on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, was very cold but beautifully sunny—perfect for skaters, curlers and hockey players to get out on the ice at the town skating rink. As part of WIN Weekend, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department not only prepared the ice but also provided a bonfire, hot cider and the fixings […]
How to Remove the Congregational Church’s Steeple — Very Carefully
Repairs to the clock tower and belfry can begin Text by Ruth Melville After years of planning, consultation and crossed fingers, the steeple on the top of Norfolk’s Church of Christ Congregational was successfully removed last December, enabling the much-needed repair of the tower and steeple. In 2015, during routine work on the clock tower, […]
Annual Bird Event Counts on Norfolk Citizen Scientists
Text by Kelly Kandra HughesPhoto by Savage Frieze Over four days every February, people flock to the Internet to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The GBBC is one of the most prolific citizen science projects in the world, with 268,674 participants from 194 countries in 2020. Started in 1998 by the Cornell […]
Slip-Sliding into Winter Fun, Norfolk Style
Text by Susannah WoodPhoto by Savage Frieze Over the years, winter in the Icebox of Connecticut has been a glorious season for those of us who love skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Although climate change has made winter sport a chancier thing, there are still days when conditions are just right for an afternoon of […]
Keep on Singing – High-Tech Covid Style
Text by David BeersPhoto by Liz Allyn Three or more weeknights every week, two to four singers get together in the Battell Chapel for fellowship and a chance to do what they love to do–sing. The chapel windows are open and the singers are properly distanced from one another. They all sing facing the same […]
Local Scout Honors Norfolk Veterans
To attain the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must not only earn at least 21 merit badges covering a wide variety of skills, but must also plan, organize and manage an extensive service project. Norfolk 11th grader John Moran completed his Eagle Scout project in November by honoring veterans whose final resting place […]
Holiday Celebrations Change During the Time of Covid
Families finding ways to be together and safe by Kelly Kandra HughesPhoto Courtesy of Janet Byrne Family celebrations are a holiday tradition many people look forward to during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because of Covid-19, however, these celebrations come with the risk of exposure to a potentially fatal virus. Many Norfolk residents now must decide what […]
Changes Coming Around Town Hall
To increase parking and connection to Station Place Text By Tom HodgkinsPhoto Courtesy of Town Hall In an ideal world, proposed plans actually come to fruition. On Sept. 14, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new Plan of Conservation and Development for the Town of Norfolk. Among the goals of the plan were […]
Battling Buckthorn While Staying at Home
It’s Only Natural By Susannah Wood When the novel coronavirus dropped “normal” on its head, many Norfolkians found themselves spending much more time at home. People cleaned attics and garages, went through their closets, baked a lot of bread. Molly Ackerly and Mike Sconyers, very busy lawyers before March hit, knew just what to do […]
Artisans Guild of Norfolk Closing After Twenty-Six Years
Sales have slowed during the pandemic Text by Jude MeadPhoto by Savage Frieze The Artisan Guild of Norfolk is closing its doors. Vee Kausel and Kathy Williams, co-owners of the Guild, made the announcement in October. The last day of business will be December 11 unless someone steps up to take it over. “We would […]
