Norfolk Celebrates Norfolk
Weekend in Norfolk will highlight the town’s best By Colleen Gundlach When everyone involved reaches his or her goal and everyone profits in some way, it is colloquially called a win-win situation. Win is just what Norfolk is poised to do in a few weeks when residents and visitors alike benefit as Weekend in […]
Art and Play at the Eldridge Barn
The Yale Children’s Art Camp was held this year June 13-15, at the Eldridge Barn on the Battell Stoeckel estate. This program, which has been running for over 50 years, is offered every summer to all Norfolk children at no charge. Jo Messer, shown here helping some of the children clean up after a morning […]
Eight High School Students Receive NCCF Grants
On Sunday, June 19, in a ceremony on the Village Green, the Norfolk Connecticut Children’s Foundation presented scholarship checks of $1,000 to this year’s recipients. Pictured from left to right are graduating high school seniors Christian Moore, Shayla Rodriguez, Grant Sherling, Elias Olsen and Reginald Denny. Not present are Kevin Tallon, McKenzie Byrne and Sarah […]
Scandal and Bribery Tainted State Senate Election of 1856
A Look into Norfolk’s Past By Ryan Bachman With 2016 an election year, news stories alleging shady political deals and corruption abound, but stories such as these are nothing new. In 1856, Norfolk was the scene of a political scandal that shocked citizens all over Litchfield County. That spring, tensions over social issues like […]
Convenience Store and Deli Proposed for 6 Station Place
Neighboring business owners voice opposition By Wiley Wood Since the Corner Store closed two years ago, Norfolk residents have had to travel 20 minutes to a neighboring town to buy a quart of milk, a bag of charcoal, or a tube of toothpaste. But on Tuesday, May 24, the Planning and Zoning Commission held […]
Norfolk Farmers Market Turns 10
Twin sisters Mary Bazzano-Reeve and Margaret Alexson, who are the official WIN Twins—the face of the upcoming Weekend in Norfolk—help Norfolk Farmers Market celebrate its 10th birthday on May 128 beside a tower of free birthday cupcakes. Stay tuned for more adventures of the WIN Twins as the summer progresses.
Stocking Food Banks for the Summer
Local high school student supplies food for local food pantries By Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo While the average high school student may welcome summer because of all the freedoms and personal indulgences it affords, one Norfolk teenager sees summer as an opportunity to be completely selfless. Sophomore Morgan Daley recently started “Full for the Summer,” […]
The Challenges and Joys of Owning a Small Farm
Not for the Faint of Heart By Ruth Melville People like the idea of local farms. They enjoy seeing cows grazing in a field or the piles of fresh vegetables on the table at the farmers market. But they are less likely to appreciate the amount of work that goes into starting a […]
Botelle’s Got Talent
The stars were out on the Botelle stage on Friday night, May 21, for the Botelle PTO’s first annual talent show. The show ran about 90 minutes and featured a total of 19 acts. Four student emcees announced the performers and provided color throughout the evening. Students showcased a wide array of talents, including song […]
