LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Norfolk Speaks My name is Peter O’Brien, and I have been a Norfolk resident for 40 years. A few months ago, I began volunteering aPantry. For those who may not be aware, our pantry is run exclusively by volunteers who foster deep personal connections with those we serve. Our mission is simple: to combat hunger […]
THE CELESTIAL SPHERE
Transitioning from Spring to Summer – Solar Flares Expected By Matthew Johnson We transition from spring to summer on the Summer Solstice, June 21, at 4:24 a.m. On this longest day of the year, the sun rises at 5:07 a.m. and sets at 8:25 p.m., affording us 15 hours and 18 minutes of daylight and […]
Community News
Church Auction – Online and in Person Save the date for the Church of Christ Congregational auction to be held Sat. June 20 at Battell Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. with bidding closing promptly at 6:30 p.m. Join other guests for small bites and beverages and live music while browsing and bidding on vacation […]
Torrington Transfer Station Sale Dilemma
New trash authority faces critical vote By Joe Kelly With support from many towns (including Norfolk) and the backing of local state legislators from both parties, plans for a regional trash authority, the Northwest Resource Recovery Authority (NRRA), have gained momentum, but face a crucial test. Will the state hand over the Torrington Transfer Station […]
Norfolk’s Trash Dilemma
Sate decision leaves towns scrambling for options By Joe Kelly Norfolk prides itself on being pristine—“unspoiled” is the descriptor used on the town’s website. But that doesn’t stop the town from producing plenty of trash. Residents deposit 750 to 800 tons of household waste at the transfer station on Route 44 every year—more than 900 […]
A Cold Weather Bee In Norfolk?
With bee populations in decline, observers associated with the Norfolk Land Trust were taken aback by the discovery of a rare species of bee on the outskirts of the Barbour Woods. The elusive Lucia apis mellifera, commonly referred to as Lucy honeybee, is known for its larger-than-usual size, shiny wings and prominent antennae. It is […]
VIEW FROM THE GREEN
Building a Budget By Avice Meehan For the past month, Norfolk’s three selectmen have been meeting for two hours at time to hash out the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The special meetings—officially posted and open to the public—offer a window into the decisions large and small that shape the town’s spending priorities. The meetings […]
Pro Tip? Ask Jim for Help
The sign behind Jim Powelzyk at Norfolk’s transfer station says it all: If you don’t know where to put something or can’t tell the difference between household waste and bulky waste, ask the expert. There is a place for everything, and it matters that waste in all its permutations goes where it belongs. Otherwise, Powelzyk […]
Earth Day Abundance Comes to Norfolk
By Avice Meehan With its abundance of natural resources and environmentally-oriented residents, Norfolk will provide numerous opportunities to appreciate the natural world both before, during and after the official observance of Earth Day on April 22. Think native shrubs, making tea for the garden, a walk among spring ephemerals and a playful opportunity to transform […]
Narrative Resonance: Music and Literature in Conversation
By Andra Moss There’s no need to wait for summer to enjoy live chamber music in Norfolk. Five fellows from the 2025 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival are returning on Saturday, April 25 with a unique program entitled “Narrative Resonance” that pairs a work of classical chamber music with literature. The 2 p.m. performance at the […]
