Town Clean Up Set for April 25
Rain or shine, the Norfolk Association is hoping that volunteers of all ages will join the annual town clean up, scheduled for April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Garbage bags, gloves and suggested routes will be dispensed in front of the Hub at Station Place. “It’s an important day to spruce up the town,” […]
NOTES FROM A FRENCH KITCHEN
Spring Stirs Green Market Memories By Marie-Christine Perry Growing up as I did in a family of nine, with seven food-loving children and a mother who was a delightful cook, meal preparation was joyful, sometimes simple and sometimes complex—particularly when a new recipe was tried. It all started with gathering ingredients. Whether at home—which in […]
A Fresh Take at Kelly’s Kitchen
By Andra Moss Hungry Norfolk residents looking for a ready-made meal and a scenic drive can find both when heading to Kelly’s Kitchen Take 2 at 320 Colebrook River Road in Colebrook. The cozy take-away spot is a reboot by Kelly and Bob McCarthy of their Winsted eatery, Kelly’s Kitchen, which they closed in 2019. […]
Expansion at Norbrook Farm Brewery Offers Rustic Elegance
Norfolk memories preserved in plain sight By Colleen Gundlach Norbrook Farm Brewery has long been noted for its welcoming atmosphere, specialty brews and unmatched outdoor amenities. But anyone who hasn’t been to Norbrook recently has a pleasant surprise in store. The brewery, located on the Norfolk/Colebrook town line, has expanded its footprint to include a […]
FIRST RESPONDER DATA
Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (February) Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance (January/February)
Aquarion Deal Goes Through
By Joe Kelly Connecticut regulators have reversed course and approved a plan in which the Aquarion Water Company will be sold by the energy utility Eversource and converted into a quasi-public, not-for-profit water authority. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) had previously rejected the plan, but a Connecticut Superior Court judge overturned that decision, […]
Cell Tower Moves Forward
By Avice Meehan Limited tree clearing has occurred at the access point for a 186-foot cell tower planned for Estey Road in South Norfolk. The tower, which would serve Verizon Wireless and other providers, was approved by the Connecticut Siting Council in an October 2025 decision. The site work is related to a required ge-otechnical […]
Special Town Meeting Is April 6
By Avice Meehan The Board of Selectmen has called a special town meeting for Monday, April 6, to consider four items, including the purchase of a new dump truck for the Department of Public Works. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Hall of Flags at Botelle School. First up is a request […]
School Budget, Truck Replacements Occupy Finance Board
By Susan MacEachron and Avice Meehan The Board of Finance held two meetings in March. On March 10, members heard presentations from the Botelle School Board of Education (BOE), the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) and First Selectman Henry Tirrell. At a March 24 special meeting, Tirrell shared the draft town budget, sought BOF approval […]
New Hours at Town Hall
By Avice Meehan As of April 1, Town Hall will operate on a new schedule: it will be open for extended hours on Thursdays and closed on Fridays. The change was approved unanimously at the March 4 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Except by appointment, Town Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to […]
