Selectman’s Corner
Tirrell Enthusiastic About New Norfolk Role By Henry Tirrell First off, I want to thank Matt Riiska for his eight years of service as first selectman and for his previous and ongoing volunteerism in the town of Norfolk. I know how much time and effort he put into the job, especially through some challenging times. […]
Selectman’s Corner
An Ending With Confidence for the Future By Matt Riiska Thinking back over the past eight years, time sometimes seemed to fly by, and at times it seemed like eternity. The one thing I can say is that I worked with some of the most kind, generous and dedicated people. The hours spent in too […]
Eye on Town Government
Handover Begins for Selectmen By Avice Meehan The Oct. 1 meeting of the Board of Selectmen primarily focused on matters related to the pending transition in leadership with two notable exceptions: emergency repairs to a bridge on Ashpohtag Road after a car accident and the town’s response to a complaint filed with the state Division […]
Eye on Town Government
Selectman Outlines Key Fiscal Pressures for Finance Board By Avice Meehan The Board of Finance received an update from First Selectman Matt Riiska at a brief Aug. 12 meeting that highlighted some of the fiscal pressures facing Norfolk early in the new fiscal year. Kevin Case, the new school superintendent, joined the meeting and said […]
Eye on Town Government
Board of Selectmen Discuss Fire District Proposal and Closing Old Colony Road By Ruth Melville With no items to be voted on this month, First Selectman Matt Riiska devoted the Aug. 6 meeting of the Board of Selectmen to a quick rundown of ongoing town projects. Riiska acknowledged that it was a concern that the […]
Selectman’s Corner
Speed Surveillance in Norfolk and Project Hand-Offs at Town Hall By Matt Riiska Traffic speed and road work have been the major talking points of many of my submissions for almost eight years. Speed bumps are not the only answer for reducing speeding on our roads. No matter how much I plead with motorists to […]
Selectman’s Corner
An Announcement and Lots of Work Still to be Done By Matt Riiska I have made the decision not to run again for first selectman this fall. This was not an easy decision, but being three months shy of my 70th birthday when I complete my fourth term, I have decided it is time. The […]
Eye on Town Government
Selectmen Present Items for Town Meeting By Ruth Melville At the July 2 meeting of the Board of Selectmen, First Selectman Matt Riiska reported that progress has been made on several bridge projects around town The River Place bridge is now finished. Riiska is working on getting all the billing done on the project, which […]
Riiska Will Not Run Again; Tirrell to Seek Nomination from Dems
By Avice Meehan First Selectman Matt Riiska confirmed last week what had been rumored for months: he will not seek re-election to a fifth two-year term when the Norfolk Democratic Town Committee holds its July 17 caucus.Henry Tirrell, a Norfolk native and current member of the Board of Selectmen, will seek the nomination to succeed […]
Eye on Town Government
Selectmen Discuss Robertson Plaza, Solid Waste Disposal By Susan MacEachron The Board of Selectmen discussed a request for access to Robertson Plaza for a No Kings rally on June 14, the ongoing solid waste disposal dilemma, and the hours and compensation parameters for an assistant town clerk at its meeting on June 4. First Selectman […]
