Ahoy! Another Big-Time Beach Bash
Families and friends enjoyed a pirate-themed party as they celebrated Tobey Pond Day on Aug. 17 with games, a sandcastle contest, cookout and even a good old-fashioned tug-of-war between the lifeguards and the dads (no word on which side had to walk the plank). The town has hosted this annual event for over 30 years.
View from the Lifeguard Chair
Two Tobey Pond lifeguards share their perspective By Jude Mead A new generation of lifeguards has stepped up to the challenge of keeping swimmers safe at Tobey Pond this summer. Youth lifeguards often balance school, family, social activities and summer jobs to take on the critical responsibilities of safeguarding the beach. Their dedication, training, and […]
Keeping Watch
Lifeguards Train for Tobey Pond By Jude Mead Lifeguarding Tobey Pond requires a sense of responsibility, safety and leadership—along with, quick thinking. Josh DeCerbo, Tobey Pond supervisor for the past several years, said the role teaches important life skills and makes a difference in the community because the job of a lifeguard at a beach […]
Heard Around Town
Top Dogs in Norfolk Town Clerk Debbie Nelson reported the issuance of 141 dog license as of June 23, about half the number that are usually distributed during the year. The top dog is Nelson’s own dog, Charlie, with license number one. He is followed by Boston Black owned by Sandy Evans, a member of […]
Selectman’s Corner
Smith Road Bridge Ready for Traffic By Matt Riiska By the time you read this, the Smith Road temporary bridge will be open. I want to thank the Old Goshen Road and Smith Road residents for their patience during this long, and sometimes frustrating process. Our contractor Will Sweeney of Evergreen Construction did a fantastic […]
Nurturing Nature at Tobey Pond
Lifeguards protect more than just humans It was a busy and exciting summer at Tobey Pond as Norfolk residents and local wildlife coexisted. The summer started off with “Theresa”, a mother snapping turtle, laying her eggs in the middle of the beach. The lifeguards built a barrier around the nest with colorful rocks and a […]
Selectman’s Corner
Summer Programs for Everyone By Matt Riiska People have often told me that I should write a book when I retire from this position, and they are probably right. With all the gossip and stories about some of the characters that live in Norfolk aside, the number of requests that come up are amazing—some good […]
Tobey Receives a Gift Built to Last
Getting in and out of a bathing suit at Tobey Pond just got easier thanks to a new changing shed, compliments of the Norfolk Lions Club. The shed is the handiwork of the majestically-bearded master builder and craftsman, Philip Cyr, and well-known author, raconteur and community stalwart, John Funchion. Cyr, known for his painstaking restoration […]
