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Norfolk

Key Services
Animal Control 860-921-1372
Assessor (Mon.-Fri., 9-noon) 860-542-5287
Building Official (Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 2-4) 860-542-6986
Litchfield Hills Probate District #24 860-283-4874 or www.litchfieldprobate.org
Norfolk Sewer District 860-542-5647
First Selectman (Mon.-Thu., 9-4:30; Fri., 9-noon) 860-542-5829
Tax Collector (Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9-noon) 860-542-5140
Town Clerk (Mon.-Thurs., 8:30-noon &1-4; Fri., 8:30-noon) 860-542-5679
Transfer Station 860-542-5963
Zoning Officer (Mon., 9-noon, Tues., 9-noon & 1-4) 860-542-6804

Public Safety and Emergency Services
For emergencies 911
Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance 860-542-5021
Resident State Trooper 860-542-5249
State Police Troop B, North Canaan 860-626-1820
Sanitarian (Torrington Area Health District) 860-489-0436 or www.tahd.org
Sharon Hospital 860-364-4000

Other Services
Norfolk Historical Society 860-542-5761
Norfolk Senior Housing Corp. (Meadowbrook) 860-542-5470
Norfolk Land Trust 860-542-3997
Norfolk Library 860-542-5075

Schools and Colleges
Botelle Elementary School (Grades K-6) 860-542-5286
Explorations Charter School, Winsted 860-738-9070
Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted 860-738-6300
Northwestern Regional (Grades 7-12), Winsted 860-379-8525
Oliver Wolcott Technical School, Torrington 860-496-5300
Yale Summer School of Music and Art, Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
     June - August 860-542-3000
     September - May 203-432-1966

Religious Organizations
Beth El Synagogue, Torrington 860-482-8263
Church of Christ, Congregational 860-542-5721
Immaculate Conception, Catholic 860-542-5442

Elected Officers
First Selectman Matthew T. Riiska 860-542-5829
Representatives in Connecticut General Assembly
     Sen. Kevin Witkos (8th District) 800-842-1421
     Rep. Brian Ohler (64th District) 800-842-1423
Representative in Congress
     Rep. Elizabeth Esty (5th District) New Britain 860-223-8412 Washington 202-225-4476
United States Senators
     Richard Blumenthal Hartford 860-258-6940 Washington 202-224-2823
     Chris Murphy Hartford 860-549-8463 Washington 202-224-4041
Governor Dannel P. Malloy 800-406-1527 

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Small trout, big lasagna and bad movies

Small trout, big lasagna and bad movies

The Men of CACA. From left, the author, Steve DeSimone, and Tom Gallucio.

Gary Dodson

I recently convened the fall meeting of CACA, which stands for Cinema, Angling and Culinary Appreciation.

This takes place in Phoenicia, New York. We fish all day, make a bountiful dinner, and watch the world’s worst movies.

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Sharon ambulance captain carries on family tradition of service

Sharon ambulance captain carries on family tradition of service

Thalia MacMillan

Ruth Epstein

SHARON ­— Whether it’s in her professional work or her community volunteerism, Thalia MacMillan strives to advocate for others. She developed that instinct from her many family members who also have the same calling.

Many in the region know her dad, Stanley MacMillan, who served for decades as a building inspector and fire marshal. Her mother, Grace Kandefer, was a longtime nurse at Sharon Hospital. Both were active volunteer first responders. Her brother Stanley MacMillan, Jr., is a member of the Sharon Fire Department.

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Sharon plans replacement of West Cornwall Road bridge

Sharon plans replacement of West Cornwall Road bridge

SHARON — The Board of Selectmen and Planning & Zoning Commission have approved new plans to replace the West Cornwall Road bridge over Pine Swamp Brook, just south of the historic covered bridge over the Housatonic River in West Cornwall.

The project has been in the works for three years after a survey determined that the structure was nearing the end of its intended life-span. After passing the P&Z commission, the project now only needs approval from four property owners near the site to begin the bidding process.

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Salisbury Forum links science, religion and Earth’s future

Salisbury Forum links science, religion and Earth’s future

From left, Sam King, Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim discuss how religion and science can be used to address environmental challenges on Oct. 30.

Patrick L. Sullivan

LAKEVILLE — Religious scholars Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim and environmentalist, writer and former Hotchkiss teacher Sam King delivered a presentation at The Hotchkiss School Friday, Oct. 30.

Sponsored by the Salisbury Forum, “Change the Story, Change the World: A New Vision for an Ecological Era” explored how religious tradition and modern science can be used together to address environmental and spiritual challenges.

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Backgammon group adds ‘Pizza and Play’ at White Hart

Backgammon group adds ‘Pizza and Play’ at White Hart

Playing backgammon at the Saturday session at Le Gamin in Sharon are front, Jennifer Dowley and Harding Bancroft. Behind them are Michael Lonergan and David Dabill.

Ruth Epstein

Like pickleball enthusiasts who just can’t get enough of the game, those who love backgammon are eager to play as often as possible.

With interest growing, Backgammon of Northwest Connecticut has added a third location for its weekly gatherings.

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Salisbury students bring spooky stories to The Moviehouse screen

Salisbury students bring spooky stories to The Moviehouse screen

Salisbury Central School students celebrated the screening of two films they created through the SOAR after-school program at The Moviehouse in Millerton Sunday, Oct. 25.

Patrick L. Sullivan

MILLERTON — SOAR, the after-school enrichment program at Salisbury Central School, presented two films made by SCS students at The Moviehouse in Millerton Sunday, Oct. 25.

Jeremy Boviard, the manager of the theater, and Tom Cloutier, the assistant manager, were the advisors to the students.

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