The long-awaited summer is finally making an appearance, with some sunny days and seasonal temperatures. It is no wonder that Norfolk residents’ thoughts are turning to warm-weather pleasures.
Tobey Pond, the town’s swimming hole, is slated to open Friday, June 13 (today). The pond is typically open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., but hours may vary if the weather is bad or if a lifeguard is not available.
Pond administrator Josh DeCerbo said this week that several lifeguards are being recertified over the next two weeks, but he feels that the current staff will be able to maintain the hours until then.
He expects to offer swim lessons during the summer at times to be announced.
Residents can look for current information about hours and conditions on the pond’s Facebook page or go to its Instagram account.
The Tobey Pond beach area is rented from Great Mountain Forest for $1 a year and maintained by the Town for the benefit of Norfolk residents. Residents who use it must buy a yearly sticker from the Town Clerk’s office and place it permanently on their vehicle’s windshield. Guests accompanying residents who have stickers are admitted free of charge.
According to Town Clerk Deborah Nelson, persons staying in local hostelries may be able to obtain a day pass from their host. Each facility can purchase one laminated pass that can be used by the guest. DeCerbo said the staff starts checking stickers about July 1.
No entrance is allowed if the gate is closed, and no swimming is allowed unless a lifeguard is on duty.
To view Tobey Pond regulations, click here. For more information about yearly stickers, contact the Town Clerk’s office at 860-542-5679 or click here for a mail-in application.