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Welcome to Norfolk, Connecticut

Our small, unspoiled New England town, surrounded by beautiful hills and forests, offers a wonderful variety of things to do. Come by yourself or bring your family; friendly Norfolk will welcome you.

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Municipal Meetings

03/25/2025, 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING

03/26/2025, 7:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING

03/26/2025, 7:10 PM
SPECIAL MEETING

04/01/2025, 5:00 PM

04/01/2025, 6:00 PM

04/02/2025, 4:30 PM

04/07/2025, 7:00 PM

04/08/2025, 5:00 PM

Community News

Region 7 To Present Reduced Budget March 26

The Region 7 Board of Education will make a second informal presentation of its proposed 2025-2026 budget Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Botelle School cafeteria.

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Battle Against Invasives Heats Up With Weather

It’s happened! It’s officially spring and as the Earth prepares for rebirth, the Norfolk Conservation Commission is planning to play midwife. 

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Verizon To Present Plans for New Tower

Verizon has located a new site for a 186-foot wireless telecommunications tower in South Norfolk and will hold an informational meeting for the public on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle School. 

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State AG Imposes Penalty on Gas Spill Company

State Attorney General William Tong has announced $350,000 in penalties and payments will be levied on Soundview Transportation following the November 2022 oil tanker accident in Norfolk. 

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Riiska Proposes $8 Million-plus Budget

First Selectman Matt Riiska has given the Board of Finance its first peek at a proposed $8 million-plus 2025-26 municipal budget.

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P&Z Continues Manor House Hearing to March 25

The Planning & Zoning Commission has again continued the public hearing on modifications to the special permit and site plan for the Manor House until a March 25 special meeting.

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Army Corps Okays Temporary Smith Road Bridge

The Army Corps of Engineers has given finally its imprimatur to the town’s plan to construct a temporary bridge on Smith Road.

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Town Notices

Regional School District No. 7 Proposed Budget

Northwest Regional School District No. 7 has presented its Superintendent’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget (updated 3/15/25) and Proposed Working Budget Summary(revised March 15, 2025). Copies are available at the Town Clerk’s office.

Recording of School Collaboration Discussion

A recording of the Colebrook/Norfolk school collaboration discussion, held February 20 at Botelle School, is available online. To listen, click here and enter the passcode: iLL^0gn9 .

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Memorandum of Opinion

The P&Z Commission has received a Memorandum of Opinion regarding the Application for Modification to Special Permit for The Manor House, 69 Maple Avenue. Read more.

Notice of Continuation of Public Hearing

A Public Hearing held by the Planning & Zoning Commission on February 11, 2025 and continued to Tuesday, March 11, 2025 has been continued to March 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hall of Flags at Botelle Elementary School, 128 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, CT to consider Application #24-027 Modification of Existing Special Permit & Associated Site Plan Originally Granted January 9, 1996 for a Country Inn at 69 Maple Avenue in the Village Residential Zone. Read more.

Legal Tax Notice

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Norfolk that the Motor Vehicle Supplemental and Second Installment of Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes on the 2023 Grand List are due and payable Jauary 1, 2025. Read more.

Norfolk Now

The community's paper publishes news and in-depth articles on Norfolk events and people. It is distributed free to all residents and by subscription; its website carries back issues.

Four Norfolk women are in this group of women’s suffrage supporters shown after a meeting in Winsted. Read the full story.

Emergency Updates

Check out Norfolk’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) Facebook and Instagram pages for information about school closings and other time-sensitive announcements, particularly when bad weather hits.

Directory

This directory is your guide to Norfolk organizations, businesses, places of worship and municipal contacts. To request a free listing, click here.

Do you need a videographer or a caterer? See the Directory for a wealth of information about our town, including food, entertainment and the many services available—and find out what the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet needs this week!