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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.

Invaders Wanted

Dangerous invaders are choking our fields, woods and roadsides. Learn more from posters like this around town and on the Conservation Commission’s Facebook page here.

Municipal Meetings

04/07/2025, 7:00 PM

04/08/2025, 5:00 PM

04/08/2025, 5:30 PM

04/08/2025, 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING

04/08/2025, 7:30 PM

04/10/2025, 5:00 PM

04/10/2025, 5:30 PM
CANCELLED

04/10/2025, 6:00 PM

Community News

Balloon Float Will Indicate Cell Tower’s Height

A balloon float will be conducted Thursday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 78 Goshen East Street site proposed for the location for a new cell tower.

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2025-26 Budget Proposal Shows Modest Rise

The Board of Finance will be presented with a $8,427,157 budget proposal for 2025-26 when it convenes next Tuesday.

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Fire House Funding To Be Explained April 19

Two meetings to explain financing for the new fire house to Norfolk residents will be held before the Board of Finance holds its annual budget hearing at the end of April.

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Bonnie the therapy dog comes to Botelle

Bonnie, a certified labradoodle therapy dog, can’t wait to make her weekly visits to Botelle School.

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Community Members Sought for Search Group

Norfolk’s Board of Education is seeking two community volunteers to join a search committee that will identify candidates to replace retiring School Superintendent Mary Beth Iacobelli.

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Slippery Walkway in Front of Church Is Removed

The town has removed the slippery stone walk in front of the Congregational Church to prevent accidents.

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Royal Arcanum Building Sale Is Pending

The Norfolk Hub (formerly the Norfolk Foundation), which has owned the Royal Arcanum building for the past three years, is entering into an agreement to sell it to American Folk & Heritage, LLC. 

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Town Notices

Planning & Zoning Notice

The Planning & Zoning Commission is hereby notifying all interested parties that Tarpon Towers will be conducting a balloon float from 78 Goshen East Street, the proposed location of a new cell tower on Thursday, April 17, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm. Read more.

Region 7 Announces Student Records Disposal

Region 7 will destroy the records for special education and 504 students who left or graduated from district towns before 2017 or who were born before July 1, 1999.

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Regional School District #7 Informal Town Presentation

Regional School District #7 conducted an Informal Town Presentation in the Botelle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting, the following materials were presented: 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Overview, Slide Presentation and Board of Education Proposed Budget.

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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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.

Ann Havemeyer signs a copy of her newly launched book on the Norfolk Library. Read the full story here.

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!