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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.
Events
Tobey Pond Hours
Tobey Pond will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hours may change based on lifeguard availability. Swim lesson training for the lifeguards has begun; stay tuned. Click here for information about access permits.
Municipal Meetings
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Community News
Assistant Town Clerk Deborah Nelson can now put “CCTC” after her name.
Read moreThe threat of rain did not deter the Norfolk Library Associates from celebrating their 50th anniversary last Sunday with a spirited street fair in Station Place.
Read moreA swimming lesson schedule will be announced soon—possibly within the week— according to Josh DeCerbo, administrator of Tobey Pond beach.
Read moreTobey Pond, the town beach, now has a handsome new changing room for swimmers, sponsored by the Lions Club.
Read moreGuerrera Construction returned to town and put the final course of paving on Maple Avenue this week.
Read moreBad things often come in threes. As if the hot weather were not enough, now the Great Mountain Forest weather station has lost its connection to Weather Underground.
Read moreWork on Maple Avenue has temporarily ground to a halt because Guerrera Construction has been called away to work at the Danbury Airport.
Read moreTown Notices
Permits for the Transfer Station and Tobey Pond are on sale starting Monday, June 3rd. Permits may be obtained in person at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., or by mail. There is also a locked mailbox on the front porch where applications with checks can be deposited. Application available here.
Get a reflective house number for free! Courtesy of a recent grant, the NVFD will provide any Norfolk resident with a blue number sign to make it easier for them to find you in an emergency. Call, email or text Sandy Evans (860-866-7923/sandy.whitingmills@gmail.com) with your name and street address. There is no cost for this service.
Everyone, please be aware of all the construction work taking place on Maple Avenue. Pedestrians and dog walkers are especially asked not to go through the remediation area. For your own safety and the safety of the workers please give them the space to work.
The Norfolk Fire Department has information on the Knox Box for those with older parents or persons who live alone.
Read moreNorfolk 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.
Newly emerged Prometheus moth evokes hope for threatened insects. Read the full story.
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 dog walker or a voice coach? 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!