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
New Flickr album
See Norfolk’s new Flickr album with all the “My Norfolk” contest photos: click here! This photo is Haystack at sunset by Dianna Hofer.
Municipal Meetings
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Community News
Early voting won’t be interrupted by trick-or-treating on Maple Avenue.
Read moreThe Norfolk Democratic Town Committee is offering rides to the polls for any Norfolk registered voter starting Oct. 21. Please contact 860-201-7498 to make arrangements.
Botelle School is abuzz with fall activities. Wednesday, staff and students will celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange and pledging to make Botelle a bullying-free zone.
Read moreAt its Tuesday night meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled three public hearings for November 12.
Read moreThe Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department is currently holding a couple of fundraisers. To support the new firehouse project, it is selling “Fire House Ale,” a Kölsch style beer in a limited edition can, in partnership with Norbrook Farm Brewery.
Read moreThe Board of Finance voted Tuesday night to pay new town clerk Deborah Nelson back pay for the months when she covered for Linda Perkins, who resigned October 1.
Read moreReminder: Thanks to a generous donation, members of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department are installing blue number signs on every residence in town.
Read moreTown Notices
A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, October 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility, 252 Lower Bogue Road, Harwinton. Tickets may be obtained at the First Selectman’s office in Town Hall or on line and presented upon arrival at the collection site. Read more.
Early voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election begins on Monday, October 21, 2024. See Sample Ballot here. Applications for Absentee Ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Read more.
Proposals are being sought from a professional construction manager at risk (CMR) firm to oversee all aspects of constructing the new Norfolk fire house.
Read moreThe Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that lane closures with alternating traffic on Route 44 at Old Colony Road will begin on Monday August 19, 2024. Read more.
The Town of Norfolk is conducting a Revaluation for the October 1, 2024 Grand List. The Town has contracted with E-Quality Valuation Services, LLC to assist with the Revaluation. Representatives of E-Quality will be conducting inspections and taking photographs of properties throughout the town. Read more. Additional representative(1), representative (2) information.
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.
The Food Pantry has new, safer doors, thanks a grant from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Draper Foundation. 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!