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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
Norfolk Flickr album
See Norfolk’s Flickr album with all the “My Norfolk” contest photos: click here! Photo above: Haystack at Sunset, by Dianna Hofer.
Municipal Meetings
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The Norfolk Food Pantry is providing Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. It is looking for people to donate a turkey or turkeys with a suggested weight of 15 pounds to this event by Friday, November 22. Contact Lisa McClave at 860-309-1443 with any questions. Thank you!
Community News
A Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim House in Canaan. Read more.
The Planning and Zoning Commission informally looked at the tricky issue of short-term rentals at its meeting Tuesday night.
Read moreThe Office of the Secretary of the State has released the official results for Norfolk’s voting during the recent presidential election.
Read moreThe town website committee has positions open for a regular and an alternate member and is looking for web- and social media-savvy volunteers.
Read moreNorfolk honored it veterans in two moving ceremonies Monday as Botelle School students welcomed service men and women to their annual Veterans Day program and the World War I memorial was rededicated.
Read moreResidents are reminded that Connecticut remains under a state of emergency due to the extensive drought and that the Fire Marshal has banned outdoor burning in Norfolk until further notice.
Read moreThe Church of Christ Congregational is taking sign-ups for its Angel Tree, which provides gifts for children from needy families.
Read moreTown Notices
Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, November 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A Special Town Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. to consider a sidewalk ordinance and other matters. Read more
The Norfolk Fire Department has banned any open burning for the foreseeable future. This includes campfires, backyard fire pits, chimineas, etc.
Read moreRevaluation notices are being mailed on November 7, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor’s Office on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Friday, November 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: (860)542-5287, Email: assessor@norfolkct.org.
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 moreNorfolk Now
Norfolk was home to Hollywood for eight weeks this summer. Read the full story.
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.
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!