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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.

Tobey Pond

Tobey Pond is open for the summer. Hours are usually 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., but may vary according to the weather and the lifeguard schedule. Click here for permit information and here for an application. See the Tobey Pond Facebook page and Instagram page for weekly updates.

Free swimming lessons are available. Click here for hours.

Municipal Meetings

07/14/2025, 6:00 PM
HYBRID (Zoom/In-Person)

07/16/2025, 4:00 PM

08/04/2025, 7:00 PM

08/05/2025, 5:00 PM

08/05/2025, 6:00 PM

08/06/2025, 4:30 PM

08/11/2025, 6:00 PM
HYBRID (Zoom/In-Person)

08/12/2025, 6:30 PM

Community News

NCA Plans Third Sculpture Installation

The Norfolk Community Association will place a sculpture by the late Ann Scoville somewhere between Town Hall and Station Place this year. 

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Haystack Woods Preapplications Underway

The Foundation for Norfolk Living, the agency responsible for creation of Haystack Woods, a community of 10 affordable homes, is now accepting pre-applications.

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Meadow Committee Weighs Its Options

The Friends of the Meadow Committee is weighing its future actions in light of the negative reaction to a $40,000 allocation in the municipal budget.

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Free Summer Meals Available for Students

EdAdvance, located in Litchfield and one of six Regional Educational Service Centers, will offer federally funded free summer breakfasts and lunches for all children and teens 18 years of age and younger. 

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Bid Opening Delayed for Firehouse Construction

The bid opening for the new firehouse, originally scheduled for July 2, has been postponed until July 8 because bidders needed additional details and asked for an extension.

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Town Beach Again Site of Snapping Turtle Nest

Two significant signs greet visitors to Tobey Pond this week. The first advises beachgoers that cars are now checked to ensure their owners have beach passes; the second asks visitors to respect the wildlife.

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Les Renards Bookstore Swings Doors Wide

Les Renards & Co., a little bookstore located in the Arcanum Building adjacent to Robertson Plaza, officially opened its doors Thursday afternoon with a well-attended grand opening.

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Town Notices

Posting for Engineering Consultant

The Town of Norfolk seeks to engage a Consulting Engineering Firm for the following transportation project: Mountain Road Bridge at Westside Road. Read more.

Dog Licensing

Dog licenses must be renewed by June 30 through the Town Clerk’s office.

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Transfer Station & Tobey Pond Permits

Permits for the Transfer Station and Tobey Pond 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.

P&Z Decision on Manor House Application

The Planning & Zoning Commission has reached a decision on the Manor House Application #24-027. Read more.

Special Town Meeting

A Special Town Meeting of the Town of Norfolk was held at Botelle School, 128 Greenwoods Road East, Hall of Flags, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 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.

A new album of bird photos, based on the Conservation Commission’s checklist of Norfolk birds, is now available on Flickr. 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 dog walker or a hair dresser? 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!