Fall reflections/Sean Iceton

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

10/08/2025
Books & Bubbles Story Time
10:15 am - 10:45 am

10/08/2025
Library Cookbook Group: Italian
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

10/09/2025
Game of Logging : Day 1
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

10/10/2025
Game of Logging : Day 2
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

10/10/2025
Infinity Hall: Steely Dead
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Did you know?

All Norfolk businesses are entitled to a free listing in the Town Directory on this website. Click here to find out how to get one.

Municipal Meetings

10/08/2025, 4:00 PM

10/08/2025, 5:00 PM
SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING

10/09/2025, 5:00 PM
VIA ZOOM

10/09/2025, 6:00 PM

10/14/2025, 5:30 PM

10/14/2025, 6:30 PM

10/14/2025, 7:30 PM

10/20/2025, 6:00 PM
HYBRID (Zoom/In-Person)

Community News

Gas Spill Reimbursements Still Sought

First Selectmen Matt Riiska is seeking an additional $752,000 in insurance compensation for expenses on Maple Avenue resulting from the 2022 gas spill.

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Overnight Work at the Wall

Route 44 may be closed overnight on Friday, Oct. 10, as the State DOT paves the section of road currently used for through traffic in the area where it is constructing a retaining wall west of the village center.

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Residents Reminded of Fire House Funding Vote

Residents are reminded that a town meeting will be held at Botelle School Monday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. to vote on additional funding to build a new firehouse.

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Yet Another Bridge Damaged and Needs Repairs

An accident on Saturday has added yet another Norfolk bridge to the roster needing construction work.

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Selectmen Send $10.4 Fire House Plan to a Vote

The Board of Selectmen Friday morning approved a resolution recommending an increase in the appropriation and bond authorization for the new fire house from $9.3 million to $10.4 million and the amount to be financed by the town from $3.5 million to $4 million.

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Cultural District Meeting Outlines Tourism Benefits

An informational meeting at the Norfolk Hub Thursday evening described the economic and social benefits towns can derive from creating designated cultural districts.

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Firefighters Face Higher Chance of Getting Cancer

About 50 area firefighters received free cancer screenings last week. Cancer survivor Daniel Wuori, a 43-year veteran of the Norfolk fire department, helped spearhead the event.

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Town Notices

Special Public Hearing

The Norfolk Historic District Commission will hold a Special Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Read more.

Special Town Meeting

A Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle Elementary School to consider and act on a resolution to increase the appropriation for the construction of the new fire house. Read more.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility, 252 Bogue Road, Harwinton, CT. Tickets must be obtained at the First Selectman’s office in Town Hall and presented upon arrival at the collection site. Read more.

November 4, 2025 Municipal Election

Early voting for the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election begins on Monday, October 20, 2025. See Sample Ballot here. Applications for Absentee Ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Read more.

Flu Shot Clinic

Flu Shots will be offered on Wednesday, October 8, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Norfolk Town Hall. Pre-registration will be required. 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.

The Norfolk Food Pantry, housed in Battell Chapel, will be affected by a recent cut in SNAP benefits. 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!