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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

12/13/2025
Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health
10:00 am - 11:00 am

12/13/2025
Infinity Hall: John Denver Christmas
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

12/14/2025
Infinity Hall: Tab Benoit
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

12/15/2025
Santa's Special Delivery: Gift Drop Off
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Celebrate the Icebox!

Show your pride of place…use an Icebox of Connecticut rubber stamp on your outgoing mail! Only at the Norfolk Post Office.

Municipal Meetings

12/16/2025, 7:00 PM
VIA ZOOM

01/05/2026, 7:00 PM

01/06/2026, 5:00 PM

01/06/2026, 6:00 PM

01/07/2026, 4:30 PM

01/08/2026, 5:00 PM

01/08/2026, 6:00 PM

01/12/2026, 6:00 PM
HYBRID (Zoom/In-Person)

Community News

Post Office Provides Special “Icebox” Stamp

Norfolk residents can display pride of place this winter by stamping their envelopes with special “Icebox” stamps.

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Slippery Walkways Prompt Maintenance Review

Following an incident in which a resident fell on the slippery walk outside the Hub, First Selectman Henry Tirrell is reviewing policies for treating snowy and icy sidewalks in the village.

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Auspicious Beginning for New Fire House

It was an auspicious day for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department last Saturday when it broke ground for its new fire house on Shepard Road.

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Adult Volleyball Group Forming

A new group is forming to play volleyball at Botelle School Monday nights.

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Lions Need Help in Placing Wreaths on Graves

The Lions Club is seeking assistance in putting wreaths on the graves of the town’s 245 deceased veterans.

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Norfolk Fire Department Gets Early Christmas Gift

Christmas is coming early for the fire department with an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new fire house.

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Retaining Wall Work To Pause for Two Weeks

Work on the retaining wall being constructed by the state Department of Transportation on Route 7 will be paused for a couple of weeks because of the cold weather.

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Town Notices

November 4, 2025 Municipal Election Results

The results of the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election are hereby published. Read more.

Old Colony Road Closed to Through Traffic

The Town will be closing Old Colony Road to through traffic. Signage will be placed on the Route 272 (North Street) end of Old Colony Road informing drivers that the road is closed for through traffic. Signage and barricades will be placed on the Route 44 end on Old Colony Road informing motorists that the road is closed.

This is in response to the numerous calls from concerned residents about the amount of traffic on Old Colony Road and the speed the traffic is traveling. The Norfolk Public Works crew has also experienced many near misses exiting and entering the driveway to the Public Works Department.

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.

Transfer Station Permits

Permits for the Transfer Station 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.

Dog Licensing

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

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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, has had to cut its hours and the area it serves. 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.

Town 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!