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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 Hours

Tobey Pond will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hours may change based on lifeguard availability. Swim lesson training for the lifeguards has begun; stay tuned. Click here for information about access permits.

Municipal Meetings

07/02/2024, 5:00 PM

07/02/2024, 5:00 PM
VIA ZOOM

07/02/2024, 6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING

07/03/2024, 4:30 PM

07/08/2024, 6:00 PM

07/09/2024, 6:30 PM

07/09/2024, 7:30 PM

07/11/2024, 5:00 PM

Community News

Nelson Wins State Certification

Assistant Town Clerk Deborah Nelson can now put “CCTC” after her name.

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Street Fair Braves Bad Forecast To Deliver Fun

The threat of rain did not deter the Norfolk Library Associates from celebrating their 50th anniversary last Sunday with a spirited street fair in Station Place.

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Swim Lesson Schedule To Be Announced Soon

A swimming lesson schedule will be announced soon—possibly within the week— according to Josh DeCerbo, administrator of Tobey Pond beach.

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Something Old, Something New at Tobey Pond

Tobey Pond, the town beach, now has a handsome new changing room for swimmers, sponsored by the Lions Club.

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Maple Avenue’s Rough Ride Now in the Past

Guerrera Construction returned to town and put the final course of paving on Maple Avenue this week.

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Norfolk Weather Station Offline

Bad things often come in threes. As if the hot weather were not enough, now the Great Mountain Forest weather station has lost its connection to Weather Underground.

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Maple Avenue Work Paused

Work on Maple Avenue has temporarily ground to a halt because Guerrera Construction has been called away to work at the Danbury Airport.

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Town Notices

Transfer Station & Tobey Pond Permits

Permits for the Transfer Station and Tobey Pond are on sale starting Monday, June 3rd. Permits 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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911 Reflective House Numbers

Get a reflective house number for free! Courtesy of a recent grant, the NVFD will provide any Norfolk resident with a blue number sign to make it easier for them to find you in an emergency. Call, email or text Sandy Evans (860-866-7923/sandy.whitingmills@gmail.com) with your name and street address. There is no cost for this service.

Construction Alert

Everyone, please be aware of all the construction work taking place on Maple Avenue. Pedestrians and dog walkers are especially asked not to go through the remediation area. For your own safety and the safety of the workers please give them the space to work.

Fire Department Offers Info on Knox Boxes

The Norfolk Fire Department has information on the Knox Box for those with older parents or persons who live alone.

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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.

Newly emerged Prometheus moth evokes hope for threatened insects. Read the full story.

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 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!