Signs of spring/Katherine Griswold
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Invaders Wanted
Dangerous invaders are choking our fields, woods and roadsides. Watch for posters like this around town and on the Conservation Commission’s Facebook page here.
Municipal Meetings
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Community News
The town has removed the slippery stone walk in front of the Congregational Church to prevent accidents.
Read moreThe Norfolk Hub (formerly the Norfolk Foundation), which has owned the Royal Arcanum building for the past three years, is entering into an agreement to sell it to American Folk & Heritage, LLC.
Read moreConstruction has begun on the Foundation for Norfolk Living’s 10 affordable homes known as Haystack Woods.
Read moreThe Planning & Zoning Commission has closed its public hearing on the Manor House application for modifications to its special permit and site plan and will hold deliberations at its April 8 meeting.
Read moreThe Region 7 Board of Education will make a second informal presentation of its proposed 2025-2026 budget Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Botelle School cafeteria.
Read moreIt’s happened! It’s officially spring and as the Earth prepares for rebirth, the Norfolk Conservation Commission is planning to play midwife.
Read moreVerizon has located a new site for a 186-foot wireless telecommunications tower in South Norfolk and will hold an informational meeting for the public on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle School.
Read moreTown Notices
The Planning & Zoning Commission is hereby notifying all interested parties that Tarpon Towers will be conducting a balloon float from 78 Goshen East Street, the proposed location of a new cell tower on Thursday, April 17, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm. Read more.
Region 7 will destroy the records for special education and 504 students who left or graduated from district towns before 2017 or who were born before July 1, 1999.
Read moreRegional School District #7 conducted an Informal Town Presentation in the Botelle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting, the following materials were presented: 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Overview, Slide Presentation and Board of Education Proposed Budget.
Northwest Regional School District No. 7 has presented its Superintendent’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget (updated 3/15/25) and Proposed Working Budget Summary(revised March 15, 2025). Copies are available at the Town Clerk’s office.
A recording of the Colebrook/Norfolk school collaboration discussion, held February 20 at Botelle School, is available online. To listen, click here and enter the passcode: iLL^0gn9 .
Read moreNorfolk 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.
Ann Havemeyer signs a copy of her newly launched book on the Norfolk Library. Read the full story here.
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 videographer or a caterer? 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!