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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

04/24/2025
Author Talk: Scott Smith, "On Compost"
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

04/24/2025
Bingo Night for Kids
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

04/25/2025 - 04/27/2025
NWCD Earth Day Plant Sale
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For Birders

Did you know that the Natural Resource Inventory contains a full list of Norfolk birds, complete with seasons observed and conservation status? Click here to download a standalone copy.

Municipal Meetings

04/24/2025, 6:00 PM

04/29/2025, 7:00 PM
ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING/SPECIAL MEETING

05/05/2025, 7:00 PM

05/06/2025, 5:00 PM
CANCELLED

05/06/2025, 5:00 PM

05/06/2025, 6:00 PM

05/07/2025, 4:30 PM

05/08/2025, 5:00 PM

Community News

Earth Day Forum Offers Lectures, Hikes, Exhibit

Norfolk will host its second Earth Day Forum focusing on “Our Glorious Northwest Corner: Celebrating the Connectedness of All” April 25 through 27.

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Learn All About the New Fire House April 24

Residents are reminded of the information session about the proposed new fire house scheduled for Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. at Botelle School.

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Two Norfolk nonprofits get grants

Two Norfolk organizations were among 30 area nonprofits that received grants from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.

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Yet Another Affordable House Is Planned

The Foundation for Norfolk Living has long worked to create a 10-house affordable housing development off Old Colony Road. Now it has the opportunity to add an 11th home nearby.

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P&Z Instructs Attorney To Craft Resolution

The Planning and Zoning Commission has instructed its attorney to craft a resolution to approve with conditions the Manor House’s application for modification of its special permit.

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Town Budget Questioned; Board Still Okays It

Tuesday evening, the Board of Finance moved to approve as presented. an $8,427,157 budget for 2025-26 despite close questioning by board member Jeffrey Torrant.

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“Jungle Book” To Rock the Stage at Botelle

For their annual theatre production, which opens Friday night, 18 students at Botelle Elementary School have prepared a lively rendition of “The Jungle Book Kids!”

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Town Notices

Notice of District Meeting

A District Meeting of Regional School District No. 7 will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Roberta S. Ohotnicky Little Theater at the Northwestern Regional School in Winsted, Connecticut to accept the annual budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1025. Read more.

Firehouse Information Session

There will be a Firehouse Information Session held on Thursday April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Botelle School. Read more.

Region 7 Announces Student Records Disposal

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.

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Construction Manager Needed for Norfolk Fire House

Proposals are being sought from a professional construction manager at risk (CMR) firm to oversee all aspects of constructing the new Norfolk fire house.

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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.

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.

Ann Havemeyer signs a copy of her newly launched book on the Norfolk Library. 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 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!