Welcome to Norfolk, Connecticut

Botelle School is abuzz with fall activities. Wednesday, staff and students will celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange and pledging to make Botelle a bullying-free zone.

At its Tuesday night meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled three public hearings for November 12.

The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department is currently holding a couple of fundraisers. To support the new firehouse project, it is selling “Fire House Ale,” a Kölsch style beer in a limited edition can, in partnership with Norbrook Farm Brewery.

The Board of Finance voted Tuesday night to pay new town clerk Deborah Nelson back pay for the months when she covered for Linda Perkins, who resigned October 1.

Reminder: Thanks to a generous donation, members of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department are installing blue number signs on every residence in town.

Botelle School’s administrators are seeking to strengthen the school’s connection with the community through videos and pictures of students on social media.

The state Department of Transportation’s four-year construction project on Route 44 west of the town village took on a dramatic appearance this week as trees were cut and removed above the deteriorating retaining walls.

The Town has scheduled a flu shot clinic for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of Town Hall. Adult, senior dose and children’s shots will be offered. Appointments must be scheduled through Torrington Area Health District at 860-489-0436 starting August 19th.

A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, October 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility, 252 Lower Bogue Road, Harwinton. Tickets may be obtained at the First Selectman’s office in Town Hall or on line and presented upon arrival at the collection site. Read more.

The South Central Connecticut Regional Water District approved the Application to submit a bid for the Acquisition of Aquarion Water Company. Read more.

Early voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election begins on Monday, October 21, 2024. Applications for Absentee Ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Read more.

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