Introducing town officials: Town Clerk, Debbie Nelson/Savage Frieze
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
Did You Know?
Every Friday night from 6:00 to 8:00 through August 21, there are music, food and events on the Village Green. For musicians, event sponsors and dates click here. If you need a ride, email office@norfolkhub.org at least a day in advance. Events move inside the Hub if it rains.
Municipal Meetings
SPECIAL MEETING
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Tobey Pond is open again. Its normal hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day of the week, weather and staffing permitting. The hours can also be found on the sign near the entrance. The official source of information about hours, closings, special activities and anything else is the Tobey Pond Facebook page here. Please click on that link to get any information.
Community News
One of the busiest offices in any town hall is that of the Town Clerk. It is often residents’ first point of contact when they need to conduct business with a municipality.
Read moreResidents have registered objections to the planned removal of a village tree and a public hearing has been set for Thursday, August 20.
Read moreBirthday banter between the transfer station’s Swap Shop founder Susan Sloan and attendant Jim Powelzyk led Sloan to throw a gala party for the 70-year-old last Sunday at Norbrook Brewery.
Read moreThe Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department’s fire truck committee opened bids this week for a new pumper truck that will replace a 31-year-old vehicle in its fleet.
Read moreThe Church of Christ has been invited to move forward with a full application for a $200,000 grant from the State Historic Preservation Office.
Read moreThe three-bay garage cut from the original proposal for the new fire house may become a reality after all.
Read moreA garden party celebration of the life of former town clerk Linda Perkins will be held Saturday, August 8, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at her home at 7 Mountain Road.
Read moreTown Notices
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August at 7:00 p.m. regarding the proposed removal of a tree in front of the Norfolk Post Office. Notice of Tree Removal
Democratic Primary for Governor – Ned Lamont 102, Josh Elliot 51 Republican Primary for Representative in Congress – Chris Shea 28, Jonathan De Barros 7
A Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bruey Room, Town Hall to consider and act on a resolution to appropriate funding for the Rails to Trails North Brook Trail. Read more
Please be advised that tax bills will be mailed out to taxpayers by June 29th and are payable without interest until August 3, 2026. Read more
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, the owner of each dog over the age of six (6) months must license his or her dog(s) with the Town Clerk no later than June 30. As of July 1, 2026, a penalty is imposed per CT General Statutes Sec. 22-338 of $1.00 per month.
Licenses may be obtained in person at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, by mail or online starting June 1, 2026. For new dog registration, see attached application. All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination. If it has expired, owner must provide an up-to-date vaccination certificate in order to process the new license.
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.
Great Mountain Forest’s founders dreamed of restoring wildlife populations. Read the full story here.
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 plumber? A videographer or a dentist? See the Directory for links to a wealth of information about our town, including organizations, food, entertainment and the many services available—and find out what the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet needs this week!