Signs of spring/Katherine Griswold
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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
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.
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Community News
Norfolk will host its second Earth Day Forum focusing on “Our Glorious Northwest Corner: Celebrating the Connectedness of All” April 25 through 27.
Read moreResidents 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.
Read moreTwo Norfolk organizations were among 30 area nonprofits that received grants from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreTuesday 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.
Read moreFor their annual theatre production, which opens Friday night, 18 students at Botelle Elementary School have prepared a lively rendition of “The Jungle Book Kids!”
Read moreTown Notices
Town Hall offices will be closed Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday.
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 Friday, April 18, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm. Read more.
There will be a Firehouse Information Session held on Thursday April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Botelle School. Read more.
A District Meeting of Regional School District No. 7 will be held Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roberta S. Ohotnicky Little Theater at the Northwestern Regional School in Winsted, Connecticut to accept the proposed annual budget. See Proposed Budget Overview here.
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 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!