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Cheryl Heller, chairman of the Economic Development Commission, has reached out to the Planning and Zoning Commission seeking to discuss the list of goals assigned to the EDC in that document that have not yet been fully addressed.

The Board of Finance agreed Tuesday night to allow the Rails to Trails Committee to use surplus town funds for short-term funding to pay for work on the construction of the North Brook Trail.

Visitors to the center of town will have noticed that the brickwork that formed the walkway in front of the Royal Arcanum building has been torn up and that the Public Works Department is preparing to pour concrete in its place.

Norfolk now has not one, but two new employees in the building officials’ office: John Papp and Jonathan Abbott have taken over the roles of building inspector and assistant building inspector.

The Rails to Trails Committee is “two signatures away” from starting construction of the North Brook Trail.

In a poll taken at the end of a Connecticut Main Street Center program Wednesday night, Norfolk residents expressed guarded optimism about the possibility of animating the town’s village center.

The 11th annual Weekend in Norfolk (WIN) begins Friday, July 31, and runs through Sunday, August 2, featuring music, art, food and fun.

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.

Permits for the Transfer Station and Tobey Pond may be obtained in person at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 9-12 (June 5 – August 21, except July 3) or by mail. There is also a locked mailbox on the front porch where applications with checks can be deposited.

The Town Clerk’s office will be open on Friday mornings from 9-12 starting June 5 until August 21(except July 3) in order to facilitate the purchase of Transfer Station and Tobey Pond Stickers and Dog Licenses. Transfer Station and Tobey Pond stickers are also available by mail starting June 1. Dog Licenses are also available by mail and on line starting June 1, 2026.

Please be aware that there are some towns where residents have received false notices about payments for zoning permits and various other items.  We are taking this opportunity to alert residents to confirm communication from municipal departments and employees.  Do not click on links in emails.  Any payments to the town should be made in person or via the Town Website for taxes.  If you do receive any strange emails, please notify the town.