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The Economic Development Commission set a timeframe for sending out its survey of local businesses during its meeting Thursday evening.

Patriots fans still be in shock over the team’s lackluster performance in the Super Bowl can take some solace in knowing that the Pats came from behind to win Botelle School’s Souper Bowl competition.

The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department paused this week to honor Richard Byrne as he moved to veteran status after serving the department for 58 years. 

The ninth annual Weekend in Norfolk winter celebration returns Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, bringing a packed schedule of art, music, history and outdoor adventure and activities for children.

Norfolk residents needing emergency medical care will be even safer because of a paramedic “flycar”—an expanded service being provided through Hartford Healthcare.

The brutal cold that has blanketed the area since before Christmas has delayed construction at the new firehouse to the point that financial analysis shows it could cost the town less money to stop work and wait until the weather improves.

Any good championship game is decided in the final minutes and the Seahawks and Patriots, this year’s Super Bowl opponents, have been battling it out at Botelle School for days now.

Both the Town Hall and the Transfer Station will be closed Monday, February 16th for President’s Day. They reopen Tuesday.

Certified lists of the Democratic and Republican Party endorsed candidates for the Town of Norfolk Democratic and Republican Committees-at-large are available on file in the office of the Town Clerk.

Due to changes in the US Postal Service, mail can no longer be guaranteed to be postmarked on the day it is collected.  The US Postal Service has stated that it can now take up to 3-4 days for regularly collected mail to be postmarked.  It is recommended that anyone mailing in tax payments close to the due dates to hand the letter to the postal worker behind the counter, and they can stamp it with the postmarked date.  Doing this will prevent tax bills from being considered late and incurring extra costs and payments. Read more.

Old Colony Road remains closed to through traffic during construction. Signage has been placed on the Route 272 (North Street) end of Old Colony Road informing drivers that the road is closed for through traffic.

Permits for the Transfer Station 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., or by mail. There is also a locked mailbox on the front porch where applications with checks can be deposited. Application available here.