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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
Tobey Pond
Tobey Pond is open for the summer. Hours are usually 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., but may vary according to the weather and the lifeguard schedule. Click here for permit information and here for an application. See the Tobey Pond Facebook page and Instagram page for weekly updates.
New! Free swimming lessons start July 8. Click here for hours.
Municipal Meetings
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Community News
EdAdvance, located in Litchfield and one of six Regional Educational Service Centers, will offer federally funded free summer breakfasts and lunches for all children and teens 18 years of age and younger.
Read moreThe bid opening for the new firehouse, originally scheduled for July 2, has been postponed until July 8 because bidders needed additional details and asked for an extension.
Read moreTwo significant signs greet visitors to Tobey Pond this week. The first advises beachgoers that cars are now checked to ensure their owners have beach passes; the second asks visitors to respect the wildlife.
Read moreLes Renards & Co., a little bookstore located in the Arcanum Building adjacent to Robertson Plaza, officially opened its doors Thursday afternoon with a well-attended grand opening.
Read moreConditions were perfect last Saturday for observing night-flying insects at the second annual Moth Night.
Read moreFirst Selectman Matt Riiska reminded residents this week that they can anticipate road work along highways and byways, particularly along Doolittle Road, where crews will mill the road and chip seal the surface.
Read moreFour-term First Selectman Matt Riiska will not seek another term in office this November. “I’m definitely not going to run again,” Riiska said this week.
Read moreTown Notices
On Tuesday, July 9, 2025, Aquarion will be shutting off the water on Shepard Road at 7:00 a.m. for 6-8 hours.
The Town of Norfolk seeks to engage a Consulting Engineering Firm for the following transportation project: Mountain Road Bridge at Westside Road. Read more.
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., or by mail. There is also a locked mailbox on the front porch where applications with checks can be deposited. Application available here.
The Planning & Zoning Commission has reached a decision on the Manor House Application #24-027. Read more.
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.
A new album of bird photos, based on the Conservation Commission’s checklist of Norfolk birds, is now available on Flickr. 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 dog walker or a hair dresser? 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!