Spring in Great Mountain Forest/Tom Blagden

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

05/09/2026
Family Pancake Breakfast
8:00 am - 10:30 am

05/09/2026
Infinity Hall: Brett Dennen
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

05/09/2026
Infinity Hall: Mystic Dead
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

05/10/2026
Aton Forest Mother's Day Bird Walk
7:30 am - 9:00 am

05/11/2026
Lunch & Learn for Seniors
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Botelle Students Are Setting Goals

Power goals help students set and achieve their objectives.

Municipal Meetings

05/11/2026, 6:00 PM
HYBRID (In-Person, ZOOM)

05/11/2026, 7:00 PM

05/11/2026, 7:15 PM
SPECIAL MEETING

05/12/2026, 6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING

05/12/2026, 6:30 PM

05/12/2026, 7:30 PM
CANCELLED

05/14/2026, 5:00 PM

05/14/2026, 6:00 PM

The Department of Social Services Wants Your Input

Norfolk’s Department of Social Services needs your help to support building a healthy, caring community in partnership with the Northwest Hills Prevention Connection (NHPC). The NHPC is working to better understand the needs, strengths and priorities of residents across the Northwest Hills region. Please take a moment to complete its survey here or click here for additional information. Survey ends May 15.

Community News

Rails to Trails Opens North Brook Trail Bids

The Rails to Trails Committee opened four bids Thursday for the long-delayed North Brook Trail. Three bids ranged from a low of $774,406 to a high of $1,900,000. the fourth was rejected as incomplete.

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Great Mountain Forest in Bat Study

With eight of the nine bat species in Connecticut currently listed as endangered, Great Mountain Forest has partnered with UConn and DEEP to track bat activity.

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Second Mountain Bridge Road Under Construction

A second bridge on Mountain Road is now under construction, closing the road between Route 272 and Westside Road.

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Fire Department presents NVFD merchandise

The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with Stadium Systems in Canaan to launch an online store featuring
NVFD-branded merchandise for men and women.

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Building Official’s Retirement Challenges Town

James Clark, the town’s building official, has retired as of May 1, complicating the continuing oversight needed for construction of the fire house.

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Inland Wetlands Agency Proposes Change in Fees

The Inland Wetlands Agency is proposing new permit fees to ensure the town recovers its expenses for required legal notices and state fees.

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“Step-down” Footing for Fire House Boosts Cost

Early stages of construction of the new fire house have produced one potentially costly hiccup.

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Town Notices

Proposed Annual Town Budget for 2026-2027

The proposed Annual Town Budget will be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle School. Draft Budget Summary 26-27 Draft Income Summary 26-27 Draft Budget by Department 26-27

Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in Town Meetings of Norfolk will be held at Botelle School, 128 Greenwoods Road East on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Read more

Results of Referendum Vote on Regional School District #7 Budget

A referendum regarding the Regional School District No.7 Annual Budget was held in the Town of Norfolk on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The results are: “Yes” votes = 23, “No” votes = 6.

Special Town Meeting

A Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle Elementary School to consider and act on a resolution to appropriate funding for the Mountain Road Bridge replacement and purchase of a new plow truck, accept Haystack Woods Road as a public roadway and designate a Town Resource Recovery Authority. Read more

Legal Notice – Party-Selected Candidates for State Conventions

Certified lists of party-selected candidates for the Democratic Party and Republican Party in the Town of Norfolk for participation as Delegates to the State Conventions have been filed with the Town Clerk. 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.

Botelle students are carefully learning to use AI. Read the full story here.

Emergency Updates

Check out Norfolk’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) Facebook and Instagram pages for information about school closings and other time-sensitive announcements, particularly when bad weather hits.

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 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!