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
New Flickr album
See Norfolk’s new Flickr album with all the “My Norfolk” contest photos: click here! This photo is Haystack at sunset by Dianna Hofer.
Municipal Meetings
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Early voting for the November 5, 2024, General Election begins Monday, October 21. See sample ballot here. Applications for absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office or online. Read more. Any registered voter can get a ride to the polls by calling the Democratic Town Committee (860-201-7498).
Community News
The Norfolk Conservation Commission plans a community volunteer event Sunday, October 27th, at 11 a.m. to eliminate invasive buckthorn.
Read moreFor more than a century, Great Mountain Forest has served as a laboratory for forest science. Now a new element—the moose—is under its metaphorical microscope.
Read moreEarly voting won’t be interrupted by trick-or-treating on Maple Avenue.
Read moreFor those voters who need help getting to the polls, the Norfolk Democratic Town Committee is offering rides.
Read moreBotelle School is abuzz with fall activities. Wednesday, staff and students will celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange and pledging to make Botelle a bullying-free zone.
Read moreAt its Tuesday night meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled three public hearings for November 12.
Read moreThe Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department is currently holding a couple of fundraisers. To support the new firehouse project, it is selling “Fire House Ale,” a Kölsch style beer in a limited edition can, in partnership with Norbrook Farm Brewery.
Read moreTown Notices
A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, October 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility, 252 Lower Bogue Road, Harwinton. Tickets may be obtained at the First Selectman’s office in Town Hall or on line and presented upon arrival at the collection site. Read more.
Early voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election begins on Monday, October 21, 2024. See Sample Ballot here. Applications for Absentee Ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Read more.
Proposals are being sought from a professional construction manager at risk (CMR) firm to oversee all aspects of constructing the new Norfolk fire house.
Read moreThe Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that lane closures with alternating traffic on Route 44 at Old Colony Road will begin on Monday August 19, 2024. Read more.
The Town of Norfolk is conducting a Revaluation for the October 1, 2024 Grand List. The Town has contracted with E-Quality Valuation Services, LLC to assist with the Revaluation. Representatives of E-Quality will be conducting inspections and taking photographs of properties throughout the town. Read more. Additional representative(1), representative (2) information.
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.
The Food Pantry has new, safer doors, thanks a grant from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Draper Foundation. Read the full story.
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 voice coach? 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!