Introducing town officials: Building Official, John Papp/Sue Frisch
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
Anyone Seen a Bear?
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What a year! It really seemed like it just flew by. A big thanks to everyone involved in enabling Tobey Pond to continue to be one of the highlights of life in Norfolk, especially our lifeguards. See you in 2027!
Community News
As part of its dam safety program the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently ordered a routine inspection of Tobey Pond dam.
Read moreEducators at the Region #7 high and middle schools and the four elementary schools that feed students into them are meeting to discuss a regional coordination of curricula.
Read moreThis is the third in a series that looks at the various departments, boards and committees that make the town function, offering thumbnail sketches of their duties and responsibilities. This week: The Building Inspector.
Read moreTwo-way traffic on Route 44 west of town is expected to be restored by the end of this year.
Read moreWhen it met Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Selectmen discussed a variety of new committees that could look into issues of concern to residents.
Read moreFire safety was on the mind of the Board of Education this week as it heard a safety inspection report from Fire Marshal Keith Byrne.
Read moreFifteen minutes—that’s all it took for townspeople at Wednesday night’s town meeting to approve the purchase of a fire truck, work on a three-bay garage and a new Inland Wetlands fee schedule for permits.
Read moreTown Notices
On Monday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Town Hall, a representative from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will do a presentation on Medicare and Medicaid, discussing the changes to insurance for the upcoming year. Call the Social Services Department with any questions: 860-542-2887.
Flu shots will be offered at the Town Hall for anyone 3 years old and up on Wednesday, October 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Covid-19 vaccines will be available along with pneumonia shots. Pre-registration is required. Call the Social Services Department with any questions: 860-542-2887.
Energy Assistance applications are available through the Social Services Office starting September 1. Please call Social Services at 860-542-2887.
A Special Town Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Botelle Elementary School, 128 Greenwoods Road East at 7:00 p.m. to consider the acquisition of a new pumper truck, to consider a resolution for additional funds for the new fire house and to approve amendments to the Town Ordinance pertaining to the Inland Wetlands Commission. Read more
Democratic Primary for Governor – Ned Lamont 102, Josh Elliot 51 Republican Primary for Representative in Congress – Chris Shea 28, Jonathan De Barros 7
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.
An early morning fire recently gutted the former cheese barn at Lost Ruby Farm. Read the full story here.
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 plumber? A videographer or a dentist? See the Directory for links to a wealth of information about our town, including organizations, food, entertainment and the many services available—and find out what the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet needs this week!