Introducing town officials: Town Clerk, Debbie Nelson/Savage Frieze
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
Did You Know?
Every Friday night from 6:00 to 8:00 through August 21, there are music, food and events on the Village Green. For musicians, event sponsors and dates click here. If you need a ride, email office@norfolkhub.org at least a day in advance. Events move inside the Hub if it rains.
Municipal Meetings
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SPECIAL MEETING
Tobey Pond will be open full time through Sunday, August 23rd. After that it will be open weekends only through Labor Day. Its normal hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day of the week, weather and staffing permitting. For any questions, the official source of information about hours, closings, special activities and anything else is the Tobey Pond Facebook page; click here to visit it.
Community News
Following an hour-long hearing Thursday night that showed public sentiment evenly divided over removal of a Japanese Zelkova tree adjacent the post office, Tree Warden Matt Klimkosky decided the tree must go.
Read moreThe Board of Finance agreed Tuesday night to put a $250,000 down payment on a $1,252,000 pumper firetruck, a move that would secure the lowest of six bids the fire department received last week.
Read moreStudents will meet four new staff members when Botelle School swings open its doors for the new school year Wednesday, August 26.
Read moreThe Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department is inviting residents to celebrate with it as the final roof truss of its new fire station is raised into place on Saturday, August 29, at 1:00 p.m. at the Shepard Road construction site.
Read moreOne of the busiest offices in any town hall is that of the Town Clerk. It is often residents’ first point of contact when they need to conduct business with a municipality.
Read moreResidents have registered objections to the planned removal of a village tree and a public hearing has been set for Thursday, August 20.
Read moreBirthday banter between the transfer station’s Swap Shop founder Susan Sloan and attendant Jim Powelzyk led Sloan to throw a gala party for the 70-year-old last Sunday at Norbrook Brewery.
Read moreTown Notices
A Special Town Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Botelle Elementary School, 1928 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
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the proposed removal of a tree in front of the Norfolk Post Office. Notice of Tree Removal
Democratic Primary for Governor – Ned Lamont 102, Josh Elliot 51 Republican Primary for Representative in Congress – Chris Shea 28, Jonathan De Barros 7
A Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bruey Room, Town Hall to consider and act on a resolution to appropriate funding for the Rails to Trails North Brook Trail. Read more
Please be advised that tax bills will be mailed out to taxpayers by June 29th and are payable without interest until August 3, 2026. 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.
Great Mountain Forest’s founders dreamed of restoring wildlife populations. 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!