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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.

Norfolk Flickr album

See Norfolk’s Flickr album with all the “My Norfolk” contest photos: click here! Photo above: Haystack at Sunset, by Dianna Hofer.

Municipal Meetings

12/02/2024, 7:00 PM

12/03/2024, 5:00 PM
CANCELLED

12/03/2024, 5:00 PM
VIA ZOOM

12/03/2024, 5:30 PM

12/03/2024, 6:00 PM

12/03/2024, 6:00 PM
CANCELLED

12/04/2024, 4:30 PM

Community News

Town Adds Maple Avenue to Plowing Schedule

The town will continue to plow all the village sidewalks and will add the newly constructed Maple Avenue walkway.

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Will Drought Nip Spring Plants in the Bud?

Welcome rain has been falling in Connecticut this past week, but the pronounced drought of late summer and fall may have a lingering effect for years.

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Residents Nix Proposed Snow Shoveling Rule

The upstairs meeting room of Town Hall was filled beyond capacity Wednesday night by residents opposed to a rule requiring them to clear walks of snow and ice.

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Norfolk Residents Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner

Norfolk residents are invited to partake of a free Thanksgiving feast next Thursday November 28, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at Pilgrim House on Granite Avenue in Canaan. 

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Route 44 Will Be One-lane Starting December 2

The state Department of Transportation will reduce Route 44 to one lane Monday, December 2, as work begins on a crumbling retaining wall.

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Botelle Named School of Distinction for Growth

Botelle Elementary School has been named one of 151 Schools of Distinction by the Connecticut State Department of Education for its great improvement. 

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P&Z Considers Pros, Cons of Short-term Rentals

The Planning and Zoning Commission informally looked at the tricky issue of short-term rentals at its meeting Tuesday night.

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Town Notices

Motor Vehicle Assessment Changes Effective October 1, 2024

Pursuant to Public Act 22-118 and June Special Session Public Act 24-1, Municipal Assessors will be valuing registered/non-registered passsenger motor vehicles differently than they have in the past. Read more.

Holiday Hours for Town Hall, Transfer Station

Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, November 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Alert: No Open Burning

The Norfolk Fire Department has banned any open burning for the foreseeable future. This includes campfires, backyard fire pits, chimineas, etc.

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Revaluation Notices

Revaluation notices are being mailed on November 7, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor’s Office on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Friday, November 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: (860)542-5287, Email: assessor@norfolkct.org.

Construction Manager Needed for Norfolk Fire House

Proposals are being sought from a professional construction manager at risk (CMR) firm to oversee all aspects of constructing the new Norfolk fire house.

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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.

Curling Club experts were called upon to make ice for a film. Read the full story.

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.

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!