End-of-summer chatter/Fred Knight
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
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Manager @ Risk Services
Sept. 4, 2024. Construction manager needed for new Norfolk, Conn., firehouse. Click here for the full RFP.
Click here for Schedule A, Fee Proposal.
Click here for Schedule B, Schedule of CM Services.
Click here for Schedule C, General Conditions Staffing.
Proposals due Sept. 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Municipal Meetings
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Community News
The DOT has released minutes for its 8/6/24 virtual public information meeting about the permanent replacement for the Smith Road bridge.
Read moreThe Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night approved both a definition of a dog park and the regulations that would govern it.
Read moreFirst Selectman Matt Riiska has begun the paperwork needed to get permits to install a temporary bridge on Smith Road.
Read moreDownes Construction Co., construction managers for the new firehouse project, presented a $9.3 million cost estimate to the Firehouse Building Committee Wednesday night.
Read moreA game that has survived since the days of Ancient Egypt certainly has staying power. Bocce, which spread from Egypt to the Roman Empire to all the lands that Caesar conquered, has now come to Norfolk
Read moreThe state DEEP and the Army Corps Engineers have come back with conditions for a temporary replacement of the South Norfolk bridge at Smith Road, but First Selectman Matt Riiska told his board Wednesday, “I don’t know where it is going, I really don’t know.”
Read moreA first glimpse of a proposed plan for the restoration of City Meadow was presented Tuesday night to the Friends of the Meadow Committee.
Read moreTown Notices
The South Central Connecticut Regional Water District approved the Application to submit a bid for the Acquisition of Aquarion Water Company. Read more.
Early voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election begins on Monday, October 21, 2024. 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 has scheduled a flu shot clinic for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of Town Hall. Adult, senior dose and children’s shots will be offered. Appointments must be scheduled through Torrington Area Health District at 860-489-0436 starting August 19th.
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.
A group of Norfolk residents has erected several nesting tripods for great blue herons and plans to put up another. 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!