Town Notices

Old Colony Road Closed to Through Traffic

The Town will be closing Old Colony Road to through traffic. Signage will be placed on the Route 272 (North Street) end of Old Colony Road informing drivers that the road is closed for through traffic. Signage and barricades will be placed on the Route 44 end on Old Colony Road informing motorists that the road is closed.

This is in response to the numerous calls from concerned residents about the amount of traffic on Old Colony Road and the speed the traffic is traveling. The Norfolk Public Works crew has also experienced many near misses exiting and entering the driveway to the Public Works Department.

Legal Notice – Certified List of Democratic and Republican Candidates

A certified list of Democratic and Republican Candidates for the Town of Norfolk for the 2025 Municipal Election is on file at the office of the Town Clerk. See Legal Notice. See Democratic Candidates. See Republican Candidates.

Town Center Closing Sunday, August 3

The Town center from the Berkshire Country Store to the Post Office will be closed to vehicles on Sunday, August 3, from 12:45 until 5:00 p.m. for WIN Weekend Festivities.

Posting for Engineering Consultant

The Town of Norfolk seeks to engage a Consulting Engineering Firm for the following transportation project: Mountain Road Bridge at Westside Road. Read more.

Dog Licensing

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, the owner of each dog over the age of six (6) months must license his or her dog(s) with the Town Clerk no later than June 30. As of July 1, 2025, a penalty is imposed per CT General Statutes Sec. 22-338 of $1.00 per month.

Licenses may be obtained in person at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.; by mail; or online from June 1 through August 31. For new dog registration, see attached application.

Transfer Station & Tobey Pond Permits

Permits for the Transfer Station and Tobey Pond may be obtained in person at the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., or by mail. There is also a locked mailbox on the front porch where applications with checks can be deposited. Application available here.

P&Z Decision on Manor House Application

The Planning & Zoning Commission has reached a decision on the Manor House Application #24-027. Read more.

Special Town Meeting

A Special Town Meeting of the Town of Norfolk was held at Botelle School, 128 Greenwoods Road East, Hall of Flags, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Read more.

Results of Regional #7 School District Referendum

A referendum regarding the Regional School District #7 Annual Budget was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The results are: “Yes” votes = 28, “No” votes = 8. See Approved Annnual Budget here.

Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in Town Meetings of Norfolk was held at Botelle School, 128 Greenwoods Road East on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Read more.