Town Notices

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Falls Village Public Works Garage, 100 Railroad Street, Canaan (Falls Village). Tickets may be obtained at the First Selectman’s office in Town Hall or on line and presented upon arrival at the collection site. Read more.

The Selectman’s Office has approved a Solicitor’s Permit (5/1/25-5/31/25) for Craig Plummer and Keyshawn Booker from Frontier Fiber Optics to solicit door-to-door per Town Code 103:1-2. Although the Town is not endorsing the product(s), Mr. Plummer and Mr. Booker have been vetted through the Selectman’s Office.  Those with questions can call 860-542-5829.

A referendum regarding the Regional School District No.7 Annual Budget will be held in the Town of Norfolk on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Voting will take place at the Town Hall from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. See Budget Explanatory Text. Read more.

A District Meeting of Regional School District No. 7 will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Roberta S. Ohotnicky Little Theater at the Northwestern Regional School in Winsted, Connecticut to accept the annual budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1025. Read more.