Town Notices

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

A Democratic Primary for Governor and Republican Primary for District 5 Representative in Congress will begin with early voting from August 3 – August 9. Election Day is August 11, 2026. See Democratic Legal Notice. See Republican Legal Notice. Primary Information Flyer 

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

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, 2026, 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, by mail or online starting June 1, 2026. For new dog registration, see attached application. All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination. If it has expired, owner must provide an up-to-date vaccination certificate in order to process the new license.

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. and Fridays 9-12 (June 5 – August 21, except July 3) or by mail. There is also a locked mailbox on the front porch where applications with checks can be deposited.

The Town Clerk’s office will be open on Friday mornings from 9-12 starting June 5 until August 21(except July 3) in order to facilitate the purchase of Transfer Station and Tobey Pond Stickers and Dog Licenses. Transfer Station and Tobey Pond stickers are also available by mail starting June 1. Dog Licenses are also available by mail and on line starting June 1, 2026.

Please be aware that there are some towns where residents have received false notices about payments for zoning permits and various other items.  We are taking this opportunity to alert residents to confirm communication from municipal departments and employees.  Do not click on links in emails.  Any payments to the town should be made in person or via the Town Website for taxes.  If you do receive any strange emails, please notify the town.

The proposed Annual Town Budget will be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle School. Draft Budget Summary 26-27 Draft Income Summary 26-27 Draft Budget by Department 26-27

A referendum regarding the Regional School District No.7 Annual Budget was held in the Town of Norfolk on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The results are: “Yes” votes = 23, “No” votes = 6.

A Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle Elementary School to consider and act on a resolution to appropriate funding for the Mountain Road Bridge replacement and purchase of a new plow truck, accept Haystack Woods Road as a public roadway and designate a Town Resource Recovery Authority. Read more