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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.
Events
Tobey Pond
Tobey Pond is open for the summer. Hours are usually 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., but may vary according to the weather and the lifeguard schedule. Click here for permit information and here for an application. See the Tobey Pond Facebook page and Instagram page for weekly updates.
Free swimming lessons are available until the end of August. Click here for hours.
Municipal Meetings
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Community News
First Selectman Matt Riiska has a punch list of things that he wants to complete before he hands over town administration to his successor, and creating a fire district is at the top.
Read moreStill dismayed by bids coming in a million dollars higher than expected, the Fire House Building Committee is slated to meet Thursday, August 14, to discuss alternate plans for the building it hopes to put up on Shepard Road.
Read moreTown officials will close access to through traffic on Old Colony Road within the next three weeks.
Read moreThe elegant edifice that Alice Eldridge gifted to the town as a gymnasium in 1892 is suffering the ravages of time and will soon benefit from an innovative restoration.
Read moreRebidding four contracts for plumbing, electrical, mechanicals and painting for the new firehouse reduced the cost by $421,525, but still requires the Firehouse Committee to make further cuts of more than half a million dollars.
Read moreThe Conservation Commission last week sent a letter to First Selectman Matt Riiska objecting to the removal of about 200 trees along Winchester Road, which is classified as a scenic highway.
Read moreWeekend in Norfolk (WIN) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in August, with a town-wide salute to all aspects of community life that make Norfolk special.
Read moreTown Notices
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.
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.
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.
The Town of Norfolk seeks to engage a Consulting Engineering Firm for the following transportation project: Mountain Road Bridge at Westside Road. Read more.
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 new album of bird photos, based on the Conservation Commission’s checklist of Norfolk birds, is now available on Flickr. Read the full story here.
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 hair dresser? 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!