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Botelle School principal Lauren Valentino is encouraging parents to become involved in their children’s school.

The Corner Club after-school program resumes at the Norfolk Library on Wednesday, September 30, with a program on creative cartooning for children 6 -12 years old.

The Norfolk Community Association will unveil the third installation of its growing sculpture trail Sunday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. at a location between the Norfolk Library and the old train station.

The Economic Development Commission will launch a series of conversations with business leaders on Thursday, October 22, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Norfolk Library when representatives of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) will describe its operations.

The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual elections, choosing Martyn Banks as its new president. Outgoing president Paul Padua, who held the post for 10 years, will now assume the role of vice president.

The Economic Development Commission looked forward Thursday night to initiatives it might undertake to promote Norfolk’s economic vitality.

The state has gone out to bid for the two South Norfolk bridges that were washed out by flash floods in July 2023. The bid opening is set for October 7.

A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility, 252 Lower Bogue Rd., Harwinton, CT. You must register to participate. Read more

The Town Clerk’s office will have reduced hours during the week of 9/21-9/24 in order to attend the Connecticut Town Clerk’s Association Conference. The office will be closing at 3:00 on 9/22, open from 10-2 on 9/23 and closed on 9/24. Please leave all payments and documents for filing with the First Selectman’s office.

On Monday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Town Hall, a representative from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will do a presentation on Medicare and Medicaid, discussing the changes to insurance for the upcoming year. Call the Social Services Department with any questions: 860-542-2887.

Flu shots will be offered at the Town Hall for anyone 3 years old and up on Wednesday, October 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Covid-19 vaccines will be available along with pneumonia shots. Pre-registration is required. Call the Social Services Department with any questions: 860-542-2887.

Energy Assistance applications are available through the Social Services Office starting September 1. Please call Social Services at 860-542-2887.