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As construction workers put the finishing touches on the new retaining wall on Route 44 west of town, the state Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing to adjust its traffic control at the site.

Ryan Craig, owner of the Berkshire Country Store in Station Place, will close his business at the end of October.

The ever-popular Bocce tournament scheduled for this weekend at 10 Station Place will be postponed until Sunday, October 18, because bad weather is predicted. At present, all team slots are filled with a waiting list.

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.

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

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.

A Special Town Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Botelle Elementary School, 128 Greenwoods Road East at 7:00 p.m. to consider the acquisition of a new pumper truck, to consider a resolution for additional funds for the new fire house and to approve amendments to the Town Ordinance pertaining to the Inland Wetlands Commission. Read more