Welcome to Norfolk, Connecticut

America celebrates individuality and two events planned for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration of the nation’s birth on Friday July 3 will encourage just that.

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks when Norfolk celebrates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding on Friday, July 3, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

Botelle School advanced four sixth-graders to the Northwestern Regional School District #7 Middle School during graduation ceremonies held Tuesday.

Both the Democrats and Republicans are seeking poll workers for the upcoming political primaries.

The Foundation for Norfolk Living (FNL) will host a ribbon-cutting celebration and house tour for Haystack Woods, its newly constructed affordable housing complex, on Monday, June 22, at 11:00 a.m. 

Late word has been received that Infinity Bistro has opened and that Tobey Pond will offer special weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday evening the Rails to Trails Committee pondered how to proceed with construction of the North Brook Trail now that it has awarded a $774,406 contract to Yield Industries. 

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.

A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Falls Village Public Works Garage, 100 Railroad St., Falls Village, CT. You must register to participate. Read more