Welcome to Norfolk, Connecticut

The Norfolk Library has received a grant from the Aldo Leopold Foundation to host a community reading of selections from “A Sand County Almanac” on March 8 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education has gotten its first look at a proposed $2,658,868 2026-2027 budget that would increase spending by 4.47 percent.

It will be next week before the town crew has cleared away the more than 14 inches of snow that blanketed Norfolk on Monday.

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan modification for George Auclair ‘s garage during its February 10th meeting. 

The Region 7 Shared Services Integrated Preschool Program (SSIPP), which serves children ages 3 to 5, has announced that screenings will soon take place.

The Economic Development Commission is planning new programming to support local businesses and wants your input.

The Board of Finance learned at its Tuesday night meeting that Botelle School will have to add an extra $53,800 to its 2027-2028 budget.

Northwest Regional School District No. 7 has presented its Superintendent’s Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed 2026-2027 Working Budget Summary. Copies are available at the Town Clerk’s office.

Certified lists of the Democratic and Republican Party endorsed candidates for the Town of Norfolk Democratic and Republican Committees-at-large are available on file in the office of the Town Clerk.

Due to changes in the US Postal Service, mail can no longer be guaranteed to be postmarked on the day it is collected.  It is recommended that anyone mailing in tax payments close to the due dates to hand the letter to the postal worker behind the counter, and they can stamp it with the postmarked date.  Read more.

Old Colony Road remains closed to through traffic during construction. Signage has been placed on the Route 272 (North Street) end of Old Colony Road informing drivers that the road is closed for through traffic.

Permits for the Transfer Station 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., or by mail. There is also a locked mailbox on the front porch where applications with checks can be deposited. Application available here.