Spring in Great Mountain Forest/Tom Blagden
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
How the Curling Club Makes Ice
The curling season is ending and to mark the occasion we’re sharing this short video about how the next season will begin—with a new sheet of carefully made ice.
Municipal Meetings
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The Department of Social Services Wants Your Input
Norfolk’s Department of Social Services needs your help to support building a healthy, caring community in partnership with the Northwest Hills Prevention Connection (NHPC). The NHPC is working to better understand the needs, strengths and priorities of residents across the Northwest Hills region. Please take a moment to complete its survey here or click here for additional information. Survey ends May 15.
Community News
About 30 townspeople gathered Monday night to pass the $9.4 million 2026-2027 municipal budget.
Read moreThe City Meadow Committee focused its discussion on appearances when it met in special session Tuesday evening—the appearance of Robertson Plaza and of City Meadow.
Read moreHousatonic Heritage and Great Mountain Forest will offer a three-day environmental writing retreat from August 7 through 9 at the Yale Camp on Canaan Mountain.
Read moreThe Town of Norfolk will present a “Building Interest in Main Street” workshop June 2, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, at the Hub, 2 Station Place.
Read moreThe Norfolk Food Pantry has been chosen as the May recipient of the Canaan Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ for Good campaign.
Read moreThe municipal budget process concludes when the spending plan is put to a vote at the annual town meeting at Botelle School Monday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m.
Read moreThe Rails to Trails Committee opened four bids Thursday for the long-delayed North Brook Trail. Three bids ranged from a low of $774,406 to a high of $1,900,000. the fourth was rejected as incomplete.
Read moreTown Notices
Please be aware that there are some towns where residents have received false notices about payments for zoning permits and various other items. We are taking this opportunity to alert residents to confirm communication from municipal departments and employees. Do not click on links in emails. Any payments to the town should be made in person or via the Town Website for taxes. If you do receive any strange emails, please notify the town.
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
The proposed Annual Town Budget will be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Botelle School. Draft Budget Summary 26-27 Draft Income Summary 26-27 Draft Budget by Department 26-27
The Annual Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in Town Meetings of Norfolk was held at Botelle School, 128 Greenwoods Road East on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Read more
A referendum regarding the Regional School District No.7 Annual Budget was held in the Town of Norfolk on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The results are: “Yes” votes = 23, “No” votes = 6.
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.
Botelle students are carefully learning to use AI. Read the full story here.
Town 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!