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

05/25/2026
Memorial Day 5-Mile Road Race
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

05/27/2026
Poetry Café: Water
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

05/28/2026
No Stress Chess with Cal
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Race Day Coming Up!

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, and with it comes the NVFD’s annual 5-mile road race. Click here for more race information; if you want to enter, you must be registered by Saturday, May 23. For information about the parade and the Fire Department open house, click here.

Municipal Meetings

05/26/2026, 6:30 PM

06/01/2026, 7:00 PM

06/02/2026, 5:00 PM
VIA ZOOM

06/02/2026, 6:00 PM

06/03/2026, 4:30 PM

06/04/2026, 5:00 PM

06/08/2026, 6:00 PM
HYBRID (In-Person, ZOOM)

Community News

Mountain Road Culvert Creates Sink Hole

Mountain Road, where construction is already underway to replace one bridge, now has another problem looming.

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Tobey Pond Opening Set for June 17

Because Memorial Day is early this year, the opening date for swimming at Tobey Pond has been pushed back to June 17, the last day of school.

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Volunteer Help Sought for Botelle Biodiversity

The Norfolk Conservation Commission needs volunteers Saturday, June 6, for the next phase of restoring native plants at Botelle School.

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Memorial Day Events Will Happen Rain or Shine

The weather forecast for Monday is uncertain, but Memorial Day observances will go on rain or shine, starting at 9:00 a.m.

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Traffic Monitors Reveal Excessive Speeds in Town

The speed of traffic on Norfolk’s highways and byways has been a concern for years and now town officials are implementing measures to slow drivers, whose speeds have been clocked at more than 100 miles per hour.  

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Friday Nights on the Green Begin May 29

One of the town’s favorite summer attractions, Friday Nights on the Green, returns May 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Infinity Hall Owners Plan To Reopen Restaurant

Applause erupted in Infinity Hall as David Rosenfeld, co-founder of the GoodWorks Entertainment Group promised to reopen that concert hall’s dining area.

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Town Notices

Holiday Hours for Town Hall, Transfer Station

The Town Hall and Transfer Station will both be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Town Hall will be open on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Transfer Station will be open Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Phishing Scams

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.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

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

Proposed Annual Town Budget for 2026-2027

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

Annual Town Meeting

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

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.

The Greenwoods Puppet Festival returns to the Norfolk Library. Read the full story here.

Emergency Updates

Check out Norfolk’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) Facebook and Instagram pages for information about school closings and other time-sensitive announcements, particularly when the weather is bad.

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 plumber? A videographer or a dentist? See the Directory for links to a wealth of information about our town, including organizations, food, entertainment and the many services available—and find out what the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet needs this week!