Top Dogs in Norfolk

Town Clerk Debbie Nelson reported the issuance of 141 dog license as of June 23, about half the number that are usually distributed during the year. The top dog is Nelson’s own dog, Charlie, with license number one. He is followed by Boston Black owned by Sandy Evans, a member of the Board of Selectman, and Boone, owned by Jenna Brown and her family. Nelson notes that the cost of a dog license goes up $1 for every month after June. The cost is $8 for dogs that have been spayed or neutered and $19 for all others. A certificate for immunization against rabies is required.

Contract Signed for Royal Arcanum

Michael Selleck, co-president of The Norfolk Hub (TNH) confirmed that a contract for sale of the Royal Arcanum building in Norfolk’s town center has been signed. The buyer, as reported in April, is American Folk & Heritage LLC. The entity was founded by New York fashion designer Emily Adams Bode Aujla; her husband Aaron Aujla and his brother Dev Aujla. Selleck said there would be no further comment until the transaction was completed but offered no date.

Transfer Station, Tobey Stickers

Town Hall has done a brisk business since June 1 when stickers became available for access to the Town Transfer Station and Tobey Pond. As of June 23, Town Clerk Debbie Nelson sold 260 stickers for the transfer station at $100 apiece ($80 a second sticker). She has distributed 132 stickers for Tobey—just as temperatures broke the 90-degree mark—for $85 and $60 for senior citizens.

Church Holds Successful Auction

Norfolk’s United Church of Christ held its first silent auction in six years on May 31 and raised nearly $15,000 to support church programs and activities. Bidding was particularly fierce for bluebird houses made by David Gourley (and otherwise available at no charge at the Norfolk Hub), catered dinners and vacation getaways.

Property Tax Bills Due July 1

Norfolk real estate and personal property tax bills were supposed to have hit mailboxes during the last week of June. Payment is due July 1, but residents can pay their bills without penalty until Aug. 1. Tax Collector Pam Pelletier noted that bills can be viewed and paid online at www.tax@norfolkct.org beginning July 1; fees apply. Questions? Pelletier is in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. She has a locked drop box outside the office where payments can be deposited (no cash please).