Revaluation and Hazardous Waste

By Sue Dyer

As required by state statute, Norfolk is currently undergoing a statistical revaluation. The Appraisal Resource Group will be traveling our roads making random exterior site inspections.

If you are a senior or veteran new to town, please contact the assessor’s office at 860-542-5287 for any tax relief or exemption programs that might be available.

The assessor’s office is performing farmland audits, and the designated properties will be receiving a letter shortly. The deadline for filing is October 1, 2013.

Applications for fuel assistance are currently available. Families that qualify are invited to contact the selectmen’s office, 860-542-5829, for the necessary forms.

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 12 at the Torrington Waste Water Treatment Plant on Bogue Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Please register beforehand at the selectmen’s office.

Connecticut has instituted paint recycling. Local businesses that currently accept paints, both latex and oil, are: True Value, 276 Main Street, Winsted; and Sherwin Williams, 368 Winsted Road, Torrington.