Don’t Forget to File Your Taxes to Receive Stimulus Money

By Sue Dyer

In order to receive the government’s stimulus money, everyone must file a 2007 tax return.  I know not everyone files, but it’s very easy.  Contact the selectmen’s office at 542-5829 and we’ll assist you in preparing the 2007 tax form so that you can get the stimulus monies the government is offering.

We want to remind everyone that the 250^th Anniversary Committee is having a fund raiser on Friday, May 2.  Ayreslea Denny has gotten an antique appraiser to come to Norfolk to appraise our treasures.  The fee is $25 for each item and if you only want to attend without bringing an item for appraisal, you can do so for $10.  The evening should be a lot of fun and could make us all want to hurry home to see what hidden treasures we may have hiding in our own homes.  Space is limited, so contact Ayreslea Denny at 542-5025 or visit the 250^th Anniversary Committee on our website at norfolkct.org.

The budget season is upon us and the Board of Finance is working hard.  They will be presenting the budget at a public hearing on Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Hall of Flags at Botelle Elementary School.

There has been some concern from residents living on our dirt roads about people taking their dogs for a walk.  A reminder that your dog should be on a leash and under your control so that you and your pet do not interfere with passing motorists or with other pets that live on those roads.

If you are a veteran, a senior or disabled there might be tax relief programs available to you.  Contact the assessors’ office at 542-5287.