Eye on Town Government
P&Z Approves Manor House Application By Susan MacEachronAt the May 13 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the application from Three Stewards Real Estate to modify the 1996 special permit granted to the owners of 69 Maple Avenue, known as the Manor House, by a vote of 4 to 2. This gives a green […]
Eye on Town Government
Finance Board Approves Mill Rate, Firehouse By Avice MeehanHuddled in a rough circle moments after the conclusion of Norfolk’s May 12 annual town meeting, the Board of Finance (BoF) voted on two major actions: adoption of a new mill rate for the tax year beginning July 1 and a resolution approving a new firehouse. The […]
First Responder Statistics
Norfolk’s volunteer firefighters and ambulance crew dedicate their time, talent and training to support the people of our community. Here is a summary of their activity for the month of April. Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department Norfolk Lions Ambulance
Voters Approve New Firehouse
By Avice MeehanVoters at a May 22 special town meeting gave the go-ahead for a new Norfolk firehouse in less time than it took for moderator Richard Byrne to read the resolution authorizing the $9.3 million building.The unanimous vote, with more than 100 in attendance at the Botelle School Hall of Flags at 7 p.m., […]
Route 44 Retaining Wall Project Making Progress
Completion expected by September 2026 By Avice MeehanThe Connecticut Department of Transportation has good news for Norfolk residents and travelers who use Route 44: The massive project to replace three retaining walls below and to the east of Norfolk’s historic Center Cemetery has a September 2026 completion date. CDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, who last worked […]
Reminder: June Is Renewal Month for Town Permits and Licenses
Before packing the car for Tobey Pond or hauling the last of spring cleaning to the transfer station, residents should be sure to update their permit stickers. New 2025-26 permits for the Norfolk Transfer Station must be purchased by July 1 and displayed on the passenger side of the vehicle. They are $100 for the […]
Selectman’s Corner
Lining Up Summer Projects By Matt Riiska Summer is here and with that we have a number of projects to take care of. Good news, we have received approval from the CT-DEEP and the Army Core of Engineers to install the temporary bridge at Smith Road. This is great news. I want to thank the […]
Thinking Aloud
Fear and Loathing on the Road By Tom HodgkinI can hear it from more than a quarter mile back. It’s probably a box truck, traveling fast. I grip my handlebars and hold steady at the white line at the side of the road. Six inches to my right, the shoulder disintegrates into loose dirt and […]
