Selectmen’s Corner
Tom Clark, Fuel Assistance and Voting on Regionalization By Sue Dyer Tom Clark, our transfer station attendant, is retiring as of September 3. We wish him the best in this new chapter of his life and thank him for his XX years of cheerful service. The selectmen’s office is accepting fuel assistance applications. Please […]
Selectmen’s Corner—August 2015
By Sue Dyer We hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Anyone who has recently climbed aboard the wooden train by Station Place will have noticed the fine shape it’s in. The town’s Public Works Department took on the project of refurbishing it during the wet weather this spring. They dismantled it in the back […]
Selectmen’s Corner—July 2015
By Sue Dyer Summer is here and Tobey Beach is open. Please make sure that you have the appropriate stickers for Tobey and the transfer station. After August 3, the sticker prices for the transfer station will be $110 and $100 for Tobey. Stickers can be purchased by mail. For further information, call the Town […]
Selectman’s Corner
By Sue Dyer Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in Falls Village at their Public Works Department. Tickets are available by contacting the selectmen’s office at 860-542-5829. This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of all those containers labeled as toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive. If you […]
Selectmen’s Corner
To qualify for the Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief Program, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 860-542-5287. Deadline is May 15. For individuals over the age of 60, the Community Health & Wellness Center at 496 Migeon Avenue in Torrington has been awarded funding to provide free dental services from now until the end […]
Selectman’s Corner
Roadside Tree Pruning to Start; Message From Anthem Blue Cross By Sue Dyer These past six weeks have been a nuisance, and we’ve certainly appreciated your patience as these storms descended on us. The calendar says that spring is around the corner. Let’s hope so—it’ll be something to look forward to. Eversource (as Connecticut Light […]
Selectman’s Corner
By Sue Dyer In light of the recent tragic accident involving a snow plow striking a pedestrian in Torrington, we thought it necessary to remind people that if you want to walk during a snowstorm, you need to see and be seen. Wear reflective clothing, especially if walking in poor light, and walk against traffic. […]
Selectmen’s Corner
Don’t Even Think About Street Parking During a Snowstorm By Sue Dyer Winter will soon be upon us, and it’s time to remind everyone that the town has a no-parking ordinance on town streets during snow and ice storms. If a car’s owner cannot be located or refuses to move his car, the town will […]
Selectmen’s Corner
Testing of the Notification System November 6 We will be testing the “Alert Norfolk” notification system on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. If you asked to be notified by telephone, there will be a slight delay before the automated message begins. Once it begins, please follow the voice commands so that we know […]
Selectmen’s Corner
Field cards and winter farmers market By Sue Dyer The Town of Norfolk no longer has the field cards from the assessor’s office with Vision. You can now access the assessor’s records by going to norfolkct.org under “Assessor” and following the instructions. At their last meeting, the Board of Selectmen authorized the use of the […]