Spring Cleanup

By Matt Riiska Spring is right around the corner, maybe, and we have all started to think about getting outside and getting things back in shape after a long winter. As you start tackling your own yard, think about spending a few minutes cleaning up the sides of the roads. With the snow melting, the […]

Selectman’s Corner

It’s budget time again, and I would like to say things are good, but unfortunately they are not. We all know the current condition of the state’s budget. For the current fiscal year we were to receive $389,789 in state funds. The largest portion of this was in Town Aid Road (TAR) funds totaling $241,494. […]

Being Careful and Considerate During Winter Snows

  By Matt Riiska We are in the middle of another typical winter in Norfolk, multiple weeks of snow and below-freezing temperatures and then a week of spring and then back to winter. This cycle will continue until the end of March. I wanted to remind everyone that we need to stay safe. So while […]

Growth, Changes and Achievements Norfolk Can Take Pride In

By Matt Riiska I would like to thank Sue Dyer for her years of dedication to the Town of Norfolk. I look forward to working with Sue and Sandy Evans, and   with all of you who dedicate so much time to the town. We are ending the year with many things to be proud of […]

Selectman’s Corner

Thank You   By Sue Dyer Since this will be my last Selectman’s Corner, I wanted to express my appreciation to everyone for allowing me to be your first selectman. It’s been an honor to serve and represent the Town of Norfolk for the last 18 years.

Selectman’s Corner

By Sue Dyer A special town meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Hall of Flags in Botelle School to vote on a proposed zoning enforcement ordinance. Copies will be available in the town clerk’s office by Oct. 11. Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, October 14, 2017 at […]

Selectmen’s Corner

  By Sue Dyer Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Saturday, June 3 in Falls Village at the highway garage from 9 until noon. This is your opportunity to get rid of old paints, stains, turpentine cans, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners and hobby supplies. Propane tanks from gas grills will also be accepted […]

Selectmen’s Corner—May 2017

There will be a referendum on the Northwestern Regional No. 7 budget on Tuesday, May 2 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Norfolk Town Hall. Please come out and vote. The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at Botelle School in the Hall of Flags.

Selectman’s Corner

Farmers Market and Snow Storm Parking By Sue Dyer After ten years, Sue Frisch is resigning from the Farmers Market Committee. Sue was the driving force that created a successful market here in town. On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, I want to thank her for her endless energy in conceiving and shaping the […]

Selectmen’s Corner

Animal Control and Bus Transportation   By Sue Dyer The Town of Norfolk has a new animal control officer, Lauren Foley, whom we share with North Canaan. She can be reached by calling 860-824-7796 or 860-921-1372. By state statute, if your pet is picked up and impounded by Lauren Foley or her assistant, Jesse Warner, […]