The State of the Town, at the Six-Month Mark
By Matt Riiska Now that the budget has been approved with a 5.01 percent increase, for a 23.57 mill rate, we can move on to other matters. One item I really need to mention is the addition of a few “No Parking” signs on Mountain Road. I can appreciate the concern that a few people […]
Selectman’s Corner
Spring Tasks By Matt Riiska April is always a busy month, planting gardens, cleaning up the yard, getting high school seniors ready for graduation—and budget time. This year’s budget preparation has been difficult at best. Given that contributions from the State of Connecticut have been reduced by $103,000; the state Education Cost Sharing funds […]
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.
