Pros, Cons of Dog Park Debated 

The room was packed, but 45 letters, pro and con, added to the debate over whether a dog park should be allowed on Westside Drive. Opinion was almost evenly divided, leaving the Planning and Zoning Commission with a dilemma.
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Proposal Divides Landowners, Pet Park Advocates

The Planning and Zoning Commission needs the wisdom of Solomon to decide the issue of a dog park proposed for Westside Road. A packed public hearing Tuesday night elicited nearly two hours of discussion, with 45 letters read into the record before verbal comment started. Read more

Winter Weekend in Norfolk Returns February 25-26 

Two days of food, live music, art exhibits, winter sports, hiking, tours, open houses, kids’ activities and more will celebrate the winter season February 25 and 26 when Weekend in Norfolk returns. Click here to see all the events. And be sure to visit the Weekend in Norfolk YouTube channel or see the Virtual Events page. You’ll find music, art, activities for kids, tours and a lot more about Norfolk, available 24/7.

Finance Board Wants Education Agreement  

The Board of Finance Tuesday night agreed that Chairman Michael Sconyers should write a letter to Botelle Superintendent Mary Beth Iacobelli and Board of Education Chairman Ann DeCerbo requesting that they begin negotiations with Colebrook to establish a cooperative education agreement. Read more

Gas Spill Update

The next public information meeting about cleanup efforts following the November 5 gas spill will be scheduled soon. Read more

No Ball Teams This Spring

There will be no recreation baseball/softball teams in Norfolk this year because there are neither the numbers nor the resources for teams. Read more

Learn to Curl Sessions Saturday

Two Learn to Curl sessions are planned for Saturday, February 18, the first at noon and the second at 4:00 p.m. In these two-hour clinics, participants receive a brief overview of the game, rules and terminology as well as instruction on delivery and sweeping. Read more

Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday 

Expert birder Ayreslea Denny will lead a backyard bird count at City Meadow Sunday, February 18, at 9:00 a.m. as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Read more

Bossa Triba at Norfolk Library

Bossa Triba brings Brazilian music to the Norfolk Library during Carnival season Saturday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. Read more

Want S'more?

The Norfolk Library invites residents to come to the Great Hall at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, to make s’mores. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Read more

Continuing Programs 

-Yoga for Seniors, Battell Chapel, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

-Alcoholics Anonymous, Battell Chapel, Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

-Women’s AA, Battell Chapel, Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

-Mindfulness Series, sponsored via Zoom by Norfolk Library, Fridays, 9:15-10:15 p.m.

-Chair Yoga with Wendy Larsen, Mondays, 10:45 a.m., Battell Chapel; Contact [email protected]

-Learn to Play Chess Norfolk Library, 10:30 a.m., February 18 & 25, chess sets provided

Municipal Meetings

Historic District Commission Special Meeting, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.; Board of Education, Tuesday, cancelled; Recreation Committee, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Remember, Norfolk is the Icebox of Connecticut and sometimes meetings are cancelled. Check here before starting out the door.

And Happening Next ... 

It's almost here! Winter Weekend in Norfolk begins next weekend. Be sure to check the jam-packed schedule by clicking here.
Enter the “My Norfolk” photo contest here. And be sure to visit Weekend in Norfolk's YouTube channel where you'll find tours, music, art, kids' activities and a lot more. For municipal meeting dates and other information, click here. 
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