Pleasure Park for Pooches is Hearing Topic

The benefits—and drawbacks—of establishing a dog park on Westside Road will be discussed at a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing Tuesday at Town Hall.
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Dog Park Proposal Provokes Some Ire 

A Valentine's Day public hearing will be held at Town Hall Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. to discuss a proposed dog park on Westside Road. The park application, submitted by the Norfolk Community Association on behalf of Friends of the Norfolk Community Dog Park, may have been initiated by dog lovers, but that love has not always been returned by residents who fear noise would be generated by the park. 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.

New Group Forming to Oversee City Meadow 

The Selectmen are establishing a group of volunteers to act as the overseers of City Meadow. The new group, “Friends of the Meadow,” will assist in organizing yearly maintenance, upgrades as needed, will organize and sponsor events in the meadow and Robertson Plaza, and will spearhead fundraising. Read more.

Tax Appeals Require Written Request 

Taxpayers wishing to appeal assessments on the October 1, 2022 Real Estate and/or Personal Property List, or the 2021 Supplemental Motor Vehicle List, must make a written request to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a hearing. Read more.

Land Trust Annual Meeting Saturday 

The Norfolk Land Trust annual meeting will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Hub, 2 Station Place. During a business meeting, members will vote on the slate of directors and discuss land trust plans. Read more

Land Trust Annual Meeting Saturday 

Great Mountain Forest will host Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginni Apple Saturday at 4:00 p.m. when she presents "The Bear Necessities," a talk focusing on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. Read more.

Teens Plan Super Bowl Food Party 

The Teen Advisory Council has planned a Super Bowl Food Party Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at the Norfolk Library. Super Bowl party favorites will be served, Read more.

Church of Christ Offers Commercial Kitchen Tour 

The Church of Christ will offer an opportunity Sunday, February 12, following coffee hour, to learn how to use the commercial kitchen in Battell Chapel. Read more.

"Wood You Be Mine" Hike Sunday 

The Norfolk Land Trust will hold a “Wood You Be Mine” Valentine’s hike to North Trail Swamp at 1:00 p.m. Sunday to look for beaver activity. Read more.

Historian To Give Main Street Talk Sunday 

William Hosley will give a slide presentation on Connecticut’s Main Streets Sunday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Norfolk Library. This program is presented by the Norfolk Historical Society. Read more.

Library to Screen "Bob, A Street Car" 

The Norfolk Library will screen an untraditional love story Monday at 5:00 p.m. The story tells of a homeless man and an injured street cat that he nurses back to health. The film won the Best British Film award at the National Film Awards, UK. Read more.

Home First Aid for Pets is Talk Topic 

The Norfolk Hub will hold a program about “First Aid for Pets at Home” with Dr. Kim Maynard, Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. 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]

Municipal Meetings 

Conservation Commission, Monday, 6:00 p.m., Zoom; Planning and Zoning Commission, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. (public hearing 6:45 p.m.); Board of Finance, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Energy Advisory Committee, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Remember, Norfolk is the Icebox of Connecticut and sometimes meetings are cancelled. Check here before starting out the door.

And Happening Next ... 

A Backyard Bird Count and Brazilian music will brighten the mid-winter next week. And the Winter Weekend in Norfolk is drawing near—keep an eye on the growing 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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