Gas Spill Remediation to Expand this Spring Residents were informed of spring plans for remediation of the effects of last November's massive gas spill during a fourth public information session held Tuesday. For more about what’s…

Budget Season is in Full Bloom Preliminary budget figures are being plugged in to the proposed 2023-23 municipal budget in anticipation of its presentation to the Board of Finance on March 14. For more about what’s happening, visit…

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…

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. For more about what’s…

Town Solar Panels Construction Nears First Selectman Matt Riiska predicts that a large solar panel array will be built this summer. And don't forget, another public information session will be held Tuesday to update residents on the gas spill…

Town Officials Gathering Data on Fiber Optics Plan Town officials are in discussions with Frontier about implementation of fiber optic service in Norfolk, but no immediate decision is near. In addition, another public information session has…

The bucolic town of Norfolk, known for its unspoiled landscape, charming village green, and magnificent architecture has put together a photo contest that will showcase the beauty of this northwest Connecticut gem. This friendly community, well…

Selectmen Begin Planning for Spring Norfolk is quiet in the days following the holidays, but that won't last long. First Selectman Matt Riiska is already gathering budget data for the Board of Finance, even as the town continues to recover from…

Selectmen Begin Planning for Spring Editor's Note: Computer gremlins were at work last night and created several bad links in our newsletter. They have been banished today and here is the newsletter again, with better linkages. Norfolk is…

The Church of Christ has been offered a large grant to help with the restoration of its 210-year-old steeple. In other news, the Website Committee has announced a photo contest in its quest to compile images that reflect Norfolk's special qualities.…

Norfolk Receives Development Grant for Housing The town has received a development grant to purchase land and install infrastructure to support 10 affordable housing units off Old Colony Road. And, in more good news, the Fire Department has its…

Neither Snow, Nor Sleet Deter Firefighters Norfolk firefighters worked against time this week to bring home a new fire truck from snowy Minnesota. The town has hosted a second town meeting to update residents about the gas spill and churches…

Frontier, Town Officials Discuss Internet Service The much-discussed and desired access to higher-speed Internet may become a reality for Norfolk residents in 2023 as Frontier explores the possibility of bringing fiber optic cables to the town.…

A Newsier Newsletter This week we launch a new feature: short accounts of issues First Selectman Matt Riiska feels important for the town to know. This week he gives us updates on Infinity Hall and the continuing gas spill recovery. We will, of…

Caroling, Cocoa and a Christmas Tree It's here! the busiest time of the year, when we cram three major holidays into six weeks. We barely get the Thanksgiving dishes done before we are thrust into the hurly-burly of Christmas and New Years. So,…