The 34th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program kicks off next week. Area residents and businesses are asked to bring any live Christmas trees to the Norfolk Fire Division Training Center (302 E. Benjamin Ave.) starting December 26, 2022 through January 14, 2023 to be recycled. 

Recycled trees are scheduled to be chipped into mulch for use in city parks and roadways the following week weather…

Heating is the second leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths. 

When using a space heater, read and follow all of the manufacturers' instructions that come with the heater.

Other tips for operating a space heater:

1. Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in good working condition.
2. The space…

The public meeting to highlight Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction scheduled for Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to forecasted weather conditions. A new date and time will be set after the first of the year.

The public meeting to highlight Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction has been rescheduled due to forecasted weather.

The meeting is now set for Wednesday, December 21 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Representatives from both BX-Civil & Construction and United Contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees…

The City of Norfolk Street Division is ready for the snow season. The 2022 Snow and Ice Plan was presented to the City Council Monday night. 

Norfolk’s street crews plow 520 lane miles of streets and alleys and over 75 lane miles of emergency routes. The City's snow removal plan entails that since the streets can't be adequately cleared when vehicles are parked on the roadway, a snow emergency…

The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction Wednesday, December 14 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from both BX-Civil & Construction and United Contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the…

The City of Norfolk experienced a water main break on Benjamin Avenue Tuesday night. Due to the break you may experience discolored water. The water is bacteria free and safe for use.  

City staff will be flushing hydrants in affected areas Wednesday, November 30. Please contact the Water Division, 402-844-2210, if you experience any discolored water. 

Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Director Mark Hall and Nathan Powell, Parks and Recreation Director

 

The…

November 26 is Small Business Saturday, a nationwide event sponsored by American Express that encourages people to seek out and shop at small, local businesses. The Norfolk Area Business Resource Network is inviting you to participate in a fun shopping experience, while supporting those local small businesses.

Small businesses in Nebraska form the backbone of the economy, nearly 100% of…

 The Norfolk Water Pollution Control (WPC) Plant was recognized for its work at the annual Nebraska Water Environment Association (NWEA) fall conference earlier this month.

The WPC Plant received the Scott Wilber Award – Best in Class Medium Size Facility. The award is given for outstanding operations and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility.

Norfolk WPC was also honored…