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About Northfield

Northfield, Vermont  is a community of 5918 people (2020 Census) located in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains. Home to Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States, Northfield is an easy ten-mile drive from Montpelier, the state's capital, and three hours from either Boston or Montreal. As such, Northfield offers easy access to both idyllic rural and culturally diverse, cosmopolitan settings.

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The Town of Northfield, Vermont was chartered in 1781  and consists of 38.3 square miles.

 

Northfield also is home to six covered bridges, four of which are located in Northfield Falls in the northern part of town.  This includes the Slaughterhouse Road Bridge, which is off of Vermont Route 12.  Nearby on Cox Brook Road are three covered bridges in close proximity. The Stony Brook Covered Bridge, also known as the Moseley Covered Bridge, is in the south-western section of Northfield off of Vermont Route 12A. 

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News

Paine Mountain School District
Budget Re-Vote: April 28, 2026

The results of the election are:
YES-498
NO-416

Northfield, Vermont
Cross Brothers Dam Removal RFP

The Town of Northfield, in partnership with Vermont Natural Resources Council, is seeking bids to remove the Cross Brothers Dam on the Dog River. The project will generally involve removal of the concrete dam and appurtenant structures; removal of the accumulated sediment; stream channel restoration; installation of stone armor at the sanitary sewer crossings and along the north riverbank; and site restoration. A mandatory site visit will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 and bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Northfield, Vermont
Summer Recreation Vacancies

The Town of Northfield is now accepting applications for several recreation positions for the 2026 summer season. Positions Available: Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard, and Water Safety Instructor. All applicants must hold current certification...

Information

Paine Mountain School District
Budget Re-Vote: April 28, 2026

The results of the election are:
YES-498
NO-416

Northfield, Vermont
Cross Brothers Dam Removal RFP

The Town of Northfield, in partnership with Vermont Natural Resources Council, is seeking bids to remove the Cross Brothers Dam on the Dog River. The project will generally involve removal of the concrete dam and appurtenant structures; removal of the accumulated sediment; stream channel restoration; installation of stone armor at the sanitary sewer crossings and along the north riverbank; and site restoration. A mandatory site visit will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 and bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Northfield, Vermont
Summer Recreation Vacancies

The Town of Northfield is now accepting applications for several recreation positions for the 2026 summer season. Positions Available: Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard, and Water Safety Instructor. All applicants must hold current certification...

About Northfield

Northfield, Vermont  is a community of 5918 people (2020 Census) located in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains. Home to Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States, Northfield is an easy ten-mile drive from Montpelier, the state's capital, and three hours from either Boston or Montreal. As such, Northfield offers easy access to both idyllic rural and culturally diverse, cosmopolitan settings.

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The Town of Northfield, Vermont was chartered in 1781  and consists of 38.3 square miles.

 

Northfield also is home to six covered bridges, four of which are located in Northfield Falls in the northern part of town.  This includes the Slaughterhouse Road Bridge, which is off of Vermont Route 12.  Nearby on Cox Brook Road are three covered bridges in close proximity. The Stony Brook Covered Bridge, also known as the Moseley Covered Bridge, is in the south-western section of Northfield off of Vermont Route 12A. 

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51 South Main Street Northfield, VT 05663

Open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

1-802-485-9833.   

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