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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.
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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Northfield, Vermont
Hydrant Flushing
The Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants on municipal streets starting on Monday, September 14, 2026, and finishing by Friday, September 25, 2026. Flushing may result in some discoloration and the presence of sediment in the water reaching your home or business. These conditions are not harmful and should be of short duration. If you encounter discolored water in your home or business, run the cold-water faucet until the water is clear....
Northfield, Vermont
HHW Collections 2026
Mountain Alliance and Casella Waste Systems, Inc. will hold two (2) household hazardous waste collection events in 2026. The first was held in Randolph VT on April 18, 2026. The second will be held behind the Northfield Fire Station (128 Wall Street) on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These collection events are for residents of Randolph, Braintree, Brookfield, Roxbury, & Northfield only...
Northfield, Vermont
Highway Superintendent
The Town of Northfield is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as its Highway Superintendent. This is a full time, salaried, non-union supervisory position responsible for the leadership, planning, and day to day operations of the Town's Highway Department...
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Northfield, Vermont
Hydrant Flushing
The Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants on municipal streets starting on Monday, September 14, 2026, and finishing by Friday, September 25, 2026. Flushing may result in some discoloration and the presence of sediment in the water reaching your home or business. These conditions are not harmful and should be of short duration. If you encounter discolored water in your home or business, run the cold-water faucet until the water is clear....
Northfield, Vermont
HHW Collections 2026
Mountain Alliance and Casella Waste Systems, Inc. will hold two (2) household hazardous waste collection events in 2026. The first was held in Randolph VT on April 18, 2026. The second will be held behind the Northfield Fire Station (128 Wall Street) on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These collection events are for residents of Randolph, Braintree, Brookfield, Roxbury, & Northfield only...
Northfield, Vermont
Highway Superintendent
The Town of Northfield is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as its Highway Superintendent. This is a full time, salaried, non-union supervisory position responsible for the leadership, planning, and day to day operations of the Town's Highway Department...
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.
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.
