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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. 

News

Northfield, Vermont
New Police Chief Announcement

The Town of Northfield is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Nordenson as Northfield’s new Chief of Police and Kevin Moulton as Deputy Chief of Police. Both Chief Nordenson and Deputy Chief Moulton join the Northfield Police Department from the Montpelier Police Department, bringing with them extensive law enforcement experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to public service. “We could not be more pleased to welcome Eric and Kevin to our community,” said Town Manager Mary Smith. “Public safety is one of the Town’s highest priorities, and we are confident their leadership, professionalism, and dedication to community policing will serve Northfield extremely well.” ...

Northfield, Vermont
Municipal Building Closure

The Northfield Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Bill payments may be left in the outside drop box.

Northfield, Vermont
Burn Permits

Burn Permits are required in the Town of Northfield. Please contact Fire Warden Brian Elwell at 802-279-4023 or Assistant Fire Warden Titus Soble at 802-793-9030 before you burn.

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Northfield, Vermont
New Police Chief Announcement

The Town of Northfield is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Nordenson as Northfield’s new Chief of Police and Kevin Moulton as Deputy Chief of Police. Both Chief Nordenson and Deputy Chief Moulton join the Northfield Police Department from the Montpelier Police Department, bringing with them extensive law enforcement experience, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to public service. “We could not be more pleased to welcome Eric and Kevin to our community,” said Town Manager Mary Smith. “Public safety is one of the Town’s highest priorities, and we are confident their leadership, professionalism, and dedication to community policing will serve Northfield extremely well.” ...

Northfield, Vermont
Municipal Building Closure

The Northfield Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Bill payments may be left in the outside drop box.

Northfield, Vermont
Burn Permits

Burn Permits are required in the Town of Northfield. Please contact Fire Warden Brian Elwell at 802-279-4023 or Assistant Fire Warden Titus Soble at 802-793-9030 before you burn.

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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