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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
Property Tax Reminder
The second installment of Northfield’s 2026 property taxes is due by or on Friday, November 13, 2026. Balance information may be obtained from the Town Treasurer’s Office at 802-485-5421 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Interest of 1% per month will be charged on any unpaid balance after this date.
**Direct debit and credit card payment is now available. Please call the Town Treasurer’s Office for details.**
Northfield, Vermont
Roadside Leaf Collection
The Leaf Picker started operating on October 12, 2026. Roadside leaf collection will continue through Friday, November 20, 2026 or until the first heavy snowstorm (whichever comes first). Please move your leaves to the side of the road and they will be removed as soon as possible. LEAVES ONLY PLEASE! No brush or branches. Also, on single-lane roads, make sure the leaves are in longer, thinner piles along the roadside. On one-way roads, please place your leaves only on the passenger (right) side...
Northfield, Vermont
Water/Wastewater Operator
The Town of Northfield seeks a Water/ Wastewater Operator to assist the Director of Public Works with all aspects of operations of the water and wastewater systems. Tasks include but not limited to ensuring all requirements are met to protect the public health and integrity of the water and wastewater systems...
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Northfield, Vermont
Property Tax Reminder
The second installment of Northfield’s 2026 property taxes is due by or on Friday, November 13, 2026. Balance information may be obtained from the Town Treasurer’s Office at 802-485-5421 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Interest of 1% per month will be charged on any unpaid balance after this date.
**Direct debit and credit card payment is now available. Please call the Town Treasurer’s Office for details.**
Northfield, Vermont
Roadside Leaf Collection
The Leaf Picker started operating on October 12, 2026. Roadside leaf collection will continue through Friday, November 20, 2026 or until the first heavy snowstorm (whichever comes first). Please move your leaves to the side of the road and they will be removed as soon as possible. LEAVES ONLY PLEASE! No brush or branches. Also, on single-lane roads, make sure the leaves are in longer, thinner piles along the roadside. On one-way roads, please place your leaves only on the passenger (right) side...
Northfield, Vermont
Water/Wastewater Operator
The Town of Northfield seeks a Water/ Wastewater Operator to assist the Director of Public Works with all aspects of operations of the water and wastewater systems. Tasks include but not limited to ensuring all requirements are met to protect the public health and integrity of the water and wastewater systems...
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.
