Public Notices

Service should be restored no later than 12:00 noon. If bad weather interrupts the work, the power outage will be postponed to the following day (06/01/23).

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Utility Superintendent James Russo at 802-485-7355. The Utilities Department sincerely regrets any inconvenience this may cause its customers.

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All applicants must hold current certification. Application forms can be picked up at the Northfield Municipal Building (address below) or call 802-485-9823 to have one sent. Please mail or deliver your application to: Jeff Schulz, Town Manager, c/o Municipal Building, 51 South Main Street, Northfield, Vermont 05663 The Town of Northfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The LHMP is an important document for the Town as it assesses potential hazards to the community such as flooding, wind, and other disasters. An approved plan also is necessary for the Town to receive some State and Federal grants.
The Town has hired Paul Luciano (OPH Consulting Services) to assist with the LHMP update process. In addition, we have established a planning team to assist Mr. Luciano that includes the Zoning Administrator, the Highway Foreman, the Ambulance Service Chief, the Fire Department Chief, and the Town Manager.

The preferred candidate will be collaborative, trustworthy, inclusive, and engaged. The Chief will seek to build connections across the community through positive, proactive communication and involvement.

The Police Chief will lead a department of six full-time officers with a current operating budget of $1,132,600. Northfield is located in central Vermont and is home to Norwich University, which has about 2,200 students on-campus and is the oldest private military college in the United States. The Town is governed by a five-member Select Board and has an appointed Town Manager.

The ideal candidate will have five years of police command experience, and must either be certified as a full-time officer in the State of Vermont by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council or be able to attain such certification within one year of appointment. The preferred candidate should have a background in community policing, restorative justice and mediation. The successful candidate will have completed cultural sensitivity and internal bias training, or be willing to participate in such programs. Appointment as Chief is contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check.

Salary is negotiable based upon experience. The town provides competitive health and dental benefits and participates in the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement system. A complete job description is available by clicking the PDF icon below or by contacting the Town Manager at jschulz@northfield.vt.us or 802-485-9822. To apply, please email cover letter and resume to jschulz@northfield.vt.us or mail to: Northfield Town Manager, 51 South Main Street, Northfield, VT 05663. The Town will accept applications until the position is filled. The Town of Northfield is an equal opportunity employer.

The highway equipment operator/laborer performs truck driving, plowing, and maintenance of roads and other town infrastructure. This is a full-time hourly position. The ideal candidate will have five years’ experience in road maintenance and construction. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please click the PDF icon below for the job description. To apply, please complete a job application or resume and send it to jschulz@northfield.vt.us or mail to Northfield Town Manager, 51 South Main Street, Northfield, Vermont 05663. The Town will be accepting applications until the position is filled. The Town of Northfield is an equal opportunity employer.

These events are only open to residents of Randolph, Braintree, Brookfield, Roxbury, and Northfield. Please click the PDF icon for information on the materials that will and will not be accepted at these events.

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