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Northfield Police Search Committee 03/02/2023 The Town of Northfield is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to assist in the search for a new Police Chief. The current Northfield Chief is retiring in May, 2023 and the Town anticipates having a replacement selected by June 1, 2023. The Committee will consist of: the Town Manager, a Select Board member; a member of law enforcement, four Northfield residents and two members from other Northfield interested groups or institutions. The ideal committee person will have a background in human resource recruitment or management, or law enforcement. The role of the Committee is to develop candidate review criteria, review resumes, interview candidates and recommend two to three candidates for consideration. The estimated time commitment to this process will be a total of 15 to 20 hours over a five week period. Persons interested in serving on the Committee should submit a letter of interest that includes a brief discussion of background, and their interest in the hiring process to the Town Manager at 51 South Main Street, Northfield, VT 05633, or jschulz@northfield.vt.us by the close of business on Thursday, March 16, 2023. < Previous News Next News >

Joint Meeting of the Northfield Electric and Water & Wastewater Commissions 11/03/2023 The Town of Northfield's Joint Meeting of the Northfield Electric and Water & Wastewater Commissions will meet on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Municipal Building - 6:30 p.m. This meeting can be attended either in person, or from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/223483805 You can also dial in using a phone. Access Code: 223-483-805 United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 AGENDA Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting Meeting of the Water & Wastewater Commission Main Street Water Line and Tank Replacement Project Budget Status Reports Other Business Meeting of the Electric Commission King Street Battery Storage Project Budget Status Reports Other Business Adjournment < Previous News Next News >

NORTHFIELD: POTENTIAL FLOODING UPDATE 08/08/2024 The National Weather Service is reporting the potential for heavy rain, flooding and severe storms for northern New York and portions of Vermont from 2 PM Friday to 9 AM Saturday. Scattered areas of flash flooding are possible. We will continue to provide updates on the Town Facebook page and web-site throughout the day and evening when available from the National Weather Service and VT Emergency Management. Please make sure to register with VT-Alert so not to miss important emergency and severe weather updates. Sign up for Vermont Alert at: https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert For the most recent weather information, go to the National Weather Service website at https://www.weather.gov/btv/ Also, please note that a shelter will be open to resident at Plumley Armory on Norwich Campus starting at 2 PM Friday. Thank you, Norwich. In addition, Town Highway and Utility Staff are monitoring roads, culverts, and other Town infrastructure to prepare for possible storm related issues. If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please call 802-343-4540. Jeff Schulz, Northfield Town Manager 802-485-9822 802-343-4540 < Previous News Next News >

Having Trouble With Verizon Wireless in Northfield? 8/21/2024 Here’s what we know… Northfield has been experiencing cellular outages since Tuesday, August 20th. Our office was finally able to reach a support representative who discovered that the Verizon Network issue was reported as “fixed” when it was not. We were able to get them to reopen the repair ticket, so that they go back to correctly fix the problem. The ticket number is NRB000011662425. Here’s how you can help… It can take our team up to 72 hours to look at/confirm/resolve the issue. The representative advises the following. If you have residents who are Verizon customers in the area, please have them reach out like the town did, because the more info we have on the outage the better/faster we can fix it. They suggest you log into your account at Verizon.com and start a “chat” with the representative to report the problem. Thanks for working with us to get our Verizon coverage back! < Previous News Next News >

Municipal Code of Ethics Vermont Municipal Code of Ethics Act 171 as Enacted - Act 171 Quick Summary Vermont Municipal Ethics Training Anyone who believes that a Town of Northfield public official or employee has committed a violation of the Vermont Municipal Code of Ethics (see above) may submit a signed, written complaint to Town Manager Jeff Schulz, who is the municipality's appointed liaison to the State Ethics Commission. Please click here to download the complaint form, which should be mailed or delivered to: Town of Northfield, Attn: Kenneth McCann, 51 South Main Street, Northfield, VT 05663. You can also email the completed form to kennethmccann@northfield.vt.us

Northfield Butcher Awarded $35,000 State Grant 04/13/2023 The Town of Northfield Economic Development Department is delighted to announce that Mureta’s Meat Processing has been awarded a Vermont Working Lands Enterprise grant that will enable the local butcher to become a certified USDA butcher, allowing them to expand their capacity in an area of great need across the State of Vermont. Owner Chris Mureta has made substantial investments in his operation and the grant will provide the necessary gap funding to Mureta’s for the construction and installation of equipment required to become USDA certified and take the next essential steps to become a certified slaughterhouse. Working lands entrepreneurs are at the heart of Vermont’s landscape. They are the backbone of the Vermont economy, a top source for job creation, and an integral part of what makes Vermont a quality place to live. The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) supports innovative entrepreneurs at the forefront of Vermont’s Working Lands economy through technical and financial assistance to help growing businesses thrive. The program is made possible through the support of the state legislature, multiple state organizations, and public/private donors. Working with Chris and his family on this project and seeing his business grow in a time of great need for meat processing services across Vermont has been a pleasure. < Previous News Next News >

Needing to Install or Replace Your Water or Waste System? You Could Get Funding From the State! 12/13/2022 The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) is providing a second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater systems – often referred to as wells or septic systems. Eligible homeowners may apply for this round of ARPA On-Site funding (bit.ly/VT-On-Site) by January 31, 2023. The application process (https://bit.ly/OS-Process) includes submitting an online pre-qualification application. For assistance filling out the pre-qualification application, please contact by email: ANR.HealthyHomes@vermont.gov or by phone: 802-828-0141 or 877-344-0354 (toll-free). “ANR’s mission is to protect both human health and the environment,” said Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner John Beling. “This funding helps us carry out this mission and help Vermonters gain equitable access to clean drinking water and sanitation.” With limited funding, ANR will select approximately 150-200 priority projects to receive funding based on income, environmental impact, household demographics, and severity of system failure. ANR anticipates contacting applicants with their award status by May 1, 2023. Awardees must complete their projects and spend the funding by the end of 2026. To be eligible for funding, applicants must: Have a failed or inadequate on-site drinking water and/or wastewater system (also known as wells, springs, septic systems or tanks, leach fields, drywells, or cesspools) Own and live on a residential property with either a single-family home or an owner-occupied, multi-family home with up to four units Earn a household income of less than $80,835 per year Community groups cannot directly receive awards but can help homeowners apply or learn about the funding. For those with accessibility needs, ANR has a dedicated staff member to help fill out the pre-qualification application over the phone at no cost. To learn more and apply, visit the funding webpage (bit.ly/VT-On-Site). “Wells and septic systems can be costly to repair,” said DEC Director of Environmental Compliance Adam Miller. “This funding will help many low- and moderate-income Vermonters to be able to afford these critical fixes that ensure safe, reliable systems and healthier living.” ANR first announced this funding in 2021, and received an overwhelming response, revealing a true underlying need for lower income Vermonters to access support for basic water and sanitation at their homes. Previous applicants do not need to submit a new application as ANR will automatically consider their first application in the second round. The $5 million in first round funding is currently being distributed to over 180 homeowners across the state. If you need help, you can contact the Northfield Economic Development Department at 802-485-9835 or tdavis@northfield.vt.us . < Previous News Next News >

Welcome to the Town of Northfield News and Facebook Pages August 26, 2022 Welcome to the official news sites for the Town of Northfield. Official news from the town will be posted in the News section of our town home page, along with notices on our Facebook page and Front Porch Forum. If you have non-commercial and non-promotional information that is relevant to the residents of Northfield, you are welcome to share it with Economic Development Director, Tom Davis, at tdavis@northfield.vt.us . Please note that submissions are not guaranteed to be posted. You will find our news at https://www.northfield-vt.gov/news. Our Facebook page is located at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084154886359 < Previous News Next News >

Energy Committee Agendas & Minutes All minutes and agendas are in PDF format. 2026 Agendas January 20, 2026 February 17, 2026 March 17, 2026 April 21, 2026 May 19, 2026 June 16, 2026 July 21, 2026 August 18, 2026 September 15, 2026 October 20, 2026 November 17, 2026 December 15, 2026 2025 Minutes January 21, 2025 February 18, 2025 March 18, 2025 April 15, 2025 May 20, 2025 June 17, 2025 August 19, 2025 October 21, 2025 November 18, 2025 December 16, 2025 2026 Minutes January 20, 2026 February 17, 2026 March 17, 2026 April 21, 2026 May 19, 2026 June 16, 2026 July 21, 2026 August 18, 2026 September 15, 2026 October 20, 2026 November 17, 2026 December 15, 2026 2024 Minutes January 16, 2024 February 20, 2024 March 19, 2024 April 16, 2024 May 21, 2024 June 18, 2024 August 20, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 19, 2024 Related Information Upcoming meetings Energy Committee

Request for Bids for Generators 06/15/2024 Town of Northfield, Vermont www.northfield-vt.gov 51 SOUTH MAIN STREET NORTHFIELD, VERMONT 05663 TOWN OF NORTHFIELD Phone 1-802-485-9822 Fax 1-802-485-8426 REQUEST FOR BIDS Generators for Municipal Buildings, Northfield, Vermont Project Schedule: • Request for Bids Released: 6/14/24 • Deadline for questions: 7/1/24 • Deadline for submission of bid: 7/8/24 • Contract execution: 7/12/2024 • Project completion: 09/31/2024 Project Title: Town of Northfield Generator Projects Project Summary: The Town of Northfield is seeking bids from qualified vendors for new generators at four municipal buildings: the Municipal Building, the Police Station, the Fire Sation and the Ambulance Service located within the Town Highway Garage. The generators at the municipal building and Police Station shall be 48kw units and the generators at the Fire Station and Ambulance Service shall be 20kw units. Project Requirements: 1. Obtain Standby Aluminum Generators 2. Include 200A Service Disc, plus amplify power management with Info WFI 3. Obtain all necessary permits 4. Install required precast cement pad 5. Make all needed connections to electric lines 6. Complete all required electrical connections 7. Provide Cold weather Kit and battery 8. Include Emergency E-stop Button Submission Requirements All responses to the request for bids shall include the following: 1. Cover Letter - A cover letter and general description of proposal 2. Scope of Work - Provide a scope of work with materials and labor costs, including any substitutions and an explanation of benefits provided by the substitute material. 3. Proposed Schedule - Provide a schedule of start and end date 4. Relevant Experience - List of 3 similar projects, including project budget and duration 5. Project Budget All information submitted becomes property of the Town of Northfield upon submission. The municipality Northfield reserves the right to issue supplemental information or guidelines relating to the request for bids as well as make modifications to the request or withdraw the request. The cost of preparing, submitting, and presenting a proposal is the sole expense of the consultant. The Town of Northfield reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this solicitation, to negotiate with any qualified source, to waive any formality and any technicalities or to cancel the request for bids in part or in its entirety if it is in the best interest of the Town of Northfield. This solicitation of proposals in no way obligates the Town of Northfield to award a contract. Submission Requirements Questions regarding the request for bids shall be directed to Town Manager, Jeff Schulz at jschulz@northfield.vt.us or 802-485-9822. One (1) electronic (PDF) file shall be received on/before 4:00pm on July 8, 2024 and emailed to jschulz @northfield.vt.us. In addition, one (1) hard copy proposal shall be received by the Town by 4:00 PM on July 8, 2024, at attention Jeff Schulz, Town Manager 51 South Main Street Northfield, VT 05663. The contractor shall not start the project until the successful applicant enters into a written contract with the municipality. The Town of Northfield is not liable for any cost incurred by consultant prior to issuance of a contract. The contractor shall provide proof of Insurance Coverage such that All contractors, and any sub-contractors must carry adequate insurance coverage (not less than $1,000,000-per occurrence). $1,000,000 - General Aggregate Applying, in total, $1,000,000 - Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, $50,000 — Fire/Legal/Liability, and $1,000,000 - Automotive Liability), and must affirm being an equal opportunity employer. < Previous News Next News >

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 site visit was held May 8, 2026 and bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. 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 site visit was held May 8, 2026 and bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

State Funds Help Improve Northfield's Lybrand Trail 09/01/2022 Local hikers gathered to celebrate the improvements made to the Lybrand Trail thanks to state funding! A ribbon-cutting ceremony preceded hikes to the pond on Slate Avenue (.75 mile) and the Cheney Field (2.0 miles). The Lybrand Trail restoration project was made possible by a grant from the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) program. This program is designed to improve outdoor recreation infrastructure and promote economic development in Vermont communities. The project was a collaboration between the town of Northfield and Norwich University. The Lybrand Trail is a popular destination for hikers, birders, and nature lovers of all ages. The trail winds through woods and meadows, offering views of the Green Mountains and the Connecticut River Valley. The restored trail will be easier to hike and more enjoyable for all users. This project would not have been possible without the support of VOREC, the town of Northfield, and Norwich University. We are grateful for their investment in our community and our outdoor recreation resources. < Previous News Next News >