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Northfield Selects New Police Chief 08/17/2023 The Town of Northfield is pleased to announce the hiring of Pierre Gomez (pictured on the right side of the attached photo) as the Town's new Police Chief. Pierre is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and brings nearly 20 years of law enforcement experience to Northfield. Pierre attended Norfolk State University, and prior to starting a career in law enforcement, worked for the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice system and as a security supervisor in Lower Marion, Pennsylvania School District. Mr. Gomez's first position in law enforcement was as a patrol officer for the Philadelphia PD working in the South Street Task Force. In 2015, he moved to the Prosecutor's Office as a County Detective in the Dignitary Protection Unit, the Private Criminal Complaints Unit and deputized as a DEA Task Force Officers assigned to the Liberty-Philadelphia High Intensity Drug Tracking Unit. Pierre is an avid baseball fan having played for Norfolk State and minor league baseball with the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Mircle organizations. Pierre Gomez is scheduled to begin as Northfield's Police Chief on September 18. < Previous News Next News >

Northfield is Considering Local ARPA Projects. Here’s how to apply! 06/22/2023 The Town of Northfield Select Board has created a form for residents to complete to be considered for funding using its American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds. Those interested are strongly encouraged to submit the requests as soon as possible so the Select Board can start considering all requests. ARPA includes four broad criteria outlining eligible uses: To respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers; For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to the COVID–19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year prior to the emergency*; and To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. You can read more and see and see examples of programs at https://www.vlct.org/sites/default/files/uploads/VT%20ARPA%20SFRF%20Municipal%20Programs_Oct22_V2.pdf. DOWNLOAD THE FORM HERE: https://www.northfield-vt.gov/_files/ugd/13fb68_96a3cce325654476853bbba35415704f.pdf Interested residents are asked to complete the form and submit it to Town Manager Jeff Schulz either via email at jschulz@northfield.vt.us or by mail to: Northfield Town Manager 51 South Main Street Northfield, Vermont 05663. < Previous News Next News >

Want to Explore Northfield's Trail Systems? We've Got Some Equipment You Can Borrow! 05/19/2023 Part of a $122,000 grant awarded to the Town of Northfield through the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) program has been invested in a variety of equipment that will be free for Northfield residents to borrow this coming winter. Available equipment includes snowshoes, microspikes, hiking poles, binoculars and headlamps will be available at Northfield’s Brown Public Library, which is located at 93 South Main Street, which is also the access route to the Lybrand Trail that begins at the top of Slate Avenue. The equipment will be free for residents to borrow. The Northfield Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative committee (VOREC) has worked together on this grant funding to improve the Northfield Forest Trail system, and the equipment-loan program will provide those who may not otherwise explore our beautiful woods. Look for more details coming this fall! < Previous News Next News >

Northfield Memorial Pool Opens Saturday, June 24! 06/15/2023 The best swimming hole in Central Vermont is the Northfield Pool at the top of King Street in Northfield. There's always plenty of room to swim, clean water, and no slippery rocks to slip on. The Memorial Park Pool opens this year on Saturday, June 24, 2023, and the hours are 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Resident and non-resident season pool passes are available at the Northfield Memorial Pool or at the Town Clerk’s Office. Daily passes may be purchased at the pool. Great swimming lessons, fund diving, and a fantastic kids section are all provided in the beautiful setting of our Memorial Park. Individual or family passes are available. We hope you'll join us all summer to cool off, swim laps, enjoy Vermont outdoors, and create new, great memories. Rates can be found at https://www.northfield-vt.gov/_files/ugd/13fb68_1b7bf852186c4a3b983ea80dcb99aedd.pdf < Previous News Next News >

Permit Forms Zoning Permit Application Driveway Permit Application Development Review Board Hearing Application Home Occupation Permit Letter of Compliance Sign Permit Application Site Plan Review Application Subdivision Permit

Northfield Water & Wastewater Commission & Electric Utility Commission Agendas and Minutes All minutes and agendas are in PDF format. 20 26 Agendas January 12, 202 6 February 2, 2026 March 2, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 4, 2026 June 1, 2026 July 6, 2026 August 3, 2026 September 7, 2026 October 5, 2026 November 2, 2026 December 7, 2026 2025 Minutes January 6, 2025 February 3, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 5, 2025 July 7, 2025 September 8, 2025 October 13, 2025 December 1, 2025 2026 Minutes January 12, 2026 February 2, 2026 March 2, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 4, 2026 June 1, 2026 July 6, 2026 August 3, 2026 September 7, 2026 October 5, 2026 November 2, 2026 December 7, 2026 2024 Minutes February 5, 2024 April 1, 2024 May 6, 2024 August 5, 2024 October 7, 2024 November 4, 2024 Related Information Select Board Select Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning & Zoning Zoning Administrator: Mitch Osiecki Phone: 802-485-9824 Fax: 802-485-8426 Email: mosiecki@northfield.vt.us Address: Northfield Municipal Building 51 South Main Street Northfield, Vermont 05663 Permit Forms & Zoning Documents Planning Documents The Northfield Town Select Board appoints members to a five-person Planning Commission and a five-person Development Review Board. In addition, the Town Select Board, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, appoints a part-time Zoning Administrator to oversee planning and zoning matters on a regular basis. If you are planning any construction project in Northfield or work on your home and/or business, please contact the Zoning Administrator to determine whether permits are required. State and local requirements change all the time and there are penalties for not having proper permits. The regular meeting time for the Planning Commission (PC) is the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting time for the Development Review Board (DRB) is the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Mitch Osiecki, Zoning Administrator

The Health Department noted a recent case of rabies in a skunk in the town of Northfield, Vermont. Since wild animals move and interact with each other, a rabid animal detection means there is circulation of the virus and a risk of rabies from wildlife in the greater town area. All residents are urged to take steps to protect humans and domestic animals from rabies.... Northfield, Vermont Rabid Animal Alert The Health Department noted a recent case of rabies in a skunk in the town of Northfield, Vermont. Since wild animals move and interact with each other, a rabid animal detection means there is circulation of the virus and a risk of rabies from wildlife in the greater town area. All residents are urged to take steps to protect humans and domestic animals from rabies....

Municipal Pool The Northfield Municipal Pool has CLOSED for the Summer 2025 season. Please check this webpage next spring for information about the Summer 2026 operating season .

Town Clerk Clerk Kim Pedley Phone: Fax: Email: Address: Municipal Building 51 South Main Street Northfield, Vermont Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office of the Town Clerk acts as a gateway to and resource center for the municipality. It also serves as a chamber of commerce, providing a list of businesses and services. The office also issues licenses (hunting, fishing, marriage, dog, etc.); acts as a notary public; keeps property records; renews car registrations; takes the minutes at town meetings; records births, deaths, marriages, and burials; makes certified copies of any vital record; organizes elections and petitions; registers voters; and acts as a source for genealogical and other research. The Vermont Secretary of State's Office has created websites so eligible residents can register to vote online, request absentee ballots, etc. Please click the links below for more information. Vermont Online Voter Registration Submit a Voter Register Application to your town or city clerk today using our new online voter registration tool. My Voter Page Visit your My Voter Page to request an absentee ballot and track its status, update your voter registration record, find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and much more. The My Voter Page is your unique, voter-specific, online resource for all your election-related needs. DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES Northfield, Vermont property owners now can have their property tax payments automatically deducted from their bank accounts. To enroll, please click here to download the authorization agreement. Please fill out the form and return it to the Town Clerk/Treasurer's Office (51 South Main Street, Northfield, VT 05663). CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES Please click here for information about paying your property taxes by credit card or by electronic check. TOWN CLERK RECORDS ARE NOW ONLINE Skip the traffic- we’re online!! You can now search Northfield Town Clerk records on RECORDhub. The Town of Northfield is making it even easier and more convenient to search for records. You can now search anytime and from anywhere with an internet connection. Search from your office or from your home. Search at your convenience, just visit: https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/ Northfield Town Reports 1-802-485-5421 1-802-485-8426 kpedley@northfield.vt.us Kim Pedley, Town Clerk

Planning Documents Northfield Villages Form-Based Code (2025) VTrans Main Street Bridge Replacement Project (2025) Northfield Vision Plan (2025) Town Common Revitalization Project (2024) Final Concept Design Design Memorandum Northfield Pedestrian Scoping Study (Wall Street) (2024) Northfield All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (2023) VCRD Community Visit Report & Action Plan (2023) Northfield Ridge + River Routes (2021) Northfield Ridge + River Routes Appendix Northfield Town Plan (2020) Central Vermont Regional Plan (amended 2020) N orthfield Town Forest Stewards hip Plan (2019) Northfield Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (2017) Northfield Area Wide Plan (2016) Vermont Downtown Action Team (V-DAT) Final Report (2014) Northfield Hazard Mitigation Plan U pdate (2012) Dog River Watershed - Ri ver Corridor Plan (2009) VCRD Community Visit Final Report (2002) Related Information Planning Commission Zoning Documents Zoning Department

Paying Your Bill For your convenience, we accept multiple forms of payment Cash Just stop by our office anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Northfield Utility Office is located in the Northfield Municipal Building, 51 South Main Street, Northfield, Vermont 05663. Checks You can mail your check, put it in our drop box at the front of our building, or you can just stop in our office anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The mailing address is the same as the above. Automatic Debit Withdrawal You can have your utility bill automatically withdrawn from your bank account. If you choose to take advantage of this service, you will receive a billing statement every month showing the amount that will be deducted from your bank account. Once automatic debit has been set up, approximately on the 6th day of every month, the Northfield Utility Department will electronically withdraw the amount from your bank account. To sign up for this free program, please contact our office at 1-802-485-5411. There is a form that needs to be filled out. Download the automatic debit application form . The Automatic Debit process is driven by the Customer Identification Number currently on file with the Northfield Utility Department. That number is an umbrella number covering any and all locations owned by the customers. Therefore, if a customer owns more than one location (such as rentals) and desires only certain location bills to be paid by automatic debit, a new and separate Customer Identification Number will have to be created by Customer Service. We are unable to process Automatic Debit for electric budget customers at this time. Pay by Credit Card Northfield Utilities customers now have the ability to pay by credit card through Paymentus Corporation, a third-party automated payment service that accepts VISA, MasterCard or Discover. This allows you to pay your utility bill at any time. To access this service you will need your account number or your CID number and the amount that you are paying. Click on the link above and that will take you to the automated payment service. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can pay by phone. The number is 1-855-288-4092. To access this service you will need your account number or your CID number and the amount you are paying. Paymentus charges a service fee for each transaction. That fee is $4.95 for any one payment up to $300.00. Multiple payments may be made; each one will be charged the transaction fee. This fee goes directly to the credit card company for processing the payment. Click here to pay by credit card