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STORM - POWER - UPDATE FOR NORTHFIELD 3/10-2024 STORM - POWER - UPDATE FOR NORTHFIELD Northfield Electric is working on a major power outage that has impacted all Northfield Utility customers as well as Green Mountain Power customers outside of the village. Green Mountain Power crews are on the scene working on the issue, but power could be out for an extended period of time. We appreciate their quick attendance to this issue. The Highway Department is out plowing, but the roads are in poor condition with the large snowfall, so please don’t travel unless you have to. Please be assured our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore power and we apologize for the inconvenience. < Previous News Next News >

Select Board Board Members K. David Maxwell, Chair Term ends: 202 7 Email: dmaxwell@northfield.vt.us Merry Shernock, Vice Chair Lydia Petty Term ends: 2027 Term ends: 2028 Email: mshernock@northfield.vt.us Email: lpetty@northfield.vt. us Tim Davis John B. Stevens Term ends: 2028 Term ends: 2029 Email: tgdavis@northfield.vt.us Email: jstevens@northfield.vt.us To send an email to all the Select Board members, please use the email address: Selectboard@northfield.vt.us Following the effective date of Town/Village Merger on July 1, 2014, the legislative body of Northfield, Vermont is the Town Select Board, whose members are elected to two- or three-year terms by Australian Ballot on Town Meeting Day. The Town Select Board's primary responsibilities include overseeing the operations of the Northfield Emergency Services (Fire, Police, and Ambulance), the Northfield Highway Department, and the Northfield Utility Departments (Water, Sewer, and Electric). The Town Select B oard also is responsible for recreational facilities in Northfield. In 2026, the Northfield Select Board will hold its regular meetings in the Community Room located in the Brown Public Library (93 South Main Street) on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. Click the link below for Agendas & Minutes for the full meeting schedule. Current year agend as and meeting minutes from 2024, 2025, and 2026 are available. Minutes for previous years are available at the Town Clerk's Office. In addition, the Town of Northfield's YouTube channel hosts videos of recent Select Board meetings. Please click here to access. Please contact the Town Manager's Office at 485-9822 by 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regular meeting if you or your group would like to be scheduled under "Public Participation." Town Select Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes Procedures for Public Participation Vermont Open Meeting Law Municipal Code of Ethics Northfield VT Community Goals (updated 09/10/2024) Northfield VT Statement of Anti-Racism (Approved 10/13/2020) Northfield VT Declaration of Inclusion (Approved 12/13/2022) Please click below for an update from CVFiber Delegate Tom Davis. CVFiber Update July 23, 2024 Ensuring Community Growth in Northfield: January 2025 Meetings Info Form-Based Codes Information Please click the links below to view the DRAFT final redesign plans for the Town Common Rehabilitation Project and an explanatory memorandum. DRAFT Final Concept Design DRAFT Design Memorandum Green Up Day: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Related Information Select Board Agendas & Minutes Select Board Subcommittees Vermont Open Meeting Law

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes All minutes and agendas are in PDF format 202 6 Agendas January 6, 2026 February 3, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 7, 2026 May 5, 2026 June 2, 2026 July 7, 2026 August 4, 2026 September 1, 2026 October 6, 2026 November 3, 2026 December 1, 2026 2025 Minutes January 7, 2025 February 4, 2025 February 28, 2025 (Special) March 6, 2025 April 1, 2025 May 6, 2025 June 3, 2025 July 1, 2025 August 5, 2025 September 2, 2025 October 7, 2025 November 4, 2025 December 2, 2025 2026 Minutes January 6, 2026 February 3, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 7, 2026 May 5, 2026 June 2, 2026 July 7, 2026 August 4, 2026 September 1, 2026 October 6, 2026 November 3, 2026 December 1, 2026 2024 Minutes January 3, 2024 February 7, 2024 March 6, 2024 March 22, 2024 (Special) April 3, 2024 August 6, 2024 September 3, 2024 October 1, 2024 November 5, 2024 December 3, 2024 Related Information Planning Commission Planning Documents Zoning Documents

Board of Listers Board Members Thomas Alsheimer (Chair) Vacant Vacant Phone: 802-485-9825 Email: Listers@northfield.vt.us Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Address: 51 South Main Street Northfield, VT 05663 The primary responsibility of the Board of Listers is to maintain and defend the Grand List for the Town of Northfield. To that end, the three (3) elected Listers must place a value on (assess) any and all improvements made to the roughly 2,000 parcels in Northfield. In the spring of each year, the Listers visit (perform field checks on) all of the parcels that have received permits from the Zoning Administrator. They must identify the level of completion of all the projects and establish a value for the improvement as of April 1 of that year. If a project is not completed by April 1, the Listers must then return to the parcel each following year until the project is completed. The Listers also perform Field Checks on parcel improvements, which they observe during the year and for which no permit has been issued. The Board of Listers has several responsibilities beyond that of the annual assessment process; they also are involved in exemptions, parcel inquiries, property transfers and tax mapping. If you need a “Lister Card” for a property in Northfield, you can come into the office during our posted office hours to obtain a copy or you can request a copy via email. When requesting by email, please give the property address. If the email request is made during off hours of the Listers office, we will respond with an email copy to you usually the next office hours day. There also is a "Request for Parcel Information" form available at the Town Clerk's Office. Upcoming Meeting Agendas None at this time. Past Meeting Minutes March 27, 2026 Organizational Meeting March 17, 2021 Organizational Meeting March 23, 2022 Organizational Meeting March 20, 2023 Organizational Meeting March 11, 2024 Organizational Meeting July 1, 2024 Grievance Meeting July 2. 2024 Grand List Lodging March 17, 2025 Organizational Meeting June 30, 2025: Grievance Hearings July 2, 2025 Grand List Lodging

Local Concerns Meeting Set for March 26 03/08/2024 Northfield, VT – A Local Concerns Meeting for the project listed below will be held on Tuesday March 26th, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Community Room at the Northfield Brown Public Library at 93 South Main Street in Northfield, VT. The meeting will be held by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the Town of Northfield. Town Highway Bridge Project(s): • NORTHFIELD BO CVBR(7) – Bridge 10, ‘Upper Cox Brook Covered Bridge’ on TH 3 (Cox Brook Road) over Cox Brook • NORTHFIELD BO CVBR(8) – Bridge 11, ‘Lower Cox Brook Covered Bridge’ on TH 3 (Cox Brook Road) over Cox Brook • NORTHFIELD BO CVBR(9) – Bridge 15, ‘Northfield Falls Covered Bridge’ on TH 3 (Cox Brook Road) over Dog River The intent of the meeting is to gather input from stakeholders, including Town Officials, local residents and businesses, emergency services and other interested parties. During this meeting we will discuss the existing conditions of the bridge(s), site constraints, and options that should be considered in the scoping report(s). Representatives from both VTrans and the Town of Northfield will be available at the meeting to gather concerns about the project. < Previous News Next News >

Conservation Commission (and Subcommittees) Commission Members David Mears, Chair (2028) Russ Barrett, Vice-Chair (2030) Deborah Zuaro, Secretary (2027) Nigel G. Hicks-Tibbles, Member (2029) Ruth Ruttenberg, Member (2029) Susan Stillinger, Member (2027) Mariela Swiech, Member (2030) Jeremy Whalen, Member (2028) The NCC normally meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Please email ncc@northfield.vt.us for more information about the commission. The Northfield Conservation Commission (NCC) serves in an advisory capacity along with the town legislative and planning bodies to promote stewardship of natural and cultural resources in Northfield by: Serving as an educational resource to identify and protect Northfield's natural resources; Supporting the Northfield Town Plan; Safeguarding the Dog River and associated tributaries; Promoting recreational activities that create a healthy and sustainable community for present and future generations; and Providing guidance to the municipality and private land owners for sustainable land use management applications. Northfield Conservation Commission members are appointed by the Town Select Board and serve four (4) year terms. On Sunday, September 11, 2022, the Northfield Conservation Commission hosted a symposium entitled " The Dog River: Now and in the Future." The symposium included the three presentations listed below. You can view the PowerPoint slides by clicking the underlined titles below. "River Dynamics: Understanding the Science of River Processes and Flooding," Gretchen Alexander, River Scientist, Vermont Rivers Program "Dog River: Big trout to no trout* (*A rough estimate)" Will Eldridge, Aquatic Habitat Biologist, Vermont Fish & Wildlife "Winooski River Tactical Basin Planning Process: Dog River" Vermont Water Investment Division Conservation Commission Agendas & Minutes Conservation Commission Facebook Page Emerald Ash Borer Case Study - Northfield, Vermont ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Dog River Park Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The members are Bonnie Kirn Donahue (Chair), Kim Adams, Russ Barrett, and Fred Nadon. There is one vacant position. Dog River Park Committee Agendas & Minutes Dog River Park Maintenance Plan (2022) ___________________________________________________________________________________ The Town Forest Stewardship Committee (TFSC) meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. The members are Jeremy Whalen (Chair), Dylan Alsbach, Russ Barrett, Ray Crowder, Bill Dell'Isola, Virginia Kunkel, and Andrew Padilla. Town Forest Stewardship Committee Agendas & Minutes Town Forest Stewardship Plan (2019) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Related Information Conservation Commission Agendas & Minutes Dog River Park Committee Agendas & Minutes Dog River Park Committee Bylaws Town Forest Stew ardship Committee Agendas & Minutes Town Forest Stewardship Plan

TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 NORTHFIELD TOWN MANAGER’S FLOODING UPDATE From the Northfield Town Manager: As of Tuesday morning, July 11, 2023, the town’s water, sewer and electric systems were not seriously impacted by the storm. The water system was not breached or inundated with water, and is fully intact. No boiling of water is required. Fortunately, the sewage treatment plant was not flooded. It is fully intact and operating normally. Little or no power outages were reported. The town’s highway department and emergency crews were on full alert through late last night and back at it early this morning. We understand that there are isolated pockets of damage on gravel roads and we are attending to them as quickly as possible. Much of the work done post-Irene was beneficial to our resistance to greater flooding. You can still report damage by emailing me at the address below. We appreciate how Northfield, as always, banded together to watch out for one another and keep us all safe. Jeff Schulz Northfield Town Manager jschulz@northfield.vt.us < Previous News Next News >

The Town of Northfield has adopted policies that affirm its compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). Please click here to view the full text of the ADA Grievance Procedure. Northfield, Vermont ADA Non-Compliance Grievance Procedure The Town of Northfield has adopted policies that affirm its compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). Please click here to view the full text of the ADA Grievance Procedure.

Town Cemeteries The Town of Northfield currently sells lots in two (2) public cemeteries: Mount Hope Cemetery, located at 958 South Main Street (near Norwich University) and the Northfield Falls Cemetery located at 374 Vermont Route 12 North (behind St. Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Church). The Town of Northfield also maintains six (6) inactive cemeteries located throughout the community: Aldrich Cemetery, Elmwood Cemetery, Four Corners Cemetery, Loomis Cemetery, Richardson Cemetery, and Robinson Cemetery. The Town of Northfield has contracted with Bruce Wright (BW Masonry) to maintain these town-owned cemeteries. Mr. Wright also acts as Cemetery Sexton and is responsible for the sale of cemetery lots, supervising interments (in the absence of a funeral director), and other related duties. Mr. Wright also updates cemetery records, which are available at the Town Clerk’s Office (51 South Main Street). Should you have any questions or are interested in purchasing a cemetery lot, scheduling an internment, etc. please contact Mr. Wright at 802-249-4974. Please click here for Current Procedures for Northfield VT Town Cemeteries. Please click here for the current fee scale for the purchase of cemetery lots and related services. Please click here for a list of active and inactive cemeteries in Northfield, both public and private.

Approved Municipal Ordinances Conflict of Interest (Approved March 27, 2001) Control of Litter (Approved March 27, 2001) Animal Control (Approved August 18, 2003) Highway Access (Approved September 22, 2008) Town Traffic Ordinance 2014 (Approved October 28, 2014) Regulation of ATV Use on Town Highways (Approved February 24, 2015) Variable Rate Pricing for Municipal Solid Waste Collection (Approved August 25, 2015) Regulating the Use of Public and Private Sewerage Systems (Approved June 28, 2004; amended January 10, 2017) Town Parks Ordinance (Approved March 27, 2018) Water Use Regulations Ordinance (Approved October 27, 2020) Disorderly Conduct (AKA "Northfield Noise Ordinance") (Approved February 25, 2002; revised September 10, 2024) Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance (Approved October 28, 2025) Approved Municipal Policies Northfield VT Personnel Policies & Procedures (Adopted January 2007; latest revision April 2010) Highway Department: Class 4 Roads & Trails Policy (Approved September 8, 2008) Highway Department: Class 2 & 3 Road Standards (Approved June 10, 2013) Highway Department: Winter Road Maintenance Policy (Approved November 12, 2013 Statement of Anti-Racism (Approved October 13, 2020) Sign Placement on Municipal Property Policy (Approved October 27, 2020) Declaration of Inclusion (Approved December 13, 2022) Town Highway Reclassification and Discontinuance Policy (Approved March 28, 2023) Encampment Policy (Approved July 11, 2023) Public Participation Procedures (Revised June 24, 2025)

DID YOU ATTEND SOME OR ALL OF OUR PLANNING EVENTS ON THE FUTRE OF NORTHFIELD? January 27, 2025 DID YOU ATTEND SOME OR ALL OF OUR PLANNING EVENTS ON THE FUTRE OF NORTHFIELD? WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK PLEASE TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY Thanks to everyone for participating in our visioning project for Northfield’s future. Whether you attended one or all of the activities, if you did not take the survey on January 16th at the end of the presentation - please consider doing so now. https://forms.gle/1Xgm2HwGgj9sHuBK9 < Previous News Next News >

Economic Development Do you run a business in Northfield? Do you need funding for a specific project? The Northfield Community Revolving Loan Fund (NCRLF) is now welcoming applications to support new, growing, or changing local businesses with their efforts. Click here to read the NCRLF complete guidelines. Click here to review the NCRLF application form. Economic Development Director Tom Davis Phone: 802-485-9835 Email: tdavis@northfield.vt.us The Town of Northfield hired Tom Davis in June 2022 as the Economic Development Director, a position petitioned and approved by the citizens of Northfield. The Economic Development Director is responsible for designing and conducting activities that result in community and economic development. This includes assisting local businesses with growth and development. Please click here for a CVFiber update from Northfield's CVFiber Delegate Tom Davis.