Northfield Approves October 6 Special Election on Regional School District
Northfield approved a special election for October 6 on establishing the Great River Regional School District. The Select Board voted 4-1 on August 31 following Governor Maura Healey's August 25 enactment of Special Legislation S. 3181. Town Clerk Amanda Hall will prepare the official warrant and
Select Board · Meeting of August 31, 2026
Northfield approved a special election for October 6 on establishing the Great River Regional School District. The Select Board voted 4-1 on August 31 following Governor Maura Healey's August 25 enactment of Special Legislation S. 3181. Town Clerk Amanda Hall will prepare the official warrant and ballot language.
Members voiced concerns about the estimated $2,500 to $3,500 cost and the compressed timeline requiring mail-in ballots. Clerk Shane Duclos voted no; the four other members voted yes.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of August 31, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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