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Recreation Commission launches first April vacation program

Northfield Recreation Commission launches its first April vacation program for spring. The commission unanimously approved previous minutes and authorized the new offering. Director Stacy Bond reported the volunteer appreciation dinner is scheduled for March 21, and the commission is recruiting two

Finance Committee reviews FY27 budgets amid rising costs

Northfield Finance Committee reviews FY27 budget proposals as costs increase and tax-rate concerns mount. The Fire Department requested a $6,154 increase, primarily for emergency reporting system costs of $16,500, while Fire Chief F.M. "Skip" Dunnell addressed the department's lack of a dedicated

Sewer commissioners approve FY27 staffing restructure and rate adjustments

Sewer board approves FY27 staffing restructure and rate changes. The Board of Sewer Commissioners voted to eliminate the full-time assistant chief position and add two part-time operators, reducing the budget to $602,021. Members Bernard Boudreau, Barbara Jacque, Mitch Damon, and Chair Karen

Board of Health approves campground septic system construction

Board of Health approves campground septic system construction. The Board voted 2-1 to approve conditions for septic system installation at the Pierson Road campground project based on Department of Environmental Protection approval of the public water supply plan. Chair David Balk and member

Conservation Commission discusses Mt. Grace land protection

Northfield Conservation Commission considers land protection costs and dam safety concerns. The Northfield Conservation Commission met February 18 to discuss estimated costs of $6,000 to $10,000 for surveying and preliminary work to place recently donated land adjacent to Hobo Falls under a