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Select Board accepts senior center director's resignation

Northfield Select Board accepts senior center director's resignation in 3-1 vote. Vice Chair Bernard Boudreau initially objected to Colleen Letourneau's departure, telling her he would not accept her resignation, but conceded when she indicated the decision was final and agreed to train her

Director announces June retirement; board begins search process

Council on Aging names director search committee as director announces June retirement. The Northfield Council on Aging approved revisions to its director job description and established a prescreening committee of five members following Director Colleen Letourneau's announcement that she will

Board of Health approves three septic permits

Northfield Board of Health approves three septic-related permits and advances housing follow-up. At its February 11 meeting, the board unanimously approved permits for Stone's Septic (hauler) and Renaissance Excavating (installer), plus a septic design/application permit for 304A Millers Falls

Assessors approve 18 motor vehicle excise abatements

Northfield Board of Assessors approves 18 motor vehicle excise abatements totaling $2,081.22 for the 2026 levy. The three-member board, chaired by Alice Lord, also approved all Chapter 61 agricultural land applications received to date and voted unanimously to conditionally extend a state tax form

Energy Committee coordinates school improvements, solar assessments, and street light projects

Energy Committee charts energy improvements at Northfield Elementary School and explores solar and street light conversion projects. Co-chairs Judith Wagner and Jim Van Natta, along with member Spirit Joseph, oversaw a walkthrough of proposed gymnasium and heating system upgrades at the school with