The Northfield EMS Joint Advisory Committee unanimously approved a $1,270,196 fiscal year 2027 operating budget with $510,196 in assessments split among four member towns: Northfield $182,501, Bernardston $149,658, Erving $75,591, and Gill $102,445. Chair Matthew Wolkenbreit reported the department
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Northfield library board approves $17,000 in building projects. The Board of Library Trustees authorized a main floor carpet replacement for February 23 at $7,173.75 and a back door project estimated at $10,000, both funded through approved reserve funds. Trustees Jon McGowan and Peter Weis are up
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