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Select Board authorizes traffic safety letter to regional agencies

Northfield Select Board authorizes regional traffic safety assistance request. Police Chief Jon Hall prompted the action following resident concerns about speeding and pedestrian safety on Main Street and Millers Falls Road. The board authorized Chair Barbara Jacque to sign a letter requesting the

Council on Aging hires new director for June start

Council on Aging transitions directors as budget approves Memory Cafe. Chair Margaret Livingstone reported that the Council's fiscal year budget was approved at Annual Town Meeting, including funding increases for the Senior Tax Work-off program, a new part-time position, and $3,000 annually for

Northfield Board of Health Reorganizes; Balk Elected Chair

Northfield Board of Health elects Balk Chair, approves three permits. David Balk was elected Chair with Kathryn Bridges as Co-Chair in a unanimous May 13 vote. The Board unanimously approved three permits: a temporary food permit for OMG Coffee pending Health Agent determination and fee receipt, an

Board of Assessors reorganizes with dual co-chairs and approves motor vehicle abatements.

Board of Assessors establishes dual co-chair position shared by Robert MacEwen and Alice Lord. The board unanimously approved nine motor vehicle excise abatements totaling $589.36 from the 2026 levy and denied two others. Mayflower Valuations continues field inspections and revaluation work, with

Select Board authorizes solar PILOT agreements worth $3 million

Northfield Select Board authorizes solar PILOT agreements to generate $3 million. The board voted unanimously on May 12 to authorize Chair Barbara Jacque to sign Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements with Hopping Ahead LLC that will generate $59,000 and over $90,000 annually respectively for