Energy Committee pursues street light LED retrofit analysis. Tanko Lighting provided a free estimate to convert town street lights to LED technology with estimated annual savings of approximately $15,000, an upfront cost of about $125,000, and a payback period under seven years. The committee
Northfield Emergency Services Committee voted to interview all four project manager applicants. The committee unanimously approved interviews to be held May 28 and June 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with two firms per session. Town Administrator Andrea Llamas reported that $500,000 was allocated to the
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 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
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
Northfield Library Board unanimously approves officer slate and HVAC project authorization. The Board of Library Trustees re-elected Jon McGowan as Chair, Deb Potee as Vice-Chair, Alex Strysky as Treasurer, and Nolan Kitfield as Secretary. The board voted to authorize Library Director Misha Storm
Northfield Recreation Commission appoints summer counselors, pursues field and pool improvements. The commission unanimously appointed Alexander "Lexi" Sanieski and Sarah LaRocque as summer program counselors at grades 3, steps 1 and 2, with formal appointment scheduled for May 12. Chair Josh Roman
Northfield Finance Committee recommended $5.9 million in level-funded education spending for fiscal year 2027. The recommendation totals $5,926,960 and includes $4,735,733 for Pioneer Valley Regional School District's operating assessment and $1,153,893 for Franklin County Technical School
Northfield Sewer Commission approves $167,800 bid; processes abatements. Chair Karen Boudreau moved to accept the CDS bid, with Mitch Damon seconding the unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved two sewer-service abatements totaling $3,144.99 in adjustments, with a $707.79 correction for