Northfield Board of Health appoints Charlie Kaniecki as health agent. The board unanimously approved Kaniecki's hire as a Special Town Employee working per diem to address long-standing housing complaints, with Chair David Balk naming a Strowbridge Road property as the immediate priority. Residents
Northfield Select Board declares loose dog a nuisance, orders 14-day capture. After a hearing continued from March 24, the board found that Anna, a Great Pyrenees mix running loose for more than a year at Finicky Farm LLC, meets the nuisance definition by excessive barking and running at large.
Energy Committee targets fall grant cycle after spring setback. Judith Wagner and Jim Van Natta, co-chairs, and member Spirit Joseph noted an expeditor's delayed response cost the committee a submission opportunity in the current Green Communities grant round; the committee is now aiming for fall
Northfield Conservation Commission backs open space preservation deal. Chair Bill Llewelyn and the commission unanimously endorsed a conservation restriction for 82 acres at 757 Old Wendell Road, with a commitment to send an endorsement letter to the Selectboard. The restriction will permanently
Northfield Select Board splits on school funding as warrant advances to town vote. The board voted 3-1-1 not to recommend the school district's PVRS assessment in the town meeting warrant, with Chair Barbara Jacque abstaining because she believed voters should decide and board member Sarah Kerns
Northfield Historical Commission supports Centennial House accessibility renovation. The commission voted to write a letter of support to the Building Inspector endorsing ADA-compliance improvements at 94 Main Street, which will add an accessible bedroom, accessible bathrooms, and a reception area
Northfield Board of Health moves to fill inspector vacancy after David Gillis's death. The Board is arranging interim per diem inspections through Charles Kanecki while the Eastern Franklin County Health District searches for a permanent Health Agent serving Northfield, Shutesbury, and Erving.
Northfield Board of Library Trustees votes unanimously on revised internet use policy. The board adopted revisions to the library's Computer and Internet Use Policy governing patron internet access and use standards for minors at Dickinson Memorial Library. In related business, the board
Northfield Sewer Commission votes unanimously to bill back charges. The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved a motion to bill property at 46 Main Street $8,238.57 in sewer charges for service connected to the town system since June 1, 2016, but never properly recorded in municipal accounts. Chair
Northfield Board of Assessors approved motor vehicle excise abatements totaling $1,054.60 and advanced revaluation preparations. Chair Alice Lord and members Robert MacEwen and Bethany Walker voted unanimously to approve prior meeting minutes and processed 10 abatements from the 2026 levy. The
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