Select Board approves conservation restriction for Goodwin property along Glen Road. The board voted to accept Franklin Land Trust oversight of the conservation restriction, preserving the agricultural property from future development while keeping it privately owned. Daniel and Tim Goodwin sought
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
Northfield Select Board appoints Michael Quinn as Acting Fire Chief in response to a state law preventing fire chiefs from serving past age 70. The board also appointed Floyd Dunnell III as Administrative Fire Chief through August 13, 2026, and authorized notification to the state Fire Marshal.
Northfield Finance Committee approves library repair fund, scrutinizes mounting school budget pressures. The Finance Committee unanimously transferred $11,000 from reserves to replace the 1897 Dickinson Memorial Library's deteriorating rear door. Budget presentations from Pioneer Valley Regional
Northfield Select Board approves wage increases for highway workers. Vice Chair Bernard Boudreau recommended the step increases after reviewing area wage data, raising employee compensation to the middle of regional pay scales, retroactive to January 18, 2026. The board also reclassified a library
Northfield Select Board approves $1.39M in combined warrants and accepts deed transfers. The board unanimously approved a $102,850.47 payroll warrant and voted 4-1 (with one abstention) to approve a $1,292,515.61 vendor warrant. The board also voted 4-1 to send a letter to state legislators
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