The pandemic-fueled land rush has brought wealthier buyers to rural areas, making land even harder to access a crisis that has become especially acute in the Northeast of the US.
The pandemic-fueled land rush has brought wealthier buyers to rural areas, making land even harder to access a crisis that has become especially acute in the Northeast of the US.
Following election, Northfield Selectboard expands; highway superintendent returns as sewer commissioner
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NORTHFIELD The annual town election on Tuesday saw Highway Superintendent Thomas Walker elected to the Board of Sewer Commissioners in the only contested race, and officially elected three Selectboard members, thus expanding the board to have five members total.
According to Town Clerk Dan Campbell, who was re-elected with 218 votes and no opposition, the election saw 238 ballots cast by the time polls closed at 8 p.m.
Walker won the three-year Board of Sewer Commissioners seat with 144 votes compared to Bernard “Bernie” Boudreau’s 79 votes. Walker previously served on the board for 12 years before he did not seek re-election in 2018. He could not be reached for comment by press time on Wednesday.
Highway super, boiler operator vie for sewer commissioner in Northfield
Northfield resident Bernard “Bernie” Boudreau is running for election to the Northfield Board of Sewer Commissioners, the only contest in the May 4 town election. He is also running unopposed for a three-year Selectboard seat. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Thomas Walker is running for election to the Northfield Board of Sewer Commissioners, the only contest in the May 4 town election. Walker is the highway superintendent and previously served on the Board of Sewer Commissioners for 12 years. Contributed Photo
Published: 4/20/2021 3:26:28 PM
NORTHFIELD The only contest on the ballot for the May 4 town election is between Thomas Walker and Bernard “Bernie” Boudreau, who are vying for a three-year seat on the Board of Sewer Commissioners.
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