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.