North County Notebook: July 1, 2021 >Puzzles available on Saturday
NORTHFIELD Dickinson Memorial Library will host its next Pick Up a Puzzle Day on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The ongoing event, which is free and open to all, features dozens of used puzzles for both children and adults. Enter through the back door of the library at 115 Main St., then head down the hall to the community room.
For more information, visit northfieldpubliclibrary.org/friends-of-the-library or email friendsofdml01360@gmail.com.
Route 142 to be closed for work at railroad crossing
NORTHFIELD Route 142 will be closed Wednesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 8, due to maintenance on the railroad crossing, according to a post on the town website.
North County Notebook: June 2, 2021
Northfield Town Hall is now open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
The Northfield 350th Anniversary Committee has selected a logo, designed by artist Michael LaCoy of Guilford, Vt. Contributed image
Published: 6/1/2021 2:49:39 PM Selectboard picks new chair, vice chair in Warwick
WARWICK In its first meeting since the May 17 election, the Selectboard reorganized. Continuing Selectboard members Todd Dexter and Brian Snell were appointed as chair and vice chair, respectively, while newly elected member Alan Genovese was appointed as board clerk. Raymond named new Selectboard chair in Bernardston
Amid pandemic, monthly Pick Up a Puzzle Day gaining popularity in Northfield
Rosalie Oldford browses puzzles at the monthly Pick Up a Puzzle Day at Dickinson Memorial Library in Northfield on Saturday. Staff Photo/MARY BYRNE
Elena Oldford, whose favorite puzzle so far was one with the image of a tiger, browses puzzles at the monthly Pick Up a Puzzle Day at Dickinson Memorial Library in Northfield on Saturday. Staff Photo/MARY BYRNE
Northfield resident Celine Hall and Laura Dubin, a member of the Friends of the Dickinson Memorial Library, discuss the puzzles they’ve completed in the last year. Dubin says completing puzzles has helped ease the anxiety created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff Photo/MARY BYRNE