Northfield, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Northfield is served by organizations that keep its history, run its recreation, and cover its news. These are some of the longest-running, and several of them take volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Northfield Historical Society | A volunteer society on Pine Street, founded in 1977, that preserves and displays three centuries of Northfield family life, from toys and textiles to art and household objects. It takes volunteers. |
| Dickinson Memorial Library | The town’s public library at 115 Main Street, with books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Library Director Misha Storm. 413-498-2455. |
| Greenfield Recorder | Franklin County’s daily newspaper, based in Greenfield, covering Northfield town government, the Pioneer Valley Regional School District, and the Schell Bridge project. |
Recreation & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Northfield Mountain Recreation & Environmental Center | A four-season recreation area along the Connecticut River with about 26 miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking, plus canoeing and camping at Barton Cove. |
| Senior Center | Programs, meals, and outreach for older residents, from 69 Main Street. Director Jennifer Reynolds. 413-498-2901 ext. 114. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community pages at northfieldma.gov.