Town of Norwich, Vermont

802 649-1419 | 300 Main Street, Norwich VT
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Welcome to the Town of Norwich, Vermont

Town News

BRIDGE CLOSED: Chapel Hill South

On May 11, 2022, the Norwich select board decided to close the Chapel Hill Road South Bridge effective immediately, due to serious safety concerns.  As of Thursday, May 12, 2022, the bridge will be closed until further notice.  Concrete blocks with a road closed sign are being installed in front of the Chapel Road South Road Bridge and at the intersection of Chapel Hill South Road and Mitchell Brook Road.  All residences on Chapel Hill South Road can be reached in case of emergency, but the road is now a dead end.  Access from Chapel Hill South Road to Mitchell Brook Road will now be made via Beaver Meadow Road.

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Zoning Administrator Position

The Town of Norwich is seeking a part-time Zoning Administrator (16 hours per week). The Zoning Administrator is responsible for administering the Town of Norwich’s zoning, flood hazard, and subdivision regulations. The position requires land use and/or zoning experience, knowledge of Vermont statute, the ability to interpret building and engineering plans, the ability to effectively communicate technical information to the public. Pay commensurate with experience, the expected range is between $21 and $29 per hour. Work related travel (excluding commuting to the workplace) is reimbursed at the federal mileage rate.

A letter of interest and resume detailing relevant experience and skills and three references should be submitted by email to rfrancis@norwich.vt.us with “Norwich ZA Application” in the subject line. First review of applications will begin on April 18, 2022 and the position will remain open until filled.

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Town Response to COVID-19

The Face Coverings Rule (Mask Mandate) formerly enacted by the Selectboard, is no longer in effect. The Selectboard, however, wishes to stress that masks are welcome.

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COVID-19 Plan Update: Effective March 28, 2022, Tracy Hall is open. For complete details, read the latest COVID-19 Plan Update, effective March 28, 2022.

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Help Wanted: DPW Admin Assistant

The Town of Norwich Department of Public Works seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant. Read the full job advertisement here.

Read the job description here.

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