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Northfield task force plans community walks and rotating displays to publicize Riverwalk progress
Summary
Task force members agreed to organize Riverwalk community walks (options: farmers market days, Memorial Day, weekday/evening or weekend formats), coordinate with market managers, and rotate project displays in high-traffic locations while holding off on publicity until land conveyance is final.
At the Riverwalk Task Force meeting, members agreed to organize a series of community walks to share project progress with residents and to coordinate outreach with the farmers market and Northfield’s existing channels. Janan Hamm volunteered to lead the walking program and asked members to share suggested dates and preferences; the group discussed targeting Memorial Day or late‑May dates but resolved to set dates after checking weather and project milestones.
The task force discussed outreach formats tailored to different audiences: short family‑friendly walks timed around the farmers market, weekday morning walks for regular participants, and occasional evening or Saturday trips to reach those unavailable during the day. Participants suggested tabling at the farmers market and partnering with nonprofit groups or the energy committee to staff outreach tables and run guided mini‑walks.
Mary Shonock proposed rotating the project’s public displays out of the municipal building and into higher‑traffic locations on busy days, including Tops grocery, the farmers market, vacant storefront windows, the senior center (subject to space and policy), and Northfield Savings Bank. Members discussed practical constraints (space, trip hazards and venue policies) and proposed design fixes—like smaller boards, command strips, bright colors and laminated maps—to improve visibility and reduce logistical issues.
The task force agreed to wait before publicly claiming any land transfer or formal agreement with Dollar General until legal paperwork is complete; once a conveyance is finalized, members discussed using town social media to thank partners and publicize milestones. Janan asked members to share contacts and availability so she can begin organizing walks ahead of the next meeting on May 21.
