Situated along the Connecticut River, the residents of Norwich enjoy rural living and a small, but busy, village offering retail and professional services and direct access to I-91. The mix of amenities found in Norwich is exemplified by the Appalachian Trail passing by the downtown National Register Historic District. In addition to a variety of recreational resources, Norwich's rural neighborhoods are only minutes to the major employment.

• The town's zoning ordinance limits larger, more intensive business uses to Industrial/Commercial District. Retail, personal service and professional offices are allowed in the Village Business District. Home occuptions and home industries are permitted in rural areas throughout town.
• 1997 Full Value Tax rate was $23.70.
• 1997 Town expenditures were $1,981,219
• The school budget for 2000/01 was $11,605,664 (Hanover and Norwich's total budget); #3,363,470 (Marion Cross School)
• The town budget for 2000/01 was $2,687,322.
• United States Postal Service, 293 Main St., Norwich, VT 05055 Phone: (802) 649-1608

Norwich is located along the Connecticut River on the eastern side of the state. It is approximately 1 hour to Montpelier, VT via I-89 and 2 1/2 hours to Boston.

Norwich currently allows for the following types of business activity: regional distribution, light manufacturing, retail or offices in the Industrial/Commercial District between Route 5 South and I-91. Although the access is excellent, limited septic has kept this area from being fully developed. Local businesses serving the community are allowed in the Village Business District and may be allowed in outlying village centers as they are created. Home occupations and home industries are permitted in the rural area.

Income (1990 Census):
Median family income: $58,377.

• Green Mountain Power Co. and Central VT Public Service Co.
• On-site water and septic systems
• Small community water system in village area
• Access to cellular telephone service, 911 and digital switching
• Cable television

The Medical Facilities in the area are:

• Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital - a 32-bed facility with 50-bed nursing home.
• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - a newly constructed 429-bed medical center, with medical school.
• Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center - located approximately 20 miles away.