City Council unanimously approves immigration enforcement resolution. The council passed Resolution 26.055 on a 9-0 final reading, taking a formal stance on community safety and federal immigration enforcement following extensive public comment calling for stronger protective language. The council

Housing Partnership grapples with direction as longtime member exits. Vice-Chair Hannah Shaffer took temporary leadership after Bev Bates resigned, citing lack of clear mission; members debated whether to pursue reinvigorated work on a dormant Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, mandated under

Northampton Disability Commission approves minutes, advances Disability Pride Month planning for July. The commission voted 4-0-1 to approve its March minutes, with Commissioner Kathy Murri abstaining because she had not attended that prior meeting. Chair Amy Sugihara led the five commissioners

Northampton Finance Committee receives clean audit on city finances. The FY2025 audit of Northampton received an unmodified opinion, the highest classification possible, with independent auditor Thomas J. Scanlon, Jr., praising the city's financial controls and management. Finance Director Charlene