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City Council approves $10 million capital plan for buildings and roads

City Council approves $10 million in capital improvements amid school budget debate. The council authorized capital appropriations and borrowing including $1.8 million for City Hall roof replacement, $1.5 million for roads, and $1 million for sidewalks. The $2.166 million free cash order passed 7

Northampton City Council faces lawsuit over unanimous divestment resolution

Northampton residents urge city council to defend divestment resolution against federal lawsuit. The Northampton City Council convened Tuesday, March 31, with all nine members present but took no votes, devoting its recorded session entirely to public comment.

School Committee forms ad hoc family engagement committee

Northampton School Committee opts for study over family advisory council. At its procedural retreat, the committee voted 5-3-1 to form an ad hoc committee examining family engagement approaches and gaps in consultation with the new superintendent, rejecting Members Anat Weisenfreund and Renika

Zoning Board continues Cooley Dickinson Hospital sign hearing

Northampton Zoning Board postpones Cooley Dickinson Hospital sign hearing over lighting concerns. Board members David Bloomberg, Elizabeth Silver, and Maureen Scanlon voted unanimously March 26 to continue the special permit hearing for the illuminated "You Are Welcome Here" sign at 30 Locust St to

Planning Board approves 39-unit cluster on Glendale Road with conditions

The Northampton Planning Board unanimously approved a 39-unit residential cluster on Glendale Road in Florence, subject to 10 conditions addressing open space, traffic safety, and environmental standards. Director Carolyn Misch clarified permitting procedures after neighbor concerns. The applicant