Historical panel halts Peck House demolition
From Northampton News
- Conservation panel weighs wetlands cases, hospital delay. Northampton's Conservation Commission took up compliance requests for a rebuilt Connecticut River bank and Smith College's demolished former admissions building, while Cooley Dickinson Hospital's vegetation removal request was pushed to an October 8 hearing.Northampton News
- Sign ordinance rewrite divides legislative committee. Northampton's Committee on Legislative Matters and Planning Board took up a rewrite of the town's sign rules required by a Supreme Court ruling, with members divided over a proposed uncapped category of 10 square foot ground signs.Northampton News
- Historical Commission takes up Peck House fight. Northampton's Historical Commission weighed Cooley Dickinson Hospital's request to demolish the vacant Peck House, as an architect argued renovation costs outweigh the benefit, while a separate mold damaged Crescent Street case remains open.Northampton News
Coming up
- Mon, Oct 5, 4:00 p.m.: City Council committee tackles city services Monday. Northampton's City Council Committee on City Services meets Monday, October 5, at 4 p.m. at 212 Main Street, with the agenda posted on the town's online calendar.Town of Northampton
- Mon, Oct 5, 5:00 p.m.: School Committee subcommittees meet back to back. Northampton's School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee meets at 5 p.m. Monday, October 5, followed by the Budget and Property Subcommittee at 6:15 p.m., both sessions open to the public.Northampton School Committee
- Tue, Oct 6, 12:00 p.m.: Senior center hosts electric vehicle ownership talk. The Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street, hosts a Lunch and Learn on electric vehicle ownership Tuesday, October 6, from noon to 1 p.m.Town of Northampton
- Tue, Oct 6: Northampton hosts Hampshire Regional in field hockey. Northampton plays host to Hampshire Regional in a non-conference field hockey game Tuesday, October 6, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Wed, Oct 7, 1:00 p.m.: Hampshire Music Club returns with potpourri concert. The Hampshire Music Club presents its 2026 Musical Potpourri series at the Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street, Wednesday, October 7, from 1 to 3 p.m.Town of Northampton
- Wed, Oct 7, 4:30 p.m.: Urban Forestry Commission meets Wednesday afternoon. Northampton's Urban Forestry Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town calendar.Town of Northampton
- Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee convenes Wednesday evening. Northampton's Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m., with funding requests expected on the agenda.Town of Northampton
- Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Conservation board revisits hospital hearing Thursday. Northampton's Conservation Commission reconvenes Thursday, October 8, at 5:30 p.m., when Cooley Dickinson Hospital's continued vegetation removal hearing is scheduled for 5:35 p.m.Town of Northampton
- Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board revisits solar and battery rules Thursday. Northampton's Planning Board meets Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m. at 212 Main Street, taking up permitting rules for small batteries and solar facilities continued from its September 24 session.Town of Northampton
- Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday evening. Northampton's Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, October 8, at 5:30 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town calendar.Town of Northampton
- Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 p.m.: Human Rights Commission meets Thursday evening. Northampton's Human Rights Commission meets Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town calendar.Town of Northampton
- Fri, Oct 9, 5:00 p.m.: Senior center hosts Arts Night Out Friday. The Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street, hosts Arts Night Out Friday, October 9, from 5 to 7 p.m.Town of Northampton
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