Northampton approves Elm Street safety project ordinances eight to one
Northampton Council approves Elm Street safety project, housing zoning changes. The City Council voted 8-1 to advance six ordinances implementing the Elm Street safety improvement project near Northampton High School, addressing congestion and unsafe crossings with modifications to traffic
City Council · Meeting of May 21, 2026
Northampton Council approves Elm Street safety project, housing zoning changes. The City Council voted 8-1 to advance six ordinances implementing the Elm Street safety improvement project near Northampton High School, addressing congestion and unsafe crossings with modifications to traffic patterns, bus stops, and parking. The Council also voted 7-2 to exempt two-family homes over 2,500 square feet from site plan review, streamlining duplex development.
Councilors Christopher Stratton and Meg Robbins opposed the housing ordinance. Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra emphasized the Elm Street project represents years of planning focused on student safety.
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Source: the City Council meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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