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Board of Health completes ventilation grant program, advances regulations

Northampton Board of Health distributes $42,000 in ventilation grants, revises tobacco regulations. The Board of Health reported that a Ventilation Task Force initiative distributed $42,095.79 in American Rescue Plan Act grants to 11 local restaurants, bars, and event venues over two rounds,

School Committee votes to authorize Business Administrator hire negotiations

Northampton School Committee votes 6-0 to pursue Business Administrator hire. The Committee, after interviewing candidate Ann Marie DaSilva Nembirkow on budget management, Chapter 70 funding, and special education collaboration, voted to empower the Superintendent to enter negotiations with her.

License Commission approves 14 applications at May 20 remote meeting.

Northampton License Commission approves 14 applications at remote May 20 meeting. Chair Natasha Yakovlev and Commissioner Jennifer Ewers unanimously approved short-term licenses for four Taste of Northampton restaurants serving wine and malt beverages on September 12-13, entertainment licenses for

Disability Commission tables Sojourn Hotel accessibility variance decision

Northampton Disability Commission tables decision on Sojourn Hotel accessibility variance pending further review. Sunwood Builders presented a variance request for the 3 Elm Street project, which triggered an unanticipated ADA elevator requirement when renovation exceeded 30 percent. The project

Zoning Board Approves Walmart Wayfinding Signs and Replacement Home

Northampton Zoning Board unanimously approves new Walmart wayfinding signs and house replacement. The board approved a special permit for Sign Crafters, Inc. to add 14 ground signs and five wall signs at the Walmart at 180 N. King St., replacing three existing wall signs to help customer