Fiscal Assessment Task Force establishes governance and schedules September forums. All 13 members of the FACT Force, designated to analyze city finances and prepare for a likely FY2028 override vote, participated in their first organizational meeting via Zoom on Thursday, August 12. Chair Robert
The Northampton School Committee voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring city schools safe zones from immigration enforcement.
Arts Council discussed AI-generated art policies at its August 11 meeting. Member Garrett Williams proposed the council formally support human-made art specifically, spurring discussion of whether to establish a formal policy or guideline.
The Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission approved minutes 7-0 and debated Valley Green Energy's pricing strategy after dropping extra renewable energy credits.
Northampton's Energy Commission discussed renewable energy strategy as Valley Green Energy dropped its standard product. Valley Green Energy no longer offers its standard renewable energy option due to wind supply constraints, though the 100 percent option remains available at a higher price still
Northampton School Committee unanimously adopts comprehensive immigrant protection resolution establishing new safety protocols. The Committee voted 10-0 to adopt the resolution creating district protocols to protect immigrant students from immigration enforcement, effective beginning the new
Committee on Legislative Matters schedules public hearing on sign ordinance constitutional revisions. The Northampton City Council Committee on Legislative Matters scheduled a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on September 24th to discuss revisions to Chapter 350-7 Signs. City Solicitor
Northampton Public Schools will fund unbudgeted staffing through draws on the special education stabilization fund. The Budget and Property Subcommittee learned the district will allocate approximately $114,000 to fund new positions, including a science teacher at JFK Middle School. Superintendent
Northampton School Committee approves agenda protocol, establishes governance priorities during full-day retreat.
The Hampshire County Registry of Deeds recorded 14 Northampton property transactions from July 10 to Aug. 8, but only two had a sale price recorded: $148,674 for 58 Bradford St. and $460,000 for 71 Leonard St., the period's top sale, giving a median of $304,337 across the two priced sales. Six of…