Northampton council approves $152K emergency funding for high school elevator repair after five-year safety test failure. School Maintenance Supervisor Tony Kusnierz reported the primary elevator's main piston failed when tested under 2,000-pound load, requiring major repair work estimated at three
Kennedy School roof design moves forward with city funding. The City Council unanimously approved allocating $75,250 from school projects and capital reserves for the JFK roof design phase, which must be completed before the state can evaluate the project for cost-sharing under the Massachusetts
The Northampton City Council backs a retiree pension increase to $16,000 base. The council referred Order 26.097 to the consent agenda for final approval; the measure, recommended by Finance Director Charlene Nardi, would increase the cost-of-living adjustment base for retirees from $13,000 to
Northampton City Council introduces and defers voting on end-of-year financial transfer orders until July 15. Order 26.092 includes $745,000 for road improvements, $340,000 from Highway staffing, and $345,000 from Parks, Forestry and Cemeteries. Order 26.093 transfers $358,203 from health insurance
Northampton City Council approves nearly $939,000 in Community Preservation Act funding for five infrastructure and heritage projects. The council voted 7 to 1 on three major appropriations: $145,583 for Coolidge Museum lighting, $202,000 for accessible rail trail entrance design, and $330,111 for
Northampton approves $152.5 million FY2027 budget with school funding held at current level. The City Council voted 7-2 to adopt a $136.2 million General Fund budget plus $16.3 million in enterprise funds, drawing $1.9 million from reserves. Councilors Christopher Stratton and Meg Robbins opposed,
Northampton closes FY2027 budget hearing as five departments present staffing and infrastructure demands. Fire Chief Andy Pelis reported 9,240 calls in 2025, with 6,900 medical emergencies, justifying eight new firefighter positions added in 2026; the department remains five short of full strength.
City Council opens FY2027 budget hearing amid school funding debate. The Northampton City Council opened its public hearing on FY2027 budgets May 27 with presentations from the Information Technology Services Department, Health and Human Services Department requesting $1,531,675, and Northampton
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 unanimously approves immigration enforcement resolution. The council passed Resolution 26.055 on a 9-0 final reading, taking a formal stance on community safety and federal immigration enforcement following extensive public comment calling for stronger protective language. The council
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