City Council

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

Northampton City Council advances two-family housing exemption from site plan review. The measure, referred to the Planning Board and Legislative Matters, removes regulatory barriers for duplex projects exceeding 2,500 square feet while maintaining other zoning requirements including setbacks,

City Council approves $10 million in capital improvements amid school budget debate. The council authorized capital appropriations and borrowing including $1.8 million for City Hall roof replacement, $1.5 million for roads, and $1 million for sidewalks. The $2.166 million free cash order passed 7