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FACT Force organizes to review Northampton financial sustainability

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

Fiscal Assessment Task Force Elects Boulrice as Chair

Northampton budget task force elects Boulrice as Chair in 9-4 vote. The Fiscal Assessment Community Task Force selected Robert Boulrice over City Council meeting facilitator Rachel Maiore, with task force members favoring a chair outside current government positions. Julie Spencer-Robinson was

Commission continues Smith College river hearing to October 8

Northampton Conservation Commission continues Smith College river-bank hearing to October 8.

School Committee approves new Director of Teaching and Learning position

Committee approves director role requiring principal experience. The Northampton School Committee voted 7-1-1 on July 29 to approve a redesigned Director of Teaching and Learning position, replacing the Director of Curriculum and Instruction role. The new position requires approximately three years

Northampton Zoning Board Approves Two Special Permits

The Northampton Zoning Board unanimously approves two special permits on structural changes. The board voted unanimously to grant Eric Winkler a special permit amendment for an accessory garage workspace at 105 Pine Street, with maximum height set at 23 feet 3-7/8 inches. The board also unanimously