Smith Vocational trustees tabled a contested sick leave bank policy overhaul after public testimony against it. Michael Patterson, the school's director of economics and an 18-year sick-bank donor, warned the proposed annual cap "is unfair" and would create new costs for the district.
The Northampton Disability Commission rescheduled its Disability Pride Month story hour to July 16 to accommodate Forbes Library. Commissioner Jenna Perna-Elias declined re-nomination for leadership due to graduate school obligations, opening the chair race as Commissioner Jeremy Dubs nominated
Northampton Energy Commission updates school energy projects, discusses equipment ordinance. The commission heard updates on geothermal, solar, and heat pump installations across three schools, with Ben Weil, Director of Climate Action and Project Administration, reporting that the high school
The Northampton License Commission voted 2-1 to clear Telus and the Satellite Bar of an underage-entry violation tied to a May 17 incident.
Northampton's Historical Commission cleared demolition of an 1860s house and backed a cheaper roof over slate.
Northampton Housing Authority interviewed four finalists for executive director, including its own acting director. Chair Patty Healy led the special meeting, reminding commissioners that open meeting law barred any deliberation until a separate vote expected later in the week.
Northampton school Budget subcommittee outlines FY27 staffing changes and heating progress. Members Amy Martyn and Robbie Saner Sullivan co-chaired the June 8 meeting with Michael Stein absent, discussing proposed budget adjustments that include reassigning the District math coach to serve as a
Northampton License Commission votes 2-1 to find no violation at Tellus & The Satellite Bar. Commissioners Amy Cahillane and Jennifer Ewers found insufficient evidence that the establishment knowingly allowed a 20-year-old entry using an expired borrowed ID on May 17, 2026, while Commissioner
Northampton City Council approved a $152.5 million city budget and debated a new sidewalk-enforcement tool. The council voted 7-2 to pass the $136,225,218 general fund budget, with Councilors Robbins and Stratton opposed, and unanimously approved $16,307,311 in enterprise fund budgets.
Northampton's Central Business Architecture Committee approved the design for a 91-unit affordable housing project at 33 King Street in a 4-0 vote, with one abstention.
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