Northampton License Commission approves 14 applications at remote May 20 meeting. Chair Natasha Yakovlev and Commissioner Jennifer Ewers unanimously approved short-term licenses for four Taste of Northampton restaurants serving wine and malt beverages on September 12-13, entertainment licenses for
The Northampton Transportation and Parking Commission voted to ban parking on one side of Vernon Street, ending an eight-year fight over congestion near the high school.
The Northampton Disability Commission reviewed accessibility plans for the proposed Sojourn Hotel and pressed the city on stalled ADA fixes.
Smith Vocational trustees voted against joining school choice and shelved a regionalization study. The board voted 4-1, with only Mayor Sierra in favor, to decline participation in the state's 2026-27 school choice program.
Northampton Transportation Commission ends Vernon Street parking debate. The commission unanimously approved ordinances restricting parking on Vernon Street, Elm Street, and Parsons Street. The Vernon Street ordinance addresses eight years of congestion concerns dating to April 2018 and a February
Northampton Disability Commission tables decision on Sojourn Hotel accessibility variance pending further review. Sunwood Builders presented a variance request for the 3 Elm Street project, which triggered an unanticipated ADA elevator requirement when renovation exceeded 30 percent. The project
Northampton's City Council and Community Resources Subcommittee reviewed accessibility plans for the $31.5 million Picture Main Street redesign at a May 18 joint hearing.
The Northampton Housing Authority board voted to add summaries of its board minutes to monthly property newsletters.
Northampton registrars address 10,000 inactive voter registrations. City Clerk Pamela Powers reported that approximately 7,000 residents had not completed their annual street listing, resulting in 10,000 total inactive registrations out of 21,000 to 23,000 total registered voters. The state will
Northampton Zoning Board unanimously approves new Walmart wayfinding signs and house replacement. The board approved a special permit for Sign Crafters, Inc. to add 14 ground signs and five wall signs at the Walmart at 180 N. King St., replacing three existing wall signs to help customer
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