The Fiscal Assessment Community Task Force reviewed community feedback from public forums and discussed how to address a projected $3.4 million structural deficit in Northampton's fiscal year 2028 budget.
The Northampton Community Preservation Committee approved minutes unanimously but deferred decisions on two funding requests totaling more than $1.3 million.
Northampton's council committee unanimously recommended Richard Parasolini as public works director and Angie Gregory as central services director.
Northampton City Council adopted a rewritten sign ordinance 8-0, capping commercial ground signs at six per business and digital display area at 50 percent while keeping an 11 p.m. lighting cutoff. Councilor Perry recused himself, citing prior comments about fundraisers.
Northampton's Community Preservation Committee seated two new members and approved $4,350 in statewide coalition dues as it opened its fiscal 2027 cycle with about $1.7 million to allocate against roughly $1.3 million in requests.
Northampton's fiscal task force gathers resident input on revenue growth and municipal finances. The Fiscal Assessment Community Task Force convened 11 members and heard from 35 residents (18 in person, 17 online) on September 30 to discuss budget sustainability and priorities.
Northampton's Historical Commission blocks demolition of Cooley Dickinson's Peck House, splits on a mold-damaged Crescent Street home.
Northampton planning and legislative panels advance a sign ordinance rewrite, split 3-1 on the way.
Northampton Conservation Commission closes out two wetlands projects, delays a hospital hearing.
Northampton Board of Registrars unanimously approves advance ballot processing. The board voted 4-0 to adopt Advance Removal processing, allowing staff to prepare ballots before Election Day to manage a ballot featuring 12 races and nine questions across two cards and three pages. The board also
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