City Services Committee approves six committee reappointments; schedules review of Council on Aging candidate. The committee unanimously approved terms through June 2029 for Suzanne Smith (Board of Health), Richard Meyer (Conservation Commission), Kathy Murri (Disability Commission), Hannah Shaffer
Northampton's Curriculum Subcommittee meets with two of three members present. The subcommittee approved April 14 minutes (2-0, 1 absent) and heard presentations on science of reading and academic trends. ELA Instructional Coach Rachel Nicholas reported expansion of universal literacy screening to
Northampton Housing Partnership approves prior minutes amid recording concerns. Vice Chair Hannah Shaffer presided over the August 3 meeting as six of eight members voted five to zero with one abstention from Councilor Gwen Nabad to approve July 6 minutes. A Tenant's Union representative raised
Northampton Housing Authority commissioners approved a 23-month contract making Sharon Kimball permanent executive director. The board voted 5-0 to set her salary at $185,036 a year for 37.5 hours a week, running from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Northampton Conservation Commission continues Smith College river-bank hearing to October 8.
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 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
Northampton Zoning Board approves two special permits in unanimous 3-0 votes.
Northampton License Commission awards two liquor licenses by random drawing in a single afternoon.
Northampton's Community Resources Committee heard a panel urge the city to limit police cooperation that feeds immigration enforcement.
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