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
A solo show about surviving clergy abuse is set to visit Northampton this month, per Western Mass News. The outlet's report, headlined "Solo show about clergy abuse survival coming to Northampton," describes the production as part of a tour through Western Massachusetts, without specify…
Authorities confirm river recovery likely resolves missing-person case as Northampton faces a major manufacturing loss. Officials say a body pulled from the Connecticut River in Northampton is believed to be a missing 36-year-old Connecticut man, per Western Mass News and Daily Voice re…
The Northampton City Council backs a retiree pension increase to $16,000 base. The council referred Order 26.097 to the consent agenda for final approval; the measure, recommended by Finance Director Charlene Nardi, would increase the cost-of-living adjustment base for retirees from $13,000 to
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission approves solar renewals and repairs with $8,445 in funding.
Northampton Disability Commission unanimously rejects hotel accessibility variance.
Northampton Board of Registrars gears up for September election. All four board members met to review preparations ahead of the September 1 primary and November 3 general elections, with Clerk Pamela L. Powers reporting that overseas and military voters will begin receiving ballots July 18, with
Coca-Cola will close its Northampton bottling plant by the end of 2026, eliminating 175 local jobs. The closure is part of a broader company shift toward automated production, with new investment directed to a facility in Sicily, according to a report aggregated by MSN. No town, school,…
Housing Partnership defers detailed review of trust fund materials pending fuller attendance. Vice-Chair Hannah Shaffer, joined by members Richard Abuza, Christine Bryson, Ben Wood, and Gordon Shaw, advanced discussion of alternative governance structures to reduce delays tied to city
Legislative panel advances parking improvements and bus stop standardization.
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