Northampton
Northampton City Council approves resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Pro-Palestinian protesters at a Feb. 15 council meeting expressed their desire for the Northampton City Council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Photo credit: Northampton Open Media NORTHAMPTON — After months of public discourse and many...
Nine small housing units proposed for 39 Day Ave. in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A small homes and cottages project is being proposed at 39 Day Ave., according to a recent permit application posted to Northampton’s website. The proposed project, which is being spearheaded by Pioneer Development LLC, calls for a split of the large...
Northampton on the verge of maintaining outdoor dining
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council is on the verge of voting to maintain outdoor dining in the city for the upcoming spring and summer season.
Northampton Planning Board approves site plan for 81 Maple St. project
NORTHAMPTON — During its meeting on Feb. 8, the Northampton Planning Board approved a site plan for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 81 Maple St. in Florence.
Northampton seeks input from residents on Opioid Settlement funds
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton’s Department of Health and Human Services is currently looking for community input about how the city should spend its Opioid Settlement Funding.
Northampton City Council approves upgrades to outdoor lighting ordinance
NORTHAMPTON — After many meetings that date all the way back to October 2023, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved upgrades to its outdoor lighting policies to promote more energy efficiency and better safety throughout the city during its Feb. 1 meeting.
Northwestern DA forms task force to address animal welfare issues
NORTHAMPTON — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has launched an Animal Protection Task Force to help strengthen animal welfare efforts across Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
Two new triplexes slated for 14 Garfield St. in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Two new triplex units are coming to 14 Garfield St. in Northampton after the Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review for the project during a late January meeting.
Historical Commission to discuss cupola situation at St. John Cantius
NORTHAMPTON — During its Jan. 29 meeting, the Historical Commission decided to delay conversations around what to do about a cupola that was recently removed from the St. John Cantius Church to its Feb. 26 meeting.
Mayor outlines FY25 school budget concerns during joint meeting
NORTHAMPTON — School spending has so far been a main concern during preliminary budget discussions for fiscal year 2025, and that trend continued during a recent annual joint meeting focusing on the financial condition of the city.