Northampton

By Ryan Feyre | Feb 27, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 19, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 19, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 13, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 13, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 13, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 6, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 6, 2024

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.

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By Ryan Feyre | Feb 6, 2024

Northampton City Council appoints two more committees

NORTHAMPTON — A week after solidifying the makeup of the Committee on City Services and Community Resources, the Northampton City Council organized the composition of its other two major committees.