Meeting Summaries

The Council reviewed serious deterioration and costly options for the EJ Gare garage, advanced FY2027 tax classification to November 5, confirmed two department directors, and approved clean-energy zoning action after rejecting proposed battery-storage amendments.

The City Council approved revised sign rules and wetland and stormwater permitting changes, reviewed preparations for November’s election, and discussed a Spring Grove Cemetery gas-line easement that will return for a vote later this month.

The Council approved the city’s new clean-energy permitting structure and a data-center study committee, reviewed Northampton’s year-end finances and state priorities, and heard a first-reading proposal to relocate Northampton Open Media to the James House.

Northampton City Council began a two-track response to possible data-center development, referring a proposed 365-day moratorium for review and introducing a select committee that would include residents, councilors, and city staff. The committee resolution received a first reading and will…

Northampton City Council began a two-track response to possible data-center development, referring a proposed 365-day moratorium for review and introducing a select committee that would include residents, councilors, and city staff. The committee resolution received a first reading and will…

Northampton City Council spent significant time discussing how the city should prepare for potential commercial data-center development, including whether to create a short-term study committee, use existing committees, or pursue an interim moratorium while longer-term regulations are considered.

The Northampton City Council’s July 15 meeting covered year-end budget transfers, intermunicipal service agreements, a proposed increase to the retiree COLA base, changes to parking and bus-stop regulations, and a new sign ordinance. Councilors also approved the Mineral Hills conservation…