Welcome to the City of Northampton
Welcome to Northampton, located along the banks of the scenic Connecticut River in Western Massachusetts. Northampton is recognized as a top rated town for our distinctive downtown, arts and culture, families, education, historic preservation, and outdoor activities. An idyllic community to live, work, do business, and visit!
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Charter Review
NOW is the time for public input on the Final Recommendations of the City's Special Act Charter Drafting Committee.
Please get your comments to your City Councilor. 60 days after 1/19/12 the period of public comment ends and the City Council will vote.
Meanwhile:
Special City Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JFK Community Room
JFK Middle School
100 Bridge Road, Florence
Agenda:
Workshop to Discuss the Report and Final Recommendations of the Special Act Charter Drafting Committee
Committee's Final Recommendations
City Bond Rating Up
City finances in plain English
This new city website feature is devoted to explaining the ongoing budgeting process in actual sentences along with the spread sheets. If "free cash" is not yet part of your everyday vocabulary, look to Finance Director Susan Wright's column on the Mayor's Office page.
Finance Director's Corner
Receive Emergency Notifications: Landline/Cell/Text/Email
City public safety officials send voice messages to thousands of residents and businesses within minutes with specific information about emergencies and time-sensitive local community issues.
All residents, business & property owners may sign up. Personal information will not be shared. If you want to get notifications on your home or cell phone, or to remove your phone number from the automatic call service, click the Blackboard Connect image above.
FORM: opt in/opt out or add another phone #
About Northampton
Find Municipal Documents Online
- All Northampton Contracts 2006 - 2010 For General Public Use (Outside the City Firewall)
- All Northampton Contracts 2006 - 2010 For Users Working in Northampton (Behind the City Firewall)
- Northampton City Payroll - For General Public Use (Outside the City Firewall)
- Northampton City Payroll - For Users Working In Northampton (Behind the City Firewall)
Laserfiche Archived documents: Planning, Public Works, Board of Health
Searchable database of all Northampton Construction, Planning, Zoning, Conservation permits
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Feed the Happy Frog!
Visit the Happy Frog on the corner of Main St and Center St, in the heart of downtown. Sculpted by renowned local artist Lu Stubbs, the Happy Frog pedestal contains a bank where donations can be made to help the hungry of our community. All contributions to the Hungry Frog go directly to providing free meals. Bring your family! Feed the Frog ~ Feed the Hungry!
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