The Committee advises the City on historical issues, maintains the historic inventory and honor the public for historical renovations. Applicants interested in altering the material, design or appearance of features on the front and sides of a building which are visible from the frontage along Elm Street, from the High School to West Street, must receive a permit from the Committee. The Committee focuses on protecting the long term integrity of the historically and architecturally significant buildings within the district. This community based volunteer group evolved from the Emergency Shelter Cot Program effort in 1995 into a unique collaboration of people to develop a plan which would enable homeless people to secure affordable housing suitable to the needs of the homeless in our area, to assist the homeless to pursue economic self-sufficiency, and to advocate for changes in the economic system which will benefit all participants. The Northampton Housing Partnership consists of 15 members appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation by the City Council.
Appointments are three year terms.
Meetings are held monthly. Redevelopment A uthority was established in 1968 and charged with developing the Northampton Industrial Park on Damon Road. At this time the Industrial Park is largely built out. The Redevelopment Authority meets on an as needed basis ensuring the highest and best use of the Park and furthering the City s goals of job retention and creation. The Planning Board meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Thursday of every month.