Student Services Spotlight Video Recording: Northampton Open Media – 10/10/24 School Committee Video Time Stamp: 48:37 Matt Holloway: I’m the director of student services, and I’m going to provide a brief Spotlight update on the state of student services so far, as of October 10th.  So, we’re going to start with the student numbers. I’m…

If your Web browser or email app are unable to load the prefilled template located on this page, you can use the text below as a start point for emailing Mayor Sciarra and City Councilors. Email to: [email protected], [email protected] Dear Mayor Sciarra and City Councilors, I am writing to urge you to use some of…

October 2024 The City of Northampton will soon certify $6-8 million in excess revenue. During the certification process, the state counts and verifies a city’s leftover tax dollars unspent or underestimated the previous year. Those excess funds will become part of the city’s spendable cash, also called “Free Cash.” Northampton has generous savings accounts within…

by Johanna Radding  Northampton Resident In a recent Gazette article about Northampton’s “unexpected jolt of money” from underestimated revenue and interest, the reporter quoted Mayor Sciarra saying that she was “quite surprised.” Many people from the community have been pointing this out in public comments, articles, and presentations for months. Claiming to be surprised by…

The following statement read at NPS Staff convocation on 8/26/24 is shared with permission from the president of the Northampton Association of School Employees. Good Morning everyone, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you all today. Thank you NEF and VINS for always supporting our educators! For those of you that don’t know me…

by Cathy McNally Northampton resident, parent of NHS graduates, Communication Coach and Consultant When the “Support our Schools” Facebook Group launched on April 3, it didn’t really start a  community movement, just like your grandpa’s garage didn’t really start your middle school band. It just made gathering a lot more convenient.  The Facebook Group Page…

Special Meeting for State Chapter 70 Appropriation Video Recording: Northampton Open Media – 7/31/24 School Committee Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra:  This is a special meeting, so there is no public comment. There is only one item on the agenda. I thank you all for coming together so quickly for this special meeting. The only item on…

Councilor Quaverly Rothenberg – An Alternative MAP to the School Budget Video Recording: Northampton Open Media – 6/17/24 City Council Special Meeting Video Time Stamp: 1:50 QUAVERLY ROTHENBERG: Thank you, President Jarrett. I am very grateful for this opportunity as a representative of Ward 3 to make a presentation regarding alternative budget plans.  I first…

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal & Smith Gift Video Recording: Northampton Open Media – City Council 5/16/24 Video Time Stamp: 2:06:48    Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra read a 16 page statement direct from the proposed budget book linked below: City of Northampton Proposed 2025 Budget Book Video Time Stamp: 2:52:55 Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra:    I have one more thing…

Financial Report: Superintendent & Business Manager Video Recording: Northampton Open Media – School Committee 4/11/24 Video Time Stamp: 2:59:01 Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra: So we we’ll move up item F under new business to do the vote to approve the FY25 school budget and then we’ll go back and do the rest of the agenda. Dr. Bonner,…