Northampton Planning & Sustainability

05/14/2026

In celebration of Bike Week, ValleyBike Share will be offering $10 off your monthly membership until 5/17. Sign-up and use the code BIKEWEEK and have access to electric assist bikes at 75+ stations across the Pioneer Valley. Join today!

05/14/2026

Nashawannuck Brook Glow-Up!
The Nashawannuck Brook Restoration project is moving ahead quickly, we're so excited to be starting work to reconnect the Brook with its surrounding floodplain, wetlands, and wildlife habitat, as part of the first golf course rewilding in Massachusetts.
Before: large stones and rock lined the brook, which was funneled into an artificial, excavated channel
Now: Big stones removed, rip-rap material and channel exposed. Stay tuned to see what what happens next!
Thank you to our partners: SumCo Eco-Contracting, Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, Fuss & O'Neill, Mass Audubon

04/24/2026

📣CPA Application Public Comment Session📣
The Community Preservation Committee invites public comment on CPA applications at a dedicated meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
The agenda and meeting link are available on the City Calendar: https://northamptonma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=15048&month=4&year=2026&day=29&calType=0

CPA funds are available for projects that include open space protection, historic preservation, affordable housing and outdoor recreation. Nearly 200 Northampton projects have been able to be completed using the CPA. Please visit the CPC webpage www.northamptonma.gov/1048/Community-Preservation-Committee to see current and past project applications and read more about the CPA in Northampton.

04/07/2026

Please note the Boggy Meadow access and parking lot at Cooke Ave. will be closed beginning 4/13 for accessibility improvements.

Please note the Boggy Meadow Road Trail and Cooke Avenue parking lot will be closed beginning April 13, to begin work on improving accessibility.

There will be no access to Fitzgerald Lake or the conservation area from the Cooke Avenue area whilst this work is done.

The North Farms Road and Marian Street entrances will remain open for use

This might be a great time to check out other City conservation areas at https://northamptonma.gov/1427!

We will provide updates on when the trail will reopen as soon as we find out

03/24/2026

🚲New ValleyBike Share Station🚲

Northampton residents, please join us as we expand our city’s sustainable transit network. We are pleased to announce the official opening of the newest Share station at Prospect Place.

Mayor Sciarra and representatives from the Clean Energy Center will be in attendance to mark this milestone in our local infrastructure. This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to providing accessible, eco-friendly transportation options for everyone in our community.

📍 Event Details:
Location: Prospect Place, 737 Bridge Rd., Northampton
Date: Tuesday, March 31st
Time: 12:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there as we continue to improve regional connectivity.
As part of ACT4All 2 program.

03/02/2026

Shape Northampton’s Future:
Join us for the CDBG Draft Action Plan Meeting!

Hi Neighbors,

Want to help decide how our city supports affordable housing, improves neighborhoods, and creates local economic opportunities?

We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Draft Action Plan Review. This meeting is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at the proposed activities and budget for the 2026-2027 program year. We will also be reviewing our performance and accomplishments from last year (our CAPER report)—and more importantly, we want to hear what you think!

Meeting Details
Whether you want to join us downtown or dial in remotely, we’d love to have you:

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM
In-Person: City Hall Hearing Room, 210 Main St, Northampton, MA
Remote (Zoom): Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 257 704 6101
Passcode: 125956
One-tap mobile: +13126266799,,2577046101 #,,,,*125956 #

Can't make it to the meeting?
No worries at all! The official 30-day public comment period for the Draft Annual Action Plan starts the same day, March 11, 2026. You'll be able to view the plan online or at City Hall and send your thoughts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Office of Planning & Sustainability, City Hall, 210 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060

Your input makes Northampton a better place for everyone. We hope to see you on March 11th!

01/21/2026

📢 Calling Northampton Non-Profits: 2026 CDBG Funding is Now Open!

Is your organization working to improve the lives of low-and-moderate-income residents in Northampton? Applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program are officially live, but the window is short!

🗓 The Deadline: January 22, 2026.

⚠️ Important Technical Tip: The online submission form does not allow you to save your work. We highly recommend downloading the Word Copy of the application to draft your responses before submitting them online.

What you need to apply:
UEI Number: All sub-recipients must have a Unique Entity Identifier.
Budget Template: Use the official city template for your proposal.
RFP Review: Essential for first-time applicants to ensure eligibility.
Upcoming Hearing: Mark your calendars for the Draft Action Plan hearing on March 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM (Hybrid).
All documents are available on the Planning & Sustainability webpage:
www.northamptonma.gov/2083/CDBG

09/11/2025

CPA Small Project Applications
💡 Do you have a historic preservation, open space, recreation, or affordable housing project that needs $3,000 or less?
You're in luck! There's a simplified CPA Small Grant application just for projects like yours. 📝
✅ Quick process
✅ Easy application
✅ Big impact for small projects
Deadline: September 22, 2025
📄 For details, check out the Small Grants section (page 13) of the Community Preservation Plan - https://www.northamptonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29037/Northampton-CPC-2024

08/19/2025

📄Fall 2026 CPA Grant Applications🗣
The first funding round of Fiscal Year 2026 is now open for prospective projects.

📍 One page eligibility forms to ensure prospective projects are able to be funded through CPA are due August 30
📍 Full applications due September 22.

For more information contact Sarah LaValley, or go to: https://northamptonma.gov/1048/Community-Preservation-Committee

07/30/2025

🌪️ Help Shape Northampton’s Hazard Mitigation Plan! 🌊

The City of Northampton is updating its 5-Year Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and we want your input!

Planning ahead helps reduce risks and protect residents and property from natural disasters like floods, storms, extreme heat, hurricanes, wildfires, and more. Your experiences and feedback are vital to protecting our community — including homes, infrastructure, natural preservation and historic resources.

📅 Public Meeting
🗓️ Tuesday, August 5, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Northampton Senior Center — 67 Conz Street

Get involved and help build a safer, more resilient Northampton! 💬🌱