The Office of the Parking Clerk is responsible for the processing of all parking violations and the collection of all fines and penalties from parking violations. The office adjudicates all hearings and appeals for parking violations and abandoned vehicles. The office also works with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to clear the marking of registrations and licenses upon payment of outstanding fines. The office also has additional responsibilities as described below.

• Parking Enforcement Officers
• Maintaining the Parking Ticket Payment and Parking Permit Systems
• Payment of Parking Violations
• Parking Violation Appeals and Administrative Hearings.
• The filing of Abandoned Vehicle Reports in accordance with MGL Chapter 90, Section 22A.
• Sale and Renewal of Monthly Parking Passes
• Temporary City of Northampton Handicap Placards
• Meter Bag Rental

Maintenance of the City's parking lots, parking garage, on-street parking facilities and additional responsibilities are handled by the Central Services Department. Items covered by parking could include:

• Location of city parking lots
• Parking policies
• Related boards and committees
• Parking System Management