City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Please get involved in your City government!
The City of Northampton benefits from the volunteer talents and energy of over 300 citizen appointees who play vital advisory, regulatory, and oversight roles serving on city boards, committees, and commissions.
Mayor David Narkewicz is actively seeking applications from Northampton residents interested in filling current and upcoming vacancies on these important public bodies.
The Mayor is committed to making appointments, subject to review and confirmation by the City Council, that represent the diversity of backgrounds, experience, and viewpoints that make Northampton a strong and vibrant community.
Please download an application below and share this page with friends and neighbors.
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Application to serve on a City Board, Committee or Commission
Applications can be submitted in person, by mail or email to:
Mayor David J. Narkewicz
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Mayor@northamptonma.gov
To submit the form via email please fill it out online, save it to your computer and attach it to an email.
NOTE: Once an application is filed it becomes a public record
Current and Upcoming Vacancies
For a description of each Board, Committee, and Commission, please click on the links to the right.
current and upcoming vacancies updated 5/14/12
| Public Body | Current and Upcoming Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Commission | 4 |
| Arts Council | 6 |
| Board of Registrars* | 1 |
| Capital Improvements Committee | 4 |
| Central Business Architecture | 2 |
| Committee on Disabilties | 9 |
| Conservation Commission | 4 |
| Elm Street Historical Committee | 6 |
| Historical Commission | 3 |
| Housing Partnership | 8 |
| Human Rights Commission | 2 |
| License Commission* | 1 |
| Planning Board | 3 |
| Recreation Commission | 3 |
| Transportation & Parking Commission | 3 |
| Tree Committee | 3 |
*The Board of Registrars vacancy must be filled by a registered Republican
* License Commission members shall not be engaged, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, who have been residents of the city in which they are appointed for at least two years immediately preceding their appointment. One member shall be appointed from each of the two leading political parties and the third member may also be appointed from one of said parties, one current vacancy must be filled by a registered republican. (MGL Ch. 138 sec. 4)