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Northampton council adopts $25 weekday nonprofit discount for pavilion rentals, removes Main Street parking meters and approves routine permits

Borough of Northampton Council · April 2, 2026
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Summary

At a Borough of Northampton council meeting, members adopted Resolution 526 to add a $25 Monday–Thursday discount for qualifying nonprofit pavilion rentals, removed parking meters on the 900 block of Main Street, awarded a sludge-disposal contract to Waste Management and approved several routine permits and appointments.

At a Borough of Northampton council meeting, members adopted Resolution 526 to amend permit and license fees so qualifying nonprofit organizations may receive a $25 discount on pavilion rentals on Monday through Thursday when they submit a W-9 and request council approval. Council also voted to remove parking meters in the 900 block of Main Street and to award the transport and disposal contract for dewatered sludge to Waste Management.

Judy Haldeman, who presented the Building, Land and Recreation Committee recommendation, told council: "we are not going to waive any fees for non-profit organizations. We would, however, consider a $25 off if they rent Monday through Thursday, and are able to provide their W-9 ... and they must request the waiver through council." Haldeman said Friday through Sunday and holidays would remain the…

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