22.151 An Order Authorizing Acceptance of a Local Preservation Restriction for 130 Pine Street, Florence - CertifiedCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, August 18, 2022
Upon the recommendation of the Planning Board and the Office of
Planning and Sustainability
22.151 An Order Authorizing Acceptance of a Local Preservation Restriction for 130 Pine Street, Florence
Ordered, that
WHEREAS, the Florence Congregational Church located at 130 Pine Street has a rich
architectural and human history, and is a contributing structure to a
planned Florence National Register Historic District;
WHEREAS, continued and expanded use of the property, consistent with the
Sustainable Northampton Plan, will preserve the historic building and
create additional reuse potential within walking distance of neighborhoods
and downtown Florence;
WHEREAS, that as part of expanded reuse of the property, the Church has agreed to
enter in a development agreement with the City;
WHEREAS, the development agreement provides for protection of the historical and
architectural integrity of the property through a preservation restriction on
the exterior of the building;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That the City Council authorizes the City of Northampton, acting through its Mayor and
its Historical Commission in accordance with Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40, § 8D, to accept a
Local Preservation Restriction on 130 Pine Street, Assessors Map 23A Parcel 146 . The
restriction authorized hereby shall be under the management of the Historical
Commission.