Press Release: 5/29/2026

Mayor Sciarra Appoints Daniel Nye as Veterans’ Services Director

 

NORTHAMPTON – Today, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced that she has appointed Daniel Nye to serve as the city’s new Director of Veterans’ Services. If confirmed, Mr. Nye will fill the Director position that became vacant when former Director Steve Connor retired this past May.

“I am excited to promote Daniel Nye to the level of Director to fill this essential role in city operations,” said Mayor Sciarra. “Dan has four years of municipal experience supporting the communities and veterans of the Central Hampshire Veterans’ Services District. With an additional 18 years of military leadership, Dan is the right person to step into this role.”

The Department of Veterans’ Services’ mission is to aid, support, and advocate for veterans and/or their dependents in obtaining benefits from federal, state, and local programs. The department provides outreach, counseling, medical, employment, and other support services. The department serves 14 communities in the Central Hampshire Veterans Services District: Northampton, Amherst, Pelham, Hadley, Williamsburg, Chesterfield, Goshen, Cummington, Worthington, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Hatfield, and Granby. 

Daniel Nye has served as Veterans’ Service Officer in Northampton since 2022. He has been an Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard since 2008, serving in Afghanistan from 2011-2012. He is a Massachusetts and Nationally Accredited Veterans’ Service Officer, a Massachusetts Certified Veterans Mediator, and a Vice President of the Western Massachusetts Veterans’ Service Officers Association. Daniel has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UMass Amherst and is in the process of completing his Master of Arts from the American Military University. He lives in Williamsburg with his wife and two children. Dan is actively involved in town life in Williamsburg, having served in numerous volunteer roles focused on historic preservation and strengthening the community, and as a Cub Scout Den Leader, supporting his children’s scouting activities and mentoring local youth.

"As a fourth-generation Army veteran and lifelong Hampshire County resident, it is a great honor to have been appointed as the next Director of Veterans’ Services,” said Mr. Nye. “I’ve been truly fortunate to have served four years under Steve Connor’s leadership and mentorship and look forward to the opportunity to continue serving the veterans of the district in this new role.”

Mayor Sciarra will submit his appointment to the City Council for confirmation in accordance with the Northampton Charter, Article 2, § 2-10, and it will appear on the agenda for the City Council meeting on June 4, 2026, for a required committee referral. If confirmed, Mr. Nye will formally take control of the Department of Veterans’ Services immediately.

For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 413-587-1249 or mayor@northamptonma.gov.