Video: Bay State Village Forum for At-Large City Council Candidates, 10/21/09

Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/21/09 at-large city council candidate debate sponsored by Northampton’s Bay State Village Association. Tom McCusker moderated the debate between Jesse Adams, Kathleen Silva and David Narkewicz. The three candidates are competing for two positions. This video is 54 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler.Video highlight: Which […]

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Video: Bay State Village Forum for Mayoral Candidates, 10/21/09; Term Limits; North Street Condo Proposal

Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/21/09 mayoral debate sponsored by Northampton’s Bay State Village Association. Tom McCusker moderated the debate between incumbent Clare Higgins and challenger Michael Bardsley. This video is 47 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler.Video highlight: Candidates discuss infill, sprawl, and protecting the interests of existing residents […]

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Video: Mayoral Debate on Jobs, Business & The Economy, 10/21/09

This is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/21/09 Mayoral Debate on Jobs, Business & The Economy, sponsored by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce and the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The debate was moderated by Jim Foudy, publisher of the Gazette. This video is 1 hour 17 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. Here is […]

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Video: Mayoral Debate Sponsored by GREEN Northampton and WRSI, 10/20/09

Here is a complete blip.tv video of a 10/20/09 debate between mayoral candidates Clare Higgins and Michael Bardsley. This debate was sponsored by GREEN Northampton and WRSI, with a focus on environmental sustainability. The video is 1 hour 34 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. Here is a preview circulated ahead of the debate […]

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Video Highlights from the 10/19/09 Mayoral Debate: Wetlands, King Street, Infill and the BID

Here are selected highlights from the 10/19/09 mayoral debate between incumbent Clare Higgins and Michael Bardsley. Each clip is 3-4 minutes long. This debate was hosted by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association. The original video of the complete debate was recorded by Mary Serreze of Northampton Media.Question: Talk about a mistake you have made and what […]

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Press Release: Candidates Forum for Ward 6, October 27

Water Not Waste has just issued the following press release: Ward 6 City Councilor Marianne LaBarge, the Ward 6 Association [link], and Water Not Waste are sponsoring a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the R.K. Finn Ryan Rd. Elementary School. The program is as follows: 6-7PM           School Committee-at-Large Candidates                       Blue Duval, Michael Flynn, Robert Schroeder, and […]

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Northampton Media Video: Plassmann Debates Reckman for Ward 3 City Council Seat, 10/19/09

Northampton Media has a 40-minute Vimeo video of the 10/19/09 debate between Ward 3 City Council candidates Angela Plassmann and Bob Reckman (incumbent).See also:Northampton Media: “Plassmann v Reckman” (10/20/09)Plassman spoke of problems at the Walter Salvo House, a medium-rise public housing project. Reckman countered that such housing problems are beyond the purview of the council.Gazette: […]

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Video: Higgins and Bardsley at Social Justice Forum, 10/10/09

Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/10/09 Social Justice Forum held at the Unitarian Society in Northampton. The featured speakers were mayoral candidates Clare Higgins and Michael Bardsley. This video is 1 hour 6 minutes long and was recorded by Ken Mitchell. Audio recordings are available at Northampton Media. 

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Northampton Media: “Bob Reckman Consents to Interview, Submits Statement”

Northampton Media posted a 26-minute video interview and statement from incumbent Ward 3 City Councilor Bob Reckman yesterday.Here is the text of Mr. Reckman’s statement:Dear Ward Three Neighbor:I’m writing to introduce myself and explain why I am running for re-election as the City Councilor who represents you.I have owned and lived in a home at […]

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Press Release: “A new gateway into the City will be the site of a new piece of public art to welcome people to Northampton”

We are pleased to publish the following press release: Subject: A new gateway into the City will be the site of a new piece of public art to welcome people to NorthamptonFor Immediate Release October 20, 2009From: Northampton Arts Council [link], Inc. A gateway into the City will be the site of a new piece […]

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