Videos: David Narkewicz Announces His Candidacy for Mayor

Here are YouTube videos showing Northampton City Council President David Narkewicz announcing his candidacy for mayor on March 18. The first video (5 min) shows his prepared remarks. The second video (14 min) shows Councilor Narkewicz responding to questions from the media. These videos were recorded by Adam Cohen. David Narkewicz Mayoral Candidacy Announcement 18 […]

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Press Conference Video: Clare Higgins Will Not Seek Reelection as Mayor

Here is a complete YouTube HD video of today’s press conference held by Mayor Clare Higgins. This video is 29 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The mayor discusses highlights of her tenure (such as preserving and expanding affordable housing) and a regret – how the debate over landfill expansion unfolded.See also:MassLive: “Northampton Mayor […]

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Northampton Snow Squad Debuts

Northampton Snow Squad announces: If you get around by foot or bicycle in the winter in Northampton, Massachusetts, you’ve probably noticed that it can get difficult after a snowstorm. The priorities of our city are still heavily weighted toward automobile traffic. The Department of Public Works has been instructed to clear some of the bikeways […]

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State of Emergency Declared; Pomeroy Terrace Meeting Postponed

The City of Northampton announces today: Governer Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency as of 1:18 p.m. today, January 12, 2011. Northampton Mayor Higgins has also declared a local state of emergency. The mayor asks that all residents with the exception of essential personnel remain off the roadways to facilitate the plowing operations […]

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October 2010 Mayor’s Email Update

Mayor Clare Higgins is circulating this update today: Mayor’s Email Update 2010 October See also: Videos: Public Safety Meeting of 10/4/10; Sienkiewicz Summarizes Case for Police Station Tax Override Here is a 14-minute YouTube HD highlight of the speech from Chief Sienkiewicz describing the need for a new police station. Design of New Police Station Wins Approval; […]

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OPD Call for Applicants to Serve on Zoning Revisions Committee

From the Office of Planning and Development: The City of Northampton Planning Board seeks to fill 2 vacancies on the Zoning Revisions Committee (ZRC), which is a 9-member advisory committee. One vacancy is to be filled by a person with technical skills and experience to address zoning, land use and planning issues. The other vacancy […]

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District Attorney’s Office Finds Plassmann, Tacy Did Not Violate Open Meeting Law

This announcement appears today on the website of Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann: A recent item in Northampton Media aired the concern that fellow councilor Gene Tacy and I had violated the Open Meeting Law in meeting with Police Chief Sienkiewicz to gather information. The District Attorney’s office has investigated and found no violation. I value […]

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