June 3: Closing Reception for The Dam Art Show

We’d like to share this announcement:   Don’t miss the Closing Reception for The Dam Art Show 14 Strong Avenue in Northampton, Trailside Gallery, located below Pedal to Properties (right of Kathy’s Diner, across from EastSide Grill) JUNE 3rd, 5:30-8:00 PM The historic Upper Roberts Meadow Dam is under threat of removal. Come view art […]

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June 5: Paul’s Memorial Garden Project

We’d like to share this announcement: Paul’s Memorial Garden Project   In loving memory of Paul Yeskie, Sr. & Paul Yeskie, Jr., Victims of the Northampton Arson Fires December 2009     DATE: Saturday, June 5th, 2010 11 AM – 3 PM PLACE: Meet at the Main Entrance of Smith Vocational School, Northampton Please join […]

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Informational Meeting on North Street Reconstruction Rescheduled to June 10

Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann writes: The Department of Public Works’ informational meeting on the reconstruction of North Street has been pushed back one day to Thursday, June 10, 7:00pm at the Bridge Street School. Please see my original article for more information about this meeting.

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Mayor’s Email Update – 3.7.10

The office of Mayor Clare Higgins has just released this update:Mayor’s Email Update – 3.7.10 In this update: City of Northampton Honored as Hometown Hero Rezoning Forum rescheduled Northampton Receives Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant City Receives Common Cause Award – With Distinction! Northampton Employees garner praise Understanding Recycling Regulations City of Northampton Honored […]

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Census Bureau Is Hiring for Local Jobs

We are publishing this announcement at the request of Daryl LaFleur: Public Service Announcement:The U. S. Census Bureau is currently hiring census takers for the 2010 Census. The temporary, part-time positions offer good pay, flexible hours up to 40 hours a week and the chance to work near home.Census takers work in their communities locating […]

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Snow Cancels Tonight’s Zoning Revisions Forum, Ward 6 Fire Safety Meeting

Tonight’s Zoning Revisions Committee public forum has been canceled due to snow, as has the Ward 6 Fire Safety Meeting. The Ward 6 meeting has been rescheduled to April 14, 6:30pm at the Ryan Road School gymnasium. The new date for the Zoning Revisions Committee forum has yet to be announced.

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Please Complete and Return Your Federal Census Form by April 1

See also: Northampton, MA: “2010 Federal Census Background”In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don’t mail the form back, you […]

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Veggie Garden Tour and Openings on City Boards

The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association circulated the following message on February 16: To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: Veggie Garden Tour and Openings on City BoardsFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentThere are two important issues I want to bring to everyone’s attention:Veggie Garden TourThe Ward 3 Neighborhood Association is planning to hold a tour of […]

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