Northampton Stormwater and Flood Control System Assessment & Utility Plan

Northampton’s Department of Public Works has just released CDM’s System Assessment & Utility Plan for the municipal stormwater and flood control system. Access the PDFs here: CDM Northampton Stormwater System Assessment and Plan 2012-05 Vol 1.pdf CDM Northampton Stormwater System Assessment and Plan 2012-05 Vol 2 Appendices.pdf See also: Comparing the New Hazards Mitigation Plan […]

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Campaign Finance Reports for Adams-Pullan, Misa, Spector

Here are the recently submitted campaign finance reports for city council candidates Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan (seeking an at-large seat), Jackie Misa (challenging Ward 2 incumbent Paul Spector), and Paul Spector. Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 Jacquelyn Misa Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 Paul Spector Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 See also: Campaign Finance Reports: Bardsley, Narkewicz, Adams, […]

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New King Street Zoning Ordinances Headed for City Council

The effort to revitalize King Street proceeds. The City Council and its committees are expected to consider the following ordinance changes shortly.King Street Zoning Changes Highway Business District Design Standards Entranceway Business District See also:Zoning Revisions Committee Releases Final ReportMain & King Streets Design Charrette: Final ReportVideos: King Street Zoning Workshop and Planning Board, December […]

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Video: Finance Committee, Budget Updates, ESCO, Ambulance Revenue and Expenses

Here is a YouTube video of the complete meeting of Northampton’s Finance Committee on 7/26/11. The meeting includes an update on the FY2011 and FY2012 budgets, the status of the ESCO energy-saving initiative, and a review of ambulance-related revenue and expenses. Additional funds are proposed to be allocated to the reconstruction of North Street in […]

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Zoning Revisions Committee Releases Final Report

Here is the final report of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. The ZRC was charged with recommending changes to the city’s zoning code to better conform it to the Sustainable Northampton Plan. This report will now be considered by the Planning Board. Zoning Revisions Committee Final Report – July 7, 2011   Here is a complete […]

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Latest Version of Northampton Reprecincting Map Slated for May 5 Vote

Northampton’s Reprecincting Committee will vote on the map below at 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 5 in the City Clerk’s Office. The Reprecincting Committee will then walk over to Council Chambers in order to present its proposal to the full City Council. David P. Stevens is the chair of the Reprecincting Committee, 413-586-6817. Reprecincting Map […]

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Video, Slides, Handouts: Forum on Budget Gap

Here is a complete YouTube video of the March 31 public forum entitled “What we can do to close the budget gap”. This forum was sponsored by the Northampton City Council/School Committee Conference Committee and Yes!Northampton. The video is 1 hour 28 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen.Mayor Clare Higgins, Representative Peter Kocot […]

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North Street Reconstruction Slated for 2012-2013

This Capital Project Request published by Northampton Media shows that the reconstruction of North Street is slated to take place between Summer 2012 and Summer 2013. North Street Capital Project Request 18 January 2011 See also:Photos: North Street Potholes (3/9/11)Video and Slides: Proposed Improvements for the King/Summer/North Street Intersection (10/19/10)Councilor Angela Plassmann: “Video, Pictures and […]

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