The Kohl Construction condo proposal for the North Street woods calls for siting the buildings on slabs – no basements. We’ve objected to this on the grounds that slab homes tend to be less durable, less energy efficient, and more susceptible to flood damage than homes with basements. Slab homes would also be out of character with the […]
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Michael Janik is running for one of the two City Councilor At-Large positions. Here is a YouTube HD video of his campaign kickoff speech yesterday at the World War II Club. This video is 8 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. Michael Janik Campaign Kickoff Speech – June 04 2011 See also:Gazette: “Ward […]
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A recent article in Northampton Media, referring to NSNA member Adam Cohen, suggests that NSNA is flatly opposed to Smart Growth: Cohen, known for videotaping of public meetings, has used his blog posts and email blasts to oppose so-called “smart growth” as a land-use planning tool. Our actual position is more nuanced. By definition, most […]
Here is a 5-minute YouTube video of a speech given by Ward 3 City Council candidate Owen Freeman-Daniels. It was uploaded by his campaign on May 20. See also: Arnie Levinson Campaign Kickoff: Video and Text
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Circulating through Ward 3 this week are campaign brochures from City Council candidates Owen Freeman-Daniels and Arnie Levinson. We reproduce them here so you can compare them. Click the images to see the full brochures.
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Dense urban environments hold special challenges for families with children. New Geography reports (5/18/11): A key issue for children in compact parts of the compact city is lack of opportunity for outdoor activity. Heavily trafficked streets are not good for bike riding, or even walking alone. Auckland’s centre is devoid of segregated cycleways or play […]
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Here is a complete YouTube video of the 5/25/11 Open Meeting Law training session presented at Northampton High School by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, followed by the slides and the current guide to the Open Meeting Law. The video is 1 hour 44 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. AGO Open Meeting […]
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Yesterday’s Springfield Republican reports on work by geologists at the University of Massachusetts: The study was authored by David F. Boutt, a hydrogeologist and assistant professor, and Kaitlyn M. Weider, a graduate student in geology… “More precipitation is falling as rain and less as snow with average annual precipitation displaying a gradual increase of 5 […]
Here is a YouTube HD Video of a May 21 tour of the proposed Pomeroy Terrace Historic District. As described at the website of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: The Pomeroy Terrace Historic District would include all the houses on both sides of Pomeroy Terrace to the jog at Hancock/Williams St. It also includes homes […]
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David Narkewicz is running for mayor of Northampton against Michael Bardsley. Here is an 11-minute speech delivered by Narkewicz at his campaign kickoff at the World War II Club on May 18. This video is provided by the campaign. See also: Video: Michael Bardsley’s Remarks at Campaign Kickoff (4/27/11) Videos: David Narkewicz Announces His Candidacy […]
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