From the website of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association:See also:W3NA: “Ward 3 Crime Watch & Prevention” (12/30/09)Next Week: There will be a meeting held to discuss a Neighborhood Crime Watch and basic crime prevention tips for any Ward 3 residents. A representative from the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office will be present to talk about crime […]
Continue reading Fire Department: “No Incident Is Too Small To Call”
12.31.09Dear Neighbors,In the aftermath of last Sunday’s frightening fires, I have been privileged to witness the very best of our community. Yes, we are nervous, we are on alert, we are angry and we are grieving. But Northampton is an amazing community. We are resilient, we are strong, we are connected and committed to our […]
Continue reading Mayor’s Email Update: How To Help, Where To Give
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association announces a new location for tonight’s open meeting about the fires. To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: Change of Location for Tonight’s Meeting About FiresFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentBecause of the indications we will be having a large turnout for tonight’s meeting about the fire situation, we are moving the […]
Continue reading Tonight’s Ward 3 Fire Meeting Location Changed to College Church
From the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: Open Meeting About Ward 3 FiresFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentThe board of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association will be holding an open meeting for residents of the ward regarding the recent fires on Tuesday night, December 29, at 7 p.m. at the […]
Continue reading December 29: Ward 3 Neighborhood Association To Hold Open Meeting Regarding Fires
To the Residents of Ward 3:We are all devastated by the tragic events and loss of life that occurred in our neighborhood last night. I have been at the Fire Department all day to represent the concerns of residents and to find out what individuals should do to stay safe. Some steps we can all […]
Continue reading Ward 3 City Councilor-elect Angela Plassmann: Press Release on the Fires
Today’s Gazette reports: Arsonist stalks Northampton: Two men die in night of multiple fires, task force takes up probe…14 fire departments were called in to help Northampton firefighters respond to at least nine fires authorities believe were deliberately set, all in neighborhoods on the eastern fringe of the city a short walk from downtown.Two people […]
Continue reading Fires Strike Downtown Neighborhoods; Two Die
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/24/09 Ward 3 community meeting regarding unresolved fires in the area of Hawley and Market Streets. The meeting was moderated by Ward 3 City Councilor Bob Reckman and included Police Chief Russell Sienkiewicz and Fire Chief Brian Duggan. This video is 53 minutes long and was recorded by […]
Continue reading Video: Ward 3 Community Meeting about Unresolved Fires, 11/24/09
Paolo Mastrangelo at Northamptonist has kindly given us permission to reprint his article from December 7: Three More Fires Reported This Morning; Nine Total In Neighborhood This Year. Ward 3 Councilor To Set Up Ward-Wide Meeting With Residents And Officials.The sign [above] has been plastered throughout the Hawley St. neighborhood, having been affixed to telephone poles just today. They […]
Continue reading Northamptonist: Arson Confirmed In Recent Rash Of Fires On Hawley St.