North Street residents had a public meeting with Ward 3 City Councilor Ryan O’Donnell on 3/25/14 to discuss neighborhood concerns, notably speeding, congestion on narrow roads, and excessive truck traffic. Here is a YouTube video of the complete meeting recorded by Ruth McGrath. It’s 1 hour and 11 minutes long. Residents Wendy and David Newton […]
Infrastructure
Video and Handouts: North Street Reconstruction Meeting with DPW
Here is a YouTube video of the complete 6/25/12 meeting on the reconstruction of North Street, hosted by Northampton’s Department of Public Works. Mayor David Narkewicz and Ward 3 City Councilor Owen Freeman-Daniels were in attendance. This video is 1 hour 37 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. To enhance audio quality, use […]
Gazette: “Neighbors push for changes as major North Street road job nears”
Today’s Gazette reports: A newly formed group called the North Street Neighbors outlined its concerns in a petition filed last month with the DPW… While the petition highlights four issues, [Joan] Rasool said the group is focusing on the quality of the sidewalks and curbing planned for the street. Residents want to see concrete sidewalks […]
June 25: Meeting to Discuss North Street Reconstruction with DPW
The North Street Neighbors announce a public meeting June 25 with the DPW to discuss the reconstruction of North Street. For more information, please email northstreetneighbors1@gmail.com. DPW Meeting About North Street 2012-06-25 See also: DPW Responds to Petition on North Street Reconstruction Petition on North Street Reconstruction, with Video of BPW Discussion
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 […]
DPW Responds to Petition on North Street Reconstruction
DPW Responds to Petition on North Street Reconstruction 05-24-2012 See also: Petition on North Street Reconstruction, with Video of BPW Discussion (5/25/12)
Petition on North Street Reconstruction, with Video of BPW Discussion
100+ residents of the North Street neighborhood this week signed the petition below questioning some aspects of the pending reconstruction of North Street. Petition on North Street Reconstruction The Board of Public Works discussed this petition at their May 23 meeting. Jump to the 51-minute mark on this YouTube video: See also: North Street […]
North Street Reconstruction: Bid Set Layouts
Here are the current plans for the North Street Reconstruction as posted on the Northampton Department of Public Works website. North Street Reconstruction Bid Set – April 1, 2012 See also: Video and Presentation: North Street Reconstruction, 3/6/12
Video and Presentation: North Street Reconstruction, 3/6/12
Here is a YouTube video of the March 6 community meeting on the reconstruction of North Street. The meeting was hosted by Northampton’s Department of Public Works. This video is 2 hours 4 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The reconstruction will take place during 2012-2013. Questions, suggestions and comments should be directed […]
Video: Sewer Line Capacity Looms as Constraint on Industrial Park; Discharge from Coke Plant Is Triggering Extra Costs at WWTP
Here is a YouTube video of the complete 2/22/12 meeting of Northampton’s Board of Public Works. This recording is 1 hour 7 minutes long and was made by Mimi Odgers.Starting at 0:06:30 on the video, City Engineer James Laurila tells the board that the sewer line leading from the Industrial Park is at capacity. If […]