Here is a complete YouTube HD video of today’s press conference held by Mayor Clare Higgins. This video is 29 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The mayor discusses highlights of her tenure (such as preserving and expanding affordable housing) and a regret – how the debate over landfill expansion unfolded.See also:MassLive: “Northampton Mayor […]
Continue reading Press Conference Video: Clare Higgins Will Not Seek Reelection as Mayor
Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force is holding public forums on March 7 and March 11. Here are documents just released so citizens can prepare and have questions ready. Click the buttons marked “full” and “menu” to view the documents in full size. For more information, see the Task Force’s web pages. Solid Waste Collection Alternatives […]
Continue reading Solid Waste Task Force Releases Documents Ahead of Forums
With the closure of Northampton’s municipal landfill drawing near, some have expressed concern about how local citizens will dispose of their trash. In particular, there has been concern that the pay-as-you-throw option would go away. Valley Regional Recycling & Transfer Facility has just opened up to provide a private waste disposal alternative. Their facility is located at 234 Easthampton […]
Continue reading Valley Regional Recycling & Transfer Facility Open for Business
Upcoming Community Forums for Solid Waste Task Force See also: MassLive: “Northampton task force outlines options for waste disposal” (2/1/11) The task force is due to make it final recommendation to the Board of Public Works by April 1. Gazette: Recent articles relating to the landfill Videos: Solid Waste Task Force, February 7, 2011 Video: […]
Continue reading March 7, 11: Forums on Waste Disposal Options
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 2/7/11 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. When the minutes are available they will appear here. This video is 2 hours 25 minutes long. The recording was made by Craig Odgers. Here is an 11-minute YouTube excerpt from the end of the meeting, where task […]
Continue reading Videos: Solid Waste Task Force, February 7, 2011
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 1/31/11 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. Here is a PDF of the meeting minutes, which include comments from Richard Guzowski, Ruthy Woodring, Michael Bardsley, and other members of the public. This video is 2 hours 35 minutes long. The recording was made by […]
Continue reading Video: Solid Waste Task Force, January 31, 2011
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 1/10/11 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. When the minutes are compiled they will appear here. This video is 2 hours 21 minutes long. The recording was made by Craig Odgers. See also: Video: Solid Waste Task Force, January 3, 2011 Video: Solid […]
Continue reading Video: Solid Waste Task Force, January 10, 2011
Here is a blip.tv video of the 1/3/11 meeting of the Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. It was held in the JFK Middle School Library. This video is 1 hour 44 minutes long. It is complete except for a half-minute gap for camera changeover around the 52-minute mark. The recording was made by […]
Continue reading Video: Solid Waste Task Force, January 3, 2011
Here is a blip.tv video of the 12/20/10 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. This video is 2 hours 16 minutes long, and is complete except for brief gaps for camera changeover around the one and two hour marks. The recording was made by Craig Odgers of Water Not Waste. Here […]
Continue reading Video: Solid Waste Task Force Hears from Haulers
Here is a blip.tv video of the 12/6/10 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction & Management Task Force. The video is 2 hours 3 minutes long and was recorded by Craig Odgers. It is complete except for a gap of a couple of minutes after the first hour for camera changeover. See also: Video: First […]
Continue reading Video: Solid Waste Reduction & Management Task Force, December 6, 2010