NSNA went for a walk today and documented the numerous potholes that have sprung up on North Street, from Bates Street all the way down to Market Street. These pictures have been submitted to the Department of Public Works with a request for repair. North Street is slated for reconstruction but it is not yet […]
Neighborhood News
February 5: Resilience Planning for a Positive Future
We encourage you to attend: Resilience Planning for a Positive Future See also: February 15 and 16 Forums: Rezoning Northampton for a Sustainable Future
Northampton Snow Squad Debuts
Northampton Snow Squad announces: If you get around by foot or bicycle in the winter in Northampton, Massachusetts, you’ve probably noticed that it can get difficult after a snowstorm. The priorities of our city are still heavily weighted toward automobile traffic. The Department of Public Works has been instructed to clear some of the bikeways […]
State of Emergency Declared; Pomeroy Terrace Meeting Postponed
The City of Northampton announces today: Governer Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency as of 1:18 p.m. today, January 12, 2011. Northampton Mayor Higgins has also declared a local state of emergency. The mayor asks that all residents with the exception of essential personnel remain off the roadways to facilitate the plowing operations […]
December 27: Vigil To Remember Fires
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association announces: To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: One-Year Anniversary of the Ward 3 FiresFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentDecember 27 marks the one-year anniversary of the horrible fires that ravaged Ward 3 last year, and the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association, in conjunction with the City of Northampton, is sponsoring a […]
Video and Pictures: Replacement of the Bradford Street Sewer Pump Station
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 12/1/10 public meeting on the upcoming replacement of the Bradford Street Sewer Pump Station. This video is 48 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The pump station is being upgraded to handle anticipated increased flows from the nearby Coca-Cola plant. In the video, Ned Huntley, director of […]
November 29: Open Meeting to Found the Meadow City Conservation Coalition in Ward 3
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association announces: AN OPEN MEETING IS BEING CALLED TO FOUND THE MEADOW CITY CONSERVATION COALITION IN WARD THREE The Coalition’s purpose is to foster Conservation in the Connecticut River Flood Plain. Please join us on Monday November 29th at 7 pm at Bridge Street School Library. We welcome Ward Three residents […]
MassLive: “Northampton ‘Dream’ coming to an end: Truck-eating bridge to get new mural”
MassLive reports today: The trestle, known mostly for being hit by trucks several times a year, has sported a mural of a paint brush and can since 1991. “Dream,” by local artist Leland Johnston, has become worn down by time, weather and 18-wheel semis over the years, however, and this year the Arts Council went […]
Ward 3 School Committee Nomination Papers Due to Registrar on November 2
In the wake of Tim Fisher’s resignation from the School Committee (he moved out of town), this announcement is posted on the web page of the Northampton City Clerk: ELECTION CALENDAR FOR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY FOR WARD THREE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER. Nomination papers available in City Clerk’s Office- October 4, 2010 […]
October 19: Public Meeting on the King/Summer/North Street Intersection & Manhan Rail Trail
The Office of Planning and Development announces: PUBLIC MEETING: King, Summer, and North Street Intersection & Manhan Rail Trail SUBJECT: Proposed improvements at the King/Summer/North Streets intersection AND the proposed new Manhan Rail Trail access ramp at Edwards Square and North Street. WHEN: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 TIME: 6:00 PM WHERE: City Council Chamber, 212 […]