Video: District Attorney David Sullivan Addresses Ward 3 Neighborhood Association on Fires

Here is a YouTube video of District Attorney David Sullivan speaking with attendees of the 9/11/12 board meeting of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association. Sullivan discusses the arson and murder case against Anthony Baye. The Gazette reports: Sullivan said he believes that Baye is solely responsible for the string of fires that “paralyzed and terrorized” […]

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Video: Youth Classes at the New England Regional Morgan Horse Show

The New England Regional Morgan Horse Show came to Three County Fairgrounds this past week. Adam Cohen recorded this 8-minute HD video from the youth classes on Saturday morning. Please enjoy! See also: Video: Ladies English Pleasure Championships at the New England Morgan Horse Show (7/31/10)

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Video: City Council Workshop on Proposed Charter

Here is a YouTube video of the complete 2/8/12 public workshop held by Northampton’s City Council on the charter proposed by the Special Act Charter Drafting Committee. This video is 2 hours 45 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The councilors touched on many of the issues reviewed in the Charter Drafting Committee’s narrative […]

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Charter Drafting Committee Releases Narrative about Proposed Charter

The Northampton Special Act Charter Drafting Committee has just released a narrative to go with its charter proposal. The narrative discusses the pros and cons of various recommendations. The public is invited to attend a City Council workshop on the charter on February 8, 6-9pm in the Community Room of JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road […]

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Video: Charter Committee Presents Proposal to City Council

Here is a 44-minute YouTube video from the 1/19/12 meeting of Northampton’s City Council. The Special Act Charter Drafting Committee presents its recommendations and the councilors discuss ways to move forward. This video was recorded by Emily Odgers. The Charter Drafting Committee will meet again on January 31, 5-7pm in City Council Chambers, and the […]

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