Northampton’s Best Practices Committee hosted its first public forum on May 13. Dozens of citizens and several city councilors attended. The goal was to brainstorm about ways to improve the city government’s decision-making process. Jason Heffner facilitated. This Google video shows about one hour of the two-hour-long meeting. Quiet periods and small-group sessions are omitted. […]
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Video: Planning Board Sharpens Up Parking Recommendations for Oxbow Soccer Fields
Northampton’s Planning Board took 30 minutes on May 8 to discuss issues with the implementation of a parking and traffic plan worked out last year for the soccer fields at the Oxbow. The board seeks heavier usage of an auxiliary parking lot to reduce traffic on Island Road. Here is a video of the discussion: […]
Video Guide: Certifying a Vernal Pool in Massachusetts
On April 12, Northampton’s Broad Brook Coalition hosted a presentation and nature walk by Heather Ruel of the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Heather presented this 15-minute video on vernal pools and their certification in Massachusetts, then led a tour through vernal pools in the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. According to Broad Brook, “Vernal pools […]
Hula Hoop Break with Megan E. LaBonte
NorthAssoc was treated to an impromptu hula hoop performance on Market Street by Megan E. LaBonte. Megan was practicing to march in the March 30 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Holyoke. Turn the volume down on your computer (the music is loud!) and enjoy (31 seconds)…