12.31.09Dear Neighbors,In the aftermath of last Sunday’s frightening fires, I have been privileged to witness the very best of our community. Yes, we are nervous, we are on alert, we are angry and we are grieving. But Northampton is an amazing community. We are resilient, we are strong, we are connected and committed to our […]
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The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association announces a new location for tonight’s open meeting about the fires. To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: Change of Location for Tonight’s Meeting About FiresFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentBecause of the indications we will be having a large turnout for tonight’s meeting about the fire situation, we are moving the […]
Continue reading Tonight’s Ward 3 Fire Meeting Location Changed to College Church
From the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: Open Meeting About Ward 3 FiresFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentThe board of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association will be holding an open meeting for residents of the ward regarding the recent fires on Tuesday night, December 29, at 7 p.m. at the […]
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Today’s Gazette reports: Arsonist stalks Northampton: Two men die in night of multiple fires, task force takes up probe…14 fire departments were called in to help Northampton firefighters respond to at least nine fires authorities believe were deliberately set, all in neighborhoods on the eastern fringe of the city a short walk from downtown.Two people […]
Continue reading Fires Strike Downtown Neighborhoods; Two Die
Please stop by this holiday fair at the JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road in Florence, MA.
Continue reading December 13: JFK Middle School Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/30/09 Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) site visit to the Three County Fairgrounds. This video is 1 hour 38 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. It includes an indoor presentation followed by a walk through portions of the site. Stormwater management was a primary concern […]
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James Lowenthal is a member of the Exit 19 Project Advisory Committee. This committee will next meet on December 7. The public is invited. See below for details. Today’s Gazette publishes this guest column by Mr. Lowenthal: One member ponders best questions for Exit 19 project advisory groupWhat exactly is the problem that the new highway ramps […]
Ward 3 Councilor-elect Angela Plassmann announces:“I’m holding my first office hours on Saturday, December 12, from 10am to 1pm at the Walter Salvo House (81 Conz Street). Please drop by to share your questions and concerns. We’ll be meeting in the first floor office. It’s on the right just after you walk in the front […]
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Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/24/09 Ward 3 community meeting regarding unresolved fires in the area of Hawley and Market Streets. The meeting was moderated by Ward 3 City Councilor Bob Reckman and included Police Chief Russell Sienkiewicz and Fire Chief Brian Duggan. This video is 53 minutes long and was recorded by […]
Continue reading Video: Ward 3 Community Meeting about Unresolved Fires, 11/24/09
We encourage concerned citizens to attend this Fairgrounds site visit relating to its redevelopment plan: MEPA Site Visit and Public ConsultationEEA# 14509 – Three County Fairgrounds, NorthamptonAn Environmental Notification Form (ENF) has been submitted for the above project, which consists of redevelopment of the 51-acre fairground site. The project site is located within Bordering Land […]
Continue reading November 30: Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Site Visit to Fairgrounds