The Phase 1 Redevelopment Plan for Three County Fairgrounds (see video of 10/13/10 update on plans) comes back before the Planning Board on November 8: PLANNING BOARD will meet in Hearing Room 18, 210 Main Street on the following: 7:30 P.M. Continuation of Hearing for Site Plan Review at the Hampshire 3-County Fair for demolition […]
December 1: Meeting on Replacement of the Bradford Street Sewer Pumping Station
Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann shares this announcement from the Department of Public Works: The DPW has set a public information meeting to take place as follows: Date/Time: December 1, 2010, 6:30 p.m. Where: Bridge Street School Library The purpose of the meeting is to present the replacement of the Bradford Street Sewer Pumping […]
November 4: Community Meeting about Thefts in Northampton and Amherst
Today’s Gazette reports: A rash of break-ins that began in the summer seems to have trailed off, but police say residents shouldn’t let their guard down. People are invited to a community meeting about the thefts Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St. Detective Sgt. Anne McMahon, lead […]
Minutes: Charter Review Committee Hears from Higgins, Bardsley, Narkewicz, Plassmann
Here is a draft of the minutes of the 10/6/10 meeting of Northampton’s Charter Review Committee. The committee received input from Mayor Clare Higgins, former City Councilor Michael Bardsley, and City Councilors David Narkewicz and Angela Plassmann. Charter Review Committee 10-06-2010 Minutes Draft See also: Video and Documents: Charter Review Committee Meeting of 5/26/10; Origins of Northampton’s […]
November 6: Public Forum on Green Space Planning in Ward 3
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Smith College Landscape Studies Department announce: Public Forum on Green Space Planning in Ward 3 Saturday, November 6 9 AM to 12 PM at Bridge Street School Hosted by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Smith College Landscape Studies Department. Ever think about what gives Ward 3 its special […]
Videos: Three County Fairgrounds Goes Before Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board
Here are complete blip.tv videos of the 10/28/10 meetings of Northampton’s Zoning Board of Appeals (1 hour 34 minutes) and Planning Board (2 hours 19 minutes). The ZBA authorized the Three County Fairgrounds’ proposal to reconstruct its horse barns and build riding rings to go forward. This constitutes Phase 1 of the redevelopment of the […]
Video: Board of Public Works Votes to Remove Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/28/10 meeting of Northampton’s Board of Public Works. The board voted to remove the Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam despite a citizen campaign to preserve it. This video is 39 minutes long and was recorded by Mimi Odgers. See also: Gazette: Northampton board votes to remove dam on Mill River (10/29/10) The […]
Video and Slides: City Council Public Forum on the Upper Roberts Meadow Dam Resolution
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the October 27 Public Forum on the Upper Roberts Meadow Dam Resolution. The forum was sponsored by the Northampton City Council. This recording is 2 hours 9 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. From the published agenda: 7:00pm – 7:05pm Welcome and Introductions, City Council President David […]
Three County Fairgrounds Revises Stormwater Permit Plans and Drainage Report; Text of Tymoczko Lawsuit
Northampton’s Department of Public Works has received revised stormwater permit plans and drainage report from Three County Fairgrounds. The Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board will hold hearings on proposals from the Fairgrounds on October 28, starting at 5:30pm in City Council Chambers. Former Ward 3 City Councilor Maria Tymoczko, who abuts the Fairgrounds, recently filed […]
Video: Ward 3 & 4 Forum on Police Station Tax Override
Here is a complete blip.tv video of a 10/25/10 public forum on the proposed police station debt exclusion property tax override question. Northampton voters will have their say on November 2. The forum was sponsored by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Ward4Northampton. This recording was made by Lachlan Ziegler and is 1 hour 28 minutes […]