Here is a complete blip.tv video of a 10/21/10 presentation by Lilly Lombard, President of Grow Food Northampton, at Leeds Grammar School. The event was co-sponsored by the Leeds Civic Association and the Baystate Village Association. This video is 51 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. From the event description: Come on out […]
Video: Duseau, Bouquillon Comment on Proposed “Regulations for Refuse and Recycling Collection”
Here is a YouTube HD video of a public comment period held by the Northampton Board of Health on proposed “Regulations for Refuse and Recycling Collection”. The hearing took place on October 19. Written comments can be sent to the Northampton Health Department Office at 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060 or sent via email to hm******@***********ma.gov. This […]
October 28: Three County Fairgrounds Proposal Goes Before the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board
From the website of Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann: As background for these October 28 meetings on the Three County Fairgrounds, here is their revised Stormwater Permit Application and a video of an update on Fairground plans given on 10/13. Northampton Public Meeting Agenda For Thursday Oct 28, 2010 THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS […]
Video and Presentations from 10/20/10 Public Forum on 2010 Ballot Questions; Case for a New Police Station
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/20/10 public forum on ballot questions 1-4. Questions 1-3 are statewide (see details). Question 4 is local. It asks Northampton voters if they approve of a $10 million debt exclusion property tax override to help build a new $17.6 million police station and parking garage. Most of the forum […]
October 25: Ward 3 and 4 Neighborhood Associations Co-Sponsor Override Forum
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Ward4Northampton invite you to a public forum: The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Ward4Northampton will jointly sponsor a public forum on the proposed Police Station debt exclusion override question that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot in Northampton. The forum will take place Monday, October 25 at 7 p.m. […]
Video and Slides: Proposed Improvements for the King/Summer/North Street Intersection
Here is a complete blip.tv video of a 10/19/10 public meeting on the King, Summer, and North Street intersection and access to the Manhan Rail Trail from North Street and Edwards Square. Planning Director Wayne Feiden presented proposed improvements to the intersection and trail, taking comments from the audience. Mr. Feiden cautioned that the proposals […]
Three County Fairgrounds: Revised Stormwater Permit Application and Drainage Report
From the website of Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann: “Here is a revised Stormwater Permit Application and Stormwater Drainage Report submitted by Three County Fairgrounds to the Department of Public Works. A hearing before the Planning Board is expected on October 28 at 7:00pm in City Council Chambers. The public is encouraged to attend. […]
Last Call! North Street Traffic Calming Survey
Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann and the Department of Public Works would like residents to share their opinions on traffic calming in this 5-minute survey. Responses are requested by October 23. See also: Councilor Plassmann: “Video, Pictures and Handouts from Meeting on North Street Reconstruction; Truck Traffic” (6/11/10) Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann […]
October 21, 27: Resolution and Forum on Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir and Dam
The Friends of the Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir and Dam urge concerned citizens to take action now to save the dam. Resolution and Forum on Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir and Dam See also: Website: Save the Chesterfield Road Dam countryjournal: “Upper Roberts Meadow Dam update” (10/12/10) Two weeks ago, the news of an unstable retaining wall along River […]
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 […]