Here is a YouTube video of the complete 9/17/12 meeting of Northampton’s Committee on Social Services & Veterans Affairs (click for the agenda). This video is 2 hour 10 minutes long and was recorded by Mary Likins. A discussion of heroin abuse at Northampton High School begins at 1:25:25 on the video. The committee hears […]
Videos: Public Comments on Proposed Zoning Revisions
Here are YouTube videos of open comment sessions hosted by Northampton’s Planning Board on September 11 and September 12. Members of the public gave feedback on proposed revisions to zoning in urban residential districts URA, URB and URC (look under Hot Topics on the Office of Planning and Development web page). These videos were recorded […]
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” […]
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)
Atlantic Cities: “New Research Finds Urban Form Plays Little Role in Sustainability”
New research published in the Journal of the American Planning Association and featured today on Atlantic Cities suggests that an excessive focus on urban density may be a mistake. Some excerpts: “To our surprise, if you compare the compact form versus the current trend, the difference in reduced transport by automobile is very minor. And […]
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 […]
Gazette: “Neighbors push for changes as major North Street road job nears”
Today’s Gazette reports: A newly formed group called the North Street Neighbors outlined its concerns in a petition filed last month with the DPW… While the petition highlights four issues, [Joan] Rasool said the group is focusing on the quality of the sidewalks and curbing planned for the street. Residents want to see concrete sidewalks […]
June 25: Meeting to Discuss North Street Reconstruction with DPW
The North Street Neighbors announce a public meeting June 25 with the DPW to discuss the reconstruction of North Street. For more information, please email northstreetneighbors1@gmail.com. DPW Meeting About North Street 2012-06-25 See also: DPW Responds to Petition on North Street Reconstruction Petition on North Street Reconstruction, with Video of BPW Discussion
Northampton Stormwater and Flood Control System Assessment & Utility Plan
Northampton’s Department of Public Works has just released CDM’s System Assessment & Utility Plan for the municipal stormwater and flood control system. Access the PDFs here: CDM Northampton Stormwater System Assessment and Plan 2012-05 Vol 1.pdf CDM Northampton Stormwater System Assessment and Plan 2012-05 Vol 2 Appendices.pdf See also: Comparing the New Hazards Mitigation Plan […]
DPW Responds to Petition on North Street Reconstruction
DPW Responds to Petition on North Street Reconstruction 05-24-2012 See also: Petition on North Street Reconstruction, with Video of BPW Discussion (5/25/12)