The Planning Board will take up again Kollmorgen’s proposal for its site on Hospital Hill on June 11. Here is information about the hearing from Ward 4 City Councilor David Narkewicz: Northampton Planning Board Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:00 PM (Kollmorgen hearing scheduled for 7:20 PM) City Council Chambers, Puchalski Municipal Building 212 Main Street, […]
Video: Conservation Commission Meeting of 5/28/09; Discussion of Hydrogeologist to Evaluate Kohl Condo Proposal
Here is a blip.tv video of the first 2 hours and 14 minutes of the 5/28/09 meeting of Northampton’s Conservation Commission. This video was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. Here is the agenda of the meeting: Agenda Approval of Minutes for 05/14/2009 5:30 PM Discussion of minor amendments to the Northampton Wetlands Ordinance. 6:00 PM Notice […]
Video and Handout: Property Tax Override Forum of 6/1/09
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the Proposition 2 1/2 Tax Override Forum held on 6/1/09. The forum was sponsored by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association. This video is 1 hour 59 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The background buzzing noise at the beginning of the recording soon becomes minimal. Download […]
Gazette: “Forum hears pros, cons on school regionalization”
Today’s Gazette reports on a May 29 forum on school regionalization: …bigger school districts would save money by reducing administrative expenses and squeezing out inefficiencies, said state Sen. Stanley Rosenberg, D-Amherst… But a recent study shows that school districts with fewer than 2,000 students are more effective, said [Nicholas] Young, who is president-elect of the […]
June 3: Zoning Revisions Committee Meeting
Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development is circulating the following announcement: Zoning Revisions Committee Meeting June 3, 2009 Agenda City Council Chambers 220 Main St 7:00 PM Public comment Finalize discussion of possible zoning changes Discuss types of infill (develop open space vs modifying existing structures) Discuss a public meeting for June. This would be […]
Speakers Finalized for June 1 Ward 3 Tax Override Forum
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association is circulating the following announcement: The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association has finalized the presenters for our forum on the proposed override. The forum will be held in the cafeteria at Bridge Street School on Monday, June 1 at 7 PM. The moderator will be Mr. Gerry Budgar, president of the […]
Video and Handouts: Massachusetts Regulations for Campaigning and Political Finance for Local Ballot Questions
Here is a complete blip.tv video of a 5/26/09 presentation and Q&A with Michael Sullivan, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Mr. Sullivan describes what is and is not acceptable in the realm of campaigning and political finance for local ballot questions. Northampton residents are scheduled to vote on a Proposition […]
Ward 3 Neighborhood Association Invites You to Join: Brochure
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association is circulating this brochure to residents. Join today to help them protect and improve our quality of life. Download the brochure as a full-size PDF (483 KB). See also: June 1: Property Tax Override Forum Sponsored by Ward Three Neighborhood Association Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: Meadows Watch, Montview Traffic Calming […]
Public Meetings This Week: Budget Hearings, Kollmorgen
Ward 4 City Councilor David Narkewicz is circulating the following announcements: City Council FY 2010 Budget Hearings Tuesday, May 26, 2009 & Wednesday, May 27, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Puchalski Municipal Building 212 Main Street, Northampton Tuesday Agenda: Northampton Police Department Northampton Fire Department Wednesday Agenda: Department of Public Works Central Services […]
May 31: National Alliance on Mental Illness Walkathon at Look Park
We are pleased to circulate this announcement for NAMI-WM’s Walkathon on May 31. Download this announcement as a high-resolution PDF (467KB). See also: NAMI Western Massachusetts Website