This is a video and agenda of the complete 11/30/11 meeting of Northampton’s Special Act Charter Drafting Committee. This recording was made by Adam Cohen. Among other things, the committee discusses whether low signature thresholds for petitions expose the City Council to the risk of being clogged by excessive petitions. The committee also discusses how […]
Video: Committee on Social Services & Veterans Affairs, 11/21/11
Here is a video of the 11/21/11 meeting of Northampton’s Committee on Social Services & Veterans Affairs. This recording was made by Emily Odgers. See the agenda below. Northampton Committee on Social Services & Veterans Affairs – Agenda – 11-21-2011
Videos: Community Discussions on Zoning Changes; Concern for Conz Character
Here are two YouTube videos of recent community discussions of proposed zoning changes organized by Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development (see meeting flyer). Streets to be affected include Hawley Street, Conz Street, Damon Road, and areas of Florence (West Farms, Pine Street). Also proposed are new rules to facilitate the reuse of former educational and […]
Video & Presentation: Charter Drafting Committee Public Forum
Here is a YouTube video of the complete 11/15/11 public forum held by Northampton’s Special Act Charter Drafting Committee. This video is 2 hours 50 minutes long and was recorded by Emily Odgers. See the committee’s web page for meeting dates, agendas, minutes and related materials. There will be another public forum on December 6, […]
Video: “An Illustrated Talk on The Natural History of Our Meadows”
Here is a YouTube video of “An Illustrated Talk on The Natural History of Our Meadows”, a presentation by naturalist Laurie L. Sanders, author of Rediscovering Northampton: The Natural History of City-Owned Conservation Areas. This presentation was part of the 11/16/11 annual meeting of the Meadow City Conservancy Coalition. This recording was made by Adam […]
Video: Charter Drafting Committee, Meeting of November 9, 2011
Here is a YouTube video of the complete 11/9/11 meeting of Northampton’s Special Act Charter Drafting Committee followed by the meeting agenda. This video was recorded by Emily Odgers. There will be a public forum on November 15, 6:30pm in City Council Chambers. If you want to advocate for changing the power of the mayor, […]
Campaign Finance Reports for Adams-Pullan, Misa, Spector
Here are the recently submitted campaign finance reports for city council candidates Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan (seeking an at-large seat), Jackie Misa (challenging Ward 2 incumbent Paul Spector), and Paul Spector. Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 Jacquelyn Misa Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 Paul Spector Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 See also: Campaign Finance Reports: Bardsley, Narkewicz, Adams, […]
LA Times: “A hard road for the poor in need of cars”
This article in the November 3 Los Angeles Times underscores the benefits of having a car: A hard road for the poor in need of cars For more than a century, efforts to help the disadvantaged have focused on education, healthcare, nutrition and housing. Almost nothing has been done to help the working poor afford […]
Video: Mayoral Forum for the LGBT Community
Here is a YouTube video of the complete Mayoral Forum for the LGBT Community held on 10/29/11 at The State Room, 35 State Street in Northampton. Click for the press release announcing the event. This recording was made by Emily Odgers. See also: The Rainbow Times: “Northampton’s Mayoral debate for the LGBT community offered important […]
Video: Debate on Community Preservation Act
Here is a YouTube video of the complete 11/3/11 debate on the Community Preservation Act sponsored by Paradise City Forum (see flyer). This video was recorded by Adam Cohen. Below are two short excerpts from the debate. CPA critic Jesus Leyva expresses concern that if property is conserved in a way that removes it from the tax […]