Planning Commissioners Journal provides a valuable Online Public Hearings Resource Guide free to the public. Click the headings below. Order a larger article on this subject here. 1. Consider Conducting Preliminary Project Reviews 2. Hold a Meeting in the Neighborhood 3. Have a Plan for Citizen Participation 4. Conduct a Site Visit 5. Make Your Meeting Noticeable 6. Review the Agenda […]
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Videos: King Street Zoning Workshop
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/13/10 King Street Zoning Workshop that brought together members of the Northampton Planning Board, the Zoning Revisions Committee, and the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. (There is a gap of a few seconds after the first hour for camera changeover.) This video is 3 hours 43 minutes […]
Charter Review Committee Leans Toward Recommending Complete Overhaul of Charter
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/10/10 meeting of Northampton’s Charter Review Committee. This video is 1 hour 16 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The committee members include Councilor Jesse M. Adams (Vice-Chair), Colleen Currie (Secretary), Councilor Marianne L. LaBarge, Councilor David A. Murphy (absent on 11/10/10), Alan Seewald (Chair), […]
November 13: King Street Zoning Workshop
Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development announces: King Street Zoning Workshop City of Northampton Planning Board, Zoning Revisions Committee & Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce Nov 13, 2010 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Media Education Foundation, Masonic St, Northampton 8:30 Introductions Agreement on Ground Rules/ Process & Outcomes 8:40 Confirm points of agreement in proposed […]
Planning Staff Comments on King Street Alternative Proposal
Here are comments from Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development on alternative proposals for King Street being discussed by the Zoning Revisions Committee: Planning Staff Comments on King Street Alternative Proposal
King Street Zoning Revisions: Chamber Proposal vs. Alternative
Here is an illustration and table that reflect King Street concepts that are currently under discussion within the Zoning Revisions Committee. There will be a charrette on the morning of Saturday, November 13 to see where consensus might be found. More details on this will be forthcoming. Click the “full” button on the bottom of […]
Fairgrounds Revises Stormwater Permit Application Ahead of November 8 Planning Board Hearing
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 […]