On April 10, Sovereign Builders applied for a special permit to build at the end of View Avenue: “The proposed project consists of a cluster development with 12 single-family ‘efficiency’ dwellings ranging from 878 SF – 1,320 SF, two covered bicycle parking structures, and a common park space gathering area, accessed by a private two-lane, […]
City Documents
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)
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, […]
New King Street Zoning Ordinances Headed for City Council
The effort to revitalize King Street proceeds. The City Council and its committees are expected to consider the following ordinance changes shortly.King Street Zoning Changes Highway Business District Design Standards Entranceway Business District See also:Zoning Revisions Committee Releases Final ReportMain & King Streets Design Charrette: Final ReportVideos: King Street Zoning Workshop and Planning Board, December […]
Video: Finance Committee, Budget Updates, ESCO, Ambulance Revenue and Expenses
Here is a YouTube video of the complete meeting of Northampton’s Finance Committee on 7/26/11. The meeting includes an update on the FY2011 and FY2012 budgets, the status of the ESCO energy-saving initiative, and a review of ambulance-related revenue and expenses. Additional funds are proposed to be allocated to the reconstruction of North Street in […]
Zoning Revisions Committee Releases Final Report
Here is the final report of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. The ZRC was charged with recommending changes to the city’s zoning code to better conform it to the Sustainable Northampton Plan. This report will now be considered by the Planning Board. Zoning Revisions Committee Final Report – July 7, 2011 Here is a complete […]
Latest Version of Northampton Reprecincting Map Slated for May 5 Vote
Northampton’s Reprecincting Committee will vote on the map below at 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 5 in the City Clerk’s Office. The Reprecincting Committee will then walk over to Council Chambers in order to present its proposal to the full City Council. David P. Stevens is the chair of the Reprecincting Committee, 413-586-6817. Reprecincting Map […]
Election Calendar for Ward 3 Special Election
Ward 3 Special Election Calendar 2011 See also:At-Large City Councilors Will Step In Until Ward 3 Seat Is FilledVideo: Lisa Fusco Announces Run for Ward 3 City Council SeatAngela Plassmann Resigns as Ward 3 City Councilor
Video, Slides, Handouts: Forum on Budget Gap
Here is a complete YouTube video of the March 31 public forum entitled “What we can do to close the budget gap”. This forum was sponsored by the Northampton City Council/School Committee Conference Committee and Yes!Northampton. The video is 1 hour 28 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen.Mayor Clare Higgins, Representative Peter Kocot […]