Northampton: Dr. Rutherford Platt to Speak on The Humane Metropolis, March 9

We are pleased to publicize the following announcement: The Environment Task Force of the Hampshire Interfaith Council is pleased to presentThe Humane Metropolis–People and Nature in the 21st Century CityAn illustrated talk byRutherford H. PlattSunday, March 9, at 7 p.m.Edwards Church299 Main Street at corner of Main and StateNorthampton, MADr. Platt is professor of geography […]

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Neighborhood Meeting on Hawley Street Suspicious Fires – Dec 18, 7:30pm

We are relaying this announcement from the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: WARD 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONin conjunction with the Northampton Fire Department, Northampton Police Department, Massachusetts State Fire Marshall’s Office, Mayor Mary Clare Higgins and City Councilor Marilyn Richards and Councilor Elect Bob Reckman invite you to aNEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGTuesday, December 18th7:30 PMHAMPSHIRE EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE (HEC)CONFERENCE ROOM97 HAWLEY […]

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Just Five Days Until the North Street Neighborhood Tag Sale/Bake Sale on September 29

Please join our Tag Sale/Bake Sale on September 29, 9am-1pm, centered around North Street at Northern Avenue. Meet your neighbors. Buy what you need (or want!) at a great price. Learn more about the efforts of the North Street association to maintain the health, safety and beauty of our neighborhood. We need item donations, volunteers […]

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HUGE Northampton Tag Sale & Bake Sale on September 29

The North Street Neighborhood Association invites the public to a HUGE Neighborhood Tag Sale & Bake Sale on Saturday, September 29, 9am-1pm. This sale will raise funds for the association. Come to North Street between Market Street and Northern Avenue. Download a flyer for this event (PDF). (In case of rain, the date will change to […]

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The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association Invites You to a Social, September 9

It is our pleasure to pass along these announcements from the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association. GREETINGS FROM THE WARD 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONwww.wardthree.com“GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES”WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR ALL OF THEMAn Old Fashioned Neighborhood SocialJust plain having fun and meeting each other Sunday, September 9th 1:00pm-4:00pm (rain date: September 16) Montview […]

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Northampton Redoubt: “North Street area citizens join together”

Valley Advocate blogger Daryl LaFleur this week reports on NSNA’s July 21 barbecue with a long article on Northampton Redoubt. Some excerpts: More than sixty people attended the North Street Neighborhood Association Barbecue [Saturday], July 21 to learn about Douglas Kohl’s 31-unit condominium project proposed for their area… Situated close to a wetland area, the […]

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Photo Essay: July 21 NSNA Barbecue

It was a pleasure to meet our neighbors and share good food at the North Street Neighborhood Association barbecue on July 21. Dennis Helmus spoke to the crowd about Kohl Construction’s plans to build 31 condo units in the forest nearby. Attendees included Ward 3 City Councilor Marilyn Richards and Northampton Redoubt blogger Daryl LaFleur. The […]

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Great Weather on Tap for Saturday Barbecue

After a soggy few days, we are happy to relay that AccuWeather calls for pleasant, partly sunny conditions for Saturday’s NSNA barbecue. A high temperature of 80 degrees is forecast, with gentle breezes and humidity below 60% in the afternoon. We have been laying in supplies of lemonade and classic flavors of soda pop all […]

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