January 2: Prayer Vigil for Fire Victims

From the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: Prayer Vigil on Saturday For Fire VictimsFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentI received the following notice from Bernadette Giblin, a Ward 3 resident and relative of the members of the Yeskie family who perished in the recent fires, about a candlelight prayer vigil […]

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November 24: Ward 3 Community Meeting re: Fires

See also:Gazette: “In Our Opinion: New fire, new unease” (11/14/09)As they look for breakthroughs today, Northampton police would do well to repeat steps they took in 2007: canvassing the neighborhoods to urge people to keep their cars locked, their porch lights on and their trash secured. It makes sense, also, to post new fliers with […]

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October 29: Ward 1 Debate Set for Vidal-McNair and Carney

Andrew Vidal-McNair, who is challenging incumbent Maureen Carney for the Ward 1 City Council seat, makes the following announcement today: I am pleased to announce a debate for Ward One City Council. The debate is sponsored by The League of Womens Voters. Location City Council Chambers, October 29 at 7:00. This debate is between Andrew Vidal-McNair & incumbent […]

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Press Release: “Candidate Nights October 14th & 19th 7 PM”

We are publishing this announcement at the request of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: Candidate Nights October 14th & 19th 7 PMThe Ward 3 Neighborhood Association will be holding two Candidate Forums as follows:Wednesday, October 14th:School Committee At-LargeCity Councilor At-LargeMonday, October 19th:Ward 3 City CouncilorMayorBoth start at 7 p.m. at the Bridge Street School.We will be […]

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Press Release: “Valley Free Radio and The 2009 Northampton Mayoral Debate”

Valley Free Radio and NCTV issued this press release on 10/2/09: Valley Free Radio and The 2009 Northampton Mayoral DebateNorthampton, MA — Valley Free Radio, WXOJ-LP 103.3 FM, in conjunction with Northampton Community Television will host the 2009 Northampton Mayoral Debate, sponsored by Herrell’s Ice Cream and the League of Women’s Voters of the Northampton […]

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