Video: North Street Residents Discuss Concerns with Councilor Ryan O’Donnell

North Street residents had a public meeting with Ward 3 City Councilor Ryan O’Donnell on 3/25/14 to discuss neighborhood concerns, notably speeding, congestion on narrow roads, and excessive truck traffic. Here is a YouTube video of the complete meeting recorded by Ruth McGrath. It’s 1 hour and 11 minutes long. Residents Wendy and David Newton […]

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Gazette: “Neighbors push for changes as major North Street road job nears”

Today’s Gazette reports: A newly formed group called the North Street Neighbors outlined its concerns in a petition filed last month with the DPW… While the petition highlights four issues, [Joan] Rasool said the group is focusing on the quality of the sidewalks and curbing planned for the street. Residents want to see concrete sidewalks […]

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June 25: Meeting to Discuss North Street Reconstruction with DPW

The North Street Neighbors announce a public meeting June 25 with the DPW to discuss the reconstruction of North Street. For more information, please email no*******************@gm***.com. DPW Meeting About North Street 2012-06-25 See also: DPW Responds to Petition on North Street Reconstruction Petition on North Street Reconstruction, with Video of BPW Discussion

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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 […]

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Petition on North Street Reconstruction, with Video of BPW Discussion

100+ residents of the North Street neighborhood this week signed the petition below questioning some aspects of the pending reconstruction of North Street. Petition on North Street Reconstruction   The Board of Public Works discussed this petition at their May 23 meeting. Jump to the 51-minute mark on this YouTube video:  See also: North Street […]

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Video: Sewer Line Capacity Looms as Constraint on Industrial Park; Discharge from Coke Plant Is Triggering Extra Costs at WWTP

Here is a YouTube video of the complete 2/22/12 meeting of Northampton’s Board of Public Works. This recording is 1 hour 7 minutes long and was made by Mimi Odgers.Starting at 0:06:30 on the video, City Engineer James Laurila tells the board that the sewer line leading from the Industrial Park is at capacity. If […]

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