Jesse Adams is running for a City Councilor At-Large position in Northampton. Here is a blip.tv video of the speeches from his campaign kick-off event at the Northampton Country Club on 6/24/09. Mr. Adams is introduced by Rick Gifford and Wendy Foxmyn. This video is 18 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. For […]
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Video and Handout: Property Tax Override Forum of 6/1/09
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the Proposition 2 1/2 Tax Override Forum held on 6/1/09. The forum was sponsored by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association. This video is 1 hour 59 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The background buzzing noise at the beginning of the recording soon becomes minimal. Download […]
Speakers Finalized for June 1 Ward 3 Tax Override Forum
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association is circulating the following announcement: The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association has finalized the presenters for our forum on the proposed override. The forum will be held in the cafeteria at Bridge Street School on Monday, June 1 at 7 PM. The moderator will be Mr. Gerry Budgar, president of the […]
June 1: Property Tax Override Forum Sponsored by Ward Three Neighborhood Association
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association announces: Northampton’s Proposed-Override-Are you Undecided?Come to aPUBLIC FORUMJune 1, 2009 – 7 to 9 pmBridge St. School CafeteriaOrder of Program:10 minute informational presentation about the City’s budget problems by Mayor Higgins.10 minute presentation by Kevin Lake about historic patterns in the City’s budget.5 minute statement by “Vote Yes Northampton” in […]
THURSDAY: Proposition 2 1/2 Override Public Forum
Ward 4 City Councilor David Narkewicz is circulating the following bulletin today: Proposition 2 1/2 Override Public Forum Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:00 PM JFK Middle School Community Room Please join the Mayor, City Council, School Committee and other elected officials for a public forum on the proposed Proposition 2 1/2 ballot question currently under […]
Gazette: “Northampton override forum to be held next week”
Today’s Gazette reports: Residents who want to ask questions or express their opinions about a proposed $2 million Proposition 2½ override will have an opportunity to do so at a public forum next week.The April 30 special meeting will be held a week before the City Council is poised to take a second and final […]
Vote YES! Northampton Launches Website to Support $2 Million Proposition 2 1/2 Override
Vote YES! Northampton has launched a website at www.voteyesnorthampton.org: “Vote Yes! Northampton is a coalition of thousands of concerned citizens from all corners of Northampton, including seniors, parents, educators, elected leaders, public employees, and business owners who are dedicated to the idea that, to keep Northampton a strong and vibrant community now and into the […]
$2,000,000 Proposition 2 1/2 Override Question on April 16 City Council Agenda
Northampton’s City Council will give its first reading to a Proposition 2 1/2 Override Question (PDF, 104KB) at its April 16 meeting (approval to put the question to voters requires passage at two readings). This meeting will begin at 7:15pm in City Council Chambers, 212 Main Street. Here are documents being circulated to the councilors:See […]
Michael Bardsley Declares Candidacy for Mayor: Opposes School Closings
The Valley Advocate reported yesterday that At-Large City Councilor Michael Bardsley has officially declared his intention to run for mayor. If elected, he said he plans to follow up on work done with the Ad-Hoc Best Practices Committee he had been a part of during the last year and conduct a thorough review of how […]
Statement from City Councilor David Narkewicz Concerning the 2009 City Election
Ward 4 City Councilor David Narkewicz circulated the following announcement this morning: Dear Ward Four Friends and Neighbors,Today I am announcing that I will not seek re-election this fall to a third term on the Northampton City Council.Serving as your Ward Four City Councilor has been a great experience. I deeply appreciate the support you […]