The single-family home, disfavored by many Smart Growth advocates, is a key part of “The greatest real estate turnaround ever”, according to CNNMoney today. Charlotte Street was an apocalyptic nightmare version of urban life.Weed-choked, junk-filled lots flanked the three-block stretch. Burned out tenement buildings punctuated the sky, and abandoned cars littered the landscape.The street, like […]
Neighborhood Character
Video: Zoning Revisions Committee, 10/28/09; Attract People to Infill Areas with Amenities
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/28/09 meeting of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. This video is 2 hours 1 minute long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The next meeting will take place on November 4 in the Bridge Street School Cafeteria at 7:00pm. The 11/4 agenda includes:1. Public comment2. Subcommittee reports3. Planning for a public […]
The Friends of the Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir and Chesterfield Road Dam Want Your Help
The Friends of the Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir and Chesterfield Road Dam are circulating this appeal for help: Dear Friends,Please help save an important part of our community.The Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir and the Dam located on Chesterfield Road in Florence are slated for removal. This nearly 130-year old dam may be removed as early […]
Northampton Media: “Angela Plassmann Issues Candidate Statement”
Northampton Media today posted a statement from Angela Plassmann, who is challenging incumbent Bob Reckman for the Ward 3 City Council seat. Here is the text of the statement. Dear Residents of Ward 3: I would like to take a moment to pause from the busy campaign schedule and share a few of my thoughts […]
Video: Bay State Village Forum for Mayoral Candidates, 10/21/09; Term Limits; North Street Condo Proposal
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/21/09 mayoral debate sponsored by Northampton’s Bay State Village Association. Tom McCusker moderated the debate between incumbent Clare Higgins and challenger Michael Bardsley. This video is 47 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler.Video highlight: Candidates discuss infill, sprawl, and protecting the interests of existing residents […]
Video: Conservation Commission Meeting of 9/10/09; Kohl Condos Approved; Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 9/10/09 meeting of Northampton’s Conservation Commission. This video is 2 hours 14 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. The 20-unit Kohl Construction condo proposal off North Street was approved (0:00:00-1:28:32 on the video) but it appears Kohl has some work to do to ensure there’s enough […]
De-commissioning the “Dream Mural” on the east side of railroad bridge
Ward 3 City Councilor Bob Reckman is disseminating the following message via the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association Yahoo Group. THE DREAM MURALThe “Dream Mural”, which is on the east side of the railroad bridge downtown is the work of local artist Leland Johnston. It features an enormous paint can and brush. The mural was installed […]
Exit 19 Meeting Postponed
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association is circulating the following announcement: This is a brief message to inform everyone that the meeting of the Advisory Committee to MassHighway on Exit 19 of I-91, originally scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 at the JFK Community Room, has been postponed because it conflicts with the city’s need for […]
Video: Conservation Commission Meeting of 8/27/09; Rebutting Gerrit Stover
Northampton’s Conservation Commission essentially signed off on Kohl Construction’s 20-unit condo proposal for North Street last night, and we’ll have that video for you within a few days. The main arena now shifts to Land Court, where a lawsuit over matters of title and rights-of-way continues. In the meantime, here is a blip.tv video of part of […]
September 13: Nomp-Haho Memorial Event at Village Hill Northampton
Benjamin Spencer of nomp-haho invites you to this event: MEMORIALSunday, September 13th from 6-8PMVillage Hill Northampton – Route 66 Sidewalknomp-haho invites you to participate in a memorial eventCome see the sunlight shine on the Holyoke Range as the sunset glows to the west.Take one last look at the magnificent view of the entire Holyoke Range.We […]