This announcement appears today on the website of Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann: A recent item in Northampton Media aired the concern that fellow councilor Gene Tacy and I had violated the Open Meeting Law in meeting with Police Chief Sienkiewicz to gather information. The District Attorney’s office has investigated and found no violation. I value […]
Neighborhood News
Kirby on the Loose: “Asbestos discovered in Cahill and Forsander”
Head over to Kirby on the Loose for more great reporting on conditions in the Northampton Housing Authority: Asbestos discovered in Cahill and Forsander Northampton Housing Authority promises to remediate A certain heroic tenant down at Cahill Apartments who shall remain nameless, had long wondered about this white heating pipe in his closet. The covering […]
Video: Engineers Abandon Full-Access Interchange Concepts for Exit 19; Residents Delighted
To the delight of Bridge Street residents, the engineers working on potential changes to I-91 Exit 19 have abandoned the more elaborate concepts that called for building a full-access interchange. Those concepts would have cost the most and had the greatest impact on abutters. The engineers have concluded they aren’t worth it. Download the engineers’ […]
August 7: Ward 3 Neighborhood Association to Sponsor Ward 3 Vegetable Garden Tour
We are pleased to share this press release with you: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jerry Budgar (413) 584-2964 WARD 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR WARD 3 VEGETABLE GARDEN TOUR Local residents will have an opportunity to celebrate the agricultural and food-growing heritage of Northampton and talk with farmers and gardeners about growing local food as […]
Councilor Plassmann: “Video, Pictures and Handouts from Meeting on North Street Reconstruction; Truck Traffic”
Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann provides video, pictures and handouts from last night’s meeting on North Street reconstruction on her website. The reconstruction is expected to take place in 2011. Handouts from the Department of Public Works describe the characteristics of North Street, the results of a traffic study, and information on limiting truck traffic. “Key issues […]
June 10: Attend the North Street Road/Traffic/Tree Meeting – Download Flyer
Please download this flyer (PDF) and post freely! See also: June 10: Informational Meeting on North Street Reconstruction (date changed) Angela Plassmann: “Mayor: Conz Street Slated for Reconstruction This Year, North Street for Next Year” (4/13/10) Laura Hanson will be meeting with North Street residents to begin the process for the reconstruction of North Street […]
Informational Meeting on North Street Reconstruction Rescheduled to June 10
Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann writes: The Department of Public Works’ informational meeting on the reconstruction of North Street has been pushed back one day to Thursday, June 10, 7:00pm at the Bridge Street School. Please see my original article for more information about this meeting.
Edwards Square Meeting with Plassmann, Huntley: Video
Here is a complete blip.tv video of a meeting last night between residents of Edwards Square and Ned Huntley, director of the Northampton Department of Public Works. The meeting was hosted by Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann. It took place in a conference room at ServiceNet. Residents expressed concern about the condition of the road, parking […]
June 10: Informational Meeting on North Street Reconstruction (date changed)
News from Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann: Since taking office in January as the City Councilor for Ward 3, I have heard from many constituents on North Street, and surrounding streets, in regards to the deplorable condition of the road. The concerns that have been expressed to me include the general condition of the […]
Mayor: Conz Street Slated for Reconstruction This Year, North Street for Next Year
The website of Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann publishes an April 12 letter from Mayor Clare Higgins about plans to reconstruct Conz Street and North Street. Councilor Plassmann had conveyed her constituents’ concerns about the condition of North Street to the Mayor. The DPW will be using almost all of this year’s Chapter 90 allocation to […]