Videos: Community Discussions on Zoning Changes; Concern for Conz Character

Here are two YouTube videos of recent community discussions of proposed zoning changes organized by Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development (see meeting flyer). Streets to be affected include Hawley Street, Conz Street, Damon Road, and areas of Florence (West Farms, Pine Street). Also proposed are new rules to facilitate the reuse of former educational and […]

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Video: “An Illustrated Talk on The Natural History of Our Meadows”

Here is a YouTube video of “An Illustrated Talk on The Natural History of Our Meadows”, a presentation by naturalist Laurie L. Sanders, author of Rediscovering Northampton: The Natural History of City-Owned Conservation Areas. This presentation was part of the 11/16/11 annual meeting of the Meadow City Conservancy Coalition. This recording was made by Adam […]

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Videos: Candidates Forum Sponsored by Casa Latina and Families with Power

Here are YouTube videos from the 11/2/11 forum sponsored by Casa Latina and Families with Power. Mayoral candidates Michael Bardsley and David Narkewicz were followed by the candidates for City Councilor At-Large: Jesse Adams, Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan, Bill Dwight and Michael Janik. These videos were recorded by Adam Cohen. Among concerns raised during the evening was […]

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Video: Special Act Charter Drafting Committee, 10/26/11

Here is a YouTube video of the complete 10/26/11 meeting of Northampton’s Special Act Charter Drafting Committee. This recording was made by Lachlan Ziegler. The committee will hold a public forum on November 15 at 6:30pm in City Council Chambers. See details. Meeting agenda:   Public Comment   School Governance and Other Elected Officials   Deliberate and […]

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