Here is a complete YouTube video of the 4/13/11 meeting of Northampton’s Reprecincting Committee. This video is 49 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The committee’s maps, documents, membership and meeting schedule are online here. Much of the committee’s work, shifting census blocks between wards and between precincts, may take place at its […]
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Video: Lisa Fusco Announces Run for Ward 3 City Council Seat
Here is a YouTube video showing Lisa Fusco announcing her run for the Ward 3 City Council seat. She is introduced by former Ward 3 City Councilor Marilyn Richards, and followed by brief remarks from her campaign manager, Owen Freeman-Daniels. This event took place at the Northampton Airport on April 8. It follows by a […]
Video: Solid Waste Task Force, March 28, 2011
Here is a complete YouTube video of the 3/28/11 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. This recording was made by Craig Odgers and is 3 hours 7 minutes long. This was the last meeting of the task force before it presents its recommendations to the Board of Public Works.See also:Videos: Solid […]
Video, Slides, Handouts: Forum on Budget Gap
Here is a complete YouTube video of the March 31 public forum entitled “What we can do to close the budget gap”. This forum was sponsored by the Northampton City Council/School Committee Conference Committee and Yes!Northampton. The video is 1 hour 28 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen.Mayor Clare Higgins, Representative Peter Kocot […]
Video: Zoning Revisions Committee Reviews Dimensional and Design Standards Proposals
Here is a complete YouTube video of the 3/30/11 meeting of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. This video is 1 hour 54 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen.The committee decided to recommend more lenient rules for home occupations and to codify rules for urban chickens. These will next be reviewed by the Planning Board.The […]
Video: Board of Public Works Authorizes Lower Landfill Tipping Fees
Here is a complete YouTube video of the 3/23/11 meeting of Northampton’s Board of Public Works. The board votes to authorize lower tipping fees at the municipal landfill to better compete with other waste disposal options in the region. One large customer in particular, Duseau Trucking, has virtually stopped using the landfill. The Department of […]
Videos: Solid Waste Task Force, March 21, 2011
Here is a complete YouTube video of the 3/21/11 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. This recording was made by Craig Odgers and is 2 hours 40 minutes long. The task force expects its March 28 meeting (6:30pm, JFK Middle School) to be its last before it presents its recommendations to […]
Video and Minutes: Solid Waste Task Force, March 14, 2011
Here is a complete YouTube video of the 3/14/11 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. The attendees discuss the public’s comments from the March 7 and March 11 solid waste forums. The time for the task force to make recommendations is drawing near. This recording was made by Craig Odgers and is […]
Videos: David Narkewicz Announces His Candidacy for Mayor
Here are YouTube videos showing Northampton City Council President David Narkewicz announcing his candidacy for mayor on March 18. The first video (5 min) shows his prepared remarks. The second video (14 min) shows Councilor Narkewicz responding to questions from the media. These videos were recorded by Adam Cohen. David Narkewicz Mayoral Candidacy Announcement 18 […]
Videos: Zoning Revisions Committee, March 16, 2011; Urban Chickens, Future of ZRC
Here are two YouTube videos covering the complete 3/16/11 meeting of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. Segment 1 (1 hour 1 min) shows the committee drafting ordinances relating to urban agriculture, in particular the maintenance of 12 or fewer hens on residential lots. Segment 2 (1 hour 4 min) covers a variety of topics, including the future […]