November 24: Ward 3 Community Meeting re: Fires

See also:Gazette: “In Our Opinion: New fire, new unease” (11/14/09)As they look for breakthroughs today, Northampton police would do well to repeat steps they took in 2007: canvassing the neighborhoods to urge people to keep their cars locked, their porch lights on and their trash secured. It makes sense, also, to post new fliers with […]

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November 16: Cable Access / Comcast Annual Review meeting – LOCATION CHANGED

Mayor Clare Higgins’ office is circulating the following change to their 11/10/09 update: Friends and neighbors,Please accept my apologies. The location of the Cable Access / Comcast Annual Review meeting announced in the Mayor’s Email Update of 11/10/2009 has been changed to the City Council Chambers in the Puchalski Municpal Building. Details of the meeting […]

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Mayor’s Email Update – 11.10.09

MEETING LOCATION CHANGE: After the 11/10/09 update was circulated, the Mayor’s office announced that the location of the 11/16/09 Comcast and NCTV Annual Review meeting has changed to the City Council Chambers in the Puchalski Municipal Building.Mayor Clare Higgins’ office circulated the following update on 11/10/09: Mayor’s Email Update 11.10.09 In this update: ·         Veterans’ […]

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November 12: Conservation Commission Hearing on Three County Fairgrounds for a Wetlands Order of Conditions

Northampton’s Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on November 12 regarding work at the Three County Fairgrounds: CONSERVATION COMMISSION in the Hearing Room 18, City Hall 210 Main Street, Northampton, MA for a public hearing:5:00 PM Three County Fairgrounds for a Wetlands Order of Conditions for a complete redevelopment of the site, with five […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Press Release: Candidates Forum for Ward 6, October 27

Water Not Waste has just issued the following press release: Ward 6 City Councilor Marianne LaBarge, the Ward 6 Association [link], and Water Not Waste are sponsoring a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the R.K. Finn Ryan Rd. Elementary School. The program is as follows: 6-7PM           School Committee-at-Large Candidates                       Blue Duval, Michael Flynn, Robert Schroeder, and […]

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