Here is a YouTube video of the complete Daily Hampshire Gazette Mayoral Forum that took place on November 1, followed by the forum program. This video was recorded by Adam Cohen. Daily Hampshire Gazette Mayoral Forum Program – November 1, 2011 See also: Gazette: “Northampton mayoral candidates raise nearly $75,000” Campaign Finance Reports: Bardsley, Narkewicz, […]
Campaign Finance Reports: Bardsley, Narkewicz, Adams, Dwight, Janik
Here are campaign finance reports released this week to date from the Northampton City Clerk’s office. Release of the report for City Councilor At-Large candidate Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan is still pending. Michael Bardsley Campaign Finance Report – November 2011 David Narkewicz Campaign Finance Report – November 2011 Jesse Adams Campaign Finance Report – November 2011 William […]
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 […]
Video: Councilor David Murphy Updates Ward 5; Landfill Discussed
Here is a YouTube video of a 10/25/11 community meeting hosted by Ward 5 City Councilor David Murphy, plus an excerpt where attendees discuss the issue of landfill expansion. This meeting was recorded by Emily Odgers. Emily is the daughter of Mimi Odgers, a founder of Water Not Waste. David Murphy: “Essentially, my perspective is, […]
Charter Committee to Hold Public Forum on November 15
Videos: CPA Forum and CPC Candidates, October 26, 2011
Here are YouTube videos covering the 10/26/11 Community Preservation Act forum sponsored by the Northampton Area League of Women Voters. The forum included a panel with defenses and critiques of the CPA followed by a session of candidates for the Community Preservation Committee answering questions (voters will choose among four candidates for two positions on […]
Video: Ward 7 Mayoral Debate
Here is a YouTube video of the 10/25/11 debate in Ward 7 between mayoral candidates Michael Bardsley and David Narkewicz. Ward 7 City Councilor Gene Tacy hosted the debate. The recording is complete except for a brief gap for camera changeover. This recording was made by Mimi Odgers. See also: MassLive: “Ask the Candidates: […]
Videos: Ward 3 Forum for Council and Mayoral Candidates
Here are videos of the 10/19/11 Ward 3 forum for the candidates for City Councilor At-Large and for Mayor. This forum was sponsored by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association. These recordings were made by Emily Odgers.
Video: Social Services and Veterans Affairs Committee Hears from Northampton Prevention Coalition
Here is a YouTube video of the 10/17/11 meeting of the Northampton City Council’s Committee on Social Services and Veterans Affairs. The agenda follows the video. This recording was made by Lachlan Ziegler. See also: Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth
Video: Board of Public Works Discusses Occupy Northampton
Here is a video excerpt from the 10/11/11 meeting of Northampton’s Board of Public Works. The board discusses the ongoing Occupy Northampton protest in Pulaski Park. Department of Public Works superintendent Ned Huntley reports that the protesters, some of whom are sleeping overnight in the park, wanted to set up tents but were denied. Board members […]