Northampton City Council alters Public Comment, takes a stance against anti-Semitism, and more By Jules Marsh On Jan 6th the Northampton City Council held its first meeting of the year. In attendance was newly elected Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra and four newly elected councilors: Jamila Gore (At-Large), Stanley Moulton (Ward 1), Marissa Elkins (At-Large), Garrick Perry … Continue reading New Council, New Rules
By Matt Berg Members of the Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation voted unanimously on Jan. 10 to pass a resolution calling for President Joe Biden to cancel all student debt using executive power. More than 55 percent of residents in Massachusetts have student loan debt, averaging over $33,000. In its resolution, the coalition — composed … Continue reading Coalition Of Labor Unions Urges Biden To Cancel Student Debt Immediately
By Matt Berg When Meg Bandarra’s mobility became limited a decade ago, she realized how inaccessible the trails in Northampton’s numerous conservation areas were. After years of trying out different natural trails, she discovered that — despite being open to the public — none were entirely accessible for much of the city’s population. Since then, … Continue reading Northampton City Council to Vote on Accessible Nature Trails
McGovern spoke to activists outside his Northampton office calling for an end to U.S. sanctions. By Sarah Robertson NORTHAMPTON -- United States Congress member Jim McGovern joined activists outside his Northampton office on Friday, Nov. 12, for what organizers called a “people’s press conference” to bring attention to ongoing human rights abuses in Venezuela, Cuba, … Continue reading Rep. McGovern Meets with Anti-Imperialist Activists
