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Resolutions on the Holyoke Soldiers Home and systemic racism, update on FY2020 finances, Council approves new Hazard Mitigation plan By Brian Z. Zayatz On...
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Two legal advocacy groups are suing to block the city from divesting from “entities complicit in human rights violations in Israel and Palestine.” Divestment...
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Marianne Labarge, an incumbent of 26 years, will face challenger Chris Stratton in next week's election.
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One-term incumbent Debby Pastrich-Klemer faces a challenge from Al Simon, a former town councilor in Windsor, Connecticut.
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Incumbent Rachel Maiore faces challenger Susan Timberlake on November's general election ballot.
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I Go to City Council Meetings #33 Public comment, police review commission, financial orders By Brian Z. Zayatz On Thursday, July 9th, the Northampton...
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Two special meetings on the Policing Review Commission and open meeting law complaints, respectively By Brian Z. Zayatz On Tuesday, June 23rd, the Northampton...
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The Council voted to cut the police budget by 10%. The Mayor and Councilor Sciarra unveiled a proposal to create a police reform commission....
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The EMPOWER Act, charter review review, and 5G infestation By Brian Z. Zayatz On Thursday, March 5, the Northampton City Council held its...
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Light pollution, senior property tax deferrals, Northampton goes 5G By Brian Z. Zayatz On Thursday, February 20, the Northampton City Council held it’s 5th...
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A resolution to support the right to counsel in eviction cases, beefed up security for the parking ticket and collections office, HRC receives a...
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Northampton Public School Teachers reject Mayor Narkewicz’ Budget A Note Hello passionate readers of municipal government happenings. Blair, here. Five meetings have taken place...
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The council gets shamed for requesting more information from the NPD and Walmart by Blair Gimma On Thursday January 3, the Northampton City Council...
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The Council debates a gift of ammunition from Walmart, upsetting the Mayor by Blair Gimma Public Comment Five people asked the council to reject...
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Democracy Hypocrisy, Bathtubs, and Taxes BLAIR GIMMA Here is a brief rundown of three recent city council meetings that took place on Nov 1,...
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The Council passes a Resolution protecting gender identity and expression and financial director reports city revenues are on track BLAIR GIMMA On Thursday, October...