Sovereign Builders Buys Parcels of Land from Tofino Associates

It looks like the woods behind North Street may be back in play. The parcels include View Avenue, the land behind it, and two parcels on Northern Avenue. Recently recorded deeds (PDFs below) show that Sovereign Builders of Westfield acquired these parcels from Tofino Associates back in February: 26-28 Northern Avenue 56 Northern Avenue View […]

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Gazette: “Neighbor files lawsuit over Dewey Court project in Northampton”

“A three-story apartment building with 15 residential units is proposed for 34 Dewey Court — the end of the dead-end street — but in August, a neighbor filed an appeal in state Land Court in response to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals approving one of several permits the developer needs from the city. “Currently, the 1.3-acre […]

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Video: Ethics and Choices at End of Life

The VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital hosted this community forum to discuss the ethical dilemmas and choices at end-of-life. Guest speaker: Timothy Kirk, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Ethics, NYU-York College. The panel includes: Jeff Zesiger, MD, Susan Hawkins, daughter and caregiver of Lee Hawkins, Laurie Loisel, print editor, Daily Hampshire Gazette, and Carol […]

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Presentation and Video: Contemporary Northampton in 2030

Northampton Senior Land Use Planner Carolyn Misch presented “Contemporary Northampton in 2030” at Historic Northampton on July 16. This YouTube recording was made by Ruth McGrath. Contemporary Northampton in 2030 See also: Sustainable Northampton Comprehensive Plan Download Envisioning Sustainable Northampton – Final Notre Dame Studio Presentation Book

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Lilly Lombard Makes Updated Presentation on Trees to City Council/Board of Public Works Conference Committee

Lilly Lombard made a presentation on the value and importance of urban trees to Northampton’s City Council/Board of Public Works Conference Committee on June 23 (meeting agenda). Here is a YouTube video of the meeting recorded by Ruth McGrath (see the first 46 minutes for the presentation and discussion about trees), followed by a PDF […]

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Lilly Lombard: Northampton Needs a Comprehensive Tree Program

Lilly Lombard, coming off the successful launch of Grow Food Northampton, has turned her attention to Northampton’s stock of trees. She presented her case for a comprehensive tree program to the city’s Energy and Sustainability Commission on June 12. See the first 39 minutes of this video by Ruth McGrath: Here is Ms. Lombard’s presentation […]

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Video: Citizens in Wards 3 & 4 Express Concerns about Proposed New Guidelines for Larger Residential Developments

Councilors Ryan O’Donnell (Ward 3) and Gina-Louise Sciarra (Ward 4) hosted residents in City Hall on May 5 to discuss proposed large-development zoning with Wayne Feiden, Director of Planning and Sustainability. While some residents favored increased density in downtown Northampton, others expressed concerns about congestion, parking shortages, and ambiguities in the zoning language that developers […]

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Supreme Judicial Court for Massachusetts Denies Kohl Construction’s Application for Further Appellate Review

With this brief email message, the state’s Supreme Judicial Court declined to review decisions by Land Court and the Appeals Court against Kohl Construction and its affiliates. Kohl desired to use a private driveway owned by others to provide access to a portion of a condo project proposed off of North Street. Subject: FAR-22301 – Notice: […]

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Video: North Street Residents Discuss Concerns with Councilor Ryan O’Donnell

North Street residents had a public meeting with Ward 3 City Councilor Ryan O’Donnell on 3/25/14 to discuss neighborhood concerns, notably speeding, congestion on narrow roads, and excessive truck traffic. Here is a YouTube video of the complete meeting recorded by Ruth McGrath. It’s 1 hour and 11 minutes long. Residents Wendy and David Newton […]

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Appeals Court Affirms Land Court Decision Against Kohl Construction

NSNA is pleased to announce that the Appeals Court of Massachusetts has affirmed an earlier decision by Land Court against Kohl Construction and its affiliates. The developer sought to access Units 13-18 of its proposed condos off North Street via a shared private driveway. Land Court ruled that Kohl Construction may not do this without […]

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