Racial equity and justice
Principles of racial equity and justice have guided my leadership as an appointed and elected official during the past five years when I chaired the Charter Review Committee in 2019 and served as the Ward 1 City Councilor in 2022 and 2023. I continue to be mindful of the impact [...]
Ward 1 Newsletter (09/27/23): 196 Cooke Ave. project hearing
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the city's proposed redevelopment of 196 Cooke Ave. during its virtual meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28. Here is a link to the agenda: https://northamptonma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09282023-7415 Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89153404243 The proposed parking lot, affordable [...]
Ward 1 Newsletter (09/16/23): Climate Action director
Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra on Friday named Carole Collins as the first director of the city's new Climate Action and Project Administration Department. Her appointment will be on the agenda for the City Council when it next meets at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at 212 Main St. Collins, of Leeds, [...]
Ward 1 Newsletter (09/06/23): Cooling centers open
Because of the extreme heat and humidity forecast for the next two days, cooling centers will be open in several locations throughout Northampton during Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 7. The National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory continuing through 8 p.m. Thursday. The combination of hot temperatures [...]
Ward 1 Newsletter (08/21/23): State of Northampton farms
The City Council's Committee on Community Resources will host a conversation about the "State of the Northampton Farm" during its virtual meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21. The Agricultural Commission is scheduled to make a presentation, including discussion of damages suffered by farmers resulting from the floods this summer. [...]
Ward 1 Newsletter (08/18/23): 196 Cooke Ave. project
The city's proposed redevelopment of 196 Cooke Ave., will be described next week during a site visit for neighbors at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, and a public hearing held by the Planning Board at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24 in the City Council chambers at 212 Main St. The [...]