by Northampton Redoubt | Jan 25, 2009 | Northampton Redoubt
Much has been written on how the introduction of the interstate highway system in America in the 1950s induces sprawl development. In fact the interstate highway system was constructed in part to secure the country's defense capacity. The city of Northampton has...
by Northampton Redoubt | Jan 29, 2009 | Northampton Redoubt
Last August Northampton Redoubt interviewed James Howard Kunstler, noted author, social critic and a leading proponent of New Urbanism. He spoke on infill development, specifically as it pertains to the thirty-one unit Kohl condominium proposal off of North Street in...
by Northampton Redoubt | Jan 30, 2009 | Northampton Redoubt
PLEASE vote for The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens, Northampton, MA as your choice to receive donations from a local food co-op! Voting ends on Sunday, February 1st. ONE vote per computer. The Garden provides support to children and families who have...
by Northampton Redoubt | Feb 2, 2009 | Northampton Redoubt
Daryl, Another winter ice and snow storm has just deposited 6-8 inches on the parking lot at McDonald House. The maintenance crew is cleaning the lot again, they worked through tough weather yesterday so people (handicapped and elderly) might get out in the storm. I...
by Northampton Redoubt | Feb 4, 2009 | Northampton Redoubt
I've written here before about the political activity that transpires in Northampton's public school system. Northampton mayor Mary Clare Higgins, a former day care teacher with the defunct Hampshire Community Action Commission, makes regular forays into the...
