City is modeling municipal network cost options
On Thursday, our coalition met virtually with Mayor Sciarra. The Mayor thanked our coalition for helping move a municipal network forward. She brought us up to date on where the …
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City plans to use federal stimulus money to help construct a municipal network
During a virtual meeting on Zoom with Northampton Neighbors on Monday, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra answered some of our coalition’s questions regarding a municipal network. Watch the video below. It only …
What’s the latest on a municipal network?
It’s a question we keep getting asked: what’s the latest on a municipal network for Northampton? It’s a good question. We’re working to get the most up-to-date information, which we’ll …
Comcast is raising rates again … here’s how to save some money
It’s time for Comcast to improve its bottom line again: it’s raising rates. This is welcome news for Comcast shareholders, but likely not for you. For the Northampton area, you …
Question 1 approved by 91% of voters
In city elections held on Tuesday, Northampton voters overwhelmingly gave the city permission to create a municipal light plant (MLP). An MLP is a legal entity that can be used …
City’s municipal broadband page updated
Two new things to note on the city’s updated municipal broadband page: You can read the order that puts Question 1 on allowing the city to create a municipal light …
Wow! $805 raised in only two days! Vote Yes on Question 1 on November 2!
Thanks to all who rose to the challenge to meet our unexpected fundraising gap. You contributed $805 on October 29th and 30th, so we are now at 110% of our …
Love your mailer? Help us close a $419 fundraising gap!
Working with Paradise Copies, we emailed a postcard to all Northampton residents. We’ve gotten lots of great feedback on its colorful design and engaging look. It was by far our …
Dear Editor: coalition member Lee Feldscher advocates Yes on Question 1
Today, coalition member Lee Feldscher had a letter published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette on “Yes on Question 1”. You can read it here.
Campaign update! Signs (mostly) delivered, radio ad made, but we’re still a little short!
Some updates: For those of you who haven’t or can’t pick up your lawn signs or stickers, we did our best to deliver what we had left to your door …