Northampton Media

Senate Hopeful Elizabeth Warren Hails Historic Day at Northampton Pride March

Mary Serreze — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:35:56 +0000

NORTHAMPTON — Soundslide: Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, and the Pioneer Valley Gay Men’s Chorus graced the stage at the 31st Annual Noho Pride rally at the Three County Fairground on Saturday. Audio Mary Serreze; Photography Paul Shoul; full speeches at bottom of post. Audio: Elizabeth Warren Audio: [...]

Latest Press Release from Local 108: Evaluation of Fire Chief “Flawed and Biased”

Northampton Media — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:55:16 +0000

Editor’s note: The following press release represents the IAFF Local 108′s response to Mayor David Narkewicz’ investigation of Fire Chief Brian Duggan, conducted by the city’s human resource director, which found no basis for eleven complaints filed by the firefighters’ union. Previous missives from the Local, the Mayor, and the Fire Chief can be found [...]

BPW Votes Again To Raise Water and Sewer Rates by 9%, Despite Vocal Homeowner Protests

David Reid — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:42:55 +0000

Because the agenda wasn’t posted for the BPW’s April 25 meeting, when hefty water and sewer rate hikes were adopted, the board was ordered to take a “re-vote” last night. This time, more than two dozen residents – most of them from Ward 6 – showed up to cry foul. By DAVID REID NORTHAMPTON – Last night, for [...]

FY2013 Budget Hearings Live via NCTV Webstream 5 pm

Northampton Media — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:38:23 +0000

Courtesy Northampton Community Television at northamptontv.org Live stream by Ustream

Press Release: Fire Chief Cleared of All Allegations

Northampton Media — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:54:53 +0000

Editor’s note: The following press released was issued by Mayor David Narkewicz today. It announces the release of Human Resources Director Glenda Stoddard’s investigation into a series of complaints lodged against Fire Chief Brian Duggan by the International Association of Firefighters Local 108. Stoddard’s report can be viewed here. CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Mayor David J. [...]

The Mayor’s Budget in a Nutshell: Five Positions Cut, Two Departments Gone, No Capital Spending

Mary Serreze — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:40:47 +0000

NORTHAMPTON — Mayor David J. Narkewicz unveiled his fiscal 2013 municipal budget on Thursday, balanced with staff cuts and other savings. For the first time in many years, the proposed budget does not draw upon reserves. The $95.8 million budget, which represents a 3 percent increase over FY2012, includes the $79.4 million general fund and [...]

Narkewicz: Local 108 Press Release Condemning Fire Chief Duggan Reckless Ploy to Gain Wage Concessions

Northampton Media — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:49:44 +0000

Editor’s note: Mayor David Narkewicz has issued the following response to the press release sent to various media outlets this morning by the International Association of Firefighters Local 108, in which they publicly announced their April 1 vote of no confidence in Fire Chief Brian Duggan. Duggan’s response to the Local 108 can be found [...]

Fire Chief Duggan Responds to Union No Confidence Vote; Charges Political Agenda

Northampton Media — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:42 +0000

Editor’s Note: The Northampton firefighters union took a vote of no confidence in Fire Chief Brian Duggan on April 1, and informed Mayor David Narkewicz and Council President Bill Dwight on April 5. This morning, the IAFF Local 108 issued a press release on the matter, which can be found here. Duggan has responded with [...]

Firefighters Local 108 Vote No Confidence in Chief Duggan

Northampton Media — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:31:07 +0000

Editor’s Note: The following letter and resolution, issued in an April 27 press release by Michael Hatch, president of the International Association of Firefighters Local 108, is presented here in its entirety for our readers. Chief Brian Duggan could not be reached for comment this morning. We’ll be following up on this story. — MCS [...]

Narkewicz to Fund Teacher Raises and Leave City Staff Positions Unfilled; Puts $26M DPW HQ Plans on Ice

Northampton Media — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:54:29 +0000

One week from deadline, the mayor and his finance director are crunching numbers, identifying savings, and meeting with department heads in an effort to present a balanced budget to the City Council next Thursday. NORTHAMPTON — It’s not going to be easy, but Mayor David Narkewicz says he’s confident he can find enough savings [...]