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Fewer Northampton benches in effort to curb loitering

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Saying they are being used too much, the city removed six public benches on Main Street downtown for a trial period to see if their absence solves the problem of excessive loitering. Mayor David J. Narkewicz said his office has received numerous complaints, particularly from the business community, that people occupy the benches for extended periods of time … 4

Northampton to study Bridge Road traffic after complaints 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Public outcry about drivers who speed on heavily traveled Bridge Road in front of JFK Middle School has led the city to move … 0

Hatfield re-elects incumbents Marcus Boyle, Stanley Pitchko

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

HATFIELD — Some 598 voters turned out Tuesday, re-electing both incumbents in the races for the Select Board and Board of Assessors. Christopher G. Smith … 1