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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

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Doug Laroche of Hampshire Regional, right, gets tagged out at first by Matt Serra of Monson on a pick from the pitcher Tuesday at Hampshire. JERREY ROBERTS Tuesday’s high schools: Hampshire baseball qualifies for postseason
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Left, Dawud Lubieddin's things are laid out where a bench used to be on Main Street Northampton. Lubieddin talks with Abd Lomax of Northampton. Fewer Northampton benches in effort to curb loitering
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