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Northampton City Council meeting calm after contentious election

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By Fred Contrada

November 06, 2009, 10:40PM
There was some disagreement over the appointment of Teri A. Anderson to head the newly created Office of Community and Economic Development. Full story »
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton prepares to lay off 20-25 workers

By Fred Contrada

November 06, 2009, 6:30PM
The nurses’ union has rejected proposed changes in the pension plan and in the sick day and vacation pool that the hospital projects would save $1.1 million.  Full story »
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Northampton City Council votes for single tax rate

By Fred Contrada

November 05, 2009, 11:33PM
Business advocates who spoke on the matter said the single rate is conducive to attracting companies to Northampton. Full story »
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Dana Automotive to stop selling Chevrolets in Northampton

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By Jim Kinney

November 05, 2009, 8:00PM
Dana Goodfield said it was too big an investment to create a new Chevrolet dealership. Full story »
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Despite historic ballot, Springfield voter turnout lowest among 8 Pioneer Valley cities holding mayoral elections

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By Michael McAuliffe

November 04, 2009, 11:36PM
Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield and West Springfield had voter turnout of 35% or less. Full story »
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Political observers speculate why Northampton Mayor Mary Clare Higgins won re-election by only 344 votes

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By Fred Contrada

November 04, 2009, 6:30PM
Former city councilors say mayoral candidate Michael Bardsley did not do enough to prove his leadership. Full story »
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Northampton voters urge officials not to expand landfill in nonbinding ballot question

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By Diane Lederman

November 03, 2009, 11:57PM
Opponents hope the defeat will encourage city officials to seek other methods of trash disposal.  Full story »
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Northampton Mayor Mary Clare Higgins battles past Michael Bardsley by 344 votes

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By Fred Contrada

November 03, 2009, 10:45PM
Four new faces will be joining the city council in Northampton. Full story »
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Michael Bardsley concedes Northampton mayor's race to incumbent Mary Clare Higgins

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By Fred Contrada

November 03, 2009, 9:21PM
Incumbent Mary Clare Higgins wins her sixth term as mayor of Northampton. Full story »
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Northampton mayor's race too close to call with nine precincts reporting

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By Fred Contrada

November 03, 2009, 9:05PM
The mayor's race is expected to come down to the wire with votes still being counted.  Full story »
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Northampton mayoral race draws voters to polls

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By Cynthia Simison

November 03, 2009, 10:53AM
Mayor Mary Clare Higgins locked in a lively contest with City Councilor Michael Bardsley Full story »
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Election Day dawns clear and bright for Western Massachusetts

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By George W. Graham

November 03, 2009, 8:46AM
Violent crime was on the minds of a number of Springfield voters as they headed to the polls Tuesday. Full story »
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Mayoral race is top item on ballot in Northampton

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By Fred Contrada

November 02, 2009, 3:49PM
Incumbent Mary Clare Higgins is facing a stiff challenge from Michael A. Bardsley. Full story »
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Thomas Gibson of Northampton in critical condition after being struck by vehicle while crossing Route 5 last week

By George W. Graham

November 02, 2009, 12:58PM
An assistant district attorney said the state police accident reconstruction unit continues to probe the accident. Full story »
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Mayoral contests highlight elections of 2009 ballot

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By Michael Plaisance

November 02, 2009, 10:07AM
Read our round-up of the local races before you head to the polls tomorrow. Full story »
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