2020 Proposition 2½ Override

Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Mayor David J. Narkewicz invites Northampton residents to join him on the following dates and times to discuss how the March 3, 2020, Proposition 2½ Override ballot question question will allow the city to renew its fiscal stability plan after 7 years and preserve its vital city services and excellent schools. 

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m. at Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton (Ward 3)
  • Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m. at Northampton High School (in the Little Theater), 380 Elm St., Northampton (Ward 2)
  • Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m. at Jackson Street Elementary School (in the Cafeteria), 120 Jackson St., Northampton (Ward 1)
  • Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m. at Florence Civic Center (in the Main Room), 90 Park St., Northampton (Ward 5)
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 1 - 3 p.m. at Forbes Library (in the Coolidge Museum), 20 West St., Northampton (Ward 4)
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m. at Forbes Library (in the Coolidge Museum), 20 West St., Northampton (Ward 4)
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m. at Ryan Road Elementary School (in the Gymnasium), 498 Ryan Rd., Florence (Ward 6)
  • Monday, February 24, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m. at Leeds Elementary School (in the Cafeteria), 20 Florence St., Leeds (Ward 7)

Press Coverage

Resources

Town Hall Meeting Presentation

Image of Renewing Fiscal Stability Plan Presentation

Radio Interviews

Please take a moment to listen to the following Bill Newman Show interviews where Mayor Narkewicz discusses the impending Proposition 2½ override question and why he believes it is critical for protecting our vital city services and excellent public schools.

December 30, 2019

CORRECTION: Mayor Narkewicz misspoke during the December 30 interview as there have been three General Overrides that have passed in the 38 years since the adoption of Proposition 2½.
January 15, 2020