Panorama — Episode 128 — Michele Ronco City Council Candidate Ward 1 (Northampton)

Posted on October 31, 2025 by abukowski

Originally recorded on October 31st, 2025. Michele Ronco is running for Ward 1 City Council in Northampton. Michele is from Italy and served on the city council while living near Turin. He discusses moving to Northampton, civility, school funding, downtown redesign, housing affordability, and Northampton’s future.

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