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Twilight Zoning Part 2: Land Use In the Lands We Love

A WHMP Community Forum: Join WHMP news as we explore the issues of land use and zoning in Northampton and Amherst. We’ll explore the matter of infill in Northampton and will look at the proposed Cushman housing project in Amherst.

Guests include:
Northampton Planning Director Wayne Feiden
Northampton activist Claudia Lefko
Land use Attorney Michael Pill
Save Cushman member Ira Bryck

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