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05-26-2009, 10:03 PM
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whats Northampton like????
Just want an idea of the feel of the town???? What other places in the country would you compare it to??
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05-27-2009, 12:06 AM
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Small town. Quaint. Good music scene. Lots of lesbians. Plenty of colleges nearby.
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05-27-2009, 07:29 AM
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Thanks woof woof. Is it a progressive/ conscious area??
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05-27-2009, 09:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by organick
Is it a progressive/ conscious area??
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Very much so; one of the most progressive in Massachusetts (and that's saying a lot). It's similar to other progressive cities and towns throughout the U.S. It's located near a bunch of colleges and wonderful outdoor scenery. It also has the benefit of being within 2 hours of Boston. If I had to compare it to other places in the U.S., I'd say it has a similar feel to Burlington, Vermont or any other progressive town. |
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05-27-2009, 11:59 AM
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Thanks, very helpful info indeed.
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05-27-2009, 06:42 PM
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It's very liberal and people are very friendly.
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05-28-2009, 02:14 AM
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I love Northampton... lots of little shops, interesting restaurants, coffee places etc. Lots of pretty old houses and lots to do. Amherst which is just a short drive away, is also a fun town with a lot of different music festivals etc. I would move to either one of these towns any day. I usually visit once a month, because they have a few nice vegetarian friendly restaurants and there is a large Whole Foods in Hadley, which is in between the two towns.
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05-28-2009, 07:04 PM
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And don't forget the bike path that runs from Northampton to Amherst. It's a rail to train conversion and goes right over the Connecticut River.
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05-28-2009, 10:54 PM
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^^^^ nice
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05-29-2009, 09:40 PM
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I think it's a great college town. And I concur with the Burlington, VT comparison.
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