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Praise is also being dished out for departing Councilors Alex Jarrett, Marissa Elkins, Seth Moulton and Quaverly Rothenberg. Moulton, Jarrett & Elkins opted not to run again. Rothenberg was unseated by Laurie Loisel. She's also cast a bit of a shadow over this meeting gazettenet.com/2025/12/18/n...
Northampton Ward 3 Councilor Rothenberg sues three councilors, city over censure claims - Daily Hampshire Gazette
NORTHAMPTON — Outgoing Ward 3 City Councilor Quaverly Rothenberg has filed a lawsuit against the city and three of her fellow council members, claiming that her censure by the council in March was bot...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
At this point, the meeting is mostly councilors going around, praising each other's resolves and accomplishments. That includes Councilor LaBarge, who can be seen here behind this small mountain of flowers and plaques
December 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
At this point, the meeting is mostly councilors going around, praising each other's resolves and accomplishments. That includes Councilor LaBarge, who can be seen here behind this small mountain of flowers and plaques
The councilor has also just posted the following statement
December 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The councilor has also just posted the following statement
Council business underway. During recess, Rothenberg kindly referred me to her attny over the lawsuit that's been filed. She's expanded on it now, describing how it was filed to dispute what she considers an unfounded public corruption charge made during an election year.
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Council business underway. During recess, Rothenberg kindly referred me to her attny over the lawsuit that's been filed. She's expanded on it now, describing how it was filed to dispute what she considers an unfounded public corruption charge made during an election year.
Sorry, that was supposed to have photos!
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Sorry, that was supposed to have photos!
As @reminderpublishing.bsky.social recounts here, Rothenberg called up a non-emergency dispatch line over icy conditions in her ward & after that, made a # of claims & statements the council later deemed inappropriate. Notably, censuring doesn't carry a steep penalty
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Northampton City Council censures Ward 3 Councilor Rothenberg - The Reminder
NORTHAMPTON — Ward 3 City Councilor Quaverly Rothenberg was censured by the council following a March 12 special meeting called to address her conduct during a non-emergency dispatch call in which she...
thereminder.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
As @reminderpublishing.bsky.social recounts here, Rothenberg called up a non-emergency dispatch line over icy conditions in her ward & after that, made a # of claims & statements the council later deemed inappropriate. Notably, censuring doesn't carry a steep penalty
thereminder.com/local-news/h...
thereminder.com/local-news/h...
Me and MacDougall both saw someone with PACER access post about this. At the heart of the suit is the censuring of Rothenberg back in March. The Ward 3 councilor ended up being censured over a call to DPW that involved... a host of things!
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From the northampton community on Reddit: Quaverly Rothenberg sues Councilors Elkins, Jarrett, Moulton
Explore this post and more from the northampton community
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December 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Me and MacDougall both saw someone with PACER access post about this. At the heart of the suit is the censuring of Rothenberg back in March. The Ward 3 councilor ended up being censured over a call to DPW that involved... a host of things!
www.reddit.com/r/northampto...
www.reddit.com/r/northampto...
Praise is also being dished out for departing Councilors Alex Jarrett, Marissa Elkins, Seth Moulton and Quaverly Rothenberg. Moulton, Jarrett & Elkins opted not to run again. Rothenberg was unseated by Laurie Loisel. She's also cast a bit of a shadow over this meeting gazettenet.com/2025/12/18/n...
Northampton Ward 3 Councilor Rothenberg sues three councilors, city over censure claims - Daily Hampshire Gazette
NORTHAMPTON — Outgoing Ward 3 City Councilor Quaverly Rothenberg has filed a lawsuit against the city and three of her fellow council members, claiming that her censure by the council in March was bot...
gazettenet.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Praise is also being dished out for departing Councilors Alex Jarrett, Marissa Elkins, Seth Moulton and Quaverly Rothenberg. Moulton, Jarrett & Elkins opted not to run again. Rothenberg was unseated by Laurie Loisel. She's also cast a bit of a shadow over this meeting gazettenet.com/2025/12/18/n...
I myself received a friend request from her on Facebook months ago and have received a steady stream of likes and comments from her
December 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I myself received a friend request from her on Facebook months ago and have received a steady stream of likes and comments from her
80% of this public comment section is praise for LaBarge, who has served 26 years in the council. She lost her bid for re-election to Chris Stratton, but is being praised at length for her community volunteering, fighting for new streetlights and signage and unbridled enthusiasm
December 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
80% of this public comment section is praise for LaBarge, who has served 26 years in the council. She lost her bid for re-election to Chris Stratton, but is being praised at length for her community volunteering, fighting for new streetlights and signage and unbridled enthusiasm
Folks, apologies - it was 8-5 in favor of Whitfield. Santaniello's audio came in rough for me (he voted for Tracye) but I should've figured this out sooner since there were 13 voting members.
December 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Folks, apologies - it was 8-5 in favor of Whitfield. Santaniello's audio came in rough for me (he voted for Tracye) but I should've figured this out sooner since there were 13 voting members.
Whitfield wins it! I believe the total was 7-5
December 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Whitfield wins it! I believe the total was 7-5
Prez noms up now: Walsh nominates Whitfield, Govan 2nds! Councilor Davila then nominates Councilor Melvin Edwards. Seconded by Councilor Maria Perez.
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Prez noms up now: Walsh nominates Whitfield, Govan 2nds! Councilor Davila then nominates Councilor Melvin Edwards. Seconded by Councilor Maria Perez.
Since this is informal and is made official with the new council after its sworn in next month, Martin and Hurst are seated. Delgado gets unanimous approval!
December 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Since this is informal and is made official with the new council after its sworn in next month, Martin and Hurst are seated. Delgado gets unanimous approval!
We're back! Councilors will now nominate prez and vp candidates, following by the informal caucus vote. Councilor Walshe starts by nominating Councilor at Large Delgado, citing his resume, voter trust (he was the top vote-getter) this past November. Councilor Edwards 2nds
December 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
We're back! Councilors will now nominate prez and vp candidates, following by the informal caucus vote. Councilor Walshe starts by nominating Councilor at Large Delgado, citing his resume, voter trust (he was the top vote-getter) this past November. Councilor Edwards 2nds
Never mind, we're taking a recess. Also, Hurst is here!
December 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Never mind, we're taking a recess. Also, Hurst is here!
It's time... for informal caucuses!
December 16, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It's time... for informal caucuses!
Final items of the night begin; council is praising Councilors Curran and Allen for their service to the council. Both were voted out in November after years in the chamber
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Final items of the night begin; council is praising Councilors Curran and Allen for their service to the council. Both were voted out in November after years in the chamber
Said grants, as well as CBA ratification for SEIU Local #888 (all passing)
December 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Said grants, as well as CBA ratification for SEIU Local #888 (all passing)