SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A meeting in Northampton Tuesday night, discussing the long-awaited Main Street redesign project. Western Mass News spoke with businesses along Main Street about the project.

Several residents and Northampton business owners showed up for the meeting which kicked off at 5:30 p.m. at Forbes library. The discussion is centered around the Picture it Main Street project. The reconstruction project of the downtown business district was first proposed in 2019, and it is set to start in 2026 and expected to cost nearly $30,000,000.

City officials said that the project would make improvements for safe and accessible options for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians in the downtown area. The project would also reduce travel lanes and parking spots, while adding bik

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