A street divided: As Picture Main Street project nears, supporters and opponents clash over cost, congestion and the future of downtown Northampton
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Wed, 23 September 2026
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In an ideological war raging between Northamptonites who believe that the $43.3M downtown overhaul dubbed "Picture Main Street," will act a poison to the city and those who view the project as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in downtown infrastructure, Main Street business owners have been caught in the crossfire.Picture Main Street has drawn controversy from its inception. Supporters praise it as an infrastructure upgrade that will improve pedestrian safety and revitalize the...