The properties purchased by Patriot Property Management Group are in an area between Pleasant and Conz streets that was rezoned by the city a few years ago to allow business, mixed use or business and industrial uses. 
Northampton City Hall Credit: GAZETTE FILE PHOTO

I am a walker, every day on Crescent, Franklin and Elm streets. On Feb. 3, I counted eight sidewalks that had not been shoveled — and this is not the first time. When is the city going to enforce the ordinance to keep these walkways safe? Or, do I need to break a leg first?

Nancy Flickinger

Northampton