By JEFF TIRRELL
(NORTHAMPTON) — Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz will not be running for re-election.
Narkewicz made the announcement late Tuesday morning, saying the time has come for him to step aside and let others come forward. Narkewicz has been mayor for ten years and served the city in various capacities for 20.
The mayoral primary will be in September, with the general election set for November 2.
Narkewicz will remain in office until the new mayor is sworn in.