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The Northampton Department of Public Works will be offering two collection dates in January for tree recycling. Trees should be brought to the front, right parking lot of Smith Vocational High School, located at 80 Locust Street, on Saturday, January 3, 2026 and/or Saturday, January 10, 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Northampton Department of Public Works will be offering two collection dates in January for tree recycling. Trees should be brought to the front, right parking lot of Smith Vocational High School, located at 80 Locust Street, on Saturday, January 3, 2026 and/or Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Excited for First Night Northampton? Check out this Special Edition of the City of Northampton Newsletter to learn about the lineup, how to get a button, and additional volunteer opportunities!
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December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Excited for First Night Northampton? Check out this Special Edition of the City of Northampton Newsletter to learn about the lineup, how to get a button, and additional volunteer opportunities!
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DECLARATION OF SNOW EMERGENCY AND PARKING BAN
The City of Northampton has declared a Snow Emergency, effective December 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM.
It remains in effect until canceled and may last more than one night.
The City of Northampton has declared a Snow Emergency, effective December 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM.
It remains in effect until canceled and may last more than one night.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
DECLARATION OF SNOW EMERGENCY AND PARKING BAN
The City of Northampton has declared a Snow Emergency, effective December 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM.
It remains in effect until canceled and may last more than one night.
The City of Northampton has declared a Snow Emergency, effective December 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM.
It remains in effect until canceled and may last more than one night.
Help Keep Our Sewers Working During the Holidays
Grease is a major cause of sewer clogs and back-ups! Please keep all grease, oils, fats and fatty foods from going in the sink, garbage disposal, drains and sewers.
Grease is a major cause of sewer clogs and back-ups! Please keep all grease, oils, fats and fatty foods from going in the sink, garbage disposal, drains and sewers.
December 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Help Keep Our Sewers Working During the Holidays
Grease is a major cause of sewer clogs and back-ups! Please keep all grease, oils, fats and fatty foods from going in the sink, garbage disposal, drains and sewers.
Grease is a major cause of sewer clogs and back-ups! Please keep all grease, oils, fats and fatty foods from going in the sink, garbage disposal, drains and sewers.
This week's meeting schedule at time of posting is as follows:
Special City Council Meeting
December 23, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
NPS School Committee
December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
City offices CLOSED December 24 - 25! Please visit northamptonma.gov for each meeting's agenda.
Special City Council Meeting
December 23, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
NPS School Committee
December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
City offices CLOSED December 24 - 25! Please visit northamptonma.gov for each meeting's agenda.
December 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This week's meeting schedule at time of posting is as follows:
Special City Council Meeting
December 23, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
NPS School Committee
December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
City offices CLOSED December 24 - 25! Please visit northamptonma.gov for each meeting's agenda.
Special City Council Meeting
December 23, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
NPS School Committee
December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
City offices CLOSED December 24 - 25! Please visit northamptonma.gov for each meeting's agenda.
Mayor Sciarra was happy to help welcome the light of Hanukkah yesterday alongside Chabad of Northampton as part of the annual Grand Menorah Lighting downtown. The event featured music, doughnuts and latkes, and an incredible ice menorah.
December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Mayor Sciarra was happy to help welcome the light of Hanukkah yesterday alongside Chabad of Northampton as part of the annual Grand Menorah Lighting downtown. The event featured music, doughnuts and latkes, and an incredible ice menorah.
The latest edition of the City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about the 2026 First Night schedule, the Preliminary Superintendent Search Committee, how to save on heating this winter, and more at the link below:
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December 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The latest edition of the City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about the 2026 First Night schedule, the Preliminary Superintendent Search Committee, how to save on heating this winter, and more at the link below:
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Statement From Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra on the Fatal Fire in Northampton
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December 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Statement From Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra on the Fatal Fire in Northampton
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This week's upcoming meetings at time of posting are as follows:
Transportation & Parking Commission Meeting
December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SVAHS Board of Trustees
December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
Transportation & Parking Commission Meeting
December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SVAHS Board of Trustees
December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This week's upcoming meetings at time of posting are as follows:
Transportation & Parking Commission Meeting
December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SVAHS Board of Trustees
December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
Transportation & Parking Commission Meeting
December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SVAHS Board of Trustees
December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
First Night Northampton Announces Full Schedule for 2026 Celebration
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December 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
First Night Northampton Announces Full Schedule for 2026 Celebration
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The Northampton High School Environmental Club Styrofoam Collection event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 8 - 10:30am at Northampton High School. For $5 per bag, you can get your clean white EPS foam, rigid packaging, styrofoam boxes, and EPS expanded polystyrene processed properly.
December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Northampton High School Environmental Club Styrofoam Collection event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 8 - 10:30am at Northampton High School. For $5 per bag, you can get your clean white EPS foam, rigid packaging, styrofoam boxes, and EPS expanded polystyrene processed properly.
The wonderful Year of Compassion photo exhibition is back at City Hall! If you weren't able to see it last time, now is your chance to view this special collection of images celebrating the life and legacy of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
December 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The wonderful Year of Compassion photo exhibition is back at City Hall! If you weren't able to see it last time, now is your chance to view this special collection of images celebrating the life and legacy of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Hooray for the 2025 Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage! Following an excellent showing this past Sunday, this event raised $895,386 to support their mission of addressing domestic violence.
December 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Hooray for the 2025 Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage! Following an excellent showing this past Sunday, this event raised $895,386 to support their mission of addressing domestic violence.
This past Sunday, December 7th, was National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Cities of Northampton and Eastampton, in collaboration with their respective Veterans Councils, have commemorated this occasion for the last 21 years by dropping a wreath from the Pearl Harbor (cont...)
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This past Sunday, December 7th, was National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Cities of Northampton and Eastampton, in collaboration with their respective Veterans Councils, have commemorated this occasion for the last 21 years by dropping a wreath from the Pearl Harbor (cont...)
This year's Florence Holiday Parade was a great way to kick off this holiday season! Mayor Sciarra was thrilled to join the Florence Civic & Business Association for their annual display of holiday cheer.
December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This year's Florence Holiday Parade was a great way to kick off this holiday season! Mayor Sciarra was thrilled to join the Florence Civic & Business Association for their annual display of holiday cheer.
Thank you to the incredible Northampton Youth Commission for hosting Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell at Northampton High School this past Monday! Attorney General Campbell gave remarks about education policy and participated in a Q & A organized by the Youth Commissioners.
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Thank you to the incredible Northampton Youth Commission for hosting Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell at Northampton High School this past Monday! Attorney General Campbell gave remarks about education policy and participated in a Q & A organized by the Youth Commissioners.
The latest edition of the City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about the 2026 Citizen Police Academy, this month's Fire/Rescue data, snow emergency notifications, and more at the link below:
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December 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The latest edition of the City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about the 2026 Citizen Police Academy, this month's Fire/Rescue data, snow emergency notifications, and more at the link below:
open.substack.com/pub/cityofno...
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For Immediate Release - December 4, 2025
Northampton Arts Council Announces Greenfield Savings Bank as 2026 Organization Sponsor
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Northampton Arts Council Announces Greenfield Savings Bank as 2026 Organization Sponsor
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December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
For Immediate Release - December 4, 2025
Northampton Arts Council Announces Greenfield Savings Bank as 2026 Organization Sponsor
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Northampton Arts Council Announces Greenfield Savings Bank as 2026 Organization Sponsor
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Northampton Announces Warming Center Locations for Upcoming Cold and Snowy Days
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December 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Northampton Announces Warming Center Locations for Upcoming Cold and Snowy Days
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For Immediate Release - December 3, 2025
First Night Northampton 2026 Returns with a Full Day of Citywide Arts, Fireworks, and Community Celebration
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First Night Northampton 2026 Returns with a Full Day of Citywide Arts, Fireworks, and Community Celebration
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December 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
For Immediate Release - December 3, 2025
First Night Northampton 2026 Returns with a Full Day of Citywide Arts, Fireworks, and Community Celebration
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First Night Northampton 2026 Returns with a Full Day of Citywide Arts, Fireworks, and Community Celebration
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The City of Northampton has lifted its Snow Emergency and City wide parking ban, effective immediately.
Stay alert for a potential selective street parking ban for snow removal operations. If a selective street parking ban is declared, a separate warning will be issued.
Stay alert for a potential selective street parking ban for snow removal operations. If a selective street parking ban is declared, a separate warning will be issued.
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The City of Northampton has lifted its Snow Emergency and City wide parking ban, effective immediately.
Stay alert for a potential selective street parking ban for snow removal operations. If a selective street parking ban is declared, a separate warning will be issued.
Stay alert for a potential selective street parking ban for snow removal operations. If a selective street parking ban is declared, a separate warning will be issued.
The annual winter closure of the Old Springfield Road bridge begins today, November 26. Please utilize an alternate route until it reopens in the spring.
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The annual winter closure of the Old Springfield Road bridge begins today, November 26. Please utilize an alternate route until it reopens in the spring.
Happy Thanksgiving! City offices will be closed beginning at 12pm today, November 26th, in observance of the holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, December 1st.
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! City offices will be closed beginning at 12pm today, November 26th, in observance of the holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, December 1st.
A beautiful sunrise greeted the March for the Food Bank with Monte Belmonte as Mayor Sciarra and Councilor at Large Marissa Elkins continued their annual tradition of escorting the marchers across the Coolidge Bridge.
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A beautiful sunrise greeted the March for the Food Bank with Monte Belmonte as Mayor Sciarra and Councilor at Large Marissa Elkins continued their annual tradition of escorting the marchers across the Coolidge Bridge.
Happy Monday! This week's public meetings at the time of posting are as follows:
Northampton Retirement Board Nov Meeting
November 25, 2025, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission Meeting
November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Northampton Retirement Board Nov Meeting
November 25, 2025, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission Meeting
November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Happy Monday! This week's public meetings at the time of posting are as follows:
Northampton Retirement Board Nov Meeting
November 25, 2025, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission Meeting
November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Northampton Retirement Board Nov Meeting
November 25, 2025, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission Meeting
November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM