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PRESS RELEASE: City of Northampton Transfer Station Fee and Schedule Changes

For Immediate Release - June 1, 2020

Contact:  dpwinfo@northamptonma.gov

City of Northampton Transfer Station Fee and Schedule Changes 

There will be changes at City Transfer Stations affecting the procedure for the purchase of permits, hou...

DPW Urges Flushing Pipes Before Reopening

CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTSDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS125 LOCUST STREETNORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

DPW Urges Flushing Pipes Before Reopening

As we anticipate the reopening of buildings within the city in the coming weeks, water quality within vacant buildin...

Northampton Receives $10k Grant To Design Safe Outdoor Dining and Curbside Shopping in Downtowns

For Immediate Release – May 28, 2020 

City of Northampton Receives $10k Grant To Design Safe Outdoor Dining and Curbside Shopping in Downtown Districts 

NORTHAMPTON - Today, Mayor David J. Narkewicz announced that the city receiv...

PRESS RELEASE: Northampton Announces Planned Closure of Temporary Emergency Shelter at NHS

For Immediate Release - May 19, 2020

City of Northampton Announces Planned Closure of Temporary Emergency Shelter at Northampton High School

NORTHAMPTON - Today, Mayor David J. Narkewicz announced that the City of Northampton, in close collaboration with Se...

Northampton Board of Health Amends Covid-19 Rules for Wearing of Face Coverings In Public Places

For Immediate Release – May 12, 2020 

Northampton Board of Health Amends Covid-19 Rules for Wearing of Face Coverings In Public Places

NORTHAMPTON - Today, the City of Northampton issued revised mandatory orders for wearing face covering...

City of Northampton Releases $125,000 in Emergency Business Grants

For Immediate Release – May 12, 2020 

City of Northampton Releases $125,000 in Emergency Business Grants

NORTHAMPTON - Mayor David J. Narkewicz announced today that the city is providing $125,000 in emergency business grants to 23 Northa...

PRESS RELEASE: Northampton Reopens Select Parks and Recreation Areas

For Immediate Release - May 7, 2020

City of Northampton Reopens Select Parks and Recreation Areas

NORTHAMPTON - On April 4, 2020, Northampton Health Department Director Merridith O’Leary ordered the closing of school play areas, parks and recreati...

Northampton’s Building Commissioner Announces Retirement after 15 Years of Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 5, 2020

Northampton’s Building Commissioner Announces Retirement after 15 Years of Service; Assistant Commissioner Nominated

NORTHAMPTON - The City of Northampton’s Building Commissioner, Louis Hasbr...

Important Information Regarding Your Tax Bill

City of Northampton

Important information Regarding Your Tax Bill 

Under “An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting From COVID-19,” Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, the City of Northampt...

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Extends Payment Due Dates for City Bills/Exemptions & Tax Deferral Applications

For Immediate Release - April 3, 2020

MAYOR EXTENDS PAYMENT DUE DATES FOR CITY BILLS AND EXEMPTIONS AND TAX DEFERRAL APPLICATIONS

NORTHAMPTON - Mayor David J. Narkewicz, acting under newly granted authority by the Legislature and Governor, is announcing the...

EMERGENCY SHELTER: Volunteers, Donations & Staff Needed!

VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed for 6-8 hour shifts to support ServiceNet shelter staff. The shelter will also have behavioral health professionals and full time security onsite. Please contact:

Assistant Chief Andy PelisNorthampton Fire Rescue ...

PRESS RELEASE: Board of Health to close gyms, nail & hair salons, and more...

City of Northampton Board of Health moves to close gyms, nail and hair salons and more;

NORTHAMPTON -- Effective Saturday, March 21, 12:01 am, all services offered to the public which cannot be provided at a distance of at least six (6) feet, particularly ...