COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Northampton COVID-19 Specific Ordinances

• In Northampton, you must wear a face coveringif entering any place other than a private residence.
  • Allowances have been made for removal of face coverings while eating, drinking or smoking (where allowed) in outdoor public places.
• All persons shall wear a face covering at all times while in the following public places:
  1. Any place within the Central and General Business Districts as designated under the Northampton Zoning Ordinance.
  2. Within any and all parks and recreation areas that have been opened to the public.
  3. On any bike path or multipurpose trail, including but not limited to the MassCentral Rail Trail (Norwottuck section), Rocky Hill Trail, and the New Haven and Northampton Canal Rail Trail (Manhan section).

  4. Any other public place within the City where one cannot reasonably expect to maintain at least six feet of distance from all other persons at all times.

All Northampton COVID-19 Orders

• Northampton Board of Health Issues Orders on Limits on Performance Venues and Outdoor Gatherings - October 8, 2020 (PDF)
• Recommended Halloween Safety Guidelines - October 2, 2020 (PDF)
• AMENDED FACE MASK ORDER - June 5, 2020 (PDF) - The City of Northampton Health Department, April 16th Emergency Order Requiring Wearing of Face Coverings in Businesses Providing Essential Services and in Outdoor Public Places in the City has been amended to include allowances for removal of face coverings while eating, drinking or smoking (where allowed) in outdoor public places - effective immediately; June 10th, 2020 1:00 pm. 
• AMENDED - COVID-19 Mandatory Policies and Procedures for Wearing Masks or Other Face Coverings in Businesses Providing Essential Services in the City of Northampton - May 11, 2020 (PDF)
• COVID-19 Mandatory Policies and Procedures for all Farmers’ Markets in Northampton - April 26, 2020 (PDF)
  
• COVID-19 Mandatory Policies and Procedures for Wearing Masks or Other Face Coverings in Businesses Providing Essential Services in the City of Northampton - April 14, 2020 (PDF)
• Order Regulating Grocery Stores, Supermarkets, and Convenience Stores - April 7, 2020 (PDF)
• Order Prohibiting Self Service of Food and Beverages - March 28, 2020 (PDF)
• THIS ORDER HAS BEEN AMENDED TO EXCLUDE HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS - Emergency Order Regarding Operation of Certain Businesses in the City of Northampton - March 23, 2020 (PDF)