Join us for Northampton Fire Rescue’s Annual Open House on Saturday, October 18th from 10am–2pm at 26 Carlon Drive! (1/2)

The latest City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about early voting, the city's Capital Improvement Program, upcoming activities with Parks & Rec, and more at the link below. open.substack.com/pub/cityofno...

Registration is open for Youth Basketball! Register for this program (and tons more!) at the link below: www.northamptonma.gov/1867/Registe...

Join Chief Cartledge this Friday inside of Thornes Marketplace. He will be around to chat from 1-2pm. See you there!

Thank you so much to the lovely folks at Splendor Solis Books and Familiars Coffee & Tea for this past weekend's fantastic Market Street Market! The street was hopping with visitors, community, and friends alike.

For Immediate Release - October 6, 2025 2026 Senior and Veteran Tax Work Off Program Applications Available Learn more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

Are you interested in early voting for the November 4, 2025 municipal election? Early voting can be completed via mail or in person at City Hall. More information below! northamptonma.gov/2274/Early-M...

Visit the calendar portion of the city's website to see this week's public meetings! Meeting links (for hybrid/remote meetings) and agendas will be available 48 hours before the scheduled meeting in the calendar section of the city website here: www.northamptonma.gov/calendar.asp...

Construction updates for this week are now available. Construction updates page: www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.... Interactive map: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...

Happy Monday! This week's public meetings at time of posting are as follows: Ad Hoc Superintendent Search Committee September 29, 2025, 5:00 PM Virtual meeting

Tonight, the Northampton High School Student Union will be hosting a forum for municipal candidates in the upcoming elections! The forum is open to the public and will be held in the NHS Auditorium from 6-9pm today, September 29, 2025.

For Immediate Release - September 23, 2025 Department of Health and Human Services Celebrates the Two-Year Anniversary of the Division of Community Care Read more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

The latest edition of the City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about temporary road narrowing for NHS Safety on Elm Street, Weekend Nutrition for Northampton Students (WNNS), early voting information, and more at the link below: open.substack.com/pub/cityofno...

From the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services: Car Seat Safety Event Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM Smith Vocational High School, Northampton

From the Northampton Senior Center: Images of Aging: A Two-Part Journey, begins Tuesday, September 2 at 9:30 am and is facilitated by Judith Breier, certified Sage-ing Leader, Life Legacy trainer, and trained end of like doula with Shell Hines.

Tonight, the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services and Forbes Library will be hosting an International Overdose Awareness Day vigil from 6-8pm on the Forbes Library lawn. Please join us to commemorate this important day and honor the lives lost to overdose.

Tonight is the final Bands on Brewster performance of the summer! Don't miss Prewn on the Brewster Court walkway from 6-8pm. Thank you to the Northampton Arts Council!

The final Party in the Park of 2025 is TONIGHT! Catch Disco in the Park with Just Joan and Studebaker Hawk from 6-9pm in Pulaski Park, 240 Main Street, Northampton. This event is FREE and open to the public! Thank you to Northampton Arts Council for all of the incredible events this summer!

The Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts, Amherst is hosting a special photo exhibition at Northampton City Hall to celebrate the life and legacy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Year of Compassion.

The E.J. Gare Parking Garage elevator is back in service. Thank you for your patience while we worked to repair the elevator.

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority has extended its Fare Free program until June 30, 2026! No fares or passes are needed to ride fixed route buses or paratransit vans. (Premium service not included, B79)

The elevator in the E.J. Gare Parking Garage is currently out of service. Our Central Services Department is hard at work attempting to restore service, and anticipates fixing the elevator by tomorrow morning.

For Immediate Release - August 26, 2025 Northampton Arts Council Opens FY26 Grant Round on September 2nd Read more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

Construction updates for this week are now available. Construction updates page: www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.... Map link: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 25, 2025 City of Northampton to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day at Forbes Library Read more: www.northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

Tonight's Party in the Park has been cancelled due to weather.

Reposted from Northampton Fire Rescue: Northampton Fire Rescue is increasing daily staffing from 13 to 15 personnel to better meet the needs of our community.

Mayor Sciarra was honored to attend the annual Smith College Community Breakfast earlier today. This year's theme, Celebrating 150 Years of Partnership & Progress, highlights the many valuable partnerships between Smith and the community.

Transformance is TOMORROW! You can still get tickets for this annual extravaganza online at the Northampton Arts Council website or day of at the Pines Theater Box Office inside Look Park. (1/3)

Reposted from the Northampton Senior Center: "Next Tuesday, Tuesday, August 19 at 2:00 pm here at the Northampton Senior Center, we're being graced with an exciting free concert! Co-sponsored by the Hampshire Music Club, (1/2)

Last week's Bands on Brewster performance featured Gold Dust and The Case, two Western Mass powerhouses. Don't miss Ruby Lou this Thursday! As always, thank you to Northampton Arts Council for bringing us this incredible event.

The City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about the second anniversary of the Division of Community Care, the city's new Osprey Sweeper, Parks & Recreation Activities, and more. cityofnorthamptonnewsletter.substack.com/p/city-of-no...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 15, 2025 City of Northampton Board of Health Takes Action to Address Public Health Risks from Synthetic Kratom and Synthetic Cannabinoids Read more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

Taste of Northampton Returns Sept. 13-14, 2025 Culinary Celebration Expands Back Home in the Armory Lot Location Read more: www.northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

The City of Northampton Celebrates New Murals by Sabrina Dorsainvil in Downtown Northampton Read more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Prevention program, Hampshire HOPE, is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) by inviting the community to “Light Northampton Purple” throughout August. Read more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

Construction updates for this week are now available. Updates page: www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.... Map link: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...

The City of Northampton Newsletter is now available! Learn more about Affordable Housing updates, the redesign of the city's website, news from the Department of Health and Human Services, and more here: cityofnorthamptonnewsletter.substack.com/p/city-of-no...

For Immediate Release - July 31, 2025 Mayor Sciarra Announces Sale Agreement for 33 King Street Surplus Parcel Read more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

Thank you to my colleagues Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and South Hadley Town Administrator Lisa Wong for coming to Northampton for a great conversation about housing and how we can collaborate more in the Five College area. (1/2)

Tonight's Bands on Brewster performance has been canceled due to inclement weather.

This is a message from the Northampton Department of Public Works. We are currently repairing a water main break at the intersection of Bridge Street and Market Street. Market Street is closed to traffic at Bridge Street.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 29, 2025 Northampton Department of Health & Human Services Issues Public Health Advisory Due to High Temperatures and Poor Air Quality Read more: northamptonma.gov/DocumentCent...

It is almost National Purple Heart Day, and the Northampton Veterans Council invites you to join them in honoring the recipients of America’s Oldest Military Decoration on Thursday, August 7th, at 10:45 a.m. in front of Memorial Hall, 240 Main St., Northampton.

KICKOFF ANNOUNCEMENT: Salsa in the Park Launches with Lulada Club! Read more: www.northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Construction updates for this week are now available. (1/4)

This Saturday was the 35th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Mayor Sciarra was honored to speak alongside Senator Jo Comerford, Lindsay Sabadosa, State Representative, 1st Hampshire District, Ward 4 City Councilor Jeremy Dubs, . advocates and activists (1/2)

The incredible Lucia Dostal made magic at last week's Bands on Brewster! This summer series is heating up - The Hendersons Blues Band rounds out our July lineup later this week. This concert series is free and open to the public all summer long!

The ADA at 35: We Are Here to Stay Forbes Library is hosting a celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Saturday, July 26 at 1pm, in the Coolidge Museum.

From Hampshire Hope: Leading up to this year's vigil, Northampton community members and businesses are invited to participate in a purple light campaign in solidarity, honor, and remembrance of those lost and a collective commitment to our work.