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12/26/2025

12/26/2025

12/26/2025

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.

During a snow emergency, parking on all City streets and in City parking lots is prohibited from 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM, except on Main Street, where parking is prohibited from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Those found in violation of the parking ban will be ticketed and towed. Parking is allowed during other hours.

The Armory Street parking lot is open for overnight use during snow emergencies, except from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to allow for plowing.

The City also posts all snow emergencies and parking bans to its Facebook (City of Northampton) and Instagram () accounts. Alerts are also prominently displayed on the www.northamptonma.gov website at the top of the page.

Call the Snow Hotline at (413) 586-6969 to hear the latest parking information.

Emergencies: (413) 587-1100 (Dispatch)
Additional information available at http://www.northamptonma.gov/1948/City-Emergencies-Weather-Preparedness

City Ordinance 285-17 requires property owners to clear all sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after a snowstorm, including the curb cut to the street. Failure to do so may result in a $50 fine.

Donna LaScaleia
Director of Public Works

12/26/2025

Holyoke Community College is running a free 16-week training program for people interested in getting a jump start in the clean energy field as solar technicians.

The program runs Monday through Thursday and on select Fridays beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the main HCC campus and at Holyoke High School’s Dean Tech campus. It concludes on May 1.

For a complete list of program requirements, or to apply, please go to: hcc.edu/cleanenergy

12/20/2025

12/20/2025

⏳ One week away — 7 days to go!

CHRISTMAS PARTY

📅 December 20, 2025
⏰ 1:00 pm
📍 20 Bigelow St East Hartford CT 06108

More info: https://massdeaf.org/events/christmas-party/

12/20/2025

Shed those holiday pounds with us! Introducing the brand new Deaf Weight Wise program, starting in January. Led by Coach Wes and Coach Will, this 10-month program will provide you with the tools and resources to make healthier choices for a healthier you! Hurry, registration closes Dec. 26, 2025. Vlog coming soon!