Part of Belmont Ave Now Two-Way No Parking

An Ordinance was approved on December 17, 2009 designating Belmont Ave as a Two-Way street from Green St to a point 335' south of Green St. Please note the change to No Parking on both sides of Belmont Ave in this section.

Street Paving List and Schedule

Street paving operations were delayed in the fall of 2009 and the work could not be accomplished this season. Roads scheduled to be paved during the 2010 construction season are Prospect Avenue from Prospect Street to Bridge Road and West Farms Road form Ryan Road to Route 66 (Westhampton Road).

Public Hearing on Proposed Residential Trash Bag Sticker Fee Increase

The Board of Public Works of the City of Northampton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 21, 2009. at 7:00 p.m. at the JFK Middle School, Community Room, to discuss the proposed Residential Bag Sticker Increase.

Public Forum on Upper Roberts Meadow Dam

On January 20, 2010 the Board of Public Works is holding a public forum regarding the Upper Roberts Meadow Dam. The forum will be held at the Leeds Elementary School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This dam is a high hazard dam in poor condition. A high hazard dam could result in a loss of life and serious damage to property if the dam fails. At this time the BPW has voted to remove the dam. A group of residents (Friends of the Upper Reservoir & Chesterfield Road Dam) is trying to raise money to preserve the dam.

The Board is encouraging input from residents interested in saving the dam, those interested in removing the dam and restoring the stream, and residents of Leeds Village located in the projected flood zone if the dam fails. Presentations will be made by the City's engineer (GZA GeoEnvironmental) and by the Friends.

Public Sand Distribution

Treated winter sand (12 parts sand to 1 part treated rocksalt), for use by Northampton residents, will be distributed by the Department of Public Works (DPW) beginning on Monday, December 14, 2009. Containers MUST BE IN PLACE AT CURBSIDE by 7:00 a.m. Distribution by ward, weather permitting, is as follows:

Wards 1 & 3, Monday, December 14, 2009
Wards 2 & 4, Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wards 5 & 6, Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Ward 7, Thursday, December 17, 2009

In the event of a snow storm, the DPW will try to deliver sand on the following day.

Your assistance with this effort is greatly appreciated. If there are any questions, please contact the DPW at 413-587-1570 or click on the title of this posting.

Winter Sand for Residents

The Northampton Department of Public Works has free treated winter sand available to residents at 125 Locust Street. The sand is mixed 12:1 with treated salt. There is a two (2) pail maximum per vehicle. Please observe the limit restriction.