Connecticut River Valley Drought Advisory

The Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force has found conditions warranting a Drought Advisory in three of the Commonwealth's six water resources management regions. The Advisory covers the Northeast, Connecticut River, and Central Regions of Massachusetts, and calls for state, regional and local water officials to be vigilant, especially concerning fire danger and water supply for firefighting.

Since the City of Northampton is already under a water restriction no additional steps are necessary at this time. The Board of Public Works has extended the current restriction last month until the end of November and may have to extend the restriction again based on the drought advisory.

DPW Complex Design - Informational Meeting

The Board of Public Works would like to invite the public to an informational meeting regarding the proposed improvements to the facilities of the Department of Public Works at 125 Locust Street. The meeting will take place at the J.F.K. Middle School Community Room (100 Bridge Road) on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. HKT Architects, the design firm hired by the City will be present to solicit comments and ideas from City Officials, Boards, Commissions and the public which can be incorporated into the future design.

Cracksealing Work on City Streets

Weather permitting, Cracksealing Operations are due to begin on City streets as of October 4th, 2010 (Monday). The Contractor (Cracksealing, Inc. from Raynham, MA) will need approximately 4-5 weeks to finish the work. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times to travel around the Cracksealing crew. Please slow down and use caution when passing by the workers.

Roundabout Weekly Construction Schedule

Work scheduled for the week of October 4th includes construction of sidewalks, installation of the patterned truck apron and crosswalks, signage and hydroseeding.