HAMP SPG

Early voting for the State Primary has begun!

STATE PRIMARY VOTING IN NORTHAMPTON
For Immediate release – August 20, 2020

Northampton – In person Early Voting for the September 1st State Primary will take place Aug. 22 – 28. The November General Election early voting is scheduled for October 17 – 30. Early voting will be at the Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street.

For voters who wish to drop off their mail-in ballot during Early Voting, there will be a secure drop box at the front entrance of the Senior Center. There is an additional drop box located at the Crafts Avenue entrance outside City Hall, 210 Main Street.
City Clerk Pamela Powers says that her office has already processed more than 8,200 requests for vote-by-mail ballots for the September primary. “The response to the Vote-By Mail postcard campaign has been fantastic,” Powers said. “These are challenging times and people need to stay engaged in a way they feel most comfortable. For those concerned about health, voting from home provides the safest voting experience.”

Powers says that if people choose to go to the polls on Election Day, they should go to their normal voting location. All existing polling locations will be up and running but the floor plan at each location has been expanded to help ensure appropriate social distancing. At the Senior Center, precinct 4A has been relocated within the building to Patte’s Front Room and 4B has been moved to Activity Room #1. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.

The day last to register to vote for the September primary is Aug 22nd and for the general election in November, that date is October 14th.

In person registration will be offered at City Hall from 2 pm – 4 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on both dates. Registrations will be done out in front of the building this coming Saturday.

If you are interested in working at the polls, applications are available on the City Clerk page of the city’s website @ www.northamptonma.gov.

Massachusetts State Primary EARLY VOTING HOURS
Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St.

Sat. Aug. 22nd, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sun, Aug 23rd, 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Mon, Aug. 24th, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tues., Aug. 25th, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wed., Aug. 26th, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thurs., Aug 27th, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fri., Aug. 28th, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The Census deadline is coming up.....remember to take part!

Census takers have started going door to door to interview households that have not yet responded to the Census. Please answer the door to be sure your household is counted. And as always, be vigilant and learn how to identify a census taker. REMINDER: The best way to prevent a census taker from coming to your door is to respond to the Census on your own, online at 2020Census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020 or by returning the paper questionnaire by mail. The deadline to respond to the Census has been extended to September 30, 2020.

The best hotels for enjoying the fall foliage in the Northeast

Congrats Hotel Northampton for making the list!

businessinsider.com We've selected hotels across the Northeast that prioritize social distancing and offer stunning views of the autumn leaves.

This new traffic plan started today. I can confirm that the morning commute was a bit confusing (but it will all be worth it)

This starts today! Main Street and the section of Old South Street bordering our building will be closed to traffic all day. Herrell's Ice Cream & Sweet Bakery and Paul & Elizabeth's Restaurant are still open for curbside pickup and takeout: you can tell the officer on duty and still drive up.

We recommend utilizing the parking garage for easy access to Thornes and beyond.

MassLive

It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.

Flu Vaccine Now Required for all Massachusetts School Students Enrolled in Child Care, Pre-School, K-12, and Post-Secondary Institutions

Seems like a smart move...

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Thornes Marketplace

Some big changes coming to our section of Main Street! Remember that you can always use the parking garage for easy access to Main via Thornes.

You can read more via this link: http://northamptonma.gov/2190/Shared-Streets-Spaces?fbclid=IwAR2dkOOBXZn56t2_a96I2wqmsVyaRjKruJjArcYOVKq8M--eGwGXYsDUeGA

Downtown Northampton Association

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Downtown Northampton Association

🚨🚨 Changes coming to Main Street next week -- please take a look and help spread the word. More outdoor dining! More public art! More flowers! 🚨🚨

More details: http://northamptonma.gov/2190/Shared-Streets-Spaces?fbclid=IwAR2dkOOBXZn56t2_a96I2wqmsVyaRjKruJjArcYOVKq8M--eGwGXYsDUeGA

Brew Practitioners, LLC.

Hey guys. We will be open with a food truck on FRIDAY. Panini‘s galore, cold beer on tap and plenty to carry out! Tanzi will be serving from 5-8pm Friday, August 14th. Caravan Kitchen making Paninis. *** remember must buy food with initial beer purchase...

Hotel Northampton

Keeping our guests happy, comfortable, and safe has always been our top priority. Thanks to Barbara for contacting us with these comments about her stay!

City of Northampton

Please Join Mayor Narkewicz and City of Northampton officials for a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. online to share details about the new downtown street plan and to answer questions from interested Northampton businesses and residents.

As part of the Main Street installation:

-Large sections of Main Street will be closed to parking in preparation for street sweeping and installation crews on Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21. Further instructions will follow.
-The project includes designated bicycle lanes, new parking patterns, and significant new open spaces realized according to expert designs.
-A hundred planters with flowers will be placed up and down upper and lower Main, with concrete blocks placed in strategic areas designed to ensure bicycle and pedestrian safety.
-The Arts & Culture Department worked to forge relationships with four artists, Eben Kling, Sean Greene, Kim Carlino, and Andrae Green, who will supervise painting of the new shared street space.
-A new bus stop configuration at the Hampshire County Courthouse to help speed bus traffic and reduce bus/bike conflicts.

Information about how to join the online meeting can be found here:
https://northamptonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15746/Town-Hall-Meeting-8-13-2020

The full press release can be found here: https://www.northamptonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15723/MassDOT-Shared-Streets-and-Space-Grant----Press-Release-872020

Provisions

We've done some rearranging that we think you'll be excited about. Our Rosé garden has grown!

Joe's Cafe

New week, new hours!! We are open for table service street seating and take out MONDAY-Saturday, 4-9... hope to see you tonight!! And don’t forget ... Chicken Parmesan is on special all night for carry out and from 4-6 at tables!

Forbes Library

Tired of waiting for a curbside appointment to pick up your holds? Starting on Monday self-service checkout will be available during select hours. Access will be limited to the hold shelves and self-checkout machines, and no other library services will be offered on-site, but we have put up some great displays for your browsing pleasure. Checkout out our Self-Service Holds Pickup page for more information!

https://forbeslibrary.org/help/self-service-holds-pickup/

Joe's Cafe

🚨 We have an exciting announcement!! 🚨
WE ARE NOW OPEN ON MONDAYS FROM 4-9 annnnnnd... Chicken Parm Monday’s are BACK for the early birds (available from 4-6 for outdoor table service) and for take-out ALL NIGHT every Monday!
We can’t wait to see you!! And may our gaucho here serve as a friendly reminder to wear a mask on your way to and from your table and also when you enter the restaurant to use the restroom or pick up your to go order. 😷 🍝

HighBrow Wood Fired Kitchen + Bar

Soooooo after the last beer dinner which sold out 2 seating's in 2 days, I've decided to do a round 2 to give some people that unfortunately missed out on the last one.

"ROUND 2!!! Beer Dinner"

the date will be thirsty Thursday September the 3rd at 4:30 pm

tickets will be $65 tax and gratuity included and they will be sold by table (4 seats each table) to ensure safety for all guests please pair up with people from your social group

Below is the tentative menu subject to slightly change email me for tickets [email protected]

we have also included a few new breweries
Drunken Rabbit Brewing Loophole Brewing Services Vanished Valley Brewing Co. Abandoned Building Brewery Fort Hill Brewery +
Great Awakening Brewing Company

Citing COVID-19 clusters, Massachusetts postpones second step of Phase 3 reopening ‘indefinitely'

masslive.com Gov. Charlie Baker said the state will also ramp up its enforcement of businesses that violate the rules.

UMass Amherst reverses plan for fall; most students not invited back to campus

boston.com “I realize that today’s announcement will cause disruption for many of you and is a major departure from the plan we released in June.”

School Committee: Northampton schools to go remote through Nov. 4

gazettenet.com NORTHAMPTON — This fall, Northampton Public Schools will be starting the year remotely.The city’s School Committee made the decision Thursday during a marathon meeting that lasted until the early hours of Friday morning. After lengthy discussions, as...

Familiars Coffee & Tea

Have you checked out the new Bike Path pick up and seating area?
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It’s a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown! You can even just pull over on your bike to grab a drink to go 🚴
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See you tomorrow from 8-4!
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@ Familiars Coffee & Tea

Forbes Library

Looking down Market Street, ca. 1894. Join us virtually Thursday 8/20 at 7PM for an event featuring author and local historian Lu Stone celebrating the release of her book "North to Market: Two Streets, Two Centuries" about the North Street and Market Street neighborhood and the people who called this neighborhood home from the early 1700s to the turn of the 20th century. Event co-hosted by our friends at Levellers Press. Photograph from Forbes Library Special Collections.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1188264968211159/

Smith president reverses course on bringing students back to campus this fall

gazettenet.com NORTHAMPTON — After initially planning to welcome around 60% of its student population back to campus in the fall, Smith College on Wednesday rescinded this invitation to students and announced that it will offer all courses remotely in the upcoming...

High E. coli levels found in Mill River near Smith College

gazettenet.com Staff WriterNORTHAMPTON — A swimming spot on the Mill River near Smith College may not be clean enough for swimming. The site, near Ward Avenue and the Northampton Community Garden, had a high amount of E. coli making it unsafe for swimming when it...

Mulinos Restaurant

So many options it’s hard to choose! Have some Mulino’s tonight!

National Mail Voter Registration Form | U.S. Election Assistance Commission

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Parking Administration | Northampton, MA - Official Website

northamptonma.gov Pay parking tickets and fines online or learn more about public parking regulations.

CDH reports uptick in positive COVID-19 tests

gazettenet.com NORTHAMPTON — More coronavirus tests have been coming back positive at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.The COVID-19 positive test rate — the percentage of total tests that come back positive — more than doubled recently. Two weeks ago, 0.7% of people tested...

Northampton Brewery

Awnings are going up! Planning on opening for outdoor dining on Monday August 10th!

Gazette building to go on sale, but newspaper to remain in Northampton

gazettenet.com NORTHAMPTON — A building with more than 45,000 square feet of space at the edge of downtown Northampton, in close proximity to Interstate 91, has been the headquarters of the Daily Hampshire Gazette for almost 45 years.This week, the 115 Conz St....

Come on in! Eric Carle Museum reopens for limited visits

gazettenet.com AMHERST — The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will reopen this Saturday, Aug. 1 for the general public with limited hours and with safety protocols in place to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic.The museum, closed since mid March, will be...

Mass. COVID-19 case counts on the rise again

gazettenet.com BOSTON – There were nearly 500 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Massachusetts over the weekend and the percentage of tests that come back positive for the coronavirus is rising.The Department of Public Health confirmed 210 new cases of COVID-19 on...

Baystate Medical Center reports outbreak of 36 coronavirus cases

masslive.com The outbreak appears to be related to an employee returning to work after visiting another state that is a “hot spot” for COVID-19.