Northampton brief: Monday, November 2, 2026

Archived edition, published Monday, November 2, 2026. See today's Northampton page.

Northampton closes its senior center to voters for Election Day voting Tuesday, with ballot counting set for Thursday.

From Northampton News

• Board weighs Valley Recycling tonnage increase. Northampton's Board of Health weighed Valley Recycling's bid to raise its daily tonnage limit above 324 tons as South Street neighbors pressed noise and vibration complaints, with the board's own traffic count raising questions about the facility's footprint on the street.Northampton News
• October deed records show one priced sale. Northampton's October deed records show just one priced home sale, according to the latest roundup of registry data.Northampton News

Today in Northampton

• City issues weekly road construction advisory. The city issued its weekly construction advisory for the week of Nov. 2, noting road work is planned around Northampton, weather permitting.Town of Northampton

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 a.m.: Senior center closes for Election Day voting. The Northampton Senior Center at 67 Conz Street closes to regular programming on Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. so the site can be used for voting.Town of Northampton
• Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Closed For Voting: Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed For Voting is listed on the town calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 67 Conz Street.Town of Northampton
• Tue, Nov 3, 3:00 p.m.: Congregation holds Hebrew reading practice class. Congregation B'nai Israel offers a Hebrew reading practice class on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m.Congregation B'nai Israel
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m.: Rabbi Polisson leads four-week Mishnah course. Rabbi Louis Polisson continues a four-week Mishnah course at Congregation B'nai Israel on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.Congregation B'nai Israel
• Wed, Nov 4, 9:00 a.m.: Senior center hosts drop-in quilting group. The Northampton Senior Center hosts its weekly quilting group on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 9:30 a.m.: Therapy dog Boss visits the senior center. Therapy dog Boss visits the Northampton Senior Center on Nov. 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. as part of the Bright Spot program.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Senior center offers tech help with Owen. The Northampton Senior Center offers drop-in tech help with Owen on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Workshop targets self-criticism at senior center. Leslie Taggart leads a workshop called 'Turn Your Inner Critic Into a Coach' at the senior center on Nov. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 p.m.: Beginner Italian class meets at senior center. An ongoing beginner Italian class meets at the Northampton Senior Center on Nov. 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Memory cafe offers respite for caregivers. The PVMCI Respite Memory Cafe meets at the senior center on Nov. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Photography group meets at senior center. The senior center's photography group gathers on Nov. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Contract bridge players gather at senior center. Drop-in contract bridge is held at the senior center on Nov. 4 from 1 to 3:55 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 2:00 p.m.: Advanced beginner Italian class meets Wednesday. An ongoing advanced beginner Italian class meets at the senior center on Nov. 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 4:30 p.m.: Urban Forestry Commission meets Wednesday. The Urban Forestry Commission meets on Nov. 4 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday. The Community Preservation Committee meets on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Sphere Northampton hosts vendor tabling workshop. Sphere Northampton hosts 'Tabling Tips 101' on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. for vendors and small businesses looking to sell at local markets.Sphere Northampton
• Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 p.m.: Senior center plans Veterans Day luncheon. The Northampton Senior Center hosts a Veterans Day luncheon on Nov. 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Thu, Nov 5, 1:00 p.m.: Senior center screens 'Wicked for Good'. The senior center's movie matinee series screens 'Wicked for Good' on Nov. 5 from 1 to 3:45 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: City Council meets Thursday night. The Northampton City Council meets on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at 212 Main Street.Town of Northampton
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:30 p.m.: Academy of Music stages 'Fiddler on the Roof'. The Academy of Music presents 'Fiddler on the Roof,' with performances running Nov. 5 through Nov. 8.Academy of Music
• Fri, Nov 6, 5:01 p.m.: City clerk counts Election Day ballots. The city clerk's office begins counting Election Day ballots on Nov. 6 at 5:01 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Mon, Nov 9, 1:00 p.m.: Senior center spotlights author D.M. Gordon. The senior center's Author of the Month program features D.M. Gordon on Nov. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m.Town of Northampton
• Mon, Nov 9, 5:30 p.m.: Northampton High School Council meets Monday. The Northampton High School Council meets on Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 380 Elm Street.Town of Northampton
• Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 p.m.: Council legislative matters panel meets Monday. The City Council Committee on Legislative Matters meets on Nov. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 212 Main Street.Town of Northampton

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