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Trucks encountering the detour on the north end of Damon Road will be redirected south on Route 5 to exit 23.
Access to Industrial Drive will remain open via Damon Road from King Street. It is advised that trucks follow the detour in order to avoid the train bridge.

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MassDOT is implementing a detour for trucks traveling on Damon Road beginning on Tuesday, July 6, and will remain in place until further notice.
Trucks traveling to Damon Road via I-91 northbound will be redirected to exit 23 (old exit 18) then north on Route 5 ending at King St.

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Today several NPD Officers traveled to Worcester to Honor fallen Worcester Police Officer Emanuel "Manny" Familia. Thousands of Officers from across the region came together to pay their final respects and honor this true hero. May he rest in peace.
#hero, #worcesterpolice

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The DPW installed barricades to allow for a new outside dining area on Strong Ave. This new area stretches the entire width of the street on Strong Ave at Main St to the Strong Ave public parking lot by Eastside Grill. Vehicle traffic from Main to Pleasant St will not be passable

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A short time ago a tractor trailer accidently struck some low hanging wires on Brookside Cir at Rural Ln. That portion of the roadway will remain closed until National Grid can repair the pole and lines.

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Starting tomorrow morning there will be temporary daytime lane closures on Route 9 and Damon Rd from 7am until 3:30pm as they put the final coat of pavement down on the roundabout project. The paving project is anticipated to last three days (May 11th, 12th, 13th).

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***Traffic Update 05/06/21***

Please be aware that they are milling the roadway around the area of the Coolidge Bridge roundabout today in preparation for the final coat of pavement.
Expect minor traffic delays.

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A little fun on #StarWars Day. #northamptonma #police #maythe4thbewithyou #babyyoda

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Police Departments all over New England have been experiencing thefts of catalytic converters. Last night Officers observed an occupied vehicle in the Honda Lot. Investigation reveled that there were several catalytic converters in the back seat.
Great work midnight shift!

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The final phase of construction for the roundabout on Bridge St at the Coolidge Bridge has begun. Over the next few months please plan accordingly as there might be slight traffic delays.

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***Traffic Alert***
The Damon Road improvement project has moved into the roadway. Near the bike path crossing traffic has been reduced to one lane. Please plan accordingly and we will continue to update on any future traffic pattern changes.

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National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Please join us by thanking and recognizing the great work that our Dispatchers perform everyday.

A big thank you to all our dedicated dispatch personnel for their continued service and professionalism to the community.

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In recognition of Autism Awareness month the Northampton Police Department and Northampton Police Association are excited to announce our collaboration with the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Patch Program fundraiser.

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We're proud to announce we've joined the @30x30Initiative by signing the #30x30Pledge! We’re joining the movement to #advancewomeninpolicing and support the success of women officers in all ranks. #30x30Initiative

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!
As part of the Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign NPD received a grant to increase patrols and enforce distracted driving. The grant runs from April 2nd to April 18th. Please drive safely!

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Road construction season will soon be here. This is a list of some of the bigger projects that will start this year:

-Damon Rd (roadway & utility improvements)

-King St (roadway improvements from Bright St to Church St)

-N. King St (roundabout)

We will keep you updated

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The I-91 exit/entrance numbers have officially changed.

Old exit 18 New exit 23
Old exit (NB) 19 New exit (NB) 25
Old exit (SB) 20 New exit (SB) 26
Old exit 21 New exit 27
Old exit (NB) 22 New exit (NB) 30

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****WATER MAIN BREAK****
DPW Crews are out on Hillside Ave at Round Hill Rd working on a water main break. Please avoid the area

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SNOW EMERGENCY ENDED RETURN TO NORMAL PARKING RULES
Date and time of issue: February 10, 2021 at 10AM
The City of Northampton has lifted its Snow Emergency and City wide parking ban, effective immediately

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DECLARATION OF SNOW EMERGENCY AND PARKING BAN
The City of Northampton has declared a Snow Emergency, effective Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 12:01 AM.
It remains in effect until cancelled and may last more than one night.