š± What Northamptonās new all-day school cell phone ban really means
Northampton, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Northampton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Northamptonās new all-day school cell phone ban really means
- How new school and fleet upgrades push Northampton toward carbon neutrality
- How Northampton voices helped shape Massachusettsā sweeping child welfare overhaul
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Northampton approves bell-to-bell cell phone ban for students (westernmassnews.com) ā If you have a student in Northampton Public Schools, be ready for a strict bell-to-bell cell phone ban starting the first day of next school year. The school committee approved a policy requiring phones be completely inaccessible during the school day, with details on storage and access to learning apps to be worked out over the summer. 
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ā¢ Northampton's green infrastructure agency saves $269K, sets sights on carbon neutrality (gazettenet.com) ā Northamptonās climate action department has already saved the city about $270,000 in energy costs and is now rolling out major upgrades to school buildings, vehicle fleets, and downtown infrastructure to hit carbon-neutral goals. Expect work this summer at Leeds, Jackson Street, JFK, Ryan Road, and Northampton High, plus a growing electric vehicle fleet and long-term decisions about aging municipal buildings. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ A āwin' for children: Senate approves child welfare overhaul championed by Comerford (recorder.com) ā Northamptonās state senator Jo Comerford has steered a major child welfare overhaul through the Massachusetts Senate, including a new Foster Children Bill of Rights. Northampton-based Clinical & Support Options and other western Mass providers say the bill will shift families away from court involvement and toward community-based support, expanding the role of Family Resource Centers and strengthening the independent oversight of the Office of the Child Advocate. Ā Ā Ā
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In this episode of #SakuraUnderground, recorded on April 4th, 2026, DJ Silent showcases his diverse genre transitions and extensive music knowledgeā¦ (Nextdoor Downtown Florence)
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