Following suit with many other municipalities in the region, Northampton Borough is closing its municipal building to the public during normal business hours.

According to the borough’s website, this closure is for the protection of the borough’s employees and community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure will continue until further notice.

For more information, call 610-262-2576.

Other borough services such as public works, garbage collection and the police department remain in effect.

According to the borough’s website, all residential rental unit inspections are suspended until April 1.

The borough’s recreation center also remains closed to the public, including the fitness center and basketball courts. Following a state mandate, Northampton Area Public Library canceled all events and shut down services until March 29.

The Monday night bingo event, hosted by Northampton Banquet and Event Center, is also shut down temporarily. This popular event usually draws about 200 people. Northampton Exchange Club had to cancel its spring craft show, which was to be held March 15.

As of press time, borough parks, which include Municipal Park, Canal Park, 26th Street Playground and Fourth Street Playground, remain open.