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The bacteria and other microscopic good guys don't really die from the cold as much as go dormant/hibernate until the temps rise to a more hospitable level.
As long as the bacteria have sufficient air and good starting temps, they can compost all winter, even under snow cover.
The only "but" is that the compost normally gets turned on a regular basis to promote continued activity. Once the top freezes and gets covered with snow (this IS New England , after all!) you won't be able to turn it.
Well, in any case, you'll have "gardener's gold" come spring and your plants will be thankful for it!!
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