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By Príncipe Castro
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AUGUST 8-14, 2019
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Downtown Nazareth alive Pint for A With the sound of music Purpose Check by DAWN DUDECK TUNNEY Downtown Nazareth was filled with the vibrant sound of live music and tempting aromas of festival foods on Saturday, August 3 at the 12th Annual Martin on Main celebration. Food trucks and art vendors lined downtown Nazareth as music from three stages provided the soundtrack for the day. Those attending happily strolled down Main Street appreciating the works of over 50 artisans, sampling beers and libations and enjoying goods from local restaurants and businesses. The main stage, located at the town’s center circle, hosted over 10 musical performances throughout the day, beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. C.F. Martin & Co. donated a 50th Anniversary Woodstock guitar to be raffled off at $5 per ticket which was displayed with other guitars next to their tent. Scott Follweiler, Artist and Event
Manager, spoke with pride as he described his experience working at the guitar company, stressing that he believes in the Martin way of “not many, but much;” taking pride in your craft and sharing it with the world. Michael Dickenson, a wood buyer for C.F. Martin & Co., was on hand to answer questions and explain the different woods and processes involved in choosing the right quality materials for their instruments. Dickenson has traveled all over the world to find different types of wood for the company. The event, hosted by C.F. Martin & Co., The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum, The Nazareth-Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Nazareth Borough, is boasted as the largest event of the year for the town. C.F. Martin & Co. was founded in 1833 and has been family owned and operated for six generations, leading the acoustic guitar market with its signature sound and unmatched craftsmanship.
Bath Council discusses parking concerns Parking issues on East and West Main Street were a large part of the discussion at the Bath Council meeting on Monday, August 5. Business owners expressed concerns that their patrons were confused about time limits and where to park, and that residents were not following the two-hour time limit, prohibiting customers from conveniently gaining access to their establishments. Despite the borough’s best efforts, the two-hour time limit unfortunately has become dif-
by DAWN DUDECK TUNNEY ficult to enforce. Borough Man- Saginario, reassured the propriager, Brad Flynn, explained that etors that their concerns were bethe city couldn’t constitutionally ing addressed and that the Safety chalk mark tires, which is a tradi- Committee will be submitting a tional method of timing parked thorough report of the situation cars. It is a federal court issue and before publicizing the proposed the remedy proposed was metered changes. Mayor Fiorella Reginelli parking. Other solutions presented Mirabito requests that all business were payment Kiosks and painting owners that have concerns with lines to clearly mark parking spots. the parking situation please keep Business owners present were in fa- themselves informed by all avenues vor of line painting, although City available. Updates are on social Hall has gotten requests for the media as well as council meeting other options as well. minutes. President of Council, Mark Signage was also a controversial
topic amongst the group. Business owners in attendance were wconcerned that sign ordinances are not being enforced equally and they wanted a “fair playing field.” Temporary signs, such as flags, are to be taken in nightly and not all businesses are complying with the ordinance, though only some are being cited. The zoning office is responsible for enforcement of the sign ordinances. There will be a micro chipping and vaccination clinic held at Phillip’s Pet Supply Outlet on Continued on page 3
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