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East Allen Township grants Conditional preliminary Approval for Sunny Slope Farm development By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on April 22, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors granted conditional preliminary plan approval for Jaindl Land Development’s Sunny Slope Farm subdivision. Developers are proposing 76 single-family homes on the 130-acre property at Dogwood Road and Hanover Street.
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Howard Kutzler, Jaindl’s land development manager, thanked supervisors for their approval. “[We are] hopefully getting a nice residential community in East Allen soon,” he said. Before granting approval, supervisors reviewed several waivers requested by developers. Most of the waivers were in regards to the four infiltration basins on the property, including depth, lining, and fencing. Township engineer James Milot said these are standard waivers usually granted in other municipalities. The homeowners association
will maintain these basins, stormwater facilities, and other open spaces. The basins will not hold permanent bodies of water but instead will hold stormwater for a day or two before draining. Other waivers supervisors granted included a sidewalk requirement. The roadway will be 30-feet-wide with curbing, maintenance of which will fall to the homeowners. Supervisors agreed to waive sidewalks because they will present conflict with utility companies. Had supervisors required sidewalks, homeowners also would have had to maintain them. Supervisor Mark Schwartz said he was comfortable waiving the sidewalks in the development as long as roads are curbed and all stormwater requirements are met. The East Allen Township Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors grant these various waivers, which they did. The Planning Commission also recommended the development for preliminary approval. The next East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.
Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors discusses missing Fire department signs by JOE KORBA After the first April Board of Supervisors meeting was cancelled, the regular meeting was held on Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. The board performed the pledge of allegiance and routine approvals of minutes and bills. One of the bills, an expenditure for repairs on a police vehicle, was questioned by the board and it was explained that it was a small repair after the car collided with a garage door. Lisa Klem, the Township Manager, told the board that the copy
machine in the township office no longer is working. She investigated lease options for about $200 a month after learning that replacing the machine would run about $6,000. After a short discussion, they decided to replace the copy machine with a HewlittPackard model for $792. A motion was made and passed. They also made and passed a motion for mutual aid with their emergency services, making sure that the next available unit is called out for any emergency call made Continued on page 12
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Northampton welcomes sweet New bakery to Main Street
By KERI LINDENMUTH A new small business has found a home on Main Street in Northampton. Cakes on Main, owned by Lehigh Valley baker Star Gaetaniello, celebrated its grand opening on April 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce. “Northampton has gotten a whole lot sweeter!” joked Jessica O’Donnell, Executive Vice Presi-
dent of Affiliated Chambers. Gaetaniello started baking and decorating cakes while working in a grocery store at the age of 19, describing it as “love at first icing.” Now, nearly two decades later, she finally has a bakery to call her own. She thanked her family, many of whom were in attendance, for supporting her on this journey. The bakery, located at 929 Main Street, will sell made-to-order cakes for special occasions, as well as homemade cupcakes and
2021 Martin on Main Cancelled
Submitted by LAUREN BERTUCCI The Martin on Main Committee, which includes representatives from C.F. Martin & Co., the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum, has officially announced that the 2021 Martin on Main event is cancelled. Each month, since January 2021, the committee has continued to meet to evaluate hosting this year’s event. During these conversations, a multitude of factors that contribute to the overall festival were examined. In doing
so, all parties involved determined that it was not in the best interest of the event itself to move forward with this year’s festival. The committee noted that they appreciate the cooperation and understanding of the community as they continue navigating these uncertain times. To stay up to date on upcoming events, they encourage you to visit the Nazareth Area Chamber Facebook Page. Lastly, mark your calendars and save the date for the 2022 Martin on Main, which will be
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other desserts. Mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream, lemon blueberry, and vanilla raspberry are just a few of the bakery’s popular cupcake flavors. During the ribbon-cutting, friends, family, and residents in attendance were lucky enough to sample a few of the sweet treats Gaetaniello will be offering, including delectable double chocolate and vanilla mini cupcakes. There will be plenty of sweet tooths for Gaetaniello to serve. Northampton has been anxiously waiting for a bakery to open, said Northampton councilman and Chamber of Commerce member Tony Pristash. “This is a fantastic town to grow a business and succeed,” he added. The bakery’s hours are currently Wednesday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cupcake flavors and more information can be found at https://cakesonmain.com/.
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Flood announces $1 Million grant for business park project On Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority Property Submitted by DAN MASSING State Rep. Ann Flood (RNorthampton) in Harrisburg announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) ap-
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to administer Pennsylvania's economic stimulus packages. The CFA holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth. The CFA consists of seven board members, including four legislative appointees and the secretaries of the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Office of the Budget, and Department of Banking and Securities.
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DUI crash drugs On April 3 on Route 22 east/ Bath Pike, PSP attempted to stop a 2020 GMC SUV for a traffic violation. The operator, 31-yearold Khalil Reese of Allentown, failed to yield to the emergency lights and sirens and fled, reach-
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ing speeds of 120 mph. When Reese approached the 25th Street exit, he failed to negotiate the left curve and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle rolled over several times. The vehicle came to a final rest on its wheels and Reese fled on foot. He was initially able to avoid arrest, however was later located at a nearby gas station where he was taken into custody. Charges were filed via criminal complaint. Theft of motor vehicle PSP Bethlehem is investigating a theft of a motor vehicle from the parking lot of FedEx, located at 1000 Willowbrook Rd. in Allen Township. The vehicle, a white 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 van bearing New Jersey registration Continued on page 5
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William R. Wilson, Jr., 64, of Moore To w n s h i p , passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late William R. and Wanda (Smith) Wilson. He attended Elizabeth High School. Bill relocated to Pennsylvania to care for his aging parents. A diesel mechanic for many years, he was currently employed at ERJ Transportation Services in Northampton. Bill was a member of the Bath Republican Club and enjoyed gathering there with his friends. He loved animals and was especially devoted to his dogs. Survivors: Bill is survived by his six sisters, Kathleen Boronski of Slatington, Denise Montanari of Dayton, OH, Marjorie Gross of Slatington, Wanda Glaze and husband, James, of Jim Thorpe; Jennifer Kloiber and husband, Dean, of Levittown, and Elizabeth Reyes and husband, Fredy, of Linden, NJ; many nieces and nephews; cousins; and his best friend Ashley Giordano as well as many other friends. Services: A celebration of life gathering for Bill will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Victory Park in Slatington. Arrangements for Bill’s cremation
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K47MYD, was last seen on April 1 at approximately 7:30 a.m. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the above vehicle are asked to contact PSP Bethlehem at 610-861-2026. Harass physical contact Bath On April 10 on Wolf Street in the Bath Borough, 39-year-old Shaun Meron of Bethlehem got into a verbal argument with the victim. During the argument, Meron grabbed the victim, hitting her arm. Meron was cited with CC 2709 Harassment. Hit and run On April 24 at Nor Bath Blvd. and Airport Road, a two-vehicle crash occurred involving a black Cadillac SRX4 (Unit 1) and a maroon Pontiac G6 (Unit 2). Unit 1 attempted to make a right hand turn from Airport Road onto Route 329, but was unable to complete it. Unit 1 then struck Unit 2. Unit 1, driven by a 28-year-old man from Bath, then fled the scene. Charges to be filed. Drug possession East Allen Twp. The following incident was investigated by PSP Bethlehem barracks. On March 3 at 1:59 a.m., a PSP Bethlehem trooper was dispatched to a vehicle crash on Weaversville Road and Colony Drive. As a result of the crash, investigation of the defendant showed indicators indicative of someone under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and was subsequently arrested for DUI and drug possession. DUI and related charges were filed with Northampton County District Court 03-2-08. Criminal mischief Upper Mt. Bethel On April 19 at 5:06 p.m., PSPBelfast barracks were dispatched to Belvidere Corner Rd. and River Rd. in Upper Mount Bethel Township for a road rage incident. Those involved threw bottles at the victim’s vehicle. Damage occurred to the driver’s side window and the front windshield. No injuries occurred to the victim. The actors were described as four young Black females. They fled in an unknown direction of travel in a gray Honda Civic. The NJ registration of the offending vehicle that was provided by the victim did not come back to anything. Simple assault And harassment, Lake Minsi Drive On April 15, the accused, a 21-year-old man from Stroudsburg, struck the victim, a 22-yearold female from Bangor, in the face with an open hand during an argument, causing visible injury. The accused then proceeded to bite the victim on the left cheek causing further injury. The accused was charged with Simple Assault and Harassment.
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tasauqua will have a significant impact on recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Lehigh Valley.” The grant will be used to widen and resurface 1.5 miles of the Delaware and Lehigh Trail and reconstruct a small bridge across a historic lock to extend the existing section of the trail in neighboring Northampton Borough. The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County. The 18th Senatorial District includes Bethlehem, Lower Saucon, Palmer and Williams townships; Freemansburg, Glendon, Hellertown, North Catasauqua, Northampton, Stockertown, Continued on page 7
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Tatamy, West Easton and Wilson boroughs; and the cities of Bethlehem and Easton in Northampton County. It also includes Hanover, Salisbury and Whitehall townships; Catasauqua, Coplay, Emmaus and Fountain Hill boroughs; and the city of Bethlehem.
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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual
Underinvesting in Your Health
by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC
Guilty. I am guilty of taking my health for granted. To say this publicly is humbling, yet truth and candor must be maintained every article I write, lest I find myself a hypocrite. I say this because as much as I desire to be an individual who inspires you to be the best version of yourself, I am trying to also be a better version of myself. I could make a laundry list of my missteps and shortcomings that I have made and perhaps will continue to make in regards to my own personal health. The problem is that I cannot say all decisions were made unwittingly. No, I have actually chosen the wrong path to take fully knowing the direct impact it would, could, or can have on my health now and in my future. Foolishness. I bet you're waiting for me to tell you a few of these shortcomings. I could and I will share the word ‘cheesecake’ as clear front runner in my debauchery. However, to know the areas that I have made poor investment in my health, simply make your own list as I bet they are perhaps nearly one and the same and intersect quite often. The real issue is that as this body of ours matures, we must learn to gently nurture it and cease injuring it. Said another way, stop underinvesting in health while overinvesting in sickness. Does any of
down the road is nothing you want to cash in, yet that’s what you will get. We both know it. Please hear these next words as they come straight from my heart: Please change your ways. In each of our own unique ways, we know what this means, don’t we? I don’t want to be heavy with all this. I am simply stating what you need to hear, what I need to hear, even if it is hard to swallow at times. Take some time to reflect on how you can truly invest in your health and make plans and decisive action steps to do so. I can promise you will be so proud of yourself and so much healthier as well. "Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.
this strike a chord with you? I double dare you to frankly ask yourself what harm you are knowingly doing to yourself and just reflect on it. I am not even asking you to do anything more than honestly acknowledge. If you are the one person on the east coast who just can’t find anything to mull over, then please stop in for the gold medal; for the rest of us, let’s reflect on who we are and where we are going. Perhaps what comes to mind is what you put in your mouth on a daily basis. Fake food, stimulants, toxins and approved poisons of choice dominate each of our lives in some fashion. Clearly, changing diet will improve your health and life so fast your head will spin. Not even for debate. However, there is more to it than diet. If your first inclination was, let’s say, your emotions, then let me be one of many who declare with you “I get it.” Emotions and feelings are so intertwined with Continued from page 5 our health or lack thereof, that off boxes does not require going to not invest wisely in this regard through security. will leave you “bankrupt.” I can • Rotunda of the Government see where emotions and feelings Center – 669 Washington St., are further manifested by the state Easton, PA 18042 of our spirit. Yes, it’s the status of • Monday – Friday from 8:30 spirit that truly has a bearing and a.m. to 8 p.m. tsunami effect into all areas. When dropping off a ballot, Not to be left out is bodily voters can park for free in the movement. Should you have loading-and-unloading zone on made the poor decision to under Washington Street in front of the invest in this area, the interest courthouse or use the new parking lot at the intersection of Wolf Avenue and Washington Street. • Human Services Building –
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SUMMER HELP Lehigh Twp is accepting applications for Temporary Help in the maintenance department, primarily mowing grass and maintaining Township Parks. Hrs will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. as designated by the Director of Public Works for an average of 20 to 30 hours per week. Applicants need to be a minimum of 18 years old and have a valid PA driver’s license. Applications can be obtained at the Lehigh Twp Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. 18088. Twp residents preferred. Deadline to submit is May 6, 2021. (4/29)
HUGE MOVING SALE May 7-15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 465 Cherryville Rd., Northampton. Nikon digital camera, lenses and gear, ladders, electric tools, gantry crane, kitchen items, holiday decorations, curio cabinets, dining set, filesafe, bedding, outdoor furniture, weight set, stationary bike and treadmill, nicknacks and collectibles, men’s suits and coats, David Green fur coat, baseball memorabilia, entertainments sets, wall pictures and decor, Harvest Right freeze dryer, grandfather clock, gardening items and more. (5/6)
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UPCOMING EVENTS DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Benefits the 113th Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade. Sunday, May 23 at the Slatington Skeet Club Pavilion. Seating begins at noon, bingo starts at 1 p.m. $25 admission includes 20 regular games, 5 specials and door prize. Additional boards and dabbers available at the door. BYOB. Food available by PFG Pizza. Call 484-225-2714 or 610-762-6460 for tickets. (4/29) DESIGNER PURSE RAFFLE FUNDRAISER Sunday, May 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at the East Allen Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., 5354 Nor-Bath Blvd., (Rt. 329) Northampton. $5 to enter. Raffle tickets available at the event. For more info: 610-767-7140. (4/29) FREE PICNIC LUNCH FOR VETERANS & MILITARY Saturday, May 15 at Salem UMC, 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville. Pick-up between 11 a.m. and noon. Reservations required, order by May 3. Take-out only. FMI or to order by phone, call 610-438-0881 or email dfelker85@gmail.com. Sponsored by the SERVants Community Outreach Committee. (4/29) OUTDOOR SPRING BAZAAR May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at Christ UCC-Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville. Rain date May 9. White elephant items, handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, food available to go. Thirty-One Gifts- cash and carry. Social distancing guidelines in place, masks required. (4/29)
WANTED FIND N SEEK SPONSORS Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com. (4/29) PHOTOS Submit spring-themed photos to be considered for our photo of the month contest photos should be spring-related deadline is May 3 winner featured an our May 6 issue. Email photos to AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com. Please include contact info, description of photo and date and location taken. (4/29)
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of William Markovitz, aka William Marakovitz, late of Bethlehem Township, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Cynthia Eichner, Executor of the Estate of William Markovitz, aka William Marakovitz. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Cynthia Eichner 455 Blue Ridge Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 306977 (4/15-4/29) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public hearing on the 11th day of May, 2021, at 7:00 PM, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088, for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and the Home News and maybe examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2002-1, AS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 180 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF BED-ANDBREAKFAST AND AMENDING THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND PROVIDING FOR LICENCING OF AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SAME. All Ordinances and part of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. Alice A. Rehrig Manager
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MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore
Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. All applicable COVID 19 CDC/ PA State requirements apply to everyone attending inside the meeting room. Specific items on the agenda include: 21-ZHB-745 The applicant(s), David and Alyssa Koder, applicants of the property located at 2497 Cherrywood Lane, Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct a garage within the side yard setback area and in excess of impervious cover, and a variance for the rear yard setback for an in ground pool. The section(s) cited for this application are as follows: Section 200-17(F),(G), Lot area, width, building coverage, Minimum yard requirements RA zoning district, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed after review by the Zoning Hearing Board. The property, County PIN# J6-1110T, contains approximately .50 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (4/22 & 4/29) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Henry J. Bickert, late of the Township of Moore, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Rebecca L. Bickert 180 Spring St., Apt. 6 Nazareth, PA 18064 Executor Kimberly Ann Bickert 2335 E. Scenic Dr. Bath, PA 18014 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE SPENGLER BROWN LAW OFFICES 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (4/22-5/6) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Robert N. Heffelfinger a/k/a Robert Nathan Heffelfinger, deceased, late of Northampton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Susan J. Heffelfinger ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (4/22-5/6) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. RICHARD & MARY DIEHL The applicants/equitable owners of 4974 East Valley Drive, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an application for zoning relief for a new paving business. The following relief is being requested, an interpretation
of Section 180-22.B – Permitted Uses, a dimensional variance from Section 180-22.B(15), a dimensional variance from Section 180-37.(C)(3)(b) – Offstreet parking and loading, and dimensional variances from Section 180-41.B(1)(a)[3], Section 180-41.B(2)(c), and Section 180-41.B(4)(a)[1] – Traffic study criteria and roadway access. The parcel I.D. No. is H2SW46-5-0516 and is located in the Industrial Zoning District. JESSE BERHEL The applicant/owner of Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, PA, 18038 has filed an application for zoning relief requesting a use variance to permit a Single-Family dwelling on a vacant lot. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-18. B – Permitted Uses. The parcel I.D. No. is G3-2-37-0516 and is located in the Resort Commercial Zoning District. ROBERT WEATHERLY The applicant/owner of 3705 Lehigh Drive, Northampton, PA, 18067 has filed an application for zoning relief requesting a variance to install a roof mounted accessory solar energy system. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-15. B – Word usage and definitions. An accessory solar energy system is defined as a roof mounted solar collector device which has a rated capacity of less than or equal to 18 KW, the proposed roof mounted system has a rated capacity of 21.780 KW. The parcel I.D. No. is J4-19-3A-0516 and is located in the Village Residential Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (4/29 & 5/6) LEGAL NOTICE NFI Industries (6835 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064) located in East Allen Township, Northampton County is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to satisfy our intent to comply with the requirements for an Individual Permit to discharge stormwater from industrial activities associated with motor freight transportation and warehousing that eventually discharge into the Monocacy Creek. This notice satisfies the requirement for notification under Section 307 of the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law. Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to Department of Environmental Protection Northeast Regional Office (2 public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711) at 570-826-2511. (4/29-5/20)
Northampton Borough Police Report APRIL 7 Disabled vehicle, Cherryville Rd. and Main St. Report of a disabled vehicle. Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a male. Harassment in the 1300 block of Canal St. Report of harassment. Unwanted person in the 2000 block of Center St. Report of an unwanted male.
www.HomeNewsPA.com ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John M. Miltenberger, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Susan J. Deysher, Donna M. Deibert and Kelly Ann Gilfert, Executrixes of the Estate of John M. Miltenberger. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Susan J. Deysher, Donna M. Deibert and Kelly Ann Gilfert ℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064 Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (4/29-5/13) WAIVER/DEFERRAL REQUEST STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS During the Monthly Meeting of the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. The Board of Supervisors will consider a written request for a waiver of a Sections of the Moore Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances. The following request was submitted for the proposed Major Subdivision Lorin & Betty Arthofer. The applicants’ request is for the following waiver/deferral from the Major Subdivision Plan: Section 5.02,1a & 5.02.2.a A preliminary plan shall be submitted for all major subdivisions. Section 5.03.5 Developer shall improve E. Beersville Road and Buss Road along the frontages of the subject property. Developer shall improve Grouse Drive along the frontage of the subject property as may be required by PennDOT. (a deferral is requested) (4/29)
Dumping in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a washing machine dumped across from a residence. Criminal mischief, W. 10th St. and Canal St. Report of graffiti. Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female.
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East Allen Township welcomes first-ever Farmers’ market By CATHERINE STROH For the first time ever, East Allen Township will have its own farmers’ market. Opening day is slated for Wednesday, May 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Bicentennial Park (West) located at 5351 Park
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as well. The East Allen Township Farmers’ Market is currently seeking farmers and vendors of any kind, and there is no registration fee. Proof of insurance is required. Interested parties should contact Market Director Chuck Frantz at 610-262-7961 ext. 305 or email recreation@eatwp.org.
American Legion Auxiliary County Council To meet Submitted by HAROLD FARROW The Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton American Legion Auxiliary 4 County Council will meet on Saturday, May 8. The meeting will be held at Post 360 in Weatherly, Pa. starting at 11 a.m. The winners of the Americanism Essay Contest at the council level will be announced,
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the Memorial Service will be held and nominations for the slate of officers for June election will also take place. Contact Georgia Farrow Unit 360 at 570-427-4527 to make your reservation. All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting. Masks will be required.
Scavello Introduces Legislation to Provide senior Citizen property Tax relief submitted by OFFICE OF SENATOR SCAVELLO Senator Mario Scavello has once again introduced two measures to provide school property tax relief for Pennsylvania senior citizens. “Property taxes continue to rise at an alarming rate and senior citizens are among our most vulnerable populations, given that they are on fixed incomes,” Scavello said, "No tax should have the power to leave you homeless, and no citizen should be forced to choose between paying for food, medicine or their school property tax bill.” Senate Bill 590 would provide a property tax rebate of up to $5,000 for all seniors age 65 and older who have an annual household income of $60,000 or less. This legislation expands upon the existing Property Tax Rent Rebate Program. To fund this tax relief, Senate Bill 591 provides for a one-half percent increase in the sales and use tax. This legislation does not expand the sales and use tax to other items -- all currently taxable items would remain the same. Senator Scavello sponsored similar legislation in the previous session and has fought for the complete elimination of school property taxes.
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A lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley, Bill learned the values of service and hard work at an early age. He served our country for four years in the Navy, then began a career as a journeyman mechanic. Active in his union, Bill is a business manager with Heat and Frost Insulators Local 23 fighting for working families in the Lehigh Valley. Bill ran for the County Council because he wanted to continue his service to our community.
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Led the effort to keep Gracedale Nursing Home county-owned and operated, and among the top nursing homes in the state. budgets that don’t raise property taxes on homeowners for
Served as Chair of Economic Development for Northampton County and as Liaison to the Lehigh Valley Economic Committee’s Executive Committee.
Partner with the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation to foster smart economic development and job creation. Support Educational Institutions and Trades Apprenticeship Programs that teach job skills required in our 21st century work environment.
Helped create a COVID-19 Relief Small Business grant program that distributed over $1 million of CARES Act funds to small businesses across Northampton County.
Encourage open space initiatives to preserve the beauty and rich history of Northampton County, and properly fund our parks and trails.
Voted to fund COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites to keep Northampton County residents safe.
Improve the level of Human Services that Northampton County provides for our community, especially to our most vulnerable citizens.
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in the township. Michael Rinker, Board Chairperson, brought up missing Fire Department and Police Department equipment during the old business section of the agenda. According to Rinker, during the PennDOT closure of Route 248 about a year and half ago, some signs and equipment were either stolen or misplaced. He recommended that the board help the departments cover the cost of the signs, noting that the cost is probably under their insurance deductible of $1,000. The board will make a motion to cover costs at a future meeting when an exact cost is determined. The next Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors meeting will be on May 5 at 7 p.m.