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Looking Back by Ed Pany Looking Back

Becky’s Drive-In: Part 1 of 5

Berlinsville slaters; courtesy of Cindy Deppe

I recently received a letter from Cindy Beck Deppe, a former fine student of this writer at Northampton High School. Cindy’s father was Mr. William Beck, a local icon who founded a Lehigh Valley landmark, Becky’s Drive-In, located in Berlinsville, Lehigh Township.

Berlinsville 1924, courtesy of Cindy Deppe Township. William had three sisters, Iola, Virginia and Vera, and his brothers were Clifford, Roscoe and Eugene. As a youth, William was a student at the Berlinsville Elementary School. There he completed seven grades.

I called Cindy and asked her to share her memories of the drive-in with our loyal readers. She graciously sent a mountain of material to Mr. Larry Oberly, who works very closely with this writer.

William Beck was born in the family home in 1909 in Lehigh

Cindy recalls, “During those years my father saw his first movie in Slatington; he was so impressed that movies and films would later become his life’s ambition.”

At the time, there were over a dozen slate quarries in the area, some small, some very deep.

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Lehigh Township celebrates New Public Works building

By LAURA KLOTZ

A group of about 50 well-wishers, some traveling from as far as Harrisburg, joined the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors at the ribbon cutting of the municipality’s new Public Works building on Thursday, August 8. Despite the ongoing threat of inclement weather, the parking lot was filled with cars and people ducked inside the spacious building. They were greeted at the entrance by a

new sign, made from a V-plow donated by a local family and painted by Rev Signs of Walnutport, which identified the facility.

The five members of the township Board of Supervisors, Chairman Michael Jones, Vice-Chairman Gerald Pritchard, Cynthia Miller, David Hess and Janet Sheats, welcomed everyone as they made their way inside.

Among those in attendance were many of the township’s em-

ployees and volunteers, including Township Manager Alice Rehrig, Police Chief Scott Fogel and Public Works Director Frank Zamadics, as well as the entire public works crew and members of the volunteer fire company. The public works vehicles were brightly polished and on prominent display, and the facility was adorned with balloons in the township

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Bath Borough Council Discusses potential projects For 2025 preliminary budget

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Bath Borough Council met Monday, August 12 to discuss changes to the Old Home Week schedule, Keystone Cement Company’s proposed alternative fuel transport, changes to SALDO fees, 2025 preliminary budget items, Storm Water Authority and solicitorship interviews, resolutions and ordinances.

Due to the recent storms, Old Home Weekend postponed two events. The Bryant Brothers Band will now perform at Ciff Cowling Park on Friday, September 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the Brian Dean Moore Band will perform on Saturday, September 21 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Next, President Frank Hesch re-

ported that Keystone Cement Co. is requesting state permission to use railcars instead of trucks to haul in hazardous materials, which they burn as fuel for the kiln at the plant.

For more than three decades, Keystone Cement Co. has transported the hazardous wastes via trucks, although the cement powder product is hauled away by train.

In fact, a DEP permit from 1991 includes construction of an enclosed rail-unloading containment area, but the renewal permit also requests approval to build a hazardous waste fuel mixing system at the plant.

The potential change in transportation mode has concerned the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association, which prompted them

to issue a letter to the county. In their letter, they voiced how this change creates a “new risk of pollution for the creek,” as well as risks of potential catastrophic incidents in the area given the recent train derailments in the Lehigh Valley and risks to residents that live near the track.

However, the cement company’s vice president of environmental

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it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures. Energy Efficiency

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layer of glass, they’re not as good as double pane windows at insulating your home from outside noises and temperatures. If you live somewhere quiet with temperate weather, then you may be just fine opting to save money with single pane windows. However, if you’re concerned about noise and other external factors affecting the comfort of your home, you should probably go with double pane, though it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures.

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Let’s start with cost, since that’s definitely going to be one of the primary deciding factors when you’re choosing between single pane or double pane windows. According HomeAdvisor, the initial purchase and installation cost of a single pane window is about $50 to $75 per window, while a double pane window runs closer to $350 to $400 per window.

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1. Refresh Bedroom Paint Color

Because single pane windows only have one layer of glass, they’re not as good as double pane windows at insulating your home from outside noises and temperatures. If you live somewhere quiet with temperate weather, then you may be just fine opting to save money with single pane windows. However, if you’re concerned about noise and other external factors affecting the comfort of your home, you should probably go with double pane, though it’s important to note that even a double pane window isn’t going to be able to completely block out all outside noise and temperatures.

Let’s start with cost, since that’s definitely going to be one of the primary deciding factors when you’re choosing between single pane or double pane windows. According to HomeAdvisor, the initial purchase and installation cost of a single pane window is about $50 to $75 per window, while a double pane window runs closer to $350 to $400 per window.

With less than a month away from starting a new school year, do you feel prepared to reinstate your kid’s morning routine and get organized for a shift in schedules? If not, we completely get it. Preparing for a new school year isn’t just gathering school supplies or buying new clothes. It also means making your home more functional so that everyone can transition away from

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Fall is the perfect time to tackle almost any home improve-

Insulation windows only have one not as good as double insulating your home from temperatures. If you live temperate weather, then opting to save money windows. However, if you’re and other external comfort of your home, you with double pane, though that even a double pane be able to completely noise and temperatures. Efficiency through windows is 30 percent of a home’s usage. With that in mind, double pane windows, with due to an extra pane of for a layer of insulating, good option for reducing reduction in heat gain and hundreds of dollars a year, the cost of purchasing and pane windows in the first

9 back-to-school home improvement projects to try

Energy Efficiency

Heat gain and loss through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of a home’s heating and cooling usage. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why double pane windows, with their added insulation due to an extra pane of glass and the option for a layer of insulating, non-toxic gas, are a good option for reducing energy waste. This reduction in heat gain and loss can save you hundreds of dollars a year, over time offsetting the cost of purchasing and installing the double pane windows in the first place.

You’d be surprised what a fresh coat of paint can do for your mood, especially when you’re trying to get your family ready for a new school year. Different colors like purple and blue can spark creativity and inspiration or evoke calm.

Energy Efficiency

Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

ment project: you are well-rested after your summer holiday, the weather is pleasant and, with the summer heat waves over, you

students at university residence halls. Research showed differences in mood and studying activity among students when confronted by different colors. You can apply this idea to your home for a simple backto-school home improvement project that you can complete in just a few short hours.

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A 2018 study examined color preferences and the effects of environmental color on college

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Double pane windows certainly require a larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

can finally get organized. More importantly, there are some home improvement projects that should be done during fall.

Double pane windows are pretty much standard now in newer homes, including new construction builds. If you’re living in or have recently purchased an older home though and the windows haven’t been replaced recently, there’s a good chance they’re single pane. Most homeowners and renovators have limited budgets to work with, and need to decide if single pane or double pane windows are going Should You Go

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lead to water damage to your roof and exterior of your home in ad dition to flooding your basement.

Double pane windows certainly require a larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates in the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since it will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

Read on to find the must-do list that any homeowner must check off before the winter chill sets in.

Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

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Replacing Single Pane Windows with Double Pane

Double Pane windows are pretty much newer homes, including new you’re living in or have older home though and been replaced recently, they’re single pane. and renovators have limited and need to decide if pane windows are going

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Double pane windows certainly require a larger upfront investment. That being said, they’re often recommended because of the advantages they provide—including cost savings later on related to better energy efficiency. Double pane vinyl or wood-framed windows are said to reduce energy usage by as much as 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and up to 18 percent in warm climates in the summer when compared to single pane windows. To get those savings though you’ll have to make a pretty major investment, since it will require that all of the windows in your home are double pane and not just a few of them.

Everyone needs more places to keep important personal possessions, right? With school starting back in a few weeks, it’s time to incorporate more (and better) storage options into your kid’s bedrooms. Start by looking at what they currently have and consider upgrading it or replacing it with something more practical, like a multifunctional storage bench. You might even think about purchasing under-the-bed storage bins to store summer clothing

So, the first home improve ment project to tackle this fall should be cleaning your gutters and installing gutter guards to protect them from additional debris, ensuring there will be less work to do next year.

Cleaning your gutters may not be the most pleasant thing to do, but it is a necessity. Gutters divert hundreds of gallons of water away from your home. With the increased volume of leaves coming down in fall, gutters are at real risk of clogging, and this can

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(winter will be here before we know it!) and keep them from taking up any necessary floor space.

Inspect your roof

3. Create a Designated Study Space with a Built-In Desk

Make sure your home stays warm and dry during winter with a solid roof. Stay ahead of any roof trouble and inspect it thoroughly or, better yet, hire a professional to do it. Check that your roof has not sprung any leaks during the past year, and replace any shingles that are cracked, missing or curling. Regular inspections and maintenance of your roof will help prolong its life. If your roof does need major repairs or replacements, consider gathering multiple estimates from reputable contractors.

ping – start with the sides of your window sash and check if the stripping is intact in the place where the frame meets the sash. Next, tilt the sash and check the weather stripping on its inside. If they are both intact, you’re good

Checking the sealant or caulk to make sure it doesn’t need to be touched up.

Prepare your deck and patio for winter

With a new school year comes more homework, exams and projects to bring home. If you don’t currently have a designated study hub (not the dining table in the kitchen), then it’s time to fix that! Built-in desks are some of the most fun DIY projects because they give you the opportunity to be creative with your design and allow you to show off your skills. Make sure wherever you assign the ultimate study space, it’s quiet and has plenty of natural or artificial light.

Give your windows a thorough check-up

Heat leakage from windows can have a severe impact on your energy bills during the cooler seasons. It is no wonder that savvy home owners always make it a point to check on their windows during fall, before the cold weather kicks in.

4. Add Wall-Mounted Shelving

Wall-mounted or floating shelving does more than give

you vertical storage space. It also enhances a room’s aesthetics and can make the space feel larger by drawing the eye up. Most home improvement and retail stores sell DIY wall shelf kits, but you don’t need to spend upward of $40+ on something you can make and install for a fraction of the price. All you need for this back-to-school project is a screwdriver, screws, wall anchors, a level, floating shelf brackets, tape measure, and, of course, wood.

Clean your patio furniture thoroughly before putting it away for the winter. Empty the dirt in any decorative clay or ceramic pots – otherwise it can freeze and crack the pots. More importantly, check for any cracks or dents in your deck or patio. If there are any, you should fix them as a matter of priority. Any small problem you have now will grow bigger during the cold season, especially if water gets into the cracks and freezes.

5. Organize Closets

The last thing you probably thought you’d see on this list was “organize the closet,” but it’s an important to-do to help you figure out what can go and stay and where to put it all. As a temporary storage solution, we recommend investing in vertical hangers to

Inspect your heating system and chimneys Whatever heating system you are using, now is the perfect time to get it checked. Take the opportunity to also inspect any smoke and fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors.

If you plan to use your fireplace, the chimney must be inspected by a professional. You

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More Functional

When the kids wrap up their first day back to school, where do all their backpacks, shoes and other school essentials end up? You guessed it—the entryway. Your foyer or entryway is typically the catch-all area for things, but not anymore. This school year, you’re going to make this space more functional so that it can store school items and maintain visual appeal. Our professionals can assemble various entryway benches, shoe storage, etc.

9. Upgrade a Front Porch or Back Deck

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William’s father and uncles were employed at the Genuine Washington Slate Company in Berlinsville. The quarry slate was used for roofing, blackboards, sink tops and grave covers. The slaters worked in the quarry 12 months a year. Their work was hard and dangerous.

Young Beck, at age 13, was told the quarry needed a water boy. The boy’s job was to carry water to the slaters. Working in 90-degree heat in a slate quarry was certainly an exhausting job. Later, William was promoted to bell ringer and hoist operator. While working at the quarry, William purchased his first film projector and camera.

A neighbor told Beck the Keystone Lamp Company was hiring. He left the quarry and was hired by the company. The lamp company had hundreds of employees and distributed lamps nationwide. At the plant, William operated a number of different pieces of equipment, from cut-

ting to grinding and even packing lamps and related products. Each day he worked with metal preparing for lamp assembly.

One afternoon while working with metal, a piece broke loose and struck his right eye. The lamp factory insurance claim stated the accident was work-related. Mr. Beck was given monetary compensation because of the accident. William used the money to purchase a new camera and projector.

His film career had humble beginnings. A clean white cotton sheet in the living room of his home was his set for his first film showing. There he was, Charlie Chaplin on the sheet, entertaining the Beck family and their neighbors.

While reading a film magazine, Mr. Beck found an article advertising the New York Institute of Photography. The school offered a course in film making. Determined to learn, William signed up for a correspondence course. After a few months of study, he earned a diploma in film making.

See you all in two weeks!

and scratched door knobs and handles with sleek, polished hardware to fortify your doors and bring more style to your space.

maximize space for all the new school clothes, letterman jackets, sports uniforms and more. This is also a perfect place to install custom shelving if you don’t currently have any.

6. Change Out

Door Hardware

Replacing old door knobs and pulls isn’t a project that will help your family transition from summer vacation to backto-school, but it will elevate the look of your home for your kid’s new school friends when they inevitably visit. Replace dingy

7. Use Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

Let’s face it. There will be plenty of nights when your older students will be up late cramming for the next day’s exam or finishing a several-page paper at the last minute. For those moments, you’ll want energy-efficient bulbs to help your kid push through that study session and wrap up that thesis paper while saving you money on your monthly utility bills. Studies have shown that cool light helps improve academic performance.

8. Make Your Entryway

From staining and painting to installing a railing, there are so many deck improvement projects you can complete to make your exterior safer and aesthetically pleasing. Any kind of upgrade to your porch or deck will extend its life, create more functionality, and make it an area your kids will want to bring friends to hang out on a school night (with parents’ permission, of course).

Charles G. Trinkle

Mr. Charles G. Trinkle, 86, of Bethlehem, Pa., passed into eternal rest on August 10 at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg. He was the husband of Gertrude A. (Clausius) Trinkle. They were married for 66 years on July 26 of this year. Born in Allentown, Pa., on July 26, 1938, he was a son of the late Joseph Trinkle and Mary (Vaccaro) Trinkle Hreczulewycz. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a clerk in the Engineering Dept. of Bethlehem Steel Corp. He served our country with the U.S. Air Force and The Penna Army National Guard with the 165th MP Bttn. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Catholic Church, Bath, Pa.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Charles Trinkle (Anne) of Punxsutawney, two daughters, Debra Rotondo

(Daniel) of Bethlehem, Jacqueline Christine (Edward) of Schnecksville, a sister, Janet Pfingstl (Michael) of Arizona, a brother, Donato Trinkle (companion Barbara Keinert) of Bethlehem, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Steve Trinkle.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 210 E. Northampton St., Bath, Pa. with the Rev. Christopher S. Butera officiating. Call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at The Ovsak FH 190 S. 4th St., Lehighton. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Jim Thorpe, Pa. Online condolences can be offered at www.ovsakfh.com.

Betty D. Walk

Betty D. Walk, 96, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 at Liza's House Assisted Living. She was the beloved

wife of the late Russell Silfies, who passed away in 1988, and Walter Walk, who passed away in 2019. Born in Bath, Betty was a daughter of the late Thomas and Laura Silfies (Marsh).

Betty was a member of Christ Church Little Moore. In her earlier years, she worked as the Postmaster for the Cherryville Post Office. Later in life, Betty embraced a new role as a greeter and research specialist at Walt Disney World, where she continued to spread joy and cheer to all who crossed her path. Betty's true passion, however, lay in her family. She found joy spending time with her loved ones.

Survivors: She will be dearly missed by her children: Carol Kocher (Larry) of Walnutport, Gordon Silfies of Danielsville, Daniel Silfies (Clare) of Newtown, David Silfies (Jill) of Breinigsville; daughter-in-law: Geraldine Silfies of Danielsville; grandchildren: Dean, Sheri, Michael, Christopher, Dawson, Christie, Travis, Thomas, Nicholas, Danielle and Justin; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Jennifer, Ryan, Rachel, Rory and Joel; siblings: Evelyn Snyder of Newfoundland, Ellen Derhammer (Lester) of Bath; Jean McKittrick (Brian) of Tenn.; Joan Eckert of Northampton, Alice Pagotto (Terry) of Bath, Pa.; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her spouses, she was predeceased by son: Donald Silfies; siblings: Claire Haas, For-

rest Silfies, Arlene Eberwein, Willard Silfies, Charles Silfies and Althea Kirchner.

Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Dr., Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow

at New Hope Cemetery (Little Moore). Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at bensingfuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Christ Church Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville, PA 18038 and/or a charity of one’s choosing.

Getting Out!

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

35th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street, Northampton. Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. through September 28 at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this date only.

Community Dinner at The Table- First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Township Historical Society- Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Fly Fishing Basics for Women- Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at Egypt Fire Co. Social Hall, 4099 Kuhn Ln., Whitehall. FMI/to register, call 610-844-3459.

Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Helping Homeless Veterans- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Horner's Cemetery Historical Society- Tours to celebrate the 296th anniversary founding of the Craig Scotch-Irish Settlement. Meet the residents who helped shape local, county and national history. By appointment only, always free, donations welcomed. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.

Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank- Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Dr., Bath.

Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need- Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Dr., Bath.

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Moore Township Community Days- Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17 in Moore Township. Stay tuned FMI.

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Nazareth Area Garden Club’s 22nd Annual Garden ShowFriday, September 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St. Ext., Nazareth.

Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Circle.

Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays through Sept. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Northampton Municipal Park.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday each month through October from 1 to 4 p.m., West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.

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Northampton Borough Manager Presented House citation

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Thursday, August 8, State Rep. Zach Mako presented a House citation to Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst during his retirement party. Brobst is retiring at the end of August after more than 57 years of service to Northampton Borough.

Brobst has served as borough manager since 2016. He started his service with Northampton in 1965 as a seasonal employee. Two years later, he accepted a full-time laborer position. After a brief break in service, he resumed his borough employment in 1969 in the same capacity. In 1975, Brobst was named swimming pool and parks foreman. He held that position until 1993 when he became a staff assistant. In 2007, he was named assistant to the borough before assuming the manager position.

Congratulations on your retirement Mr. Brobst, and thank you for your service to the borough!

vestment in the community. She thanked Township Manager Alice Rehrig for her “countless hours” of hard work to keep the project on budget, and acknowledged the advocacy, enthusiasm and dedication of the township employees and residents.

Miller also praised the teamwork of the disparate agencies who were involved in the development of the new facility. These include W2A Architects, Neffs National Bank, Bracy Construction, Livengood Excavators, Keystone Technology and Hanover Engineering Associates. Finally, she complimented Frank Zamadics and the entire Public Works crew for their “loyalty and dedication” to the community.

Steve Ackerman of Bracy Construction was invited to speak about his experiences over the last several months. He called it “a real honor” to have been part of the project, and said he knows it will help the Public Works crew provide even greater service. He said that all of the contributing agencies “worked well together to make a beautiful building.”

With the remarks concluded, everyone was invited outside to witness the ribbon cutting. Zamadics was presented with a pair of large novelty scissors with which to do the honors. Following the cutting, light refreshments were provided for a social hour, and interested visitors had the option of taking tours of the new facility and having their questions answered.

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colors of yellow and green for the occasion. A slideshow of photographs, showing the construction process and both interior and exterior shots of the completed building, was on continuous loop throughout the ceremony.

At 2 p.m., Cynthia Miller took the podium and introduced Pastor Martin Nuscher, of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Indianland), who offered the invocation. Miller then introduced the members of the Board of Supervisors and the visiting dignitaries, including Pa. State Rep. Zach Mako, Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure and Matt Marks, district director for Pa. Senator Nick Miller, who was there on the senator’s behalf.

Miller said that it was with “great pride and excitement” that she was introducing the building to everyone, calling it “the beginning of a new chapter in how we serve our community.” The Public Works facility has been an ongoing dream for more than 20 years, and was finally made possible through grants and a low-interest loan through Neffs National Bank. The supervisors were all extremely happy to have been able to completely finance the project without raising taxes. Miller expressed her gratitude to the legislators for their assistance in securing grants, and also to the private contributors to the project for their in-

Certificates of recognition for the occasion were presented to the Board of Supervisors by Representative Mako, County Executive McClure and Matt Marks on behalf of Senator Miller. McClure commended the Board for what he called their real achievement, which was bringing the building into reality without raising taxes. Mako, who is a Lehigh Township resident, joked that he expects “speedy repairs of potholes” in the future.

The Siegfried Railroad Station Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, August 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.

The Northampton Area Historical Society has the station as its home. It takes care of the maintenance of the station. For that reason, periodic fundraisers are held. At this time, the annual mum sale fundraiser is being held. Mums come in 9-inch pots and are available in yellow, white, red, purple and orange. There is a cost. The deadline for orders is August 29. To place an order, call 610570-5083. Delivery is Saturday, September 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the station.

Moore Township Supervisors favor Inclusion in Highlands boundary

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, August 6 to discuss waivers, subdivision/land developments, a disc golf tournament, an Eagle Scout project, pavilion rental hours, an amendment to the Open Records Ordinance, disposal of EMS and police vehicles and inclusion in the Federal Highlands boundary.

As the first order of business, supervisors unanimously approved The Enclave at Bushkill development minor subdivision and a waiver requested by the applicant for stormwater detention facility discharge based on the conditions set forth in a Keystone Consulting Engineers review letter.

Supervisors also unanimously approved the Faust land development for an HVAC addition based on the conditions set forth in a Keystone Consulting Engineers review letter, as well as waivers requested by the applicant for a maximum depth of detained runoff (10-year storm), a maximum depth of detained runoff (100-year storm), detention basin interior slopes, a detention basin water surface limit, a detention basin access ramp and an appendix to preserve existing buffers.

During reports, Public Works

Pictured is the Highlands boundary with a star marking Moore Township’s location, falling just outside the boundary.

Director Craig Hoffman stated that road preparation work for this year’s oil and chip projects on Copella Road, Terry Road, Eagle View Drive and Yost Road between routes 946 and 512 has begun and projects will be completed during the end of August through the beginning of September.

For the month of July, Police Chief Gary West reported that the police department had 375 total incidents with 23 written and verbal warnings issued, 55 traffic citations issued, one nontraffic citation issued for littering, one arrest made based on a warrant for a Megan’s Law violation, one reportable accident and two non-reportable accidents.

Fire Recorder Jason L. Harhart reported that for the month of July, the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company re-

sponded to 98 ambulance calls and 24 fire calls, which included two fires, three motor vehicle accidents, two automatic fire alarms, two ambulance assists, three wires down, two trees down, one smoke/odor investigation, one mutual aid call with Allen Township for a fire, one mutual aid call with East Allen Township for a fire, four mutual aid calls with Lehigh Township for fires and three mutual aid calls with Bath for a fire, fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm.

Next, Recreation Commission Chairperson Jodi Hartzell announced a disc golf tournament on Sunday, August 25 at the Moore Township disc golf course. The tournament will be a back-to-school fundraiser to benefit children in the Salvation

BATH AREA

Bath American Legion Collecting school supply Donations

By HOME NEWS STAFF

The Bath American Legion is currently accepting school supply donations. Donations will be collected through Labor Day weekend and will be donated to school teachers at both Moore Elementary School and George Wolf Elementary School.

Items on the school supply wish list are: Ticonderoga pencils, erasers (pencil tops and individual), Elmer’s glue sticks, Crayola 16-count crayons, Crayola 8-count large crayons, colored pencils, dry erase markers (fine and chisel tip), highlighters, student scissors, fa-

cial tissues, disinfecting wipes, Post-it notes (multi-colored), masking tape, blank mailing labels, headphones/earbuds, bright colored copy paper, colorful cardstock, Wite-Out (liquid and tape), Flair pens (colorful), small digital timers and mesh zipper pouches (letter size or larger).

The collection box will be at the American Legion Post, 278 Race St., Bath, inside the doors during normal business hours. You do not need to be a member in order to drop off donations.

affairs stated that statistically, rail transport is safer than road transport and that “switching to rail transport removes approximately four trucks from the roads for every one railcar, reducing road traffic and associated risks.”

Therefore, the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association is seeking assurances from the county that there will be increased emergency response planning in case of train derailment to mitigate environmental risks.

Hesch also reported that after the setup of Old Home Week, a white Mercedes crossover plowed through the field around the booths after everything was set up, sped through the parking lot of St. John’s Lutheran Church, jumped curbs, screeched their tires as they

sped through the turnaround at George Wolf Elementary and then flew down Allen Street and Route 512.

Thankfully no one was hurt, but the police have been notified and are looking for the man driving the vehicle.

Hesch expressed safety concerns and after being informed by several residents that the individual has exhibited the same behavior driving through other yards and areas of the borough, suggests residents call PSP with any information or

if they see the individual driving recklessly again.

In other news, council unanimously approved a motion to authorize the solicitor to advertise a revision to the SALDO’s fees in lieu of open park space schedule.

Borough Manager Bradford T. Flynn announced that the Public Works Department completed curb paintings and will be finishing the road work on Heidle Avenue this week before moving on to Fantozzi Way.

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

In honor of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Division will hold

a Narcan distribution drive-thru and prescription drug take back event on Wednesday, August 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the parking lot across the street from the Northampton County Court-

house at 638 Washington St., Easton, PA 18042.

"Our efforts are working in Northampton County. Since the beginning of the Fake is Real campaign in 2023, the County's

Drug and Alcohol Division has distributed 4,629 Narcan kits to the public," says Executive Lamont G. McClure. "We will continue to strengthen our response to the ongoing epidemic and offer services to treat addiction."

This event will be the fourth Narcan distribution event and second drug take back event since the launch of the county's Fake is Real campaign. For those interested in bringing expired medications, the Drug and Alcohol Division asks that they be bagged and placed in the trunk of your car for easy access.

GUN BINGO

The Narcan is provided at no cost through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The Fake is Real campaign is funded from proceeds the county secured from litigation against opioid manufacturers.

You can learn more about the Fake is Real campaign by visiting FakeIsReal.org.

The event is free and open to the public.

Submitted

by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department has received several reports about a male caller claiming to be a Deputy Stephon Warren or Lieutenant Roberts of the county’s sheriff’s department contacting county residents. The caller requests that they give them credit card information for failing to respond to a certified jury duty letter.

The public should be aware that this is a scam. The sheriff’s department does not call residents for missing jury duty and will not solicit money in lieu of arrest.

Please report any suspicious solicitations to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office at 1-800-441-2555 or email them to scams@attorneygeneral.gov.

Coronation Chicken

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

⅓ cup sultana raisins

1 large mango, peeled, thinly sliced

⅔ cup mayonnaise

1 tsp. mild curry powder

1 tbsp. mango chutney

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

¾ cup toasted cashews (optional)

Directions

Poach chicken in lightly salted boiling water until no longer pink and cooked through, 20 minutes. Drain, cool and cut into 1/2-inch strips. Combine chicken strips, raisins and half of the mango in a large bowl.

Mix mayonnaise, curry powder, chutney and lemon juice together in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, then toss gently with chicken mixture. Stir in half of the cashews. Transfer to a platter, and garnish with remaining mango strips and cashews.

Serve cold with a crisp garden or rice salad, or use the filling for a sandwich!

If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to PO Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.

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fostering consensus building— being a team player, and being a strategic decision-maker while serving Bath’s pending Storm Water Authority. The two candidates will be supported by 3 members of Borough Council making up the 5-member Board. The Board is then supported by an Authority Solicitor, the Borough Engineer and Borough Manager. The Storm Water Authority Board membership is staggered with an expiring term each year. Borough Council appoints or re-appoints members to the Board.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send a cover letter expressing your interest and a resume to the attention of Manager Brad Flynn ‘Storm Water Authority Candidate’ 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014. You may also send this information to Manager Flynn via email: manager@boroughofbath.org.

The application deadline is Friday, September 6, 2024, by 4:00 PM. Interviews will take place with Borough Council on Monday, September 9, 2024, during the public meeting, which is held at 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 beginning at 6:00 PM. Interviews may be conducted in Executive Session. Questions can be directed to Manager Flynn (610) 8376525 or by email.

BY ORDER OF THE BOROUGH SECRETARY

Bradford T. Flynn Borough Manager (7/25-8/15)

ESTATE NOTICE

Executrix: Deborah S. Mertz

℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire

SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (8/1-8/15)

MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEMENT BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON

Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Northampton will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the ordinances summarized herein, at a meeting on September 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. At said meeting, Council shall consider enacting, and if appropriate, will take a vote on adopting “An Ordinance of the Borough of Northampton, County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, For Fire Safety Service Recovery.”

The proposed ordinance authorizes the Borough to recover reasonable costs for the use of emergency rescue tools, equipment, and materials, as well as personnel costs associated with any hazardous material, environment, fire safety, or rescue incident or operation.

The full proposed text of said ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Office of the Borough of Northampton, located at 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until the date of the aforesaid Borough Council Meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Borough Office at least five (5) days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated.

(8/8 & 8/15)

MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING

ESTATE NOTICE

MERTZ, KATHLEEN ANN, dec’d. Late of Easton, Northampton County, PA Administratrix: Barbara Rush Renkert, ℅ Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042

Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (8/8-8/22)

ESTATE NOTICE

Letters have been granted on the estate of each of the following decedents to the personal representative named, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent to make known the same in writing to his/her attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay: LANCASTER, DEBORAH L., deceased, of Palmer, PA, Northampton County No. 1137 of 2024. Lesley A. Drasher, Executor, 844 S 25th Street, Easton, PA 18042. (8/8-8/22)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on September 10, 2024, during their regular monthly Board of Supervisors meeting held at 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 may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE

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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 6.8

ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF OLD MAIN STREET AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS NORTHAMPTON COUNTY TAX PARCEL J2 7 15 FROM THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE AGRICULTURAL/RURAL RESIDENTIAL (A/RR) ZONING DISTRICT.

All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (8/15 & 8/22) ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Shirley N. Shenewolf, 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 Serena S. Russo, Executrix of the Estate of Shirley N. Shenewolf. 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

Serena S. Russo

℅ 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 (8/15-8/29)

design, costs and possible grant funding to be considered for the 2025 budget.

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The Home News is seeking photos for the August photo of the month contest. The theme is “Reflections.” Email photos that feature reflections to cstroh@ homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, August 26. The winner will be featured in the August 29 issue of The Home News. (8/22)

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA SEEKING STORM WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES

The Borough of Bath is seeking two (2) residents, members of the community residing within the municipal boundaries of the Borough, to apply as candidates to the Borough’s future Storm Water Authority Board of Directors (possibly established late 2024 or earlier 2025).

If selected by Borough Council, one (1) candidate will be seated on the Storm Water Authority for a 2-year term and one (1) candidate will be seated on a 4-year term. The role encompasses attending monthly meetings, conducting oneself in an ethical manner, providing financial transparency, supporting professional management,

Estate of Dana P. Slingland, Deceased, late of the city of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration D.B.N have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Katrina Ann Davidow c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (8/1-8/15)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of William P. Slingland, Deceased, late of the city of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration C.T.A. have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Katrina Ann Davidow c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042 (8/1-8/15)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of CAROL A. STEELE, 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:

The regular meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Twp. Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows:

24-ZHB-777

Continued from a previous hearing: The applicant(s), Hickory Hills MHC LLC, applicants of the property located at 121 Hickory Hills Dr., Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A special exception for expansion of a Nonconforming Use- Mobile Home Park. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: 300-33C(3) Nonconforming Uses, as well as any other section of the Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property County PIN# H620-20 contains approximately 102.17 acres, and is zoned, Rural Residential (RR).

24-ZHB-783

The applicant(s), Michael Kuchavik, applicants of the property located at 2626 Tomic Place, Bath, PA 18014 request the following relief: A variance to construct an accessory garage larger than maximum size requirements. The section(s) cited for the property are as follows: Section(s)300-22(12)(H-12), as well as any other section of the Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property, County PIN# J65-6 contains 2.75 acres and is zoned RR- Rural Residential.

Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township

(8/8 & 8/15)

Flynn also announced that the deadline for all committee preliminary budgets being submitted is August 31 and that almost all of the committees have submitted their budgets for the upcoming 2025 budget consideration.

Based on the Monocacy Creek pedestrian bridge inspection, Borough Engineer Ronald Madison will be looking into costs associated with the recommendations for the bridge’s maintenance, including minor repairs and painting, for next year’s budget.

Hesch proposed including costs for an updated bathroom facility for the Public Works Department to the preliminary budget, as well as the development of a permanent bandshell/stage for community gatherings that could be retrofitted to the outside of the borough’s public address building. Hesch proposed a simple design with a slanted roof, posts, and a concrete floor for bands to play on in lieu of having to rent and set up tents for various borough events throughout the year. The structure would cost around $20,000 but could be rented out to generate revenue.

Additionally, the structure will have to be fitted into the master parks plan and the borough will need to explore

Following, council announced that Storm Water Authority and solicitorship interviews will be held on September 9. To date, the borough received two applications for the solicitorship position from Salzmann Hughes and Grim, Biehn & Thatcher.

Next, council approved a resolution appointing Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits as the independent auditor for 2024 and an ordinance to remove a handicapped parking zone on Washington Street. Last, council listened to the concept reading of an ordinance signifying the intention of council to organize a municipal authority under the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act. The ordinance will include stormwater system planning, management and implementation, appointment of board members and term fixation, authorization and direction for officers of the authority to perform all acts and execute all other documents required by the ordinance, setting forth and authorizing the execution of Articles of Incorporation, authorization of all other necessary action and repeal of all inconsistent ordinances or parts thereof.

The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held on Monday, September 9 at 6 p.m. in the borough’s office building, located at 121 S. Walnut St.

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Army youth programs and Hospitality House Emergency Shelter and will raise money and items for local children in need. All items and monies will be donated directly to the Salvation Army to be distributed directly to local Lehigh Valley families.

The Recreation Commission asks that all in attendance bring at least one school supply item from the needed items list, which

includes backpacks, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, highlighters, glue sticks, calculators, filler paper, notebooks, index cards, binders, rulers, folders and scissors.

More information can be found at discgolfscene.com.

In other news, supervisors unanimously approved Nicholas Isaac’s Eagle Scout project to build a pavilion near the football field and an alteration made to the pavilion rental agreement forms to clarify that rentals are strictly from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. due to issues with people staying longer than permitted in the past.

Supervisors also unanimously approved a motion to advertise an amendment to the Open Records Ordinance, which will be voted on during the September meet-

ing.

Based on some recent changes in the law over the past few years including recent decisions by the Office of Open Records, the township will be updating the ordinance to make it current.

Last, supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to dispose of an old GMC ambulance and a Dodge Charger police car through bids, as well as a resolution supporting the township’s inclusion in the Federal Highlands Region boundary.

The township falls just outside of the Highlands Landscape that extends through Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Federal Highlands boundary is used for the Federal Highlands Conservation Act and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the Highland States to preserve and protect high priority conservation land within the region.

East Allen Supervisors Discuss zoning Amendments, plan for 2025 budget

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the August 8 East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors, Engineer James Milot and Township Manager Brent Green reviewed proposed zoning ordinance amendments that would enhance zoning and development requirements in the borough.

“In my experience…I have not seen any trucks parked along the road,” he said, calling out the areas around Route 329. “I have seen as many as ten vehicles stacked inside the queuing areas we require. It is working.”

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The resolution states that the township is in favor of being included in the Highlands boundary, which will allow the township to apply for grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Federal Highlands Conservation Act.

The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 2491 Community Dr.

One of the amendments would be to make warehouse logistics centers a conditional use in three industrial zones: light industrial, general industrial and extractive industrial. This use would be removed from Planned Commercial One zones.

Meanwhile, motor freight terminal zones would be a conditional use in the light industrial, general industrial and extractive industrial zones.

The new zoning amendments also retain queuing areas outside warehouse developments, restricting tractor-trailer parking on streets. These staging areas have worked well, according to Milot.

These proposed amendments were approved for advertisement. Once advertised, they will move to the board for adoption.

In other news, Green also outlined the plan for the 2025 budget. Prep work started on the budget on August 9. Requests from departments must be submitted by September 2. Then, staff meetings will be held September 11 through September 20. Boards and committees must submit requests by September 25 for the September 26 meeting. During this meeting, supervisors will give feedback on these requests and help determine which should and should not be in the budget.

On October 10, Green will present a Capital Projects budget outlining proposed projects for the next five to six years. These will include updates to roads, traffic plans and signals.

On October 24, Green will formally present the proposed budget. It will be advertised by November 14 and adopted on December 12.

“I do not anticipate any surprises with the budget,” said Green.

The plan, he said, is to lower the balance and allocate funds to capital projects, including improvements to the public works garage and ADA enhancements to the municipal building.

“As of a couple of months ago, we were pretty healthy with our surplus compared to previous years,” Green added. “We are in a strong financial position.”

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, August 22 at 7 p.m.

Northampton Borough Police Report

JULY

Check building in the 1400 block of Canal St. Request to check a building.

Animal case in the 900 block of Dewey Ave. Report of a dog bite.

Unwanted person in the 100 block of Frank Dr. Report of an unwanted male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 100 block of W. 29th St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Non-reportable accident, Main St. and Roethline Ct. involving one vehicle.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Railroad St. Officers assist a female.

Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Disturbance in the 1800 block of Newport Ave. Report of a disturbance.

JULY

Child custody in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a custody issue.

EMS ambulance assist in the 600 block and the 2100 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Traffic stop in the 1300 block of Stewart St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Harassment in the 1300 block

of Newport Ave. Report of harassment.

Check area, Canal St. and W. 14th St. Request to check the area.

Drunkenness in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of an intoxicated male.

JULY 28

Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a loud party.

Reportable accident, E. 21st St. and Laubach Ave. involving one vehicle.

Assist person in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1600 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS.

Assist person in the 2000 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.

St. Luke’s Anderson Campus Sunflower Garden; photos by Gregory Morgan Photography