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submitted by GLENN KOEHLER The newest cultural institution to join the vibrant SteelStacks campus, the National Museum of Industrial History, opened its doors to the public following a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 2 at 10 a.m. A 30-minute program included remarks by museum leadership and other featured guests. Following the ceremony, the museum was open to visitors until 5 p.m. The first 200 visitors to the museum on August 2 received a special, limited-edition commemorative gift.
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“We are privileged to join the robust Lehigh Valley cultural community and poised to forge a connection between America’s industrial past and the innovations of today by educating the public and inspiring the visionaries of
tomorrow,” said L. Charles Marcon, Chairman of the NMIH Board of Directors. “The board and staff are so grateful to those who contributed their financial support, their time and their
expertise as donors, leaders, volunteers, collaborators and counselors.” The National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), the first Smithsonian Affiliate, is
dedicated to preserving America’s rich industrial heritage. The 18,000 square foot, first-phase of the museum houses four galleries Continued on page 3
Residents voice pros and cons On proposed boro ‘mixed uses’ by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Bath Borough Council on Monday held a public hearing on amendments to the zoning ordinance. They included terms such as “mixed use,” and “underlyoing zoning district.” It would establish a schedule of permitted use, dimensional requirements for mixed use, accessory uses, conditional uses and special exception uses in a parking overlay district, which is principally the historic
district of the borough. Council President Mark Saginario welcomed the large crowd attending and asked them to state their opinions about the proposals. The views were both pro and con, and Allen George noted at the outset that he is in favor, calling it a “great asset” and beneficial to property owners. One person listed reasons why there should not be an amendment, citing increased traffic, a great lack of parking, and public
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safety. There were questions about businesses on the first floor and apartments on the second floor; how it might affect parking at a church; the distance people have to walk when not finding a parking space; changes in family life in which there are as many as five cars in a family, unlike the past when there was only one. Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman read portions of a letter from the Lehigh Valley Plan-
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ning Commission praising Bath for their “thoughtful and sensible planning” in conforming to a parking overlay district. A property owner claimed the amendment is basically to help one [former] Council person, calling it more of a hassle, and urging Council to “do the right thing.” Atty. Daniel Spengler was told he would not have to go to the zoning hearing board with this Continued on page 4 Landscape Design & Installation Hardscaping – Paver Walkways & Patios Full Line of Excavating Landscape Products – Stone, Mulch & Topsoil Create Your Outdoor Kitchen Oasis today! #PA017086
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