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Cement Worker of the Month: Michael Ruzicka, Holcim, Cementon

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Bath Borough Council hears Police study presentation

(From left to right) Back: Solicitor James F. Kratz, Manager Bradford T. Flynn, Junior Councilwoman Lilah J. Goldfarb, Councilman James Lisiecki, Councilwoman Samantha L. Angst, Councilman Douglas Hamadyk, Councilwoman Lauren Bullsnake, Secretary Tanya Lamparter and Engineer Ronald B. Madison Front: Mayor Fiorella R. Mirabito, President Frank Hesch III, Vice President Michele Ehrgott and Council President Pro Tempore Emanuel Mirabito

Michael Ruzicka

By ED PANY Mr. Michael Ruzicka was raised in Allen Township, graduating from Northampton High School in 2002.

He recalled, “I enjoyed history class and weight lifting.”

After high school, Mike attended Kutztown University and graduated with a business degree in 2006. During the summers he worked at Lafarge, now Holcim Cement in Cementon.

He started his cement career as a shift supervisor in 2006, learning the entire plant operation. He also was trained to operate the control room, the heart of the plant.

Mike said, “Bruce Miller trained me in the control room operation. You are always learning, something is always happening with safety, [which is] a major priority.”

Erik Bammer also shared his skills with him.

The control room personnel includes Brian Kaintz, Aaron Stalhnecker and Steve Paponick, a very

close-knit group of men. Mike also works closely with Mike Payran.

Each day there are morning safety updates on any problems.

The plant is inspected each year by federal regulatory agencies.

Mr. Ruzicka has pride in the plant, saying, “I work with a great group of men and we hopefully make a contribution to the overall operation of the plant.”

Mr. Ruzicka’s father Sam worked at the cement plant for 35 years and passed on his dedication and work ethic to Mike. He was Cement Worker of the Month a few years ago and was a fine student of this writer.

Mr. Mike Ruzicka has been married to the former Ms. Kathleen Handwerk for 18 years. She is employed by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

The friendly couple resides in Alburtis.

We wish continued success to Mr. Ruzicka and all our friends at the century-old Cementon plant.

By SAVANNAH BROWN The Bath Borough Council met Monday, February 12 to discuss the 2023 police services study, announcements and various policies and ordinances.

First, Police Peer Consultant, Po-

lice Chief David A. Mettin of the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development Governor’s Center for Local Government Services provided a presentation on the recommendation for police services within the borough based on a study

conducted in 2023.

Mettin reported: “The Pennsylvania State Police responded to or investigated an average of 762 incidents yearly while the Colonial Regional Police Department responded to or Continued on page 3

East Allen Supervisors discuss Active adult community along Bath Pike, review revised plans

By KERI LINDENMUTH During the February 8 East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, representatives from Traditions of America presented revised plans for a 55-plus active adult community along Locust Road and Bath Pike. The revised plans called for 350 active adult homes at the southern end of the property and 250 singlefamily homes to the north.

During the meeting, Timothy McCarthy of Traditions of America said this new plan would create diversity in housing and demographics. While current zoning would allow for

as many as 1,016 active adult homes on the 250-acre property by right, McCarthy requested the township approve a zoning amendment allowing for more single-family homes, decreasing the density.

McCarthy told the board that “[1,016 homes] is a lot” for one demographic in one location.

Original plans presented before the board in December 2023 requested a mixed-used allowance for townhomes and apartments, but developers realized these properties would not benefit the township or Traditions of America.

“I don’t think our multi-family proposal was well thought out,” said McCarthy.

While supervisors agreed that an active adult community would benefit the township, they worried that more single-family homes would hurt infrastructure.

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By SAVANNAH BROWN The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, February 6 to discuss two subdivisions, several open space protection quotes, drafts of the solar decommissioning ordinance and acceptance of a new emergency management coordinator.

First, supervisors welcomed the new township manager, Stephen Nowroski, who previously served as the director of planning and codes, 504 coordinator and director of code enforcement for the City of Easton for the past nine years.

Next, supervisors unanimously granted the Robert Sorge waiver

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request to limit the definition of natural features on the 37.5-acre two-parcel subdivision based upon the Planning Commission’s recommendation for conditional approval. The condition requires a restrictive conservation easement agreement that there will be no more land development on the property other than as designated on the subdivision plan.

Supervisors also unanimously

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granted conditional approval of a preliminary plan for the Ashwood Construction/Whitetail Acres major subdivision of 15.1 acres divided into five lots on Hokendauqua Drive based on conditions set forth in the January 17 Keystone Consulting Engineers review letter.

During reports, Police Chief Gary West shared that the police department had 309 total incidents for the month of January, including three written and verbal warnings issued, 18 traffic citations issued, two arrests for driving under the influence, one arrest for simple assault, one arContinued on page 4

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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 Sales- Saturday, May 4 and September 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived these dates 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- New committee, 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 NorBath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Equinox Music and Arts Festival- Saturday, March 23 from noon to 8 p.m. at Municipal Park, 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Live music, food trucks and handmade vendors.

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 Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Nazareth Winter Farmers Market- Held second Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E. Belvidere St. 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.

Veterans Outreach Day- Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hungarian Hall, 1300 Stewart St., Northampton. Open to all veterans, their families and caretakers.

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investigated 1,403. Average yearly arrests totaled 75 for the Pennsylvania State Police while Colonial Regional Police Department’s average yearly arrests totaled 89. Lastly, average yearly traffic enforcement activities totaled 106 for the Pennsylvania State Police while the Colonial Regional Police Department averaged 517 yearly.”

Additionally, Mettin reported that the survey conducted on residents’ opinions on past and current police presence and services found that the majority of residents that took the survey feel that PSP presence is not adequate in the borough, that PSP is not visible in the community and that they were displeased with PSP response time, but were pleased with services received.

Moving forward, Mettin provided insight into three options, which were to remain with PSP, create a standalone municipal police department or contract service/regionalize with another municipality/police department.

Mettin expressed that remaining

with PSP would be the least costly of all other options since day-to-day police protection and service is being met and because PSP would also provide resources above that which can be provided by any single municipal police agency.

In comparison, creating a standalone municipal police department would provide the most borough control, but since the borough has a small population base and a finite tax base that would not support a standalone police department, it would be difficult for the borough to support a full-time police agency with limited financial resources and without placing an additional financial burden on

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its taxpayers.

Moreover, contracting police services or regionalizing with another municipality/police department would provide possible increased coverage, but would come at an increased cost than current services and will depend on the amount of coverage requested.

Therefore, the recommendation of Mettin and the DCED Governor’s Center for Local Government Service for borough police services is to remain with PSP and to consider havContinued on page 12

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Obituaries

Venna D. Miller

Venna D. Miller, age 9, of Bath, gained her angel wings on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 after she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Dec. 17, 2014, in Allentown, Pa., she was the beloved daughter of Gordon R. Miller and Brieann M. Merkle, of Bath.

Venna was the sweetest, kindest soul. Unable to speak, she could still show her love through

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her gentle touch and smiling eyes.

Everyone that knew Venna, knew that her monkey toy was her life.

Anywhere Venna went, monkey came along. Loud noises and ceiling fans made her laugh. Anytime the song "Thunder" came over the radio, Venna would smile, laugh and bounce her legs. Her zest for life will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Survivors: in addition to her loving parents, Gordon and Brieann, she will continue to be loved and missed by her brother, Nevan Miller; sister, Rayna Miller; maternal grandparents, William and Connie Merkle; maternal great-grandmothers, Maryann Merkle and Linda Wertman; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ernie and Margaret Miller.

Services: will be private with family and interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial

donations be made to Trisomy. org and make the donation in the name of Venna Miller, or mail a donation in her name to SOFT, 2982 South Union St., Rochester, NY 14624.

Luigi Rubino

Luigi Rubino, age 80, of Bath, Pa. passed away suddenly on M o n d a y, Jan. 29, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1943, in BocetoCampli, province of Teramo, Abruzzi, Italy, a village known for its rolling hills of grapevines and sheep pastures.

Luigi was the son of the late Vincenzo and Gina (DiPierdomenico) Rubino.

Luigi was the ever-loving husband of 57 years to the late Alice (Stanley) Rubino. Together, they created a loving and nurturing home for their children. He always had time for his family and others. His generous and eager spirit was shown as he was constantly ready to lend a helping hand along with a warm smile.

Luigi was a man of faith and worshipped as one of Jehovah's Witnesses after being baptized in

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1958. His life revolved around a love for his God, Jehovah, and he served as an elder for many years in the Nazareth congregation.

Luigi attended Northampton Area High School and later pursued his passion for barbering at Lehigh Barber School. He went on to establish several businesses: Rubino's Barber Shop, Lisa Marie Cutting, Luigi Rubino Cutting, and after retiring from the garment industry, opened Luigi's Mustache Barber Shop. He brought joy to his loyal clientele and loved being around people.

Luigi immensely loved his three grandsons: Tristan Avery, Trey Spencer and Trevor Wyatt.

In his free time, Luigi enjoyed making wine and cutting hair.

These hobbies brought him satisfaction and allowed him to share

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his talents with others.

Luigi is preceded in death by his brother, Philip Rubino. He is survived by his son, Seth Rubino and wife Tammy, of Northampton, as well as his daughter, Leah (Rubino) Engler and husband Adrian, of Scottsdale, Ariz. He was a cherished grandfather to Tristan, Trey and Trevor Rubino.

Luigi is also survived by his sisterin-law, Linda (Ehret) Rubino; nephews, Philip J. Rubino and Tony Rubino, along with greatnieces and nephews: Dominic, Nicholas, Gabrielle and Rebekah.

Memorial services and interment for Luigi Rubino will be determined in the near future in Bath, Pa. His kind and genuine presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Richard Gable also announced that the First Regional Compost Authority will begin making mulch in March and begin deliveries in April.

Township Engineer Kevin Horvath reported that he attended the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants webinar on eligibility and deadlines.

Horvath believes that the Edelman Schoolhouse project would be a good candidate for the grant; however, the requirements state that the facility must be open to the public at least 100 days per year, whereas the facility is currently open on an as-requested basis.

The application for the grant is due March 1, so the board unanimously granted approval for Horvath to proceed with the application pending determination of whether the facility meets the requirement for public access.

Supervisors also granted unanimous approval for the Land and Environmental Protection agenda items, which includes the Bealer wildlands 33.78-acre $48,865 estimated preservation quote, the Miller wildlands 10-

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Public Works Director Craig Hoffman reported that the three snowstorms in January resulted in a few truck breakdowns due to two of the trucks needing to be retired soon because of their age and wear. However, the trucks are now back up and running and Hoffman is waiting for word on whether the grants for the two vehicle replacements have been accepted.

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“[Age-restricted housing] is a better fit for our community,” said Supervisor Christopher Cruz.

Supervisor Roger Unangst agreed, saying age-restricted communities would be easier on the local school district and cause less wear and tear on roads.

The Traditions of America development team agreed to revise their plans further.

In other news, the township made several large vehicle purchases to help enhance public works and emergency services. A 2023 Chevy chassis and dump truck was purchased for $141,740. Meanwhile, a 2024 GMC pickup truck was purchased for $59,190, with an addon Enforcer foam fire suppression system for $17,300. This fire suppression system will help first responders tackle vehicle or small dwelling fires. Funding for part of this purchase is from the township’s recent rapid response grant.

Supervisors also discussed ways they could recruit and retain first responders, firefighters specifically. Like several other townships, East Allen is exploring programs that incentivize volunteers with monetary benefits.

The township has budgeted $75,000 for recruitment and retention in 2024. As of the February 8 meeting, $58,500 has been allocated: $25,000 for per-call payments, $10,000 for a pointsbased rewards system, $6,000 for higher education reimbursement, $15,000 for advertising and recruitment and $2,500 for a new website.

An oversight committee will monitor funding. This committee of residents, firefighters and Supervisor Unangst will meet quarterly or as needed to review programs, authorize payments and adapt programs to ensure funding is used effectively.

Township Manager Brent Green hopes this program will serve as a model for other Lehigh Valley communities facing a similar shortage of first responders.

The severity of this shortage is something Green calls “dire” and “critical” for the township.

Finally, supervisors authorized the township to bid for materials needed to replace the Bicentennial Park East Pavilion. The township estimates materials will cost roughly $80,000. However, a larger, more modern pavilion will accommodate larger rentals and the township’s growing sports programs.

Once materials are acquired, the township will use a combination of community volunteers and township staff to help construct the pavilion.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be a workshop meeting on February 22 at 7 p.m.

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acre $38,679 estimated preservation quote, the Gail Carpency 15-acre conservation quote not to exceed $40,000 and the five Schiavone Park pond treatments with Aqua Link Inc. for $3,825 to keep the ponds cleans of algae and other bacteria.

In other news, Township Solicitor David M. Backenstoe divulged that the three final drafts of new stormwater regulations will be advertised and ready for adoption at the March meeting, as well as the draft of the Becker speed limit ordinance, which establishes that the speed limit on the road from Allen Drive to Countryview Lane will be 30 miles per hour and 15 miles per hour from Countryview Lane to

the Moore Township line.

Backenstoe also shared that after extensive research on the decommissioning of solar facilities, which is a relatively new concept, he found that many townships and recommendations state that since solar facilities are such large structures and their average lifespan is currently 30 years, once the technology becomes outdated or unusable, there must be regulations for decommissioning the solar facilities as a fail safe for when property owners or solar companies do not decommission them properly.

Backenstoe noted that the structures are highly salvageable and that he put together two draft options for the Planning Commission to consider with one draft accounting for gross value less the salvage value with

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a percentage being secured by a letter of credit or a bond, and the other being raw gross value and not including salvage value. Both drafts state that the ordinance can be updated every five years to provide for any changes such as costs and salvage values.

Following, supervisors unanimously approved a resolution for agricultural security on East Walker Road and accepted Robert Hindley as emergency management coordinator.

Beginning February 26, the Planning Commission will meet on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.

The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 2491 Community Dr.

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Registration open for Northampton Borough Fire Department’s youth firefighter summer camp

By CATHERINE STROH The Northampton Borough Fire Department will once again host a youth firefighter camp this summer from July 8-12, with a graduation ceremony on July 13. Registration is open to

Northampton Borough children ages 12-15 at a cost of $25 per child. Camp will be held at the Northampton Fire Station, 4 Lerchenmiller Dr., Northampton.

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what it takes to become a firefighter. The camp will include hands-on training, field trips and classroom activities, and will develop teamwork and what it means to be part of the brother/ sisterhood in the fire service.

This program was developed to help the younger generation gain an interest in volunteer firefighting.

“Our hope is that after the cadets complete the camp, they will become a member of the Northampton Fire Department and enroll in our junior firefighter program. Our current staffing of junior firefighters is eight members strong. These junior members participate in weekly training, understanding our equipment and assisting with other fire station activities,” said Safety Officer and Camp Director Barry Frantz. “Our junior program is a mentorship and the knowledge the members receive helps them gain experience to be prepared for a formal firefighter school and becoming a state-certified firefighter.”

The fire department has several in-house training activities such as dwelling and structure firefighting, vehicle rescue, hazmat operations and water rescue.

Training for other firefighting and rescue techniques are also available through the county and state fire schools at no cost to the members. The fire department continuously encourages all their members to enhance their training to not only help themselves, but the fire department as well.

For more information, contact Barry Frantz at nfd42camp@ northamptonfire42.com.

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Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity now Offering tech help appointments Submitted by JILL SILVIUS The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity now offers technology appointments to patrons who need quick help with

specific technology issues. This includes problems with emailing, filling out forms, typing documents, etc. These appointments are not a substitute for major

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Available tech appointments are every Tuesday at 4 and 4:30 p.m., and every other Thursday at 11 and 11:30 a.m. To schedule a tech appointment with one of our volunteer helpers, call the library at 610-759-4932 or stop in. Walk-ins will be accepted if no one else has scheduled an appointment.

Nazareth house fire displaces Family of 5

By HOME NEWS STAFF A fire broke out in a Nazareth home on Wednesday, February 7 in the 100 block of South Whitfield Street.

The fire was seen coming from the attic of the home. According to a GoFundMe page that has been created for the family of five, the fire in the attic of the home caused the roof to collapse.

A firefighter that was on scene received minor injuries to his hand.

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6TH ANNUAL SOUP TASTING & SALE Saturday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chapman Quarries UMC, 1433 Main St., Bath (Chapman). Snow date March 9. Tasting-admission $5 (under 10 free). Served with homemade bread. $5/pint. Free coffee/tea. Homemade bake sale. 15 soups to choose from!

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Delilah G. Murante, late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Scott D. Vigilotti, Executor of the Estate of Delilah G. Murante.

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 Scott D. Vigilotti ℅ 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 (2/1-2/15) ALLEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ZONING HEARING BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING AND APPEAL Notice is hereby given, under the Code of Allen Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Chapter 27 (Zoning), Part 1909, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by the Allen Township Zoning Hearing Board, at the Allen Township Municipal Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067.

DATE OF HEARING: February 22, 2024 TIME OF HEARING: 6:00 P.M. The following appeal will be heard: Hearing 2024-01 – To hear the request and appeal of PVT 1363 LLC (Appellant/ Purchaser of Property), of 400 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 4, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Location: A 1.98 acre vacant parcel of land. Tax Map Parcel: L36-8 located west of Cherryville Road and east of Center Road.

The subject parcel is located in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District.

The Appellant/Purchaser of property hereby seeks the following variances in accordance with the provisions of the Allen Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Part 1909 for a proposed DG Market Retail Store: Section 1301(2.C) and 1505(27) to allow a Retail Store, which is permitted by right in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, to exceed the maximum allowed gross floor area of 10,000 square feet. The Appellant/Purchaser of Property request dimensional variance to allow the gross floor area of 12,480 square feet (with a sales floor equal to 10,189 square feet.

Section 1420(10) to allow the proposed loading area to be located within fifty-three (53) feet from the property line along Center Road; and within ninety (90) feet from the northern property line. The Appellant/Purchaser of Property request relief from the 130 feet setback for

the loading area (along Center Road and the northern property line) and alleges an unnecessary hardship due to the existing dimensions of the site and other zoning requirements for the site.

Copies of the appeal application, plans and supporting documents are available for public inspection at the Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, PA during normal business hours. The hearing is open to the public and all interested parties may attend and will be heard.

The Board will meet at 5:45 PM, prior to the hearing, for the annual reorganization of members and any other incidental business.

Ilene Marie Eckhart Zoning Officer/Manager Allen Township (2/8 & 2/15) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA REPEALING AND VACATING ORDINANCE NO. 2018-08, CHAPTER 247 OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP CODIFIED ORDINANCES, KNOWN AS THE MOORE TOWNSHIP STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE FOR MONOCACY CREEK AND REPLACING IT WITH A REVISED AND UPDATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE APPLICABLE TO THE MONOCACY CREEK WATERSHED. The Ordinance is summarized as follows: Article I. General Provisions Section 247-1 Short Title Section 247-2 Statement of Findings Section 247-3 Purpose Section 247-4 Statutory Authority Section 247-5 Applicability Section 247-6 Exemptions Section 247-7 Repealer Section 247-8 Severability Section 247-9 Compatibility with Other Ordinance Requirements Section 247-10 Duty of Persons Engaged in Development of Land Section 247-11 Erroneous Permit Section 247-12 Waivers Article II. Definitions Section 247-13 Definitions Article III. Stormwater Management Requirements Section 247-14 General Requirements Section 247-15 Permit Requirements by Other Government Entities Section 247-16 Erosion and Sediment Control During Regulated Earth Disturbance Activities Section 247-17 Post-construction water quality criteria Section 247-18 Green Infrastructure and Existing Water Balance Preservation Standards Section 247-19 Stormwater Management Districts Section 247-20 Stormwater Management District Implementation Provisions Section 247-21 Calculation Methodology Section 247-22 Volume Controls Section 247-23 Rate Controls Section 247-24 Riparian Buffers

Article IV. Drainage Plan Requirements.

Section 247-25 General requirements Section 247-26 Exemptions Section 247-27 Drainage Plan Contents Section 247-28 Plan Submission Section 247-29 Drainage Plan Review Section 247-30 Modification of Plans Section 247-31 Hardship Waiver Procedure Section 247-32 Resubmission of Disapproved SWM Site Plans Section 247-33 Authorization to Construct and Term of Validity Section 247-34 As-Built Plans, Completion Certificate, and Final Inspection Article V. Inspections.

Section 247-35 Schedule of Inspections Article VI. Fees and Expenses.

Section 247-36 General Section 247-37 Expenses Covered by Fees Article VII. Stormwater BMP Operations and Maintenance Plan Requirements Section 247-38 General Requirements Section 247-39 Responsibilities of Developers and Landowners Section 247-40 Adherence to Approved BMP Operations and Maintenance Plan Section 247-41 Operations and Maintenance Agreement for Privately Owned Stormwater BMPs Section 247-42 Stormwater Management Easements Section 247-43 Recording of Approved BMP Operations and Maintenance Plan and Related Agreements Section 247-44 Municipal Stormwater BMP Operations and Maintenance Fund Section 247-45 Performance Guarantee Article VIII. Prohibitions Section 247-46 Prohibited Discharges Section 247-47 Prohibited Connections Section 247-48 Roof Drains and Sump Pumps Section 247-49 Alteration of BMPS Article IX. Right of Entry, Notification and Enforcement Section 247-50 Right of Entry Section 247-51 Notification Section 247-52 Inspection Section 247-53 Enforcement Section 247-54 Public Nuisance Section 247-55 Suspension and Revocation of Permits and Approvals Section 247-56 Penalties Section 247-57 Appeals Section 247-58 Effective Date References Appendix A – Operation and Maintenance Agreement All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/8 & 2/15) PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY,

February 15-21, 2024 9 PENNSYLVANIA REPEALING AND VACATING ORDINANCE NO. 2003-03, CHAPTER 241 OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP CODIFIED ORDINANCES, KNOWN AS THE MOORE TOWNSHIP STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AND REPLACING IT WITH A REVISED AND UPDATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE APPLICABLE TO ALL WATERSHEDS IN MOORE TOWNSHIP EXCEPT THE MONOCACY CREEK. The Ordinance is summarized as follows: Article I. General Provisions Section 241-1 Short Title Section 241-2 of Findings Section 241-3 Purpose Section 241-4 Statutory Authority Section 241-5 Applicability Section 241-6 Exemptions Section 241-7 Repealer Section 241-8 Severability Section 241-9 Compatibility with Other Ordinance Requirements Section 241-10 Duty of Persons Engaged in Development of Land Section 241-11 Erroneous Permit Section 241-12 Waivers Article II. Definitions Section 241-13 Definitions Article III. Stormwater Management Requirements Section 241-14 General Requirements Section 241-15 Permit Requirements by Other Government Entities Section 241-16 Erosion and Sediment Control During Regulated Earth Disturbance Activities Section 241-17 Post-construction water quality criteria Section 241-18 Stormwater Management Districts Section 241-19 Stormwater Management District Implementation Provisions Section 241-20 Calculation Methodology Section 241-21 Volume Controls Section 241-22 Rate Controls Section 241-23 Riparian Buffers Article IV. Drainage Plan Requirements.

Section 241-24 General Requirements Section 241-25 Exemptions Section 241-26 Drainage Plan Contents Section 241-27 Plan Submission Section 241-28 Drainage Plan Review Section 241-29 Modification of Plans Section 241-30 Hardship Waiver Procedure Section 241-31 Resubmission of Disapproved SWM Site Plans Section 241-32 Authorization to Construct and Term of Validity Section 241-33 As-Built Plans, Completion Certificate, and Final Inspection Article V. Inspections.

Section 241-34 Schedule of Inspections Article VI. Fees and Expenses.

Section 241-35 General Section 241-36 Expenses Covered by Fees Article VII. Stormwater BMP Operations and Maintenance Plan Requirements Section 241-37 General Requirements Section 241-38 Responsibilities of Developers and Landowners Section 241-39 Adherence to Approved BMP Operations and Maintenance Plan Section 241-40 Operations and Maintenance Agreement for Privately Owned Stormwater BMPs Section 241-41 Stormwater Management Easements

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Continued from page 9 Section 241-42 Recording of Approved BMP Operations and Maintenance Plan and Related Agreements Section 241-43 Municipal Stormwater BMP Operations and Maintenance Fund Section 241-44 Performance Guarantee Article VIII. Prohibitions Section 241-45 Prohibited Discharges Section 241-46 Prohibited Connections Section 241-47 Roof Drains Section 241-48 Alteration of BMPS Article IX. Right of Entry, Notification and Enforcement Section 241-49 Right of Entry Section 241-50 Notification Section 241-51 Inspection Section 241-52 Enforcement Section 241-53 Public Nuisance Section 241-54 Suspension and Revocation of Permits and Approvals Section 241-55 Penalties Section 241-56 Appeals Section 241-57 Effective Date References

PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Moore Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and The Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA REPEALING AND VACATING SECTION 4.14 OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2005-4 ENTITLED “STORM DRAINAGE” WHICH ORDINANCE SECTION IS CODIFIED AT SECTION 260-42 OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND REPLACING IT WITH REVISED AND UPDATED STORM DRAINAGE REGULATIONS ALONG WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.

Appendix A – Operation and Maintenance Agreement

The Ordinance is summarized as follows:

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

Section 260-42 A. Stormwater Management Plan B. Basic Construction Criteria C. Construction D. Drainage Easements E. General System Requirements F. Collection System Design

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

David M. Backenstoe, Esquire Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (2/8 & 2/15) 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:

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www.HomeNewsPA.com No. 0166 of 2024. Valerie L. Curry, Executrix, 5860 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth PA 18064.

(2/8-2/22) ESTATE NOTICE REX, ETHEL L., dec’d. Late of Whitehall, Lehigh County, PA Executor: Ronald S. Rex ℅ Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, 1347 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 1347 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 (2/8-2/22) RESCHEDULED MEETING NOTICE ALLEN TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION BOARD The Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024 has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Allen Township Municipal Building located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Purpose of the meeting will be to discuss any and all matters related to parks and recreation brought before the Board.

Amber Rose Averbeck Assistant Township Manager Allen Township (2/15) ESTATE NOTICE GRIFFIN, LOIS M., dec’d.

Late of Wilson Borough, Northampton County, PA Co-Executrices: Linda Mae Griffin and Donna K. GriffinSuter, ℅ Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (2/15-2/29) PUBLIC NOTICE Moore Township Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly meeting on March 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The following represents a listing of vacant positions with expired terms: HISTORICAL COMMISSION - ONE (1) PERSON – 5 YEAR TERM LAND & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD – ONE (1) PERSON – 4 YEAR TERM AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMITTEE – THREE (3) PERSONS – 1 YEAR TERM Interested persons may apply by submitting a letter stating qualifications and/or any other pertinent information. Letters should be mailed to the Moore Township Board of Supervisors, 2491 Community Drive, Bath PA 18014 or 3mailed to lkerbacher@mooretownship.org.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors (2/15) LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 2024 - 5:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Borough of Nazareth will hold a special public meeting.

The Meeting will be held at 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Council Chambers, 159 West Center Street for the purpose of voting Agenda items for that meeting. The Agenda will be published on the Borough website, twenty four (24 hrs) hours prior to the Meeting and will be posted at 134 S. Main Street on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Council of the Borough of Nazareth Daniel Chiavaroli, President (2/15)

will promote all of its upNorthampton County Parks and that coming and future free public and programs.

Recreation Division announces events "Our youth were essential to our division's efforts and progLogo contests ress over the last 50 years. With Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division celebrate 50 years in 2024 of providing recreational and conservation initiatives to the public.

In 1975, a search for the design of the Northampton County Parks logo was first initiated, returning 63 individual entries. In December 1975, a student from Northampton Community College, Ms. Colleen M. Hayne of Bath, Pa., was announced as the winner of the design. For nearly the

past 50 years, the logo has sustained and continues to be a prominent icon.

The Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division is excited to announce the launch of a similar logo competition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the division.

High school students are encouraged to be competitive and provide a design that will be unique but comprehensive to Northampton County Parks and Recreation. This logo will be incorporated in all 50th anniversary planned events, marketing and giveaways. In addition, the division is promoting a new "Get Outdoors NorCo"

pressures from development, loss of habitat, weather changes and continuous support to preserve, protect and enhance our public spaces, this is an excellent opportunity for youth to help promote the county's initiatives into the future," said Bryan S. Cope, superintendent of Parks and Recreation.

The submission deadline for the "50th anniversary" and "Get Outdoors NorCo" logos is no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 22. All entries must be submitted to Parks Clerical Specialist Emily Correll at ecorrell@norcopa.gov.

Winners will be announced in April 2024.

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ing officials meet with representatives of Troop M to discuss the possibility of increasing patrols and traffic enforcement in the borough to provide a more visible, increased police presence.

Mayor Fiorella Mirabito voiced that PSP will try to attend the March meeting to go over current numbers and trends.

In other news, Mirabito announced that there will be a special considerations form on the borough website for residents to disclose if they or anyone in their home would need special assistance to evacuate in the event of an emergency, which will help create a plan to prevent incidents and fatalities. The information will be

private and not shared with anyone other than emergency services.

Mirabito also announced that address/house numbers must be visible on all properties pertaining to the borough’s ordinance that address numbers must be placed in a position that is legible and visible from the street or road in front of the property, contrast with their background, be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters and not less than 4 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches.

Borough Manager Bradford T. Flynn announced that residents can now pay their sanitation bills on the borough website with the option of paying in increments with a credit card or e-check and option to sign up for email reminders. Online payments will incur a service fee and penalties begin May 31 for past due accounts.

Other announcements included the formation of a committee that will be responsible for planning the

borough’s celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial birthday in 2026. Residents can reach out to the borough office or President Frank Hesch if they are interested in becoming a member of the committee.

Next, council approved an overtime compensatory time policy amendment, a starting salary system policy amendment, the advertisement for lawn care services, an ordinance creating a handicapped zone on Washington Street and a motion that ratified the decision to submit a late year 2023 Grow NorCO grant in the amount of $25,000, which was received earlier this year.

Last, council passed a motion authorizing Flynn and Borough Solicitor James F. Kratz to sign the Declaration of Taking documents from PennDOT involving borough lands around the upcoming Route 248 realignment project. Additionally, there will be a public PennDOT presenta-

tion to go over the final plans for the project at the March meeting.

The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m. in the borough’s office building, located at 121 S. Walnut St.

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www.HomeNewsPA.com • Laurys Station Volunteer Fire Company – $14,618 • Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $16,757 • Neffs Volunteer Fire Company – $15,396 • Northampton Fire Department – $15,396 • Northampton Regional Emergency Medical Services Inc. – $15,000 • Northern Valley Emergency Medical Services Inc. – $10,000 • Slatington Volunteer Fire Department – $13,645 • Tri Clover Fire Company – $13,645 The 183rd District includes Lowhill and North Whitehall townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County.

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