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JULY 4-10, 2019
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Allen Township passes East Allen Fireworks ordinance Supervisors Want Before July Fourth By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on Tuesday, June 25, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the township’s new fireworks ordinance, right in time for July Fourth celebrations. Instead of adopting a new code, township solicitor Lincoln Treadwell explained that the ordinance will amend the fire protection and prevention code, as well as the nuisance code. The discharge of both display and consumer fireworks will be banned between 10 p.m. and noon except on national holidays, on which the ban starts at 11 p.m. On New Year’s Eve, the ban will start at 1 a.m. To prevent fires, fireworks will
also be restricted during township burn bans. Treadwell explained that those breaking the new ordinance will receive a warning letter for their first offense. After that, they may be subject to a fine. In other news, the township received correspondence from the Borough of Northampton about a sewer rate adjustment. Treadwell told supervisors he expects more communication on the matter, as no indication of the exact adjustment was given. Finally, supervisors acknowledged an intergovernmental agreement between the Borough of Catasauqua and Catasauqua Continued on page 5
Looking by Back Ed Pany Column #3
In this third column, I continue to explore the history of Bath. The historical roots of the borough go back to 1737. In 1861 the Civil War divided the country. The north responded to President Lincoln’s call and rallied to preserve the union. Fiftysix men from Bath served in the Grand Army of the Republic. They served in the Pennsylvania 153th regiment. The men saw action at the
Battle of Chancellorsville and the monumental Battle of Gettysburg. Veterans after the war organized the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic.) The volunteer infantry first brigade, 1st Division of the 153 Regiment held reunions in Bath in 1895 and 1909. There they exchanged memories of their military experiences. Thanksgiving Day in 1867 brought the railroad to Bath. Continued on page 4
Airport Road Speed Limit Decreased By KERI LINDENMUTH
During the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, June 27, engineer James Milot gave a report on safety at the intersection of Jade Lane/Dogwood Road and Airport Road. This report was requested by supervisors following a fatal accident at the intersection in March. Milot analyzed vehicular accidents at the intersection between the years 2015 and 2017. He found only one accident. The accident, between a motorcyclist and a deer, was not roadway related. As such, Milot told supervisors “there does not appear to be a factor at the intersection that can be corrected.” The volume of traffic, he added, is not sufficient enough for PennDOT to add a traffic signal. However, he said perhaps a more consistent speed limit on Airport Road between Hanoverville Road and Route 329 could be helpful. The speed limit currently changes from 45mph to 55mph back to 45mph. Supervisors agreed, stating that the speed limit should consistently remain at 45mph. They asked Milot to make the recommendation to PennDOT. In other news, the township is considering involvement in the River Central Comprehensive Continued on page 4
Ribbon cutting ceremony held to celebrate opening .
Naz-O-Nut’s Grand opening a Sweet success
By DAWN DUDECK TUNNEY Not even the extreme heat could stifle the excitement surrounding Naz-O-Nut's grand opening last Tuesday night. The newest addition to Nazareth's small business landscape held its grand opening and ribbon cutting June 25 in front of an enthusiastic crowd of future patrons and neighborhood business supporters. The local eatery was packed with eager guests as workers in brightly colored shirts with clever catch phrases walked through the crowd, holding trays of their tasty treats, which the guests devoured with gusto. In attendance were Nazareth mayor Lance Colondo and Bath mayor Fiorella Mirabito-Reginelli. The Greater Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley greeted the eager crowd inside the entrance with name tags and smiles. Jessica O'Donnell, Executive
Vice President of the Chamber, was the master of ceremonies and gave an enthusiastic welcome to the new business, saying she was excited for the “sweet addition to the Nazareth area.” After representatives from local offices presented the owners with certificates and well-wishes, O'Donnell lead the gang of owners and employees in a “first-bite” moment before the ribbon was cut by a smiling Helena Lazzarini. Naz-O-Nut is Nazareth's first independent donut shop, owned and operated by two husband and wife teams: Helena and Frank Lazzarini and longtime friends, Ciro and Lucrezia DelaRagione.
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