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Northampton Borough Office, borough parks Open during ‘green’ Phase, PPE available To businesses
Fireworks at Bethlehem Steel Stacks, photo by Gregory Morgan Photography.
Hope Lutheran Church hosts Drive-thru Vacation Bible School
submitted by LAURIE CHRISTMAN Monday was the first day of drive-thru Vacation Bible School at Hope Lutheran
Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden to greet the participants as they arrived in their cars look-
ing forward to fun, games, and treats. The excitement will continue through Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. every morning.
By KERI LINDENMUTH Northampton Borough Council met on Thursday, July 2, the council’s first meeting since Northampton entered Pennsylvania’s “green” phase. All council members and residents who attended the meeting were required to wear masks. During the meeting, it was announced that personal protection equipment (PPE) is available to borough businesses and nonprofits. These materials were provided by the county to help re-opened businesses operate safely. The 59 kits are available at the borough office on a first come, first serve basis. Business owners can choose between kits that contain masks, gloves, and disinfectant wipes, or kits that contain masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. “[These] will help get you on your way,” said borough manager LeRoy Brobst. It was also announced that all borough parks are once again open. Brobst said that restrooms, pavilions, and play equipment are being sanitized regularly. With lessened restrictions in place, more organizations are requesting use of the borough’s parks and pavilions. One of those groups is the O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance in Easton. They asked council for permission to use the Municipal Park bandshell on Friday, July 31 for a “Social DisDANCE” showcase. “This will be a nice opportunity for something to happen there,” said Brobst. He added that the bandshell does not get used much, and the performance will not conflict with any other events. Council approved the event, as long as Northampton County remains in the “green” phase. In other business, council approved the construction of a vehicle impound lot at the rear of the Northampton Fire Depart-
ment. The lot will be used by the borough’s police department in lieu of Force-1 Towing, a thirdparty that police currently use to store impounded vehicles. The borough will charge for storage and cameras will be installed. Not all cars will be impounded at this location, explained Police Chief Bryan Kadingo, only specific vehicles in need of a secure location. Finally, council wished to set the record straight and explain their reasoning for passing on the decision to allow Northampton Area High School to hold graduation. Last month, council refused to vote on a request from the high school to waive crowd guidelines and hold graduation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, they said the decision should be made by the county or by the state. However, they received backlash from some residents. “This board is not against high school students doing graduation” said Councilman Kenneth Hall. “[The decision] belonged to a higher power.”
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By KERI LINDENMUTH 18, the On Thursday, June CounNorthampton Boroughmeetings, cil resumed in-personresidents to with the option for via telecall in to the meeting meeting, Borphone. During the Brobst anough Manager LeRoy Northampton nounced that the had asked Area School District social disthe borough to waive their July for tancing limitations cer24 high school graduation that the emony. It was a decision in makpart council wanted no ing. liability,” “I do not want that Kutzler. Judy said Councilwoman should go She said such a request the state. or through the county even in the ----------------------Under state law, are limited of the fence with the erection It’s a blessing in disguise. “Green Phase” crowdsindividuals. STROH the garden].” By CATHERINE to no more than 250 would only two groups [surrounding Brian Sabo planting a Just over a year ago, together “We just started tomatoes, The school said it and came have ----------------------in the community two guests per graduate on week ago. We like more allow all CDC guidelines. The carrots, broccoli and and decided to collaborate Anyone who would follow People cucumbers, could that it would limit [to name a few]. We veg- information in regards to Change a community garden. may district added Al mission is to beans more Standing Up, whose and make it always use more plants, We’re also on Main in Northampton more the number of people enteringstay to Stadium in order 484-272-7873. For help the community and Change etables, more seedlings. call Erdosy along other Standing on People put rose bushes a better place to live, the threshold, but no joined looking to from information may be found below were given. fence to deter people on Main in Northampton Up, their “group” details agreed idea of a com- the said Sabo. They’re always forces to bring the jumping the fence,” Council unanimouslythe counand garden on Facebook. munity garden to life.is a recovery The community-based defer the decision to looking for more volunteers by different vol- the best way to get involved is to to or to the state. Change on Main ty people will be tended and also unanithroughout each day, on reach out via Facebook. resource center helping In addition, council rent payis funded unteers the borbe maintained by Change with addictions and Their goal is to make a better mously agreed to defer Northampton. will and People Standing Up the Northampton by the County of ough of Northampton at 1830 Main his ments from for years to come. Community Center. live. Sabo expressed Change on Main, located established volunteersthe proceeds from the place to “Part of my mission is to Memorial pays $5,000/ normally Main St. Suite 3, was 2018. All of center mission, The be donated to the break the stigma of addiction, in month in rent to the borough, in Northampton July director garden will Bank. back to the community cenChange on Main garden Northampton Area Food that I want to give wheelbar- doing recovery which owns “The Brian Sabo said, got a grant “We can literally just the street the community. Part of than 2 back. What’s better is grant funded. We Borough of row the proceeds across Continued on page said Sabo, is givingthe less fortunate?” [to proceed] and the the land at [to the food bank],” helping us Northampton gave and assisted “It’s a blessing in disguise.” 1602 Canal Street
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Creek cleanup, new signs will Help beautify Borough of Bath By KERI LINDENMUTH During their July 6 meeting, the Borough of Bath Council discussed grant opportunities for signage across the borough. Last month, the borough’s Economic Development Committee proposed adding directional signage for parking as well as historic district signs around the borough’s downtown to encourage more visitors and enhance their experi-
ence. There are several grants available, including Northampton County’s Hotel Tax Grant, that could be used to pay for the signs. Their design and placement were proposed to council during the evening’s meeting. Council gave borough manager Brad Flynn permission to apply for the grant. “This is something that a lot
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of municipalities have that we do not,” said Council President Mark Saginario. This presentation, he added, would only help improve the borough. Councilman Frank Hesch said that the committee is also looking for ways to enhance residential areas as well. Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman thanked the committee for looking at the borough’s strengths and building off them. The Monocacy Creek Watershed Association and member Jose DeJesus also highlighted one of the borough’s strengths: its location along the Monocacy Creek. DeJesus announced during the meeting that the association will be holding a creek clean up in the borough on Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. until noon at Keystone Park. Any and all volunteers are welcome to attend to help clean up litter along the creek and its surrounding areas. Refreshments, trash bags, and gloves will be provided. It will be an opportunity, DeJesus said, for volunteers to
see the Monocacy Creek in Bath and realize that it extends beyond just Bethlehem. “It is really needed,” said Councilman Barry Fenstermaker. “We did something like that a few years ago and I was surprised by the things we pulled out of the creek.” To register, volunteers can visit the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association Facebook page. Finally, council discussed the borough’s landscaping contract. This year, the borough chose to outsource landscaping rather than hire part-time public works employees. The decision was a financial one, explained Flynn. Even hiring part-time workers brings with it annual personnel and equipment costs, while outsourcing to a professional landscaper for half the year would save the borough thousands of dollars. Outsourcing to a full crew of landscapers also helps improve public works’ efficiency by allowing them to focus on other jobs throughout the borough, he explained. This also helped prevent layoffs.
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Thomas A. Edison High School Graduate Chosen to Present Research at National Conference
Submitted by SUSQ UNIV Bradley Hower of Bath was one of 64 students from Susquehanna University who was chosen recently to present research at the 2020 annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research at Montana State University. Hower's research, titled "Examination of the Development of Diatom Communities on Rocks in the Susquehanna River over a Five Week Period," was super-
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residents to participate virtually via Zoom. Several safety measures were taken to keep council and residents safe. Social distancing, masks, and temperature checks were required and council members split themselves between council chambers and individual offices, chiming in via Zoom. One of the evening’s topics of discussion was disturbances caused by fireworks. Since their legalization several years ago, municipalities across the state have struggled to enforce their use. In the Borough of Bath, it is illegal to detonate a firework within 150 feet of an occupied structure, meaning fireworks are illegal everywhere in the borough. “Fireworks are a problem across the borough, the county, and the state,” said Council President Mark Saginario. He added that police are trying their best, but it is hard to enforce. Mayor Fiorella Mirabito added that she has received resident complaints before, during, and after the July Fourth celebrations. In a discussion with the Pennsylvania State Police, she was told that troopers will be on the scene if they can be. However, an influx in complaints makes it hard to keep up. If residents want a change, she added, they should call their state representatives. Only they can pass legislation to end the sale and use of fireworks. Solicitor Blake Marles added that residents who complain about fireworks have to be willing to call the police and testify as a witness. “Everyone wants to complain about it,” he says, “but no one wants to call out a neighbor.” In addition to speaking out against fireworks, residents were also encouraged by council to speak up if they see CDC social distancing guidelines being ignored. Mayor Mirabito said that she has received several complaints from residents in regards to local businesses not following health and safety regulations. Residents who have complaints can call the Pennsylvania Department of Health at 877-7243258. Only the state can enforce its COVID-19 guidelines. Council announced several steps that have been taken to keep borough employees and residents safe in the wake of COVID-19. During their meeting, they also voted to sanitize and clean the borough’s fire department building. While no one working in the building has tested positive for COVID-19, there are EMS officials using the building who travel around the area and may have been in contact with COVID-19 patients. Out of an abundance of Continued on page 4
Social media and public office In today's world of instant news, immediate communication, and, of course - social media…being an elected official - takes endless patience and fortitude. On social media - everyone is an expert - no matter what it is…whether it's the budget, the cost of running a municipality, police services, public works schedules, administrative responsibilities…behind the computer screen - the experts are everywhere. Newsflash - you may have "screen muscles" - but, guess what - unless you've "done your time" as an elected official…your muscles mean nothing. I urge
people to please think and get all the facts before posting on social media. I speak for myself - I ran for Mayor (unopposed) because I genuinely care about the future of this Borough. I'm not perfect - and, never claimed to be… although, I continue to give it all I have to make this a place to be proud of. I am always posting Borough information on my personal Facebook page to try to keep everyone informed - and, I try to do it in a positive way. I no longer administer the Bor-
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caution, the council unanimously agreed to clean the building. Mayor Mirabito also voiced her support for the decision. Borough hall and the public works building will not be sanitized because access has been restricted for most of the pandemic. Saginario praised the borough office staff and borough manager Brad Flynn for their dedication throughout the pandemic. They not only continued daily operations, he said, but took on the added burden of managing a pandemic response in the process. “To keep business going and dealing with pandemic at the same time...It has not been easy,” he said, “But everyone is doing their part.” Christ Church Little Moore UCC is re-opening! Sunday services will be held outside (weather permitting). Services will continue to be livestreamed on our Facebook page. Bring your own chairs and join us at 9 a.m. beginning Sunday, July 12. We are located at 913 S. Mink Rd. in Danielsville.
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Obituaries Michael C. Gabriel
Michael C. Gabriel, 57, of Bath, passed away peacefully with his loving companion by his side on T h u r s d a y, July 2, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Breidinger) Gabriel of Bath, and the late Joseph M. Gabriel. He was a graduate of Northampton High School, Class of 1981. For more than 30 years, Mike was the owner and operator of Gabriel’s Autobody on Filetown Road in Belfast. A member of Stockertown Rod & Gun Club, he was an avid hunter and motorcyclist, who loved riding his Harley. Survivors: In addition to Jeanette, his loving companion of nearly 13 years, and his mother, Betty, he is survived by his sister, Kim Manning and husband, John, of Moore Township; a stepson, William James and wife, Cody, of Palmer Township; a stepdaughter, Brandy Genua and husband, Ryan, of Nazareth; eight stepgrandchildren; his beloved pet dog, Luger; a niece, Abigail Manning of Moore Township; and a nephew, Nicholas Manning and wife, Kerri, of Kingston, PA. Services: A closed casket visitation for family and friends was held on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Mike’s funeral service and interment were private. Due to current restrictions, please follow all social distancing protocols and a facial covering is required. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
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Philip Rubino, 79, of Bath, died July 6, 2020. He was the husband of Linda (Ehret) Rubino. They were married April 22, 1967 and celebrated 53 years of marriage. He was born in Italy on March 5, 1941 to Vincenzo and Gina Rubino. His life centered around his worship to his God, Jehovah and teaching others the Bible. He was an elder in the Nazareth and West Bethlehem congregations. His trade was a Barber and Electrolux salesman. Surviving him - wife, Linda; son, Philip J. husband to Jennifer; grandsons, Nicholas and Dominic; granddaughter, Gabrielle; son, Tony husband to Maria; granddaughter, Rebekah; brother, Luigi husband to Alice; nephew, Seth and niece, Leah. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. in Green Mount Cemetery, of Bath. Due to current health concerns, face masks are required at all times, along with the practice of social distancing. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth. Online condolences may be offered at www. jfreichelfuneralhome.com.
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NORTHAMPTON AREA Northampton Police Report JUNE 24 – Juvenile problem in the 500 block of E. 10th St. and the 1300 block of Canal St. Reports of a juvenile issues. Civil matter in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. and the unit block of Laubach Ave. Reports of civil issues.
Unwanted person in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of an unwanted male. Traffic stop, Washington Ave. and E. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted.
Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.
Hit and run accident in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a legally parked vehicle struck, causing damage to the driver side mirror. Driver was still in parked vehicle and witnessed a landscape truck with bright colored decals on the side hit the mirror and leave the scene.
Neighbor complaint in the 500 block of E. 11th St. Report of a neighbor issue.
Noise complaint in the 2900 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of fireworks.
Check person/welfare, W. 14th St. and Cedar St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Fraud in the 1500 block of Main St. and the 2400 block of Dewey Ave. Reports of scams.
Noise complaint, Portland St. and E. 20th St. Report of two loud explosions.
Suspicious person in the 100 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a suspicious male.
Harassment in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of harassment.
Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
JUNE 25 – Traffic Stop, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. A traffic stop was conducted.
JUNE 26 - Neighbor complaint in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a neighbor issue. Civil matter in the 400 block of E. 9th St. and the 1500 block of Main St. Reports of civil issues.
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Northampton Area High School End of Year Honor Roll Submitted by CARRIE GRUBER
Grade 9 Distinguished Honors Allison Alamorian, Brielle Albus, Destiny Allinson, Cael Anderko, Daisy Aptovska, Delaney Arias Vargas, Ryder Ault, Samantha Barber, Macie Barnes, Mason Basara, Anna Bealer, Tanner Benckini, Zachary Benetzky, Brendan Best, Hannah Billy, Sarah Bird, Joshua Boggs, Kayla Boykas, Tyler Brearman, Bailey Brossman, Jayden Bruch, Kiersten Burd, Boden Burkhart, Lydia Chemelli, Sophia Chen, Parker Christman, Lydia Clayton, Jake Crossett, Logan Crossett, Carson Czarnecki, Andrea Davidson, Aaliyah DeRose, Amanda Deutsch, Mia Dimmick, David Dixon, Jacob Dorney, Azelia Dos-Santos, Nathan Feichtel, Angela Fisher, Dylan Fosko, Pearce Foulk, Emma Fraley, Ava Gower, Bryson Grover, Isabella Hafner, Megan Hamilton, Jeffrey Head, Michelle Hlinka, Olivia Horn, Gizem Horuz, Aedan Howe, Payton Huff, Evan Hughes, Madelyn Hurst, Seth Janders, Leah Jenkins, Mylie Karc, Tyler Kauffman, Gage Kemmerer, John Kester, Jacob Kleiber, Jessica Kleiber, Samuel Koplin, Hannah Krywonis, Owen Laury, Shane Leyfert, Hannah Makovsky, Cynthia Marzen, Sarah Mele, Camryn Mello, Tara Mensinger, Mackenzie Metz, Allyson Michael, Abigail Miksza, Cora Milisits, Sally Milisits, Elijah Miller, Samreen-Joy Minhas, Jadalyn Moyer, Natalie Mullen, Naomi Nebiyou, Kaitlyn Oswald, Jenna Palencar, Avery Peluszak, Hayden Pierson-Balik, Sara Praetorius, Nicholas Preletz, Christina Rabenold, Jessica Regalis, Ethan
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lor Richard, Kyle Richards, Jalyssa Robinson, William Rogan, Jaden Rosenberg, Dominic Rubino, Juliana Salvato, Isabelle Sawarynski, Jasmine Sayid, Megan Smith, Raheem Smith, Reuben Snyder, Avery VanHorn, Carson Wagner, Amelia Weitknecht, Vrai Wyckoff, Nicole Yellen Honors Savannah Aguilera, Jaclyn Benner, Gracie Bowers, Brooke Conway, Jack Desh, Courtney Dorsey, Colin Doyle, Erin Dumbach, Logan Eberly, Matthew Everhart, Izac Gaetaniello, Caden Grabfelder, Connor Hamlin, Nathan Hanna, Farrah Hendershot, Jesse Hoffeld, Anthony Huaman, Morgan Hughes, Mason Kessler, James Kornhausl, Abigail Kromer, Hunter Lindaman, Carley Maldonado, Caden Markulics, Carter Mathur, Kiera Medernach, Alexandria Miller, Matthew Mongrain, Melissa Motsko, Cameron Noti, Naylah Nunez, Vanessa Passanisi, Zachary Rickert, Nicholas Rubino, Stephanie Shiller, Malaki Sollars, Nadia Soto, Jadaliz Torres, Nathaniel Wolfe, Kasey Yeska, Faith Zelenty Grade 10 Distinguished Honors Shyanne Ackerman, Isabella Aguanno, Crissa Andrew, Elijah Angstadt, Dylan Bauer, Abby Beil, Alyssa Bendekovits, Madison Berger, Kiersten Bindics, Bryce Bitler, Emily Black, Jillian Bond, Daniel Bonstein, Madison Bozik, Charles Breidenbach, John Breslin, Sarenity Burkit, Jenna Caffrey, Rocco Cappolella, Connor Carbonell, Matthew Carey, Wyatt Cobb, Gianna Coccetti, Rebecca
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NAZARETH AREA Results from universal Testing for COVID-19 at Gracedale Nursing Home Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT All residents and staff at Gracedale Nursing Home were tested for COVID-19 on June 26, 27, and 28 with help from the National Guard. Universal testing of long-term-care facilities was mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health via PAHAN-509. Residents: 425 residents were tested prior to universal testing; 296 residents were tested during
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Stories From My Heart by Cynthia Jean DeLuca Time and Time Again
This is a story about love, faith, and hope. It is a story that continues every day, time and time again. When I was a little girl, I would tell my Mother how much I loved her time and time again. When she was ill, I would say to her how much she meant to me and how much I enjoyed spending time with her time and time again. In my heart, I needed her to know how important she was. Somehow in my silly way, I believed if told her time and time again, the love I felt would permanently attach itself, and travel with her to heaven. Even now, five years later, I look up and say those words I said time after time. When I was a little girl, before my Mother married the wonderful man who became my Dad, I would look up to heaven and ask Jesus to send me my very own Daddy to love. I asked this time after time. My prayer was answered. And the answer repeated itself time after time, day after day until his death. To this day, I find myself, looking up and thanking him, time after time. As a mother, I encouraged my children time and time again, even now as adults with families of their own I continue with the message. Each morning, as I write a text to them, I always end with, I believe in you and love you more
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Estate of Monica L. Williamson, late of the Township of Upper Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Dawn R. Cohen, Administratrix of the Estate of Monica L. Williamson. 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 Dawn R. Cohen ℅ 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 (6/25-7/9) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lori Jean Wynkoop, late of the Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters of Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Anna Maria Ortiz, Executrix of the Estate of Lori Jean Wynkoop. 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 Anna Maria Ortiz ℅ 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 (6/25-7/9) ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of ELTON E. JOHNSON, deceased, of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, PA. Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the above Estate were granted to LEEANN K. PAFF, Executrix, on June 22, 2020. All persons indebted to the Estate are required to make immediate payment, and those having claim or demand are to present the same without delay to Leeann K. Paff, in care of Gregory R. Reed, Attorney-atLaw, 141 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 299, Nazareth, PA 18064-0299. (7/2-7/16) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Katie E. Stevens, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below. Kathleen M. Wagner
484 Creek Road Bath, PA 18014 Administrator DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (6/25-7/9) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Council of Borough of Bath has resolved to consider, during a public meeting on August 3, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014, Bath Municipal Building, Council Chambers, the enactment of two (2) proposed ordinances (each an “Ordinance”) whose titles are as follows: 1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 675-37. TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM “STEEP SLOPE” TO BE “ANY NATURAL OR MANMADE SLOPE WITH A GRADE OF 25% OR GREATER FROM HORIZONTAL PLANE”; TO AMEND AND RESTATE § 675-123. (ENTITLED “STEEP SLOPE”) TO AMEND AND RESTATE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO STEEP SLOPE AS THAT TERM IS NEWLY DEFINED BY THIS ORDINANCE; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; AND EFFECTIVE DATE 2) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 580-27.B.(4). TO STATE THAT AREAS WITH SLOPES OF 25% OR GREATER SHALL NOT BE PLANNED FOR DEVELOPMENT OR DISTURBANCE EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; AND EFFECTIVE DATE The August 3, 2020 Public Meeting may be attended inperson or via Zoom with the following information: https:// zoom.us/j/6212047182 or 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 621 204 7182 Password: 08032020. The full text of the proposed Ordinances together with any and all attachments (if any) will be available for inspection at the Bath Municipal Building on and after the date of this advertisement, during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during regular business days (excepting legal holidays). Copies will be provided upon payment of costs for copying. Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (7/9 & 7/16) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Council of Borough of Bath has resolved to consider, during a public meeting on August 3, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014, Bath Municipal Building, Council Chambers, the enactment of the following titled Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 675-44. TO UPDATE THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE BOROUGH OF BATH ZONING ORDINANCE SO IT IS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM BASED; TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER K6-1-4E-0503, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 303 W. MAIN STREET, FROM AN MC – MANUFACTURING COMMERCIAL ZONE TO AN R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE; SEVERABILITY; REPEALER; AND EFFECTIVE DATE The August 3, 2020 Public Meeting may be attended inperson or via Zoom with the following information: https://zoom. us/j/6212047182 or 1-929-2056099 Meeting ID: 621 204 7182 Password: 08032020. The full text of the proposed Ordinances together with any and all attachments (if any) will be available for inspection at the Bath Municipal Building on and after the date of this advertisement, during the regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during regular business days (excepting legal holidays). Copies will be provided upon payment of costs for copying. Bradford T. Flynn, Manager Borough of Bath (7/9 & 7/16)
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ough Facebook page, it is now being done by our staff. Recently, I posted information in reference to the parking meters in our municipal-owned parking lots. One of the comments was - "so the Mayor can make more money." I literally laughed out loud! My salary as the Mayor of the Borough of Bath is $2500.00 per year. Borough Council members salary is $1800.00 per year - public information… look it up. I'm surely not in it for the money. There are several issues we as a small Borough are faced with - increased traffic because of endless development surrounding our Borough, roadway improvements, rental inspections, police services going forward, mandated state requirements, etc. Please know we want public input on everything that is brought to the table. This is the main reason I'm always asking residents/business owners to attend meetings. Our Council meetings are the first Monday of the month - beginning at 6:30 p.m. I realize we all have busy lives - although, if something is that important to you - you'll find a way to attend or at least call the office and ask what transpired at the meeting. Or, look up the minutes of the meeting on the website - don't just condemn on social media because a decision was made. Those who held office in the Borough in the past did the best they could - we are doing the same. Lastly, I urge everyone to run for public office - I assure you "things look differently" from the other side of the Dias. Social media can be a
great thing - to share important information, to congratulate the achievements of others, to celebrate a milestone…and, so much more. We live in a world full of negativity let's all do our small part and use social media in a positive way…it will make a difference.
Be well, Mayor Mirabito
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Neighbor complaint in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. and the 400 block of E. 12th St. Reports of neighbor issues. Juvenile problem in the unit block of W. Laubach Ave. Report of a juvenile issue. Assault in the 100 block of W. 14th St. Report of an assault. Check person/welfare in the 400 block of E. 10th St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Domestic in the 700 block of E. 18th St. between a male and a female. Civil matter in the 1500 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue. Noise complaint in the 1600, 1700 and 2200 blocks of Main St. and the 200 block of E. 21st St. Reports of fireworks. Fraud in the 1400 block of Cedar St. Report of a scam. Domestic in the 1400 block of Main St. between a male and a female. Noise complaint in the 700 block of E. 18th St. Report of a loud neighbor. Theft from vehicle in the 700 block of Washington Ave. Report of an unlocked, legally parked vehicle entered, tools were taken. JUNE 28 – Death, attended, unattended in the 900 block of Main St. Report of an unattended death. Neighbor complaint, Buckingham Dr. and Atlas Ln. Report of a neighbor issue. DUI accident in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of a suspected DUI accident involving multiple vehicles.
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Criminal mischief in the 700 block of Dewey Ave. Report of all four tires on a legally parked vehicle punctured. Noise complaint in the 1700 and 2200 blocks of Main St., the 1900 block of Lincoln Ave. and the 200 block of E. 21st St. Reports of fireworks. Animal complaint in the 1400 block of Railroad St. Report of dogs barking. Domestic in the 1600 block of Canal St. between a male and a female. Non-reportable accident in the 900 block of Main St. involving two vehicles. Unwanted person in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Report of an unwanted female. Juvenile problem in the 600 block of Main St. Report of a juvenile issue. Domestic in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. between a male and a female. JUNE 29 – Suspicious person in the 1400 block of Canal St. Report of a male dressed in all black entering vehicles. Traffic stop, E 4th St. and Howertown Rd. A traffic stop was conducted.
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Specializing in restoring & maintaining the health, beauty & value of landscape trees • • • • • •
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