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Community garden comes to Life in Northampton By CATHERINE STROH Just over a year ago, two groups in the community came together and decided to collaborate on a community garden. People Standing Up, whose mission is to help the community and make it a better place to live, and Change on Main in Northampton joined forces to bring the idea of a community garden to life. Change on Main is a recovery resource center helping people with addictions and is funded by the County of Northampton. Change on Main, located at 1830 Main St. Suite 3, was established in Northampton July 2018. Change on Main director Brian Sabo said, “The garden is grant funded. We got a grant [to proceed] and the Borough of Northampton gave us the land at 1602 Canal Street and assisted
with the erection of the fence [surrounding the garden].” “We just started planting a week ago. We have tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli and beans [to name a few]. We could always use more plants, more vegetables, more seedlings. We’re also looking to put rose bushes along the fence to deter people from jumping the fence,” said Sabo. The community-based garden will be tended by different volunteers throughout each day, and will be maintained by Change on Main and People Standing Up volunteers for years to come. All of the proceeds from the garden will be donated to the Northampton Area Food Bank. “We can literally just wheelbarrow the proceeds across the street [to the food bank],” said Sabo, “It’s a blessing in disguise.”
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Anyone who would like more information in regards to Change on Main in Northampton may call 484-272-7873. For more information on People Standing Up, their “group” may be found on Facebook. They’re always looking for more volunteers and the best way to get involved is to reach out via Facebook. Their goal is to make the borough of Northampton a better place to live. Sabo expressed his mission, “Part of my mission is to break the stigma of addiction, in doing that I want to give back to the community. Part of recovery is giving back. What’s better than helping the less fortunate?”
By KERI LINDENMUTH On Thursday, June 18, the Northampton Borough Council resumed in-person meetings, with the option for residents to call in to the meeting via telephone. During the meeting, Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst announced that the Northampton Area School District had asked the borough to waive social distancing limitations for their July 24 high school graduation ceremony. It was a decision that the council wanted no part in making. “I do not want that liability,” said Councilwoman Judy Kutzler. She said such a request should go through the county or the state. Under state law, even in the “Green Phase” crowds are limited to no more than 250 individuals. The school said it would only allow two guests per graduate and follow all CDC guidelines. The district added that it would limit the number of people entering Al Erdosy Stadium in order to stay below the threshold, but no other details were given. Council unanimously agreed to defer the decision to the county or to the state. In addition, council also unanimously agreed to defer rent payments from the Northampton Memorial Community Center. The center normally pays $5,000/ month in rent to the borough, which owns the community cenContinued on page 2
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ter building. However, the center has been closed since March. Brobst stressed that the center is not asking for the rent to be forgiven, but deferred to a later date. The rent goes into the borough’s recreation fund. Finally, Council voted to hold two meetings per month in July and in August. Normally, council votes to hold only one public meeting in the summer, but the ever-changing rules and regulations presented by COVID-19, and the decisions that need to be made as a result, prompted council to make the decision to meet more regularly. The next public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 2.
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County Council unanimously Approves McClure's plan to Aid small businesses and Embattled municipalities Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Northampton County Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 51-2020 at their June 18 meeting. The Resolution will allow the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to apply for and accept $27.6 million in funds through the COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant Program. “Our desperate small businesses, their furloughed employees and our embattled municipalities can rest assured that I will continue to push hard to get the relief to them ASAP,” says Lamont McClure. Under the provision of the CARES Act, funds from the County Relief Block Grant program may be used to support
businesses with fewer than one hundred employees, to support businesses and other entities engaged in the tourism industry, to fund Behavioral Health & Substance use disorder treatment services and to help boroughs and townships with response and planning efforts related to COVID-19. The Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has put together a guideline for the distribution of $27.6 million of CARES funds. $10 Million Small Business • Small business loan program • Small business grants program • Fund for Small Business Marketing • Technical assistance and mi-
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CLARIFICATION for Lehigh Township article, June 18 edition Township Supervisor Keith Hantz wanted to clarify that he and Police Chief Scott Fogel did look at cuts to the police budget and could only get to six percent, not the 20 percent cut Chairperson Cindy Miller had asked them to consider. Hantz does not support any plans to reduce personnel in the police or public works departments. “Having a plan is the right thing, personnel cuts isn’t,” Hantz said. cro grant program • Entrepreneurship/early state company protection program $10 Million Municipal and Community Assistance • Assistance to the County’s Municipalities for response and planning efforts • Purchase of PPE in response to the pandemic • Assistance for Bi-County Ventures $4.6 Million Non-profit Assistance Programs • Food Security • Housing Tourism related NPO’s $3 Million Human Services Northampton County’s Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health divisions will utilize this funding to ensure: • Our existing consumers can continue to receive treatment services, including inpatient and outpatient Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health Counseling • New consumers can access Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health services amidst and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic • Adequate funding for transitional housing services • Providers have access to appropriate technology to continue and enhance telehealth services • An adequate supply of personal protective equipment for county and provider staff • Extended shelter stays for individuals experiencing homelessness.
College Corner Students receive Degrees from Susquehanna University Submitted by UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Susquehanna University conferred academic degrees on 497 students at the close of its 162nd academic year on May 13. The ceremony was broadcast to participants in a virtual format to ensure social distancing guidelines. "The final weeks of your time as Susquehanna students have
been filled with extraordinary challenges and diverted expectations. Yet you prevailed in the face of global disruption." President Jonathan D. Green said in his message to the Class of 2020 and their families. "Your determination to stay the course is a hallmark of your resilience which will serve you well in your future endeavors," he added. He was joined by members of the faculty congratulating the students as they look forward to a formal, in-person commencement ceremony scheduled for August. Jenny Charles, of Nazareth, graduated Magna Cum Laude and with Departmental Honors with a BS in Elementary Education. Charles graduated from Nazareth Area High School. Bradley Hower, of Bath, graduated Magna Cum Laude and with Departmental Honors with a BS in Biology. Hower graduated from Northampton Area Sr High School. Harrison Eddings, of Nazareth, PA, graduated with a BS in Marketing as Susquehanna University closed its 162nd academic year on May 13. Eddings graduated from Nazareth Area High School.
Nazareth area Graduate joins University Choir On Tour
Isabelle Dara, of Nazareth, PA, went on tour with the Susquehanna University Choir from March 6-12. Dara, a music major at Susquehanna, graduated from Nazareth Area High School. The choir is the flagship choral ensemble in the Department of Music at Susquehanna University. The group performs in service of the institution on and off campus, presenting several concerts each year and touring annually. The choir prepares and performs religious and secular choral literature and the major monuments of the choral/orContinued on page 3
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by HOME NEWS STAFF Road work will be taking place on Route 248 between Routes 946 and 512. The work began June 22 and the estimated completion date is July 31. Lane restrictions will be in effect between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Borough of Bath and Lehigh, Moore and East Allen Townships. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work areas. Work includes road base repairs, milling and paving, repairs to bridge decks, ADA curb ramps, guiderail upgrades and pavement markings. James D. Morrissey, Inc. of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the $4,127,435 project. This work will be done in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Depart-
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School. Sean Murray, of Nazareth, is a computer science major in the Class Of 2023 and a graduate of Commonwealth Connections Academy. Grace Tepes, of Northampton, is a biochemistry major in the Class Of 2023 and a graduate of Northampton Area Sr High School.
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chestral repertoire. Over the years, the choir has performed at the Salzburger Dom, Coventry Cathedral, Notre Dame de Paris, Chartres Cathedral, Palazzo dei Congressi di Firenze, Basilica di San Marco a Venezia, and the ancient Cathedral de Cuernavaca in Mexico City. The choir has recorded 19 volumes and has been featured nationwide on the "Lutheran Series of the Protestant Hour," as well as on National Public Radio, the Satellite Radio Network, and the worldwide Armed Forces Network.
Local students Named to Spring Dean's List at Susquehanna University
A number of high-achieving students were named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring 2020 semester. The dean's list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. Jenny Charles, of Nazareth, is an education major in the Class Of 2020 and a graduate of Nazareth Area High School. Bradley Hower, of Bath, is a biology major in the Class Of 2020 and a graduate of Northampton Area Sr High School. Isabelle Dara, of Nazareth, is a music major in the Class Of 2021 and a graduate of Nazareth Area High School. Larisa Calvo, of Bath, is a marketing and Spanish studies major in the Class Of 2022 and a graduate of Northampton Area Sr High
College of Charleston Announces President's List And Dean's List For Spring 2020
Submitted by MIKE ROBERTSON College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,600 students who were named to the President's List and Dean's List for Spring 2020. The following local students earned honors: Zoe Deangelo of Nazareth, 18064, was named to the Dean's List. Deangelo is majoring in Public Health . Emery Petrozelli of Nazareth, 18064, was named to the President's List. Petrozelli is majoring in Biology . To qualify for President's List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. To quality for Dean's List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.
Local residents Earn degree from Arcadia University
Submitted by CAITLIN BURNS The following local residents have earned a degree from Arcadia University on Friday, May 15 in an online Grad-away-tion Commencement celebration. Rebecca Pace, of Bath, earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Annalise Christy, of Bath, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Edu-
cation Studies. Hunter Schantz, of Bethlehem, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Serina Danner, of Northampton, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Vithusha Selvavelautham, of Palmerton, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computing Technology.
Emerson College Announces Dean's List honorees For Spring 2020 Semester
Submitted by MICHELLE GASEAU The following students have been named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade
point average of 3.7 or higher that semester. Madison Marzano of Northampton- Media Arts Production, Class of 2020 Trevor Yost of Nazareth - Media Arts Production, Class of 2022
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Irene J. Meyers, 87, of Moore Tow n s h i p, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at St. Luke’s Un i ve r s i t y Hospital – Bethlehem Campus. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Meyers, with whom she shared 38 loving years of marriage prior to his passing in 1992. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Bukofsky) Horvath. She was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1950. A devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Irene worked in the bakery of the former Keppel’s IGA in Bath, for several years. She enjoyed bowling, a good game of pinochle, and listening to the music of Lawrence Welk. Irene was a faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath. Survivors: She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Richard P. Meyers and his wife, Kim, of Moore Township, Mary Ann Martinez of Northampton, and Joan Alich and her husband, David, of Moore Township; six grandchildren, Laura, Ricky, Tyler, Morgan, Bryan, and Heather;
nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Richard, she was predeceased by her four sisters, Elizabeth DelGrosso, Anna and Mary Horvath, Helen Siftar, an infant brother, and a nephew, Paul A. Horvath. Services: Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, Irene’s visitation, Mass of Christian Burial, and interment at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery in Bath, will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the American Diabetes Association, 65 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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Northampton Borough Council thanks Change on Main’s Brian Sabo for Dedication and service By KERI LINDENMUTH Brian Sabo, director of Change on Main, a recovery support center in the Borough of Northampton, will be stepping down as director to help open a new recovery center in Bethlehem. Sabo made the announcement publicly during the Northampton Borough Council meeting on Thursday, June 18. Sabo has served as director of Change on Main since it opened in July 2018. Since then, Sabo and his team of volunteers have not only changed the perception of addiction but have helped feed and support countless Northampton County residents through their work in the community garden, their regular park cleanups, and their numerous public events and support groups. “When I first started [at Change on Main], one of my missions was to break the stigma of addiction,” Sabo said. “What better thing is there than that?” In 2018, Sabo attended a Council meeting and asked whether his group of volunteers could help clean up borough parks. It was a request that the Council had not been expecting at the time. But soon, park clean ups became a regular event. The center and its volunteers also began planting and caring for a community garden, with all of the fresh produce going directly to the local food bank. Soon, Change on Main became a highly visible volunteer group in the borough.
“It is not unusual that people call and say ‘What can we do for the borough?’” said Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst. “What is unusual is when they call back a second or a third time and want to do more.” Some on council admitted that they were wary of the center opening in the borough, but their opinions changed almost immediately. “We were all thinking ‘What is the County shoving on us?’” said Councilwoman Judy Kutzler. “[But] you gave us such great service.” Kutzler has since become a vocal advocate of the center. “Thank you for coming to our community,” said Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. He too was not “in the affirmative” when the center opened, but he quickly realized just how much value the center and its volunteers brought to the borough, he added. He hopes borough residents have had similar changes of heart. The center will now be run by the County of Northampton. Sabo will still be an active volunteer there, in addition to his duties in Bethlehem. The county runs four recovery centers, including two in Bethlehem and one in Easton. They all collaborate and work together to help county residents and families affected by substance abuse. Sabo added that nothing will change as far as Change on Main’s programs and activities. Their popular karaoke nights, Super
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Bowl parties, and holiday events will still move forward. Even during COVID-19, Sabo was organizing several dozen remote meetings and support groups per week so residents could have the support and community they needed to get through these difficult times. People who have experienced or are experiencing addiction, said Sabo, should always be seen as “people first.” That was his goal in Northampton, a goal he will carry over into Bethlehem when the new center opens in July. “We saw it come full circle here,” he said, “I hope it continues in Bethlehem” More information about Change on Main, its support groups, and its public events can be found at www.changeonmain. org.
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NAZARETH AREA Nazareth Borough Planning Commission discusses lot Proposal By CHRISTINA SANTO The Borough of Nazareth Planning Commission met virtually on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. to discuss a new proposal. The proposal is for a building lot, which takes up two parcels of land, with no plans for development at this time. The area referred to is in the general commercial zoning district and meets the requirements for a singlefamily home, located at 140 S. Broad St. in Nazareth. It was suggested that the lots’ property line run north to south instead of east to west as they are currently proposed. This would put the existing house, patio, and walkway on a different lot from
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out the door. I took baby steps with my head hung low, dreading those chickens, when suddenly, I heard Mom, laughing, and saying, "That Cindy, she sure does have an overactive imagination!" I sighed and thought, "I am not making it up, those chickens really don't like me!" As I passed each cat and kitten, I shared my story about the wretched chickens. When, suddenly, I heard a voice that made me pick up the speed. "Cynthia! You have fifteen minutes to feed the chickens and collect the eggs!" It was Dad. I knew better then to doddle. Then, as I quickly told the last cat my dreaded story, I had an idea. I quickly ran back into the house and swiped my mother's straw hat off the hook in the kitchen. It was the hat Mom wore when she worked in the garden. Then, I ran up to the orchard and found a long stick, longer than my arm. I was ready! As I entered the barn, I saw Dad feeding the heifers, so I bent over and quickly and quietly ran through the barn. However, I forgot that the back-barn door squeaked and as I pushed it opened, all I heard was, creak, then a slam. Once again, I heard laughing. This time it was Dad. I kept thinking, "What is it with all the laughing today?" I would be brave. I was prepared. I would conquer the red rooster, and I would get those eggs! As I stood at the dreaded door, I took a deep breath, checked to see if my hat was on right, grabbed hold of the stick, and slowly opened the door. I walked in, scanned the room, and to my surprise, the alien red rooster was eating and not paying attention to me. The hens seemed content sitting in their boxes. I softly let out a breath and walked over to the first hen. I took my stick and very gently lifted her up just far enough to reach in and get her large, white egg. When suddenly, I realized that I had forgotten the egg basket! I turned and went back out the door, opened the squeaky barn door, bent down, and quickly ran back through the barn, hoping dad would not see me. As I approached the small white shed where we kept the egg basket, I remembered, Mom had taken it in the house. I took Mom's straw hat off, put the stick by the door and ran as fast as I could up the sidewalk. I opened the back door and stopped to see if my mother was in
the kitchen. She wasn't there, however, I heard her beautiful voice singing one of her favorite songs. Mom was nearby. I dashed over to the sink, grabbed the basket and flew out the door, ran back to the white shed, put on Mom's hat, grabbed the stick, stood by the door, checked to see where Dad was, heard him talking to Blackie, the bull, bent down, ran through the barn, opened the squeaky door, and once again, heard Dad laugh. I stood by the chicken coop door and caught my breath as I fixed the tan hat, held the stick, and opened the door very slowly. This time, the red rooster was nowhere to be found. I decided to start at the last hen box since the rooster was not there to bother me. I used my stick to raise the hen, and as that white, cackling girl pecked at the wood, I grabbed her egg! That was easy. In fact, the rest of the hens cooperated very nicely. My hen stick really worked! When suddenly, I heard something familiar. As I turned around, there he was in all his glory, standing
tall like a statue, right by the little chicken door that led out to the barnyard. I swallowed hard and slowly started walking over to the door. The rooster started scratching at the straw, then stopped and looked at me. I froze and for a few seconds, it looked like we were having a staring contest. You know, like the contest to see who would laugh first. But I wasn't laughing. The rooster headed toward me and before I knew it, he was on top of Mom's hat! His claws dug into the hat several times while I shook my head. Finally, he flew off and I ran out the door. As I stood shaking, I took my mother's hat off and there it was... I put my hat back on my head and this time walked with my head held high back through the barn, put the basket of eggs in the shed, and headed to the house. Mom and Dad were having coffee as I walked in the kitchen. They both stopped and looked at me for a few minutes. I stood there and did not say a word. The hat said it all! What is your favorite childhood memory?
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finalize any by JOE KORBA to consider Miller’s proposal loomed Possible budget cuts of the large budget cuts was not met meeting large at the June 9 Supervisors, with approval by the entire board, said he Lehigh Township be- Supervisor Keith Hantz cuts to the Poheld again via teleconference pandemic. doesn’t want any cause of the Covid-19 Chair- lice budget. we can cut At the April 28 meeting, “There are areas any of the asked each person Cindy Miller to look from that won’t effect of her fellow supervisors bud- departments,” Hantz said. He being at a particular department’s manag- expressed that he resented at the budget of get with the department’s a 20 percent assigned to look offices with er and consider what one of the township cut would look like. get taken by the highest personnel costs, lead“We don’t want to The town- ing to a heated exchange with surprise,” Miller said. at a major Miller. ship could be looking of deon page 5 budget shakeup because but did not Continued clining tax revenue,
Sacred Heart School in Bath will Close after 95 years of Education STAFF By HOME NEWS
in Bath Sacred Heart School the announced last Wednesday the end of the decision to close at June 2020. current school year, were inParents and guardians of the formed in the beginning challenges month of the financial with the the school was facingenrollment. current and projected year began The 2019-20 school and the with 83 students enrolled had just 60 upcoming school year (Grades K-8). students registered enroll“After years of declining comstress ment and financial panpacted by the COVID-19 that announce demic, I am sad to will close Sacred Heart School2020 school with the end of the They were year. School office for an interview.not keep up Since 1925 Sacred Heart history and this a long and proud Today, Larry Oberlyour inter- concerned she could students. After a has had excellence and values writer are concluding and her with the younger Margie was of academic 20-minute interview, based education. view with Susan Jenkins its cena descendant As Sacred Heart enters we will mother, Margie, whose father admitted. their token Parish, She said, “I became graduate tennial year as a of Samuel Weaver, of Weaversthe history and accomlittle white lady in respect and celebrate theof our School,” said founded the village distribute meals from in 1974. I plishments “The Tina Smith helped ville. lady program to UH for giv- Father Christopher Butera, Heart and Nazareth boroughs. Lamont McClure and Margie is a fascinating to the am deeply grateful Thursday in Northampton to attend decision to close Sacred go back Operation BBQ last ing me the opportunity whose family roots an easy one for United States. graduate school. That experience School was not I must be founding of the me to make, however, and energy, Full of determination for graduate changed my life.” with a master’s responsible for the good of the She graduated at age 51, she applied worked school and the parish.” Hous-
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Estate of John Albert Cicale Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary 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 John A. Cicale c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (6/18-7/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Liboria Billone Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary 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 Giuseppe Billone (a/k/a Joseph Billone) c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (6/18-7/2) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kathleen M. Johnson, a/k/a Kathleen M. Wallen, late of the City of Bethlehem, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary 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. Derek W. Wallen 1314 Lorain Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18018 Executor DANIEL G. SPENGLER, ESQUIRE 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (6/18-7/2) NOTICE TO BIDDERS CONTRACT PROVIDING LABOR AND EQUIPMENT FOR PICK-UP, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL AND/OR RECYCLING OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GENERATED FROM APPROXIMATELY NINETY-NINE (99) RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF CHAPMAN Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Chaman, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, until 7:30 p.m. local time, Sept. 14, 2020 at the Chapman Borough Hall, Chapman, PA, phone 610-837-0842 ext. 2001. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Borough Council scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at 7:35 p.m. Information packets are available for prospectivebidders from John J. Defassio, Borough Secretary, 1400 Main Street, Chapman, Bath, PA 18014. All bids shall be tendered on forms provided by the Borough in a sealed envelope bearing
the bidder’s name and local address, and shall be marked “PROPOSAL FOR COLLECTION OF MUNICIPAL WASTE AND RECYCLING FOR THE BOROUGH OF CHAPMAN.” Each proposal must be accompanied by either a cashier’s check or bid bond, payable to the Borough of Chapman, in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the bid amount. Said amount shall guarantee that in the event the contract is awarded to the bidder, such party will execute the contract in good faith. Checks, or bonds will be returned to all bidders within ten (10) days after the contract is executed. All bonds must be executed by the sureties who are licensed to contract business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and must be accompanied by a certified, effectively dated copy of the authority to act. The Borough reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, and to reject any or all bids, or to award any contract as deemed to be in the Borough’s best interest. Following the opening of bids, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of fortyfive (45) days. John J. Defassio Borough Secretary (6/18 & 6/25) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Emma I. Sandt Deceased, late of the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary 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 Gloria Jean Rubis c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (6/18-7/2) NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING JULY 8, 2020 The Northampton Borough Planning Commission will hold its public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, to review the following: 1. Willow Brook Farm Trust et al, c/o Michael Stadulis Landscape Architects, as Agent for the Owner, 319 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, New Jersey, for the property located on the east side of Howertown Road, a/k/a/ 235 Howertown Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. This property is identified as Tax Map Parcel No. M4-6-2F and is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District. This plan is presented for Preliminary Plan Review for Willow Brook Farm – Phase 2. Willow Brook Farm Trust would like to develop this property into 50 single family homes. This is a continuation of the meetings held December 11, 2019, January 8, 2020, and March 11, 2020. All interested parties are invited to attend. A representative or the applicant must attend. LeRoy Brobst Borough Manager (6/25 & 7/2)
ESTATE NOTICE 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) ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS HESCH SERVICE STATION, INC. 3028 South Front St. Whitehall, PA 18052 Accepting sealed bids On 1990 Chev. Motor Home VIN# 1GBKP37N8L3305924 On June 25, 2020 (6/25) ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS HESCH SERVICE STATION, INC. 3028 South Front St. Whitehall, PA 18052 Accepting sealed bids On 1996 Toyota VIN# 2T1BA02E2TC153827 On June 25, 2020 (6/25) 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)
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MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held remotely and members of the public are welcomed to participate in the remote hearing. Instructions regarding how to participate will be found at the Moore Twp. website, www. mooretownship.org or by calling 610-759-9449. Specific items on the agenda include: 20-ZHB-735 The applicant(s), William Boyko, applicants of the property located at 2364 Beacon Rd. Bath, (Moore Twp.) PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to construct an accessory garage at 1600 square feet in size and 22 feet in height which is in excess of size and height requirements. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-22 (H-12) Residential Accessory Buildings, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H6-2-10J, contains approximately 1.29 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 20-ZHB-736 The applicant(s), Michael Koehler, applicants of the property located at 2413 Community Dr. Bath, (Moore Twp.) PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to utilize space for a kitchen for food preparation and catering not open to public. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: 200-17B Rural Agricultural Zoning District Uses, 200-26 Limitation of Principal Uses, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# H6-10-2, contains approximately 2.6 acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). Jason L. Harhart Zoning Officer Moore Township (6/18 & 6/25)
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• Animal case in the 1400 block of Railroad St. Report of dogs barking. • Disturbance in the 1500 block of Newport Ave. Report of a disturbance.
JUNE 14
• Check person/welfare in the 1500 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female. • Child custody in the 800 block of Main St. Report of a custody issue. • Disturbance in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance. • Noise complaint, Diamond St. and Cedar Alley. Report of fireworks. • Noise complaint in
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the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a loud party. • Suspicious person in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of two suspicious males.
JUNE 15
• Suspicious person in the 300 block of Adriana Ct. Report of two males going through a vehicle. • Theft from vehicle in the 100 block of Jeffrey Ln. and the 100 block of Frank Dr. Report of multiple unlocked vehicles entered. • Animal case, 10th St. and Washington Ave. Report of a dog found and returned to the owner. • Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Michael Ct. Request to check the welfare of a male. • Disturbance in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of a disturbance. • Theft from vehicle in the 300 block of Anthony Dr. Report of an unlocked vehicle entered. • Animal case in the 1900 block of Canal St. Report of a dog bite. • Child custody in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of a custody issue. • Harassment in the 900 block of Washington Ave. Report of harassment. • Harassment in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Report of harassment. • Neighbor complaint in the 500 block of E. 11th St. Report of a neighbor issue. • Civil matter in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a civil issue. • Neighbor complaint in the 2700 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a neighbor issue. Continued on page 8
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All customers, accompanying drivers Must wear face masks; examiners Required to wear PPE Submitted by RONALD YOUNG The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds customers beginning today any customer in need of an appointment for a skills test, including motorcycle skills tests, may now schedule online by visiting www.dmv.pa.gov or by contacting the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services Call Center at 717-412-5300. The skills test has been modified to mitigate potential exposure of PennDOT staff and customers while maintaining the
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JUNE 16
• Suspicious vehicle in the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious vehicle.
• Juvenile problem, Buckingham Dr. and Atlas Ln. Report of a juvenile issue. • Suspicious person, Line Alley and Main St. Report of a suspicious male. • Domestic in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. between a male and a female.
Police Blotter Theft at Sam's Club
On June 20 at 3:30 p.m., CRPD was in the parking lot of Sam's Club (Route 248 Lower Nazareth Township). An officer observed 23-year-old Saul Almonte walking around the parking lot in a lost manner and stretching in the parking lot. A manager from Sam's Club approached the officer and said Almonte refused to show ID for an online order he was there to pick up. Almonte was detained. Police investigated and called the Sam's Club member from Illinois, whom the order was placed
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under. The club member from Illinois said she did not place an order in PA and did not authorize anyone to use her account. Almonte was arrested for: access device fraud, theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, and identity theft. Almonte was arraigned at Northampton County Central Booking and bail was set at $7500. He was placed in Northampton County Prison.
Death investigation
This incident occurred on June 13 as Williams Township Fire Department responded to a house fire on Raubsville Road in Williams Township, Northampton County. The fire department made entry into the home and found 73-year-old Alice Groner unconscious and deceased. Multiple fire departments, EMS, and Coroner's office, State Police Fire Marshal and Bethlehem City Deputy Fire Marshal assisted on scene. The investigation continues.
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