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Neighbor dispute in Moore Twp. Leads to 1 dead, 1 injured
by HOME NEWS STAFF Police were called to the 1100 block of Moser Road in Moore Township on Monday, March 15 around 10:35 a.m. State Police said that a 74-year-old Moore Township man repeatedly shot his neighbor before turning the gun on himself. An apparent ongoing neighbor dispute over a water pipe led to the shooting which killed 42-year-old Christopher Debellis. Debellis was found dead in his home; police said he had been shot multiple times with a handgun and a rifle. The neighbors lived across the street from each other. The 74-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital for his injuries. Police said there have been multiple arguments and disagreements over the past few months. Debellis and the suspect have been involved in an ongoing dispute over a water pipe. The investigation is ongoing.
Fire company clarifies Need for apparatus at LT Supervisors meeting by JOE KORBA Representatives from the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company attended the March 9 meeting of the Lehigh Township Supervisors to clarify their need for new equipment and to address statements made by the board at last month’s meeting. A representative from the fire company took issue with the comment about a million dollars being spent on the fire department, saying that “a lot of inappropriate comments were made when we weren’t here to defend ourselves.” Chairperson Cindy Miller defended the comment, reiterating that about a million dollars were spent over the course of five years. Miller explained the capital improvement plan and funding of the department considering the Covid-19 crisis. “Because of Covid, we stopped every department from spending
capital in 2020,” Miller said. She stated that save for the Public Works Department, which put in a request for a new truck in January 2020, prior to the pandemic, all non-budget spending was pushed forward a year. The $139,000 that had previously been earmarked for last year will go to the fire department this year. The fire company members decried lack of communication between their department and the board when asked why they didn’t attend budget meetings. “There is no way the township can afford 2.4 million for two pieces of equipment. So, now we have to see what we can do,” Miller said. “We only have one fire truck in Lehigh Township. We have more than one police car. We have Continued on page 4
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East Allen Township Applies for grant to Turn vacant space into Recreational area
By KERI LINDENMUTH During their March 10 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several motions that would allow the township to apply for over $200,000 in grants. If awarded, this grant money would go toward a stream and habitat restoration project at Bicentennial Park, turning 24 acres of unused flood area into a space for animal habitat and passive recreation. This project, explained township manager Brent Green, has been in discussion for several years. Now, this grant money may finally bring it to life. The township will be partnering with the Wildlands Conservancy for Grant Writing and Administration Services. This organization will help the township fill out the application. Green says they have been successful in securing funds for other municipalities. One grant they will help the township apply for is a grant for $180,000 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Another grant the township hopes to be awarded is a $75,000 livable landscapes grant from Northampton County. In other news, the township’s Open Space and Farmland Preservation Society was awarded a budget of $2,500 to print marketing materials that will help spread the word of their mission.
“I think the budget to do such a thing would be advantageous and worthy,” said Supervisor Roger Unangst. By granting this budget, he added, the board is signaling that they are behind this organization and its goals. Also discussed was a possible electronic recycling event. The township was approached by the Borough of Bath and invited to participate in a joint electronic waste recycling event, tentatively scheduled for June 12. Northampton County will not be holding a county-wide event in 2021 due to the pandemic. While the county will be paying for 50 percent of the Bath event, supervisors wondered how the remaining costs would be divided to ensure they are in line with the number of residents participating from each municipality. Supervisors and Green agreed that the event is “worthwhile,” but will be requesting more information from Bath before committing. Finally, residents are encouraged to participate in River Central Comprehensive Plan meetings. Five local municipalities are exploring a regional comprehensive plan that will shape future development across the area. “This is the time for members of the community to get Continued on page 3
Jaindl-Watson’s Northampton Business Center Gets approval For on-site Concrete batch Plant
By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 9, supervisors granted permission for development company Jaindl-Watson to install a temporary on-site concrete batch plant at their Northampton Business Center project. This on-site plant will allow developers to mix and pour concrete at the warehouse construction site between Howertown and Seemsville Roads. The main reason for this request, explained Christine Sutjak of Jaindl-Watson, is to limit the development’s impact on the community and decrease the number of trucks entering and exiting the site. The plant would operate between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Approximately six to eight mixing trucks would enter the site in the morning and remain on-site throughout the day. Sutjak said 56 concrete pours would take place over 112 days. However, if the plant Continued on page 7
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The Perfect Front Door for Your Entry Learn about material and style choices, how to get a front door installed and how much it will cost
www.houzz.com A front door is one of the first things people see on a home. It’s something most homeowners use multiple times every day, coming to know all its intricacies and scuffs and flaws. For something that takes up such a small fraction of a home’s exterior surface, the front door makes a great design impact. If you’re considering a new front door, there’s a lot more that goes into it than just tossing a new door in the back of a truck and driving it back to your home to hang it up. Here’s everything you’ll want to consider. Project: Adding a new front door. Consider the sun. Which way does your home face, and how much direct sunshine does your door get? If your door faces east, west or even south, for example, the direct sun on your door will limit your options in terms of what material you should choose.
That’s because the sun’s intense rays can cause hairline cracks in wood and warp over time. This is more of a concern for doors that are 8 feet or taller. If you have a porch or an overhang, or your door faces north, you don’t have to worry about material selection. For the industry standard oneyear warranty on wood doors to be valid, homeowners are required to have an overhang that’s half the size of the door. So, if you have an 8-foot door, you need an overhang of 4 feet. What door material should you choose? Once you determine the sun’s direction, it’s time to choose the material of your door. The three most common are fiberglass, solid wood and a sort of layered hybrid. There are other options too, such as metal and glass. Wood. If you have a porch or an overhang that extends at least half the height of your door, a solid wood door is an option. Solid wood doors, the most expensive option of the three common types, are considered top of the line by most. “Solid wood doors are like pieces of furniture,” says Yuri Nekrasov, the business development manager at
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tect. You might also consider hiring an interior designer to help you choose a door style, hardware and finish. Cost. Expect to spend at least $1,000 for a new door, says Greathouse. “And if you’re expanding the size, that might be another $1,500 in hired labor.” Nekrasov says a solid wood door in prefinished Honduran mahogany that’s 6 feet, 8 inches tall and 36 inches wide starts at about $1,750. How long it will take. A door that’s in stock will typically be delivered in about 5 to 10 business days. Custom doors will take 10 to 12 weeks. Best time to do this project. Replacing a door means your doorway will be open for half a day to a full day, so it’s not a project that’s suited for winter months.
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Did everyone spring forward this week? The first day of spring is this Saturday….and go figure, they were callin’ for snow this week, saw some snowflakes on Tuesday...This year will be the second year in a row that the Bath Area Fish Committee will not be having their annual kid’s fishing contest. Fingers crossed for next year though...Paw Prints on the Canal is slated for June 13 this year from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. so be sure to save the date. The
Nazareth Pool is also supposed to be opening this year over Memorial Day weekend, that’s the most recent update I have received... Mayor Fi’s vaccine clinic was held in Bath last week, 364 vaccines were given. Mayor Fi received over 700 phone calls in two days for the clinic!...Drew Brees finally announced his retirement after 20 years. Wonder if Tom Brady will follow suit soon? Probably not...Speakin’ of sports, Andy Weaver, sports aficionado of Nazareth recently celebrated his birthday, happy belated birthday Andy!...The Nazareth high school ladies’ basketball team defeated Parkland last week 39-31 at the PPL Center. From here they’re headed to the PIAA State Tournament, congrats ladies...There was a parade in Northampton on Sunday to celebrate State Champion in wrestling, Jagger Condomitti. There were three state medalists as well, Carson Wagner fifth, Pat Snoke sixth, and Dagen Condomitti seventh. Great
job everyone!... Governor Wolf is loosening some restrictions beginning April 4. Restaurants will be able to resume bar service and serve alcohol without serving food. Self-certified restaurants will be able to go up to 75 percent capacity, and restaurants that are not self-certified can raise their capacity to 50 percent. Gyms and entertainment facilities will be able to increase their occupancy to 75 percent. Indoor events can increase to 25 percent capacity and outdoor events can increase to 50 percent..Schools have been opening up for more days during the week, however Nazareth Middle School is going to be closing for a week due to an uptick in covid cases...There was a shooting in Moore Township on Monday, heard it was over a neighbor dispute. Our condolences to the affected families...There were some red flag warnings up earlier in the week from all the wind. March continues to roar like a lion. Be careful if you plan on grillin’ or
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Obituaries
Donald H. Bickert
Donald H. Bickert, 66, of Hickory Hills, formerly of Danielsville, passed away peacefully while under the care of hospice at home on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was the husband of Dona M. (Wyzykowski) Bickert. They would have celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on September 30. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Isabel S. (Kocher) Bickert of Hanover Township, and the late Harvey J. Bickert. Donald was a 1972 graduate of Northampton High School and Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech. He was employed by John Deere Plasterer Equipment in Hanover Township, where he worked for 35 years as a heavy equipment mechanic and service manager. Prior to retiring, Donald worked for a brief period for the former Northampton Farm Bureau in Tatamy. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a life member of Keystone Rod & Gun Club and Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club. Donald was also a former Boy Scout leader and a volunteer for Moore Township Little League Baseball for several years, as well as a member of Covenant United Methodist Church of Klecknersville, where he served on the board. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Dona, and his mother, Isabel, he is survived by two sons, Travis Bickert of Lockhaven, Pa., and Jonathan Bickert; a stepson, Robert E. Willer of Whitehall; several grandchildren; three sisters, Judith Remaly and husband, Harold, of Moore Township, Carol Heckman and husband, Sherwood, of Point Phillips, and Barbara Dornbach and husband, James, of Klecknersville; along with nieces and nephews. Services: A memorial service in celebration of Donald’s life will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. in Covenant United Methodist Church of Klecknersville, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited
to call from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Covenant United Methodist Church of Klecknersville.
Robert R. Kosman
Robert R. Kosman, 84, of Moore Township, suddenly passed away at home on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was the husband of the late Pauline L. “Polly” (Marsh) Kosman, with whom he shared 62 loving years of marriage prior to her passing in November. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Reuben Kosman and Irene (Miller) Gower and her husband, Charles Gower. He was a graduate of Wm. Allen High School, Class of 1956. Robert owned and operated K&G Shoes in multiple regional locations from 1957 to 1977, before his employment with the former Twin County Cable Co., now RCN, where he worked as a technician from 1977 to 1991. In 1991, he purchased a Charles Chip franchise, which he owned and operated until 2006. He later worked as a transportation driver for The Northampton Village of Forks Township, until retiring in 2016. Robert was an avid bowler and participated in several leagues for many years along with his wife, Polly. Together they also enjoyed many years of square dancing in addition to Robert serving as an instructor for the Central Pennsylvania Callers Association. Playing Texas hold’em competitively in tournaments was also a favorite pastime of the Kosmans. Survivors: Robert is survived by his children, Linda Finley and husband, Edgar, and Robert C. Kosman and wife, Patricia, both of Palmerton; five grandchildren, Jolene Finley of New Cumberland, Collene Martonyak and wife, Heather Rowe, of Lehighton, Terralee Patko and husband, Jeremy, of Lancaster, Lisa Binder and fiancé, Sonny Henthorne, of Coaldale, and Charles Kos-
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Elizabeth A.Tumpey
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Tumpey, 92, of Moore To w n s h i p , passed away at Gracedale Nursing Home on Monday, March 8, 2021. She was the wife of Charles L. Tumpey. They were married for 63 years in September. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Dovon) Sopko. Betty was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1948. She was employed as a lunchroom aide at Moore Elementary School for 38 years before retiring. Passionate about flowers and gardening, Betty was a member and past president of Moorestown Garden Club, as well as a member of Nazareth Garden Club, Berks County Orchid Society, American Orchid Society, African Violet Society, Gesneriad Society, and Lehigh Valley Orchid Society where she also served as a past president. Additionally, she was a garden club judge for many years. Betty was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath, and a former member of the former Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: In addition to her husband, Charles, she will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Ann Rose, John and Charles Tumpey. Services: Betty’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 210 E. Northampton Street, Bath, PA 18014. There were no calling hours. Inurnment followed at Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth. COVID-19 restrictions applied. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral
Home, LLC, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath.
John E. Vaughan
John E. Vaughan, 65, of Lehigh Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 20, 1955, in Philadelphia, Penn., he was the son of the late Ernest C. and Betty (Craig) Vaughan. John and his wife, the former Christine A. Fields, observed their 20th wedding anniversary in February. John was the proud owner and operator of Vaughan's Truck Repair, LLC. Throughout his lifetime, he was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife Christine A., he will be missed by his daughters, Kelly Dorward and her husband Mathew, of Moore Twp., Elizabeth Vaughan, of San Diego, CA, Jessica Tamandl, of Walnutport, Rachel Mariani and her husband Matthew, of Moore Twp., Kimberly Vaughan, of Whitehall, Ginna Berfield and her husband Keith, of Walnutport; sister, Anne Schick and her husband Emil, of Tatamy; grandchildren, Grace and Colin Dorward, Harper and Emma Faust, Antonio Mariani, Paige and Lucas Hetherington, Dylan Derkits, and Logan Berfield; father and mother in law, Robert and Diana Fields, of Bath; niece, Kristen Carrezola along with her daughters Olivia and Ashlyn, of Tatamy; and nephew, Michael Schick, of East Norriton, Pa. Services: Will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath, Pa. Memorials: The family requests memorial donations in John's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or www. cancer.org.
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more than one dump truck, but only one [fire] engine,” Roger Spadt, of Lehigh Township Fire Department, said. The idea of a dedicated tax, around one mill, to support the fire company was floated by some members of the department. They claimed that citizens would support it because they would see tangible results. When
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asked by Miller about the potential of joining departments into a regional model, fire company members responded that they would hate to see their well-ran department reduced by spreading out its personnel and equipment. They said that they are already sharing equipment with area departments and that they are as small as they can get. The board decided to table the question of putting out bids for replacing their 1998 fire engine until they could investigate the issue more. “We want to come to you with the right answer and move forward,” Miller said to the gathered fire company members. “We just want you to understand that we do appreciate the fire company,” she continued. In other business, a revised plan was received for the township’s maintenance building. A motion was made and passed to approve the plan. Bids came back for stream bank restoration at Indian Trail Park and a bid was accepted for $123,665 from Brightfields, Inc. The board also decided to open the municipal building and discontinue the call-in option for the general public. The township began call-in meetings for residents at the beginning of the pandemic. The next Lehigh Township Supervisors meetings will be held on March 23 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.
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Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted. EMS ambulance assist in the 2800 block of W. 28th St. and the 1800 block of Hokendauqua Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males. Disturbance in the 1800 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.
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Assist agency in the 2200 block of Main St. Officers assist Northampton County Constables. Disturbance in the 1500 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance. Non-reportable accident in the 100 block of Held Dr. and the 800 block of Washington Ave. Reports of accidents involving two vehicles.
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EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Washington Ave. and the 400 block of E. 5th St. Officers assist EMS the transports of females. Non-reportable accident in the 1800 block of Main St. involving two vehicles. Check person/welfare in the 2000 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a male. Assist person in the 1900 block of Center St. Offices assist a female. Domestic in the 1800 block of Main St. involving a male and a female.
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Check person/welfare in the 100 block of W. 16th St. Request to check the welfare of a female. EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female. Civil matter in the 1700 block of Main St. Report of a civil issue. EMS ambulance assist in the 210 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male. Wires down in the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a downed wire. Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a female. Noise complaint in the 1600 block of Main St. report of loud music.
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EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of E. 12th St. and the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females. Death, attended/unattended in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of an unattended death. Neighbor complaint in the 1500 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor issue. Assist person in the 800 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist a female. Check person/welfare in the 800 block of Main St. Request to check the welfare of a female. Domestic in the 2300 block of Main St. between a male and a female.
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was moved off-site, the project would take 224 days. Adam Kochanski, of Blue Rock Construction, added that
Monday through Friday will be the typical work schedule, with weekends open in case of bad weather. The plant would be 1,000 feet away or greater from neighboring properties. Supervisor Gary Behler said he
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appreciated the decrease in truck traffic, but asked whether a condition can be made that would ban the mixing trucks from going north on Seemsville Road. Instead, he wanted to see trucks travel south on Seemsville Road to Route 329, keeping them off local routes. The number of construction vehicles on local roads was an issue addressed earlier in the evening by resident Jason Andrews of Mud Lane. He said dump trucks entering the Jaindl-Watson property were moving at “ridiculous speeds.” “Someone is going to get seriously injured or killed,” he warned supervisors. All Jaindl-Watson and Blue Rock representatives said it is possible to follow this rule and keep the concrete trucks from township roads. The request was approved by supervisors with these conditions. In other news, supervisors and township manager Ilene Eckhart have begun preparing the township’s Municipal Waste and Recycling contract for 2022. The previous contract angered some residents when it limited the number of garbage bags put out to the curb to three per week. Supervisors said they do not want to repeat this mistake and asked Eckhart to survey residents. “Every resident should ask themselves what they put out,” said Supervisor Dale Hassler. “If they put out three bags and they are happy with that, let us know. [But] if you are only putting out three bags and [choose] unlimited, that is not too smart either.” “That is an important message we have to get out to people,” added Behler. “If we try to go back to unlimited that will ultimately be more money…At some point, the yearly garbage bill will go up.” Residents will soon be receiving the survey to help supervisors make this decision. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Northampton Borough Planning Commission Approves Willow Brook Farm Trust Phase II Plan By CHRISTINA SANTO At their March 10 meeting, the Northampton Borough Planning Commission approved Willow Brook Farm Trust’s Phase II plan for a housing development. This meeting was a continuation of meetings from 2019 and 2020, and allowed the developer to describe changes made to the plan.
The proposed development will consist of 50 single family homes along Fourth Street and Howertown Road. The developer now has many necessary permits, including the sewer and NPDES permits. Two major points brought up at the meeting were the sanitary hookup for the development, and an accessibility ramp to a
proposed detention basin. The sanitary hookup for the development will be placed on the east side of Howertown Road; the new hookup will be a gravity line running to an existing manhole, where the line will switch back. Work on the hookup will take place over a two-week span, Continued on page 12
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Police Blotter Apple watches stolen On Feb. 26, PSP responded to Willowbrook Road in Allen Township in regards to a theft incident. The complainant has video footage of a worker taking six Apple watches from the facility.
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County District Court 31-1-05. ID Theft On Feb. 11, PSP Bethlehem was notified of a possible identity theft with unemployment accounts. Anyone with information is urged to contact PSP Bethlehem at 610-861-2026. Verbal dispute leads to Pepper spray On Feb. 7 at 1:14 p.m., 19-year-old Leanny Roman of Allentown was arrested after she and a 48-year-old man from Bath were involved in a verbal dispute. Roman then sprayed the victim in the face with pepper spray. DUI Nazareth Pike On Feb. 26 a traffic violation was observed in the area of Nazareth Pike and Highfield Drive. Upon making contact with the driver, 28-year-old Shaquille Burke of Easton, it was determined he was under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest for DUI. Theft from person No force The PSP, Troop-M Bethlehem Barracks is investigating a death that occured on Feb. 23 at the Staybridge Suites on Airport Road. A 56-year-old man from Albrightsville was found deceased in a hotel room. Investigation determined that several items to include a duffel bag, cell phone, wallet and room key, all belonging to the deceased male, were missing from the room. Alcohol and narcotics were also discovered in the room. The deceased male may have solicited a prostitute prior to his death. The manner and cause of death is undetermined at this time and pending toxicology. Drug possession On March 2 PSP Troopers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Airport Road/US 22. Upon further investigation it was determined that the passenger was in possession of a small amount of methamphetamine. A K9 was then utilized and signaled there might be narcotics in the vehicle. A search warrant was then approved. The following was found during the search: a clear plastic bag containing a black scale, 14 small clear plastic bags, two small red plastic bags with white powder residue, 100 wax bags with a monkey and “Funky monkey” stamped on it, and 10 blue wax bags. Harass Physical Contact The following was investigated by PSP Bethlehem barracks. On Jan. 11 at 7:35 p.m., 18-yearold Jennissis Martinez of Bath punched her mother and threw a glass fish tank at her brother, causing minor injuries to both. Non-traffic citations for harassment were filed against Martinez Continued on page 12
The Classifieds Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon | Phone: 610-923-0382 | E-mail: Classified@HomeNewsPa.com The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons. There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.
HELP WANTED WAITRESS Mt. Bethel Diner is looking to fill a waitress position f/t p/t. Contact Sophia at 570-8976409. (3/18) KENNEL ASSISTANT/ BATHER Part time, $11 to start, full time in near future. Any grooming exp. is a plus! Call 610-7595531 or visit Homestead Kennels, Nazareth. (3/25) WORKERS Looking for full and part time workers. Good work experience for students. Starting wage if no experience is $16.00/hr Call LV Fence Co. at 610-837-7007. (4/1)
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UPCOMING EVENTS DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Benefits the 113th Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade. Sunday, May 23 at the Slatington Skeet Club Pavilion. Seating begins at noon, bingo starts at 1 p.m. $25 admission includes 20 regular games, 5 specials and door prize. Additional boards and dabbers available at the door. BYOB. Food available by PFG Pizza. Call 484-225-2714 or 484-619-0140 for tickets. (3/18) TAKE-OUT ROAST BEEF DINNER Saturday, April 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Christ UCC Church-Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd. Danielsville. $15.00 per meal-payable at pick-up. Order deadline April 4. Meal includes: Hot sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, corn, dinner roll, applesauce and homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. Call 610-837-0680 to order. (3/18)
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SERVICES PIANO LESSONS Piano lessons in my Slatington home. We all wear masks. Susan Spengler Cervin. 484623-4184. (3/18)
PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Richard A. Garr, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Richard Thomas Garr and Sandra A. Garr, Executors of the Estate of Richard A. Garr. 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
Richard Thomas Garr and Sandra A. Garr ℅ 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 (3/4-3/18) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 6 p.m. to hear the following appeal. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088. AVIRAM TUGEMAN & SVETLANA KEREN The applicants/owners of 563 Longacre Drive, Cherryville, PA, 18035 have filed an appeal from a Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist order issued on November 16, 2020 for a ShortTerm Rental in the Agriculture/ Rural Residential Zoning District which is in violation of Section 180-16. B – Permitted Uses. In addition, the applicants are requesting the following, a favorable interpretation per Section 180-7 – Interpretation, and a validity challenge to the proscription of the use. The parcel I.D. No. is J3SW2-6-5-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Liz Gehman, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (3/11 & 3/18) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth J. M. Wagner, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Gail Wagner and Jill S. Wagner Tilney, Executrixes of the Estate of Elizabeth J. M. Wagner. 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 Gail Wagner and Jill S. Wagner Tilney ℅ 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 (3/11-3/25) NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Northampton Borough Council will be accepting sealed bids via the PennBid platform www.PennBid.net until 10 a.m., prevailing time on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at which time the bids will be opened for the:
TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF DEWATERED SEWAGE SLUDGE The work includes the transport and disposal of dewatered sludge from the Borough of Northampton wastewater treatment plant located at 2 Lerchenmiller Drive, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Services shall begin on May 1, 2021 and continue for a minimum 3-years with an option to extend to a four (4) year or five (5) year period. All bid documents and solicitation details are available online through the PennBid platform www.PennBid.net. Only bids submitted online through PennBid by the date and time above will be considered and opened. The Northampton Borough Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any cause whatsoever, to eliminate any item or items from the contracts, and to waive any informality in the bids. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of the bids. Bidders are required to provide with their Proposal a Bid Bond in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the Proposal. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager-Secretary (3/11 & 3/18) ESTATE NOTICE PATRONIS, KONSTANTINOS, dec’d. Late of Borough of Wilson, Northampton County, PA Executrix: Georgios Patrinos ℅ Kristin M. Harvey, Esq., 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045. (3/11-3/25) FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application for Registration of Fictitious Name has been filed in the Office of the Pennsylvania Department of State under the Fictitious Names Act, 54 Pa.C.S. § 301 et seq., for the fictitious name: BEV’S CAKE & CANDY SUPPLIES with the principal office at 2738 Cherryville Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067. The name and address of the entity owning or interested in said business in Cheletom, Inc., 2738 Cherryville Road, Northampton, Pennsylvania. (3/18) PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION CHANGE MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM utilizing the Zoom platform. Phone and video conference options are available. Call-In Number: 888-4754499 or 1-888-475-4499 (US Toll Free) 877-853-5257 or 1-877-8535257 (US Toll Free) Meeting ID: 815 6932 5815 Passcode: 441602 url: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81569325815?pwd=SytIZ URzNWk5ZGNsQkRKR2dIM2 cxZz09 Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (3/18)
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Lehigh Township will hold a public hearing on the 13th day of April, 2021, at 7:00 PM, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088, for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building and the Home News and maybe examined during regular business hours. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2002-1, AS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 180 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF BED-ANDBREAKFAST AND AMENDING THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND PROVIDING FOR LICENCING OF AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SAME. All Ordinances and part of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed. Alice A. Rehrig Manager
(3/18 & 3/25)
INVITATION TO BID Lehigh Twp will be accepting bids for the sale of a 1999 FL112 Freightliner Tandem dump truck with plow & spreader, (2) Exmark 60” zero turn mowers, salt dog salt spreader, Bolens 1600 tractor (parts only); 1996 Wells enclosed trailer; 2013 Dodge Charger. All items being sold as is. Bids for these items will only be accepted through Municibid.com. (www. municibid.com). Auction bids through Municibid will be received until April 8, 2021. See Municibid site for additional details regarding deadlines, items and bidding. Successful bids may be awarded at the regular Supervisor meeting on April 13, 2021. Lehigh Twp. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (3/18) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON AND NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority at the office of the undersigned, in the Municipal Building, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, until 4:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 1, 2021, for the furnishing of asphalt and stone materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of the bid award. Detailed Specifications, Information to Bidders, and Official Bid Forms for the abovementioned items, to be used by all bidders, are available at the office of the undersigned on or after March 18, 2021. All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms provided, clearly marked with the name of the bidder and identifying the item(s) for which the bid(s) is being submitted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Northampton Borough Council Meeting at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, April 1, 2021, and the awards made at a subsequent meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Northampton and the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority. The Municipality and the Authority reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantities specified and to reject any or all bids, and to consider its
March 18-24, 2021 9 own experience as well as the experience of others as a factor in determining bid awards, and to make the awards in the best interests of the Borough and the Borough Authority. Bid proposals are to remain for a period of one (1) year after award of bid. Escalation clauses are acceptable. Bidders are required to provide, as bid guarantee, a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the proposal made payable to the Borough of Northampton. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager-Secretary 1401 Laubach Avenue, P.O. Box 70 Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-2576 (3/18 & 3/25) BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON EXECUTIVE MEETING Notice is hereby given that Northampton Borough Council will meet in an executive session on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 6:45 P.M. in Council Chambers. The purpose of this executive session is to discuss personnel matters. LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager
(3/18)
LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”), at a meeting of the Council held on March 1, 2021, enacted an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) authorizing the incurrence of nonelectoral debt and the issuance of its General Obligation Note, Series of 2021 in the principal amount of $555,000 (the “Note”), and the private sale thereof to ESSA Bank & Trust (the “Purchaser”), at par. The Note is a general obligation of the Borough and its officers are directed to do all acts necessary and proper for the issuance and securing of said Note. The Note bears interest at a fixed rate of two and twenty-five hundredths percent (2.25%) per annum. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Ordinance was amended during final passage to reflect the acceptance by the Borough of the proposal submitted by the Purchaser and the terms and conditions of the Purchaser’s proposal. Such amendments to the Ordinance pertain principally to the aggregate principal amount, interest rates and payment dates on the Note. The final text of the Ordinance as enacted may be examined by any citizen at the office of the Borough Secretary, located at the Municipal Building of the Borough, 121 South Walnut Street, Bath, Pennsylvania on any business day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time. This notice is published in compliance with the Act of December 19, 1996 (53 Pa.C.S. Chapters 80-82), as reenacted, amended, and supplemented, known as the Local Government Unit Debt Act. COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (3/18)
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a nuisance to the neighborhood and the community; and
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WHEREAS, the only resolution at the current time for the Borough to correct such matters is through traditional ordinance enforcement which often leads to involvement by the court system; and
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Borough of Nazareth intends to adopt the following Ordinance at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on April 5, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., E.D.T., at the Nazareth Council Chambers, 159 West Center Streets Nazareth, Pennsylvania. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE BOROUGH OF NAZARETH CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD A PART 3 ENTITLED “QUALITY OF LIFE TICKETING PROGRAM”, WHICH CHAPTER PROVIDES A TICKETING PROGRAM TO POTENTIALLY RESOLVE CERTAIN PROPERTY BLIGHT, MAINTENANCE AND OTHER VIOLATION MATTERS IN A MORE EXPEDITIOUS MANNER THAN TRADITIONAL ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT AND PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING TICKETS UNDER THE PROGRAM WHEREAS, from time to time properties in the Borough of Nazareth (“Borough”) have general property maintenance issues, become blighted, or are
WHEREAS, traditional ordinance enforcement often requires a lengthy and sometimes expensive process for both the Borough and the Violator to resolve such a matter; and WHEREAS, this Quality of Life Ticketing Ordinance is intended to reduce the amount of non-traffic citations and notices of violation issued by the Borough through traditional ordinance enforcement and to expedite the resolution process relative to property maintenance issues and blighted and nuisance properties in a manner that is in the best interests of the community, and eliminates unnecessary costs for the Borough and the Violator. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Borough of Nazareth, in Borough Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same that the following Quality of Life Ticket-
ing Ordinance shall be added as Chapter 5, Part 3, (entitled “Quality of Life Ticketing Program”) to the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania: CHAPTER 5 CODE ENFORCEMENT Part 3 Quality of Life Ticketing Program §301. Short Title. This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the “Quality of Life Ticketing Ordinance”. §302. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide, at the option of the Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough, a mechanism for issuance of a ticket prior to issuance of a non-traffic citation or notice of violation pursuant to the terms of a Covered Ordinance, to permit a Violator the choice of abating and correcting the violation and paying the ticket amount prior to the issuance of a non-traffic citation or notice of violation and the ensuing ordinance enforcement process which involves additional costs to the Borough and the Violator. §303. Definitions. BOROUGH — Borough of Nazareth, Northampton Coun-
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Code Enforcement Officer.
BOROUGH MUNICIPAL BUILDING — The building containing the Borough’s business offices located at 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 or other Borough business office address designated by the Borough on the violation ticket.
B. The following existing chapters and sections of the Code of the Borough of Nazareth are each hereby deemed and ordained to be a Covered Ordinance that are under the jurisdiction of this process at the discretion of any Code Enforcement Officer:
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER — Police Officers or Code Enforcement Officers authorized by Resolution of Borough Council to uphold and enforce ordinances of the Borough.
Covered Ordinances QOL # Description Borough Code of Ordinance 001 Animal Defecation Control Chapter 2: Part 1, Part 2 002 Property Maintenance Chapter 5: Part 2; IPMC 003 Signs in public right-ofway Chapter 6: Part 3, Sec. 302 004 Health and Safety Chapter 10 005 Refuse and Recyclables Chapter 20 006 Sidewalks C h a p t e r 21: Part 2, Part 3
COVERED ORDINANCE — Each Chapter of the Code of the Borough of Nazareth referenced in Section 304.B. Each Chapter is an ordinance of the Borough. PERSON — Any individual, corporation, partnership, or any other entity recognized by law. REVIEW MEETING — The review meeting conducted by the Borough Council Law Committee pursuant to Section 307 of this Ordinance. VIOLATOR — any person in violation of a Covered Ordinance. §304. Enforcement. A. The provisions of this Ordinance may be exercised by any
C. A determination by a Code Enforcement Officer that a violation of a Covered Ordinance exists is cause for a violation ticket to be issued to the Violator under this Ordinance. D. A violation ticket shall be addressed to the name of the Violator and shall be served upon the Violator in the following manner: 1. By handing the violation ticket to the Violator; 2. By handing the violation ticket to an adult resident of the subject property; 3. By leaving or affixing the violation ticket to the property where the violation exists; or 4. By mailing the violation ticket to the Violator’s address of record by first class mail with a certificate of mailing. §305. Violation Ticket Disposition. A Violator that is served a violation ticket under this Ordinance shall have ten (10) calendar days within which time to abate and correct the violation specified by the ticket and pay the amount of the ticket to the Borough. In the event the Violator fails to abate and correct the specified violation and pay the ticket within the ten (10) calendar day period, such failure may result in the issuance of a non-traffic citation or notice of violation under the applicable Covered Ordinance for the violation enumerated on the violation ticket and any other code violations that may be identified by the Code Enforcement Officer. In the event a Violator chooses to abate and correct the violation and pay the ticket amount within the required ten (10) calendar days, the violation is timely resolved and the Violator will not be subject to the issuance of a non-traffic citation or notice of violation. §306. Fines and Penalties. A. For the first offense of a violation of a Covered Ordinance within a 12-month period, the violation ticket shall be issued in the amount of $25.00. B. For the second offense of a violation of a Covered Ordinance within a 12-month period, the violation ticket shall be issued in the amount of $50.00. C. For the third offense of a violation of a Covered Ordinance within a 12-month period, the violation ticket shall be issued in the amount of $100.00. D. For the fourth offense and all subsequent offenses of the violation of a Covered Ordinance within a 12-month period, the violation ticket shall be issued in the amount of $300.00. E. Non-payment of a viola-
www.HomeNewsPA.com tion ticket may result in a nontraffic citation or notice of violation being issued with the fine amount at the maximum fine amount per day pursuant to the applicable Covered Ordinance. §307. Right to a Ticket Review. If the Violator named in the violation ticket (1) pays the fine amount indicated on the ticket and (2) submits a written request for a ticket review with the Borough, both within ten (10) calendar days of the ticket date, the Violator shall be entitled to a review of the circumstances of the issuance of the ticket with the Borough Council’s Law Committee. A form for submitting a written request shall be available on the Borough website and at the Borough Administrative Office. The review meeting shall take place at a Borough Law Committee meeting, the Borough Administrative Office, the location of the violation, or telephonically at the sole discretion of the Chairperson of the Borough Law Committee. The review meeting is an opportunity for the Violator requesting the review meeting to be heard by the Borough and present evidence to support their claim that the ticket should be rescinded or more time given to the Violator to abate and correct the violation. The length of the review meeting, types of evidence accepted, and number of persons permitted to attend the review meeting shall be at the sole discretion of the Borough. The Borough Law Committee has the authority to (a) rescind the violation ticket and direct the Borough refund the ticket amount or (b) provide the Violator additional time to abate and correct the violation set forth in the ticket. Written notice of the Committee’s decision shall be provided in accordance with Section 304.D. of this Ordinance. In the event the Violator fails to abate and correct the violation within the additional period of time provided, if applicable, a Code Enforcement Officer may issue a non-traffic citation or notice of violation under the applicable Covered Ordinance for the violation enumerated on the violation ticket and any other violations that may be identified. §308. Severability. If any provision, paragraph, word, section or subsection of this Ordinance is invalidated by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions, paragraphs, words, sections, or subsection shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. §309. Codification. It is the intention of Council of the Borough of Nazareth that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Nazareth; and that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intention, and the word “ordinance” may be changed to “section”, “article”, “chapter”, “part” or such other appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such intentions. §310. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effectively immediately. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available at the Borough Administrative Office, 134 South Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Paul A. Kokolus, Secretary Alfred S. Pierce, Solicitor (3/18)
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