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MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2021
Annual Memorial Day Remembrance services At Bath Legion
Submitted by BRIAN RADCLIFFE The American Legion, Eckley E. Patch, Post 470, Bath will once again be honoring our fallen heroes. Please join us on Sunday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at the Post Home for our Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ser-
Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors Establish Environmental Council
of students is working to promote social and economic development within the Borough. They came up with three project opportunities to do this: celebrating the Northampton Borough identity, supporting local businesses and the borough’s online presence, and BTI Coopermatics and the new energy future. Residents from Newport Ave-
by JOE KORBA The Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion to advertise the creation of an Environmental Advisory Council in the township. Solicitor Gary Asteak drafted the ordinance to form a council that would advise the board of supervisors on environmental and open-space issues. They would also be charged with promoting environmental awareness and education in Upper Nazareth. Residents of the township are eligible to serve on the seven-person council for a three-year term and are appointed by the board of supervisors. There is no compensation for being on it and it should include at least one supervisor and one member of the planning commission. Township Manager Lisa Klem noted in her report that they have new permit tracking software to better keep track of building permits and other documents. She also presented a request by the Nazareth Memorial Library to have pavilion rental fees waived for events the library is having there this summer. The motion to waive the $36 fees passed unanimously. Police Chief Bill Cope received approval to hire two new fulltime officers effective June 20. He said they are needed to better serve residents and to cover the schedule. Chief Cope also sought approval for $42,500 to purchase a new police vehicle, $4,900 for equipment and $37,600 for the Dodge car. The motion passed with Cope saying that he thinks the new vehicle will come in under budget. A motion for the police department to close Liberty
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vices. This will be a rain or shine event. For anyone able to help as we honor those buried in the five cemeteries we support, please report to the Post at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Church services will be at Chapmans Quarries UMC at 9:30 a.m. Legion uniform is requested.
Lafayette College Technology Clinic Team speaks at Northampton Borough Council meeting By CHRISTINA SANTO At their May 20 meeting, borough council heard an update on the Lafayette College Technology Clinic Team’s project, and approved requests throughout the borough. The Lafayette College Technology Clinic is a two-semester course that allows students from different backgrounds to work together on imaginative solutions to real-world problems. The team
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Street fair brings Crowds back to Uptown Northampton
By KERI LINDENMUTH The Uptown Northampton Street Fair, hosted by the Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce, made a triumphant return on Saturday, May 22, after COVID-19 canceled the popular event in 2020. Over 80 vendors lined Main Street from 21st Street to 17th Street. With over four blocks of live music, food, and local vendors, each member of the family could find something to enjoy. “We are so excited to be able to host this event for the community,” said Jessica O’Donnell, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers. This is the 31st year of the event. This event is the chance for the community to “come together and celebrate everything we have been through,” she added. Popular local food trucks like Fancy Funnels, Donut NV, and Bananarama set up shop, along with other vendors selling everything from homemade perogies and sandwiches to smoothies and kettle corn. Shoppers could browse the booths of local crafters selling handmade jewelry, purses, accessories, wreaths, soaps, lotions, cards, and birdhouses. With graduation season and Father’s Day
right around the corner, many shoppers were picking out oneof-a-kind gifts for loved ones, while others were simply looking forward to a much-needed shopping spree after a year inside. The Roxy Theater opened its doors for a behind-the-scenes tour and history lesson on the local landmark. Visitors could also get a history lesson on another local figure: Mario Andretti’s Indy race car was on display and speakers were there to give background on the car and Andretti’s career. 3D Dance and Elite Mixed Martial Arts gave demonstrations, along with performances by musicians Kendal Conrad and Chasing Daylight. The event was Chasing Daylight’s first live performance since the shutdown started in spring 2020. “Northampton is open for business again, inside and out,” said Street Fair Chairman Tony Continued on page 9
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