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Mountain View Family Drive-In Opens its doors to the public

Bath Area Fish Committee holds 68th Annual Children’s Fishing

Contest

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Saturday, April 29, Mountain View Family Drive-In, formerly Mountain View Drive-In, opened its doors to the public under a new name and new ownership.

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate and honor the business’s grand opening. Despite the rain, there was a

mobile petting zoo by Horns & Hooves, food, mini golf, lots of family fun, and of course, delicious ice cream.

Patrick and Shea Missmer of Lehigh Township, and Jeff and Nicole Caulfield of Nazareth, are the new owners of the beloved landmark spot located at 602 Jacobsburg Rd.

Be sure to visit the new family-owned and operated Moun-

tain View Family Drive-In and Miniature Golf to see what’s new, get a scoop of nostalgia, and satisfy your sweet tooth. They are open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find them on social media or for more information, visit mountainviewfamilydrivein. com.

Allen Township Supervisors discuss

Wawa’s impact on traffic, Future subdivision

By KERI LINDENMUTH

During the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 25, supervisors reviewed the preliminary final plans for the expanded Stone Ridge Subdivision at Route 329 and Savage Road. However, one critical component was missing from the plans, which caused supervisors to table their decision altogether: sidewalks.

This plan, which has gone through “five or six” different iterations according to Township Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell, was previously reviewed by the

township’s planning commission. It proposes over 80 residential units, as well as commercial frontage. The commission ordered developers to revise the plans to include sidewalks. They also ruled that the property’s developer should be responsible for installing them. However, the plan submitted to supervisors on April 25 did not show sidewalks. Instead, it included a note that said sidewalks would be deferred until land development and provided

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Chayse, age 6.

By SAVANNAH BROWN

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, the Bath Area Fish Committee held its 68th Annual Children’s Fishing Contest at Monocacy Creek with two days of fishing and fun for children up to age 15.

Although the forecasted rain made it a dreary morning, families still arrived early to set up their spots along Monocacy Creek and the young fishermen and fisherwomen were brighteyed and bushy-tailed, eager and excited to catch their first fish.

Pennsylvania State Representative Ann Flood attended the contest to see the wholesome fun and promptly blared the horn at 8 a.m. to sound the start of the festivities.

The Bath Area Fish Committee stocked the creek Friday evening with 506 trout that ranged in size from 11 inches to a whopping 18 inches, costing them $3,000, which they raised through donations from businesses and individuals in the community. These donations also allowed the committee to purchase prizes for 20 tagged fish that lucky participants

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Lehigh Township moves forward with Police Cruiser purchase

By LAURA KLOTZ

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m.

Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported she spoke with Jim Milot regarding the issues with the close out of the final HOPs associated with the Cherryville intersection. When the township applied for the permit for their work in the inter-

section, PennDOT told Jim Milot to hold the applications for Amey’s Garage, Turkey Hill, and Cherryville Pizza until everything was complete. Now that all the work was complete and the applications were submitted, PennDOT wouldn’t accept them because there was a change in ownership and the new owners needed to be the ones submitting the application. Jim Milot has obtained

Police Chief Scott Fogel had submitted a memo to the board, stating that he was having difficulty getting multiple quotes for a new police cruiser. He requested permission to

pursue the one that he was able to find, rather than continue to try and

signatures from Amey’s and Turkey Hill. Both of these applications have been submitted. Amey’s has already been approved and closed out. It is expected that Turkey Hill’s should be approved and closed shortly. Jim Milot is still waiting on a signature from Cherryville Pizza.

The maintenance building project went out to bid the Thursday prior to the meeting, and some contractors have already expressed an interest. Anyone who would submit a bid must first register with the website Pennbid. Bids are due by May 18, and a recommendation will be presented to the board during the second May meeting.

The amended zoning ordinance was presented as being ready for a motion for adoption. Board member Philip Gogel explained, in response to an audience query, that the improved definitions in the revised ordinance will make things easier for local small landscaping and contractor businesses; not only will they have greater clarification, but they will be able to keep some of their equipment on their private property without receiving a citation for it. The amended ordinance was unanimously approved for adoption.

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get other quotes, to avoid the risk of the grant expiring. It was noted that both the cruiser being replaced and the one Fogel was requesting permission to purchase are Dodge Chargers, and that model will no longer be manufactured after 2023; to purchase a different model would require new equipment, and thus be more expensive, whereas purchasing this cruiser would allow the existing equipment to be transferred from the old car to the new one. The car in question will cost $39,233, roughly half of which will be covered by the grant money. After some discussion, the board voted to grant Fogel’s request.

Rehrig has talked to four different agents about insurance proposals for the township, only one of whom responded with a quote. The policy cost will increase roughly 5%, which is considerably lower than the average increase, and will be done through Selective Insurance. This was approved by the board. Rehrig was also authorized to submit an application and business plan for RACP funding for the township, and to continue with her submissions with GroNorCo for the security project.

A successful candidate was found for the vacant office position, and an offer will be extended to that individual.

Rehrig reported that financial reports through March 31 show that township revenue is approximately as expected, however police department overtime is running higher than projected and must be discussed with the chief. A few other areas are also running slightly higher than expected and the board will examine these situations.

Rehrig and Miller attended a convention for two days regarding local government. Miller is preparing a report for one of the May meetings to talk about what they learned.

As the floor was opened for public comment, members of the zoning board raised a complaint about a letter received by their solicitor, Neil Ettinger. The matter was heavily debated, with both sides finally agreeing to schedule a meeting with board members, the zoning board, Ettinger, and Township Solicitor David Backenstoe.

Another resident complained that the street sweeper has been blowing

stones into her yard and damaging roads during the winter. She urged the board members to read the email she sent, with photographs attached,

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and asked them to direct township workers to be more considerate.

The board then adjourned for an executive session to discuss personnel

matters.

The next supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Rd., Walnutport.

Hello, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, Janet Sheats, as a Candidate for Lehigh Township Supervisor 2 year term.

I am a rooted resident for the past almost 13 years here in Lehigh Township with my husband David and our children.

Our children have graduated from Northampton High School with one remaining at home who is currently in the 10th grade. I have previously coached both Basketball and Baseball for our boys with LTAA. I am a volunteer EMT/ Firefighter with our local department, I have dedicated over half my life to public service.

I believe in Honesty, Integrity, and most of all Community. The only promise I can make at this time is that I will give 100% effort to serving our residents of Lehigh Township. I am currently doing my due diligence in obtaining knowledge of Township budgets from previous years and reviewing the Lehigh Township Supervisor's meeting minutes. Please consider supporting me and my campaign on May 16th 2023. Hope to see you at the polls.

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Bath Borough Council considers HH Bath View Apartments LOC reduction

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Bath Borough Council met Monday, May 1 to discuss various council member commit-

tee reports, MS4 projects, HH Bath View Apartments’ letter of credit, a resolution, and an ordinance amendment.

First, President Michele Ehrgott expressed that the borough is still looking for a part-time parking and code enforcement official. Interested applicants can access the application from the borough website, and then email it to Borough Manager Bradford T. Flynn at manager@boroughofbath.org.

Vice President Frank Hesch announced that the Bath Farmers Market will be opening on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon, Bath Old Home Week will be August 10 through August 13, and Yuletide in Bath will be Saturday, December 16.

Hesch also thanked everyone that helped clean up Monocacy Creek on April 22, and added that there will be another creek clean up this fall, as well as a borough clean up sometime this year.

Mayor Fiorella Mirabito shared that Pa. State Police Troop Commander Lieutenant James W. Thomas, Jr. provided an update on the investigation into the February 3 shooting that took place in the 100 block of E. Main Street, which is still underway. Lt. Thomas stated that he is confident that he will have an answer soon.

Manager Flynn announced that upcoming road work will include striping and filling in potholes around the borough.

Council also discussed looking into a committee to brainstorm ideas on how to fund the MS4 projects, which will need to be completed within the next five years. One of the options discussed was possibly looking into collecting a utility fee to cover the costs of the projects or some other means of revenue such as grants. More details are to come as the discussion continues.

In other business, council unanimously approved the adoption of AD-2023-04 Emergency Action Plans and AD-2023-05 MSW Fund – Fund Balance Policy.

Next, council discussed the request of developer Justin Huratiak of HH Bath View Apartments to reduce his letter of credit (LOC) from $46,211.82 to $0 per the terms of his land development improvements agreement.

HH Bath View Apartments had an inspection on Friday to assess three areas of concern, which Huratiak addressed with all improvements being completed.

Borough Solicitor James F. Kratz expressed he did not recommend that the LOC be reduced to $0 because all legal and engineering costs for the borough have not been fully paid yet since

Huratiak will be receiving a bill for April fees. Instead, he recommended the LOC be reduced to $10,000, which would be held until Manager Flynn determines that all legal and engineering costs and expenses are paid.

Huratiak rebutted that everything has been paid thus far and that there is $4,322 in the cash escrow account, so he does not feel the LOC is warranted because the improvements to the development have already been made and passed inspection.

Rather, Huratiak proposed to drop off a check for the $5,678 balance in order to comply with having $10,000 on hand in the cash escrow account to cover the remaining costs, so that the LOC can be closed out.

Huratiak, Kratz, and Borough Engineer Ron Madison agreed that exceeding $10,000 in fees for the remainder of the project would be highly unlikely.

Kratz added that he does not anticipate his fees to be excessive, but that his job is to ensure the borough does not get footed with a bill if Huratiak were to not cover the final costs.

Council unanimously approved a motion to release the LOC conditioned upon Huratiak providing a check for the remaining $10,000 to replenish the cash escrow account.

Following, council unanimously approved a resolution to amend the 2023 schedule of fees, which includes the addition of a provision for filing a zoning certificate of nonconformity.

Last, council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2023728, an amendment to Chapter 625 Vehicles & Traffic, amending uniform traffic regulations, repealing parking prohibitions between 2 and 6 a.m., revising parking time limited at specific locations, and revising Main Street two-hour parking.

The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held Monday, June 5 at 6 p.m. in the borough’s office building, located at 121 S. Walnut St.

Bridge closure In Moore Township

By HOME NEWS STAFF

Due to a recent inspection, the Hokendauqua Drive Bridge over Hokendauqua Creek will be closed and detoured until further notice. The 21 feet long, 26 feet wide Hokendauqua Drive Bridge is a steel I-beam structure that was built in 1937. This area of Hokendauqua Drive has an average daily traffic volume of 498 vehicles. It is located between Beersville Road and Valley View Drive. The bridge closed on Saturday, April 27 and will be closed 24 hours a day until further notice.

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

34th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1700-2100 blocks of Main Street, Northampton.

Bath Area Community Chorus Concert- Presenting “This Land I Love” Sunday, June 4 at 4 p.m., Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Dr., Bath. Freewill offering to Klecknersville Rangers.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, May 13 and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived these dates only.

Car Seat Event- Monday, May 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. in Bath Borough Municipal Building parking lot. Hosted by PSP Troopers.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Spring Festival- Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bicentennial Park (East), 5450 Liberto Ln., Bethlehem.

East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-8371190 FMI. Leave message.

Nazareth Reg. Ambulance Corps Open House- Saturday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at 519 Seip Ave., Nazareth. Family fun activities, blood pressure checks, food, moon bounce and more.

Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601

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Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canal Park, Northampton.

“Spuds Lite” Festival- Saturday, June 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field, Bath. Tatamy Fire Co. 100th Anniversary Parade and Block Party- Saturday, July 8, parade starts at 1 p.m. followed by block party at 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy.

Petersville Rod & Gun Club hosts annual Dream Come True fishing event

the entire family, and concluded with a check donation that was presented to Dream Come True.

The event has been taking place for Dream Come True for over 10 years.

“As much as we hope the need for this event didn’t exist, we will continue providing a wonderful, fun, family event while it does. I once asked if they would prefer the money raised instead of doing the fishing event, and I was told no. The kids and their families look forward to this every year,” said Susan Druckenmiller with the fish committee.

The committee is always looking for volunteers and they will begin fundraising for next year’s event immediately.

By CATHERINE STROH

On Saturday, April 29, the Petersville Rod & Gun Club Fish Committee held their annual kids fishing event for the organization Dream Come True. Despite the soggy weather, plenty of children were in attendance to participate in some friendly fishing competition.

Northampton County Outstanding Senior Award honorees

Announced

Submitted by BRITTNEY WAYLEN

The Advisory Council of the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) honored 16 older adult County residents who have contributed their time and talents to benefit others throughout our community. The 2023 Annual Outstanding Senior Award program took place on Friday, April 28 at the Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township.

The Outstanding Senior Awards recognizes Northampton County residents, ages 60 years or older, who are passionate about helping others through outreach, personal action, inspiration, public service, sports, educational instruction, or humanitarian endeavors.

The honorees for Northampton County’s Area Agency on Aging

2023 Outstanding Senior Awards:

Jean Achey – Bethlehem Twp.

Jeff Carlton – Lower Nazareth Twp.

Juanita Davis – Easton

Patricia Fielding – Bethlehem

Thomas Ganssle – Palmer Twp.

Ronald Hineline – Williams

Twp.

Cynthia Hunt – Nazareth

Roberta Leiby – Bethlehem Twp.

Robert Leiby – Bethlehem Twp.

James Miller – Northampton

Janey Murray – Forks Twp.

Kerry Myers – Palmer Twp.

Judith Piper – Pen Argyl

Frank Pologruto – Bethlehem

Twp.

Kenneth Starace – Palmer Twp.

Angelo Trinchere – Palmer Twp.

The annual family event is paid for by donations and fundraising events for the Dream Come True children. It included a day out filled with fishing and food for

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A participant with his fish, State Rep Zach Mako and Head of Fish Committee Pete Druckenmiller. Photo by Greg Koren.

Fish committee volunteers help a young lady catch her fish.

Photo by Greg Koren.

could win, consisting of fishing poles, nets and tackle boxes.

This year, the committee’s

Chinese raffle had 40 items up for bid throughout the duration of the contest for both children and adults such as a “good vibes only” body pillow, griddle, waffle maker, slipper boots, plush blanket, electric pump, doll, journal

Myster Tree and Shrub Service

set, Disney Princess puzzle, red, white, and blue picnic accessories basket, Mountainside Pizza basket, Kona Brewing Co. basket, Mickey Mouse kitchen accessories basket, Minnie Mouse basket, BBQ basket, Hershey s’mores basket, spa basket, LOL Dolls basket, Spiderman basket, Baby Shark basket, backpacks, lunch boxes, fishing gear, and gift cards ranging from $20 to $50 for Starbucks, Kohls, Wawa, Holy Family Club, Santa Fe Taco Co., and Texas Roadhouse. These items were purchased by or donated to the committee, and were raffled off on Sunday, April 30, which helped raise back

some of the funds the committee used for the contest.

Children of all ages were thrilled to show off their catches, and many of them caught their limit of four fish within the first hour of the contest.

As fish began to tug, children could be heard excitedly shouting to their family that they had “caught a big one.” Excitement and joy filled their smiling faces as they reeled in their fish and checked to see if they were lucky enough to catch one of the prizewinning tagged fish.

Proud parents and grandparents could also be seen teaching and helping their children and

grandchildren bait their hooks, cast their lines, reel in, and dehook their fish as they bonded over the experience.

The Bath Area Fish Committee is a nonprofit organization run entirely by dedicated volunteers and is still accepting late donations to help cover the costs of this year’s contest and prepare for next year’s.

Any local businesses, organizations, or individuals who wish to make a donation can make checks payable to the Bath Area Fish Committee, Federal Tax ID# 270504688. Donations can be mailed to BAFC, P.O. Box 143, Bath, PA 18014.

Justin, age 11, with his father Rafael.

Allen Twp.

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by “others.”

“It was very clear that the planning commission did not recommend deferring the sidewalks,” said Township Engineer Stan Wojciechowski.

Developers also did not include any planning commission notes from past plans, which they promised to work into this most recent subdivision plan.

Treadwell suggested that supervisors table their decision on this plan until he can understand why sidewalks have not been included. Supervisors agreed to table their discussion but did bring up their concerns regarding a proposed Wawa, which would be developed within the plan’s commercial parcel.

The proposed Wawa, discussed before the board in the summer of 2022, would sit at the southwest corner of Savage Road and Route 329. The 6,000-square-foot convenience store would feature three vehicle entrances, including one on Savage Road next to the proposed Stone Ridge residential properties.

Supervisor Dale Hassler said he’s been observing the layout of other Lehigh Valley Wawas. Most of them direct traffic into commercial areas. He cited Wawas on MacArthur Road, Route 191, and Schoenersville Road.

“Bringing that [entrance] road onto Savage Road, next to a park and next to housing, is going to be a bad thing,” he said, adding that traffic should be directed toward Route 329 instead.

Savage Road has already become a traffic danger for some drivers.

“We have more accidents at Savage Road and Route 329 now than we do

at the Kopper Penny,” Hassler added. “It is something developers need to be aware of.”

In other news, supervisors approved the inter-municipal cooperation agreement with East Allen Township for sanitary sewage transmission from the Northampton Area School Project, currently in development in East Allen. This agreement will provide sewer service from the school project, through Allen Township, to Northampton Borough for treatment. A new manhole will be constructed at Cesanek Road and paid for by the school district.

The school district will pay a $16,900 tapping fee and a $1,500 annual transportation charge to the township.

During the meeting, supervisors also approved security improvements to the fire company building on Howertown Road. New surveillance cameras and door controls will be installed. The township had been awarded a grant of up to $20,000 to complete these upgrades. The current project estimate for this cloud-based security system is $14,784.

Finally, supervisors approved a shortterm lease with R.E. Pierson Construction Company. The company will be renting a portion of the fire company’s parking lot and placing a construction office trailer there for the duration of the Howertown Road Bridge Replacement project.

The company will also be tapping into the fire company building’s electricity. The monthly rent to the township will be $1,000.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m.

Northampton Area School District

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SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IDENTIFICATION ACTIVITIES

In compliance with state law, notice is hereby given by the Northampton Area School District that the District conducts ongoing identification activities as part of its school program for the purpose of identifying students who are thought to be gifted and in need of specially designed instruction. If your child is identified by the District as possibly in need of such services, you will be notified of applicable procedures. If you believe that your school age child may be in need of gifted services, the District offers screening and evaluation to assess the needs of your child. The assessment is offered at no cost to you. District residents may request screening and evaluation at any time, whether or not your child is enrolled in the District’s public school program. Requests for evaluation and screening should be made in writing to your child’s Northampton Area School District principal or the Assistant Superintendent.

SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IDENTIFICAT ACTIVITIES

In compliance with state law, notice is hereby given by the Northampton Area District that the District conducts ongoing identification activities as part of its program for the purpose of identifying students who are thought to be gifted and of specially designed instruction. If your child is identified by the District as possibly need of such services, you will be notified of applicable procedures. If you believe your school age child may be in need of gifted services, the District offers screening evaluation to assess the needs of your child. The assessment is offered at no District residents may request screening and evaluation at any time, whether or child is enrolled in the District’s public school program. Requests for evaluation screening should be made in writing to your child’s Northampton Area School principal or the Assistant Superintendent.

In compliance with state law, the Northampton Area School District will provide gifted education for each gifted student that is based on the unique needs of the student, not solely on the student’s classification. The District will provide gifted education for gifted students which enables them to participate in acceleration or enrichment programs, or both, as appropriate, and to receive services according to their intellectual and academic abilities and needs.

All information gathered about your child is subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state law. The District has policies and procedures in effect governing the collection, maintenance, destruction, and disclosure to third parties of this information. For information about these policies and procedures, as well as rights of confidentiality and access to education records, you may contact, in writing, the Assistant Superintendent or any building principal.

In compliance with state law, the Northampton Area School District will provide education for each gifted student that is based on the unique needs of the student, solely on the student’s classification. The District will provide gifted education students which enables them to participate in acceleration or enrichment programs, both, as appropriate, and to receive services according to their intellectual and abilities and needs.

For further information on the rights of parents for their gifted student, provision of services, evaluation, screening, and procedures contact:

All information gathered about your child is subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state law The District has policies and procedures in governing the collection, maintenance, destruction, and disclosure to third parties information. For information about these policies and procedures, as well as rights confidentiality and access to education records, you may contact, in writing, the Superintendent or any building principal.

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Northampton School Board votes for no tax increase in straw poll

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Northampton School Board met Monday, April 17 with a lengthy meeting.

During a presentation on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik shared that this coming school year will be the last year that the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will be given to the district, which will also need to be used by the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

The school board has been using those funds for salaries for the past several years and needs to decide whether to use those funds for salaries again or to pay for the anticipated capital improvement projects, which will cost the district $2,700,000. Therefore, the board could decide to use the $3,100,000 in ESSER funds to cover the projects or to cover district salaries.

The board took a straw poll vote on the amount each member would like to raise taxes by in order to provide direction for finalizing the budget. All of the board members present voted that they do not wish to raise taxes for the upcoming school year at all.

During the May meeting, the board will vote to approve the proposed budget, and will vote to approve the final budget in June.

The board also took a straw poll vote on what each member would like to see happen with Moore Elementary. Board members Michael Baird, John Becker, and Ross Makary agreed that they do not want to lose the building and would prefer to repurpose it for other community uses while maintaining ownership; Doug Vaughn and Kim Bretzik voted to maintain it as an elementary school, while also recognizing that the building will need some renovations; and

Robert Mentzell and James Chuss voted that they would like to see the school maintained with partial capacity status, while also repurposing areas of the school for other use.

The board unanimously voted in a straw poll to move forward with getting appraisals for the Administrative Building, Washington Building, and Technology Center.

Next, Anthony Maniscalco brought up that the policies and revisions on the agenda were not made public. Therefore, the board voted to table the vote on those policies and revisions, so the public has a chance to review them before they are voted on at the next meeting.

During regular agenda business, the board unanimously approved a leave of absence, seven resignations, two retirement resignations, additions and deletions to the substitute listing, and the revised master district volunteer list.

During personnel/roll call vote, the board unanimously approved the following: a revised listing of individuals to oversee intramural programs and the weight room; the full-time district staff, substitutes, coaches, and extra-curricular staff to work athletic events and the revised listing of part-time seasonal athletic event staff; the revised listing of building substitute teachers at a rate of $140 per day; for Kristy Young and two students to attend the PMEA All State Orchestra Festival at a cost of $1,171.34; for Tara Mrazik, Neali Feimster, Ryan Brobst, and John Isaac to attend the DECA Interna-

tional Conference with 11 DECA students at a cost of $2,056.25; for Leigh Zakutansky and Jason Jones to attend the Pa. Junior Academy

of Science State Conference with two students at a cost of $760; the hire of Marcia McKay as cafeteria

Nazareth Borough Council approves emergency roof repairs, purchase of Fire pumper vehicle, and hire of part-time police officer

By SAVANNAH BROWN

The Nazareth Borough Council met Monday, May 1 to discuss emergency repairs, purchasing a fire pumper truck, and hiring a part-time police officer.

IFirst, under public property, council unanimously approved

the following motions: the request of the Holy Family Sick & Relief Society to block off Phoenix Street between Mauch Chunk Street and Beck Street while their outdoor seating is open Thursdays through Sunday evenings from 4 to 10 p.m. for safety rea-

sons; the conducting of one sensitivity, sexual harassment, and child handling training session to be held in the park’s large pavilion at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 with all newly hired pool employees, borough employees, and borough supervisors required to

attend; for two porta-potties to be placed at the west end of Belvidere Street for the July 14/15 Block Party and Nazareth Day; a contract with the Blue Eagle Swim Team for the 2023 summer season, which allows three evening swim meets, morning

unrestricted hours for training from 7 to 9:30 a.m., and partial pool training use after 9:30 a.m. at a seasonal rental fee of $4,500; the authorization of emergency repairs to the roof of the Public Works Garage to avoid additional damage to the roofing structure and interior of the building at an estimated cost of $38,000; direction for the engineer to proceed with obtaining bid specs for the renovation of the grandstands in the park; the recommendation of the Public Property Committee to proceed with the conversion of the basketball courts at Kokolus Park into pickleball courts; and to install a new heat pump at the Borough Municipal Building at an approximate cost of $11,600, which includes installation.

"My goal is to maintain fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers by creating a transparent and efficient budget for Intergovernmental transfer funds, grants and taxpayer dollars. While prioritizing farmland preservation, human services like Gracedale, and fair compensation/benefits packages for employees and retirees, I will promote economic development, job growth, infrastructure development, and environmental protection."

PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF TARA ZI

Under finance, council unanimously approved to acknowledge the submission of the second-year annual report required by the U.S. Treasury Department for receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan. The first half of the funding ($298,411.92) was received on June 10, 2021, and the second half ($299,355.42) was received on Sept. 9, 2022, for a combined total of $597,767.34.

Council also unanimously approved the recommendation of

NAZARETH AREA

Andy’s Corner

By ANDY WEAVER

The Nazareth Boys Tennis team started districts on May 1 at home and beat Southern Lehigh. They played in the Semifinals at Liberty on May 2. That score is unknown at time of print, however and if they won, they would compete in the finals on May 4 at Lehigh University. The seniors are: Akash Adavan, Harrison Hoch, Alay Patel, IIIias Phanzu, Sai Pulavarthy, Alexander Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez and Jordan Wagner.

The Nazareth Boys Lacrosse team beat Northampton on April 25, then lost to Freedom on April 27. They went on to beat Pleasant Valley on April 29, then hosted Easton on May 2. On May 3 they hosted Central. The seniors are: Kole Koch, Collin Wells, Tanner

Caka and Ryan Wallbillich.

The Nazareth Girls Lacrosse team lost at Northampton on April 25, then lost to Freedom on April 27 on Senior Night. On April 29 the girls were defeated by Pleasant Valley. They played at Easton on May 2, and next will host Central on May 4 and Dallas on May 5. The seniors are: Kelly Ward, McKayla Timbrook, Harleen Grewal, Brook Engler, Anita Chianale and Michalynn Castone.

The Nazareth Boys Volleyball team lost to Southern Lehigh on April 24, then beat Freedom on April 26. The boys were defeated by Parkland on April 28, then beat Quakertown the next day and defeated Allen as well. The boys defeated Whitehall on May 1 and won, and next will be at Easton on May 4. The seniors are: Ross Ellis, Luke Manson, Derek Perkins, Jack Hasker, Jacob Werkheiser, Chris Bugbee, Kaine

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The Nazareth Baseball team hosted Dieruff on April 24 and won, giving coach Bryan Wolf his 100th win. The boys lost to Liberty on April 25, then lost to Freedom on April 27. They hosted Easton on May 2 and will travel to Dieruff on May 4. The seniors are: John Bacolo, Alexander Bucci, Jake Dally, Cole Dibilo, Collin Grossotolski, Maxwell Kochenash, Gavin Panovec, Jacoby Sauer, Zachary Smethers, Adam Trimmer and Preston Warne.

The Nazareth Softball team hosted Liberty on April 25 and won, then beat Freedom on the 27th. The girls hosted Easton on May 3, and next will travel to Dieruff on May 4. The seniors are: Avery Bartha, Caitlin Genzale, Sydney Harper, Alana Mercado and Cassandra Zellner.

The Nazareth Track team was at Emmaus on April 24 and lost, then beat Whitehall on April 26. They hosted Easton on May 2. The track seniors are: Andrew Young, Devin Tavares, Rynei Sofeso, Evan Smith, Weston Simak, Connor Murphy, Maiden Morgan, John Mihalios, Nolan Lobb, Adam Kollgaard, Preston Kalinoski, Luke Houchin, Parker Hoff, Jordan Gagner, Kevin Gagner, Ryan Fagerstrom, Nicholas Epser, Aidan Dudinyak, Ryan DeMarco, Jared Dewey, Anthony Danyi, Michael Bonsignore, Kylie Whyte, Gianna Tripodi, Jaclyn Samuel, Agaia Schell, Lena Morefield, Maya Morefield, Charlotte McElroy, Danielle Jordan, Beatrice Giorgini, Zoey Emrick, Victoria deBruyn, Madigan Daugherty, Natalie Brandes and Rylee

Earn community service hours while participating in Gracedale Nursing Home Junior Volunteer Program! High school students, age 14 and older, can help with the following:

Earn community service hours while participating in Gracedale Nursing Home Junior Volunteer Program! High school students, age 14 and older, can help with the following:

Earn community service hours while participating in Gracedale Nursing Home’s summertime Junior Volunteer Program! High school students, age 14 and older, can help with the following:

Help residents get to in

Resident Transport - Help residents get to in-house

Help residents get to in

Earn community service hours while participating in Gracedale Nursing Home Junior Volunteer Program! High school students, age 14 and older, can help with the following:

Help residents play games and attend group events in the facility!

Help residents play games and attend group events in the facility!

Resident Transport - Help residents get to in-house appointments!

Earn community service hours while participating in Gracedale Nursing Home Junior Volunteer Program! High school students, age 14 and older, can help with the following:

Activity Assistants - Help residents play games and attend group events in the facility!

One to One Visits - Chat one-on-one with residents, and take them outside for a breath of fresh air!

One to One Visits - Chat one-on-one with residents, and take them outside for a breath of fresh air!

Activity Assistants - Help residents play games and attend group events in the facility!

One to One Visits - Chat one-on-one with residents, and take them outside for a breath of fresh air!

Resident Transport - Help residents get to in-house appointments!

Activity Assistants -

Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm, with a commitment of at least one day per week.

Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm, with a commitment of at least one day per week.

One to One Visits - Chat one-on-one with residents, and take them outside for a breath of fresh air!

All applicants must be available to attend orientation on either Wednesday, June 8th or Tuesday, June 14th from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

All applicants must be available to attend orientation on either Wednesday, June 8th or Tuesday, June 14th from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm, with a commitment of at least one day per week.

Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm, with a commitment of at least one day per week. All applicants must be available to attend orientation on either Monday, June 12th or Thursday, June 15th from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

All applicants must be available to attend orientation on either Wednesday, June 8th or Tuesday, June 14th from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Contact Jennie Repsher at jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org for more information!

Contact Jennie Repsher at jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org for more information!

Contact Jennie Repsher at jrepsher@norcopa.gov for more information!

Contact Jennie Repsher at jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org for more information!

Visit gracedale.org/volunteer and click on “JUNIOR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION” to apply!

Visit gracedale.org/volunteer and click on “JUNIOR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION” to apply!

*all volunteers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19*

Visit gracedale.org/volunteer and click on “JUNIOR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION” to apply!

*all volunteers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19*

Northampton Borough Police Report

APRIL 8

Disturbance in the 300 block of Main St., and the unit block of W. 21st St. Reports of disturbances.

Sunday, May 14

Noise complaint in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Report of loud music.

Reportable accident, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. involving two vehicles.

Traffic stop in the unit block of W. 21st St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Juvenile problem in the 2100 block of Northampton Ave., and the 700 block of Washington Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.

Suspicious person in the 2000 block of Center St. Report of a suspicious male.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

APRIL 9

Domestic in the 100 block of W. 14th St. between a male and a female.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Traffic stop in the unit block of W 21st St., E. 17th St. and Lincoln Ave., W. 21st St. and Canal St., Franklin St. and W. 17th St., E. 23rd St. and Washington Ave., and Main St. and E. 8th St. Traffic stops were conducted.

APRIL 10

EMS ambulance assist in the 1700 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Traffic stop, E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. A traffic stop was conducted.

Assist person in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Officers assist a male.

APRIL 11

EMS ambulance assist in the 2200 block of Washington Ave., and the 2500 block of Cherryville Rd. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Juvenile problem, W. 14th St. and Canal St. Report of a juvenile issue.

Fire call, W. 9th St. and Main St. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.

Traffic stop, W. 13th St. and Stewart St. A traffic stop was conducted.

Assist person in the unit block of W. 21st St. Officers assist a male.

APRIL 12

Traffic stop in the unit block of

W. 21st St., and Howertown Rd. and E. 2nd St. Traffic stops were conducted.

EMS ambulance assist in the 1800 block and the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.

Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.

Check person/welfare in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Theft from vehicle in the 2300 block of Main St., and W. 19th St. and Franklin St. Reports of catalytic convertors removed from vehicles.

EMS ambulance assist, E. 7th St. and Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.

Assist person in the 300 block of E. 9th St. Officers assist a male. Harassment in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of harassment.

Noise complaint in the 100 block of Meadow Ln. Report of loud music.

APRIL 13

Suspicious person in the 2900 block of Cherryville Rd. Report of a suspicious male.

Juvenile problem in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave., and the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.

Theft from vehicle in the 2000 block of Center St. Report of two catalytic convertors taken from vehicles.

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515 W. Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth

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 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ARE YOU HIRING?

Are you hiring and having trouble finding employees? Try placing a Help Wanted ad on our Classifieds page! Classifieds start at $10 for the first 25 words. Advertise for 3 weeks and get the fourth week free with mention of this ad. Call 610-9230382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com to get started. (TN)

FT/PT SALES POSITION

The Home News is seeking a FT/PT Sales Account Executive. Insurance, benefits, potential to work from home. Interested candidates, please email resume to cstroh@homenewspa.com. (5/4)

PART-TIME GARDENER WANTED

Pay negotiable according to experience. Flexible hours. Inquire at Lehigh Valley Fence Co., 610-837-7007. (5/4)

PT DRIVER

Nonprofit Senior Transportation Service – Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. All rides in Lehigh Valley area only. Flexible schedule. Hourly rate plus mileage. Call 610-4191645.

(5/4)

AUTOMOTIVE

WE BUY

UNWANTED VEHICLES

Cash paid with or without titles, running or not. Call or text for price, 610-248-9652. (5/18)

BUSINESS

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CEMETERY PLOTS

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(5/4)

NAZARETH PLATE

GLASS CO., INC.

27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, solar rooms, storm windows & screens repaired/insulted glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your hope. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-7593682. Closed Saturdays. (12/28)

TED’S ROOFING New Roofs & Repairs • Re-Roofing • Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter • Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829. NJ#13VH08202700. 610-8377508. (5/4)

UPCOMING EVENTS

COLLECTIBLES SHOW!

May 7. Mount Bethel Fire Hall, 2341 North Delaware Drive. Artists, Writers, Costume Groups, Crafts. Vendors needed. https://jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com/gap-conguests%2Fvendors or 609-2427756.

(5/4)

COMING SOON Nana’s Fresh Baked Goods opening soon 566 Moorestown Dr., (Rt 512) Call 484-937-5313 FMI. (5/11)

SERVICES

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of SHIRLEY A. KNAPPENBERGER, deceased, late of Northampton Borough, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:

Executor: Glenn W. Knappenberger ℅ David B. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 419 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 157 Palmerton, PA 18071 (4/20-5/4)

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Marjorie I. Rehrig, late of the borough of Nazareth, 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.

Richard Allen Wilburn

1039 N. VanBuren Street Allentown, PA 18109 Executor

Matthew Duffy Rehrig

23 Adams St. Arlington, MA 02474 Executor

Daniel G. Spengler, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices

110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014 Attorney for the Estate (4/27- 5/11)

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 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.

WANTED

FIND N SEEK SPONSORS

Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com.

(5/4)

Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard.

Liz Amato, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (4/27 & 5/4)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF GOODS TO SATISFY LIEN AUCTION LOCATION:1380 JACOBSBURG RD, WIND GAP, PA

In accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Commercial Code, Sections 12A7-201-7210, notice is hereby given that on Monday May 15th, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 am of said date, at 1380 Jacobsburg Rd, City of Wind Gap, County of Northampton, State of PA, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash, in lawful money of the United States, the articles hereinafter described, belonging to, or deposited with, the undersigned by the persons hereinafter named at Clutter, INC. Said goods are being held on the accounts of: Jared Mayer, Debbie Borjas, Michael Salloum, Dan Azeroual. All other goods are described as household goods, furnishings, artwork, appliances, personal property, rugs, musical instruments and the unknown. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed, together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Clutter, INC. Terms: Cash only with a 15% buyer’s premium. Inspection at sale time. Payment and removal day of sale. Auction conducted by American Auctioneers, Dan Dotson & Associates (800) 838-SOLD, (909) 790-0433 or www.americanauctioneers.com Bond #FS863-20-14. (4/27 & 5/4)

ESTATE NOTICE

IZON, JASON, dec’d., Late of Northampton, Northampton County, PA

Administrator: Neal A. Izon c/o Jerry R. Knafo, Esq., 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA

18045

Attorney: Jerry R. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 (4/27-5/11)

ESTATE NOTICE

GABOVITZ, JAMES A., dec’d. Late of Allen Township, Northampton County, PA

Executor: Joseph Daniel Gabovitz c/o Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045

Attorney: Kristin M. Harvey, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2740 Nazareth Rd., Easton, PA 18045 (5/4-5/18)

PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION CHANGE

MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Recreation Commission regular meetings in May, June, July, and August 2023 will be held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Moore Township Recreation Center pavilion, 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (5/4)

PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL COMMISSION

MEETING TIME CHANGE

MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Historical Commission regular meetings in May, June, July, August, September, and October 2023 will be held the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Moore Township municipal building, 2491 Community Dr, Bath, PA 18014.

Northampton County Senior Centers

Northampton Borough Police

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Traffic stop in the 600 block of E. 4th St., W. 21st St. and Canal St., Canal St. and W. 10th St., and W. 17th St. and Railroad St. Traffic stops were conducted.

Fraud in the 1200 block of Main St. Report of bank fraud.

EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.

Suspicious act, E. 4th St. and Pearl St. Report of a suspicious act.

APRIL 14

EMS ambulance assist in the 1000 block of Wynnewood Dr., the 500 block of E. 21st St., and the 3000 block of Oakland Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.

Reportable accident in 400 block of E. 21st St. involving two vehicles.

Domestic in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. between a male and two females.

For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org.

Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.

Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Rd., Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.

Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.

EDWARD & ROBERTA CHERKIS

PHOTOS

The Home News is seeking photos for the May photo of the month contest- the theme is “Floral.” Email your floral photos to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, and date and location taken. Deadline is Monday, May 22. The winner will be featured in the May 25 issue of The Home News.

(5/18)

The applicants/owners of 1070 South Cottonwood Road, Walnutport, PA, 18088 have filed an application for zoning relief from rear yard setback requirements to construct a new single-family dwelling on a vacant lot. The applicants are seeking relief from the following, requesting a variance from Section 180-16. E – Design Standards. The parcel I.D. No. is H413-17-0516 and is located in the Agriculture/Rural Residential Zoning District.

HENRY MEDRANO

The applicant/owner of 3811 Mountain View Drive, Danielsville, PA, 18038 has filed an application requesting zoning relief to permanently store commercial vehicles and equipment on a residential property. The following relief is being requested, a variance from Section 180-46C.(2)(a) – Unenclosed Storage. The parcel I.D. No. is H3-3-4-0516 and is located in the Village Residential Zoning District.

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the Finance Committee to utilize the “Chassis Discount” offered by Glick Fire Equipment calling for a discount of $12,998.52 off of the final price following a deposit of $433,284.13, which will be due 90 days prior to the inspection, as well as the approval for financing the purchase of the Pierce “Enforcer” Fire Pumper using $700,000 provided by the Statewide LSA Gaming Grant,

$200,000 in proceeds from a Pa. Fire and Emergency Medical Services loan, which has a 2% interest rate for a 15-year term, and the purchase balance of $6,925.48 from the borough’s general operating fund. The total cost of the vehicle after the discount will be $906,925.48.

Under police, council unanimously approved a resolution certifying the borough’s submission of a Northampton County GrowNorco grant seeking funding for the purchase of the Axon Taser 10 Police Taser System.

The borough is seeking $23,458 in grant funds and will provide a

50% grant match.

Council also unanimously approved the hire of part-time police officer Alexandre D. Pereira pending passage of all required certifications and background checks.

Next, council approved the rejection of the low bid for the Total Station Device received at the April workshop meeting, which was to be obtained through a public safety grant, as well as the direction to advertise the purchase of six Getac A140 rugged tablets, six docking brackets, six skinny keyboards, six bracket assem-

blies, six mount assemblies, and six rugged keyboard mounts for police car mobile data terminals as part of the 2022 Northampton County Public Safety grant through public bid.

For the month of April, Nazareth Borough Police Department reported 308 total police activity/calls for service, including 24 crimes reported and investigated, 11 criminal arrests, four drug-related crimes, seven Part 1 offenses, 57 traffic citations issued, 41 warnings issued, two reportable traffic accidents, and 11 non-reportable traffic accidents. Parking

Enforcement reported 252 parking enforcement officer violations issued, 102 officer issued violations, and 354 total parking tickets issued for the month of April.

Under fire, council unanimously approved a donation of $2,000 to the Vigilance Hose Fire Company #1 to help subsidize the annual Nazareth Day fireworks display on Saturday, July 15 in the borough park, as well as the authorization to purchase a Pierce “Enforcer” Fire

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Bushkill Twp. Vol. Fire Co.

Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast

Sunday, May 14th 2023 • 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Adults: $14 • Seniors: $12

Children (5-12): $8 • Children 4 & Under Free Scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, toast, sausage, pancakes, home fries, cream chip beef, milk, coffee, juice & more!

155 Firehouse Lane, Nazareth Pa 18064

Naz. Council

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Pumper along with the vehicle’s detailed particulars from Glick Fire Equipment.

Under law, council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to the Motor Vehicle Code Section 412(A) relating to parking violations with the addition of “on a curb” to the list of places where people are not allowed to park, as well as for the advertisement for the amendments to the ordinance to properly establish a 15-minute space, two one-hour spaces, and to establish “no parking” in two of those spaces on Saturday mornings during operation of the farmer’s market.

10 a.m., and Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) is Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Are you looking for an opportunity for your elementary school student to practice reading aloud?

Sunshine the Therapy Dog will be back at the library on May 11 from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Sunshine loves both stories and students, so please register for a 15-minute time slot by calling us today at 610-262-7537.

Dumpster Rentals

Are your 3rd-5th graders driving you wild as spring takes hold? They have one last chance to come to Game Club on May 11 at 6 p.m. before summer starts. Get them out of the house and into the library.

includes both physical and video games; their next meeting is May 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. Teen Book Club is reading TJ Klune’s “The House in the Cerulean Sea.” Discussion of the book is ongoing on Discord and on May 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The May teen take-home kit is creating a foraged trinket dish, pick-up beginning May 8. Use pressed or dried plants and flowers or use the ones provided. All

Dumpster Rentals

Last, council unanimously approved the agenda items listed under public works to appoint Keith Knecht as the borough representative to negotiate pricing for various highway and road materials and miscellaneous rental equipment after no bids were received in two separate public bid solicitations for one type of the needed road materials and all of the rental equipment the borough will require, as well as the direction for the secretary to advertise positions for seasonal public works employees at a rate of $15 per hour.

Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m. with activities for kids, blood pressure checks, food, and ambulance, fire, and police vehicles on display.

Nazareth Borough Council will have a workshop meeting on Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. and the next regular monthly meeting will be held Monday, June 5 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Northampton Area Public Library May Happenings

Submitted by VERONICA LAROCHE

Seniors, did you know that Senior Fraud Awareness day is on May 15? It is, and we’re hosting a celebration. Come for the fraud bingo and snacks, then stay for the cybersecurity presentation. Learn about the latest scams going around via phone, email, text, and more as well as how to keep you and your loved ones safe. Toni Schaller will also be available for one-on-one questions about Medicare.

Children may pick up new craft bags, a flower bookmark, and on May 15, a handprint craft for caregivers celebrated on Mother’s Day. A Rainbow Pinecone Fairy Kit is also available for pick up beginning May 30, but registration is required as supplies are limited. All crafts are limited to two per family.

Storytimes for the little ones continue through May 11. Lapsit Storytime (0-24 mos.) is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.) is Wednesdays at

Speaking of summer, Summer Quest 2023 is fast approaching. Our Family Fun Day kick-off will be on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Join us for games, demonstrations, community art projects, crafts and more as you sign up for this year’s reading challenges and programs.

Teen clubs are now in full swing. Teen Anime Club begins with Naruto on May 9 from 3 to 4 p.m. Come to choose the next anime we watch and hang out with other fans. Teen Game Club

materials are included, and registration is required. Please don’t register with an NASD Kids email.

Adult clubs and programs are also going strong. The next Stitch & Chat meeting is May 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Join us with needlework, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet…anything with needle and thread. Laid Back Book Club continues to read and discuss via its Facebook group. May’s read

of the month is “The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything” by Kara Gnodde. The Well Read, Badly Behaved Book Club’s choice for discussion is Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “Malibu Rising.” Dessert will be available with our discussion on May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Finally, Once Upon a Crime is discuss-

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Under facilities, the board unanimously approved the George Wolf and Moore Elementary Schools playground fence construction contract with Pro Max Fence Systems for $59,325 and the authorization for the board president to execute corrective deeds of dedication for adjustment of the alignment of Bernie Way and Old Seemsville Road that intersects at Bernie Way.

Under finances, the board unanimously approved the following: a contract for services with Kelly Deibert for ASL/English interpreter services as needed through

December 31, 2024; depositories from First Northern Bank & Trust Co., Pa. Local Government Investment Trust, and Pa. School District Liquid Asset Fund for school funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year; the renewal agreement with Aramark Educational Services to provide food service management for the 2023-2024 school year; a one year agreement extension for trash/removal/recycling services to Chrin Hauling at a cost of $6,187.50 per month from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; adoption of the BAVTS budget for $14,356,746 with the district’s portion being $2,878,422; adoption of the 20232024 CIU20 budget in the amount of $3,987,425 with the district’s portion being $44,472.81; the bids for paper and janitorial supplies in the amount of $119,966.48 as awarded by the Northampton/ Monroe/Pike County joint purchasing board; the letter of agreement and fee schedule from Baker Tilly Vantagen to administer the district’s flexible spending account benefit plan for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; the treasurer’s report; bills for payment; and the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit non-member SD and charter schools special education services agreement.

School for the current school year; and the retainment of C. Steven Miller as special counsel for the district for on-going and continual legal services effective May 1. The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the NASD high school auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.

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ing local crime with Officer Torres of the Northampton Police Department on May 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. If you are sensitive to violence, we recommend you do not attend. Our true crime club is only open to adults 19+.

If you’re looking to stay up-todate on the latest library news, you’re invited to join both the Board of Trustees meeting on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. and the Friends of NAPL meeting on May 23 at 7 p.m. For the latest on library programs and events, visit our website at www. northamptonapl.org or follow us on Facebook.

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Under miscellaneous, the board unanimously approved the following items: the attorney engagement letter entered into by and between NASD and King, Spry, Herman, Freund, & Faul to provide district solicitor legal services effective May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; an expulsion hearing waiver for a student; approval of the Creativity Club at Siegfried Elementary

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