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SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2021
Uptown Northampton Street Fair makes Triumphant return
By KERI LINDENMUTH After a “soft” return in May, the popular Uptown Northampton Street Fair returned to the borough in full force. Saturday, September 11, marked the 32nd year of the festival, which brings hundreds of vendors and families to Main Street for shopping, food, and music. This year’s event was held on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. To
commemorate the occasion and honor the lives lost, the street fair started with a moment of silence and a memorial service featuring local Scout troops, students, and Civil Air Patrol cadets. “While we try to keep our energy and our spirits high at Chamber events, we would be remiss if we did not take a moment to share our respects of such Continued on page 14
Northampton Planning Commission discusses Yost and RGM Land Holdings Project By CHRISTINA SANTO The Northampton Borough Planning Commission met on Wednesday, September 8 to discuss Richard Yost and RGM Land Holdings’ project. Yost and RGM Land Holdings have been granted approval by the borough’s zoning hearing board for a special use of the property located at 65 West 21st St. The property is located in an I-2 Industrial district, and will be used as a construction materials recycling yard for Yost Hauling, per the special use approval. One topic that was brought up was the project’s phasing. Currently, the plan shows all potential development seemingly as one phase. Borough Engineer David Lear suggested to the proj-
ect engineer that all future development stay on the plan, and get marked as future development. Lear also recommended that the tree buffer and gravel driveway be included in Phase 1 at the very least. The planning commission also discussed access to the property. Cement Haul Road is proposed as the main access point for the property; however, it is not a public road. There are two solutions to this problem: acquiring an easement or constructing a gravel driveway to provide access. Construction of a gravel driveway also brought up the amount of impervious cover on the property. Any property with more Continued on page 2
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Nazareth Borough Council Addresses Parking Concerns, Approves Requests
By CHRISTINA SANTO The Nazareth Borough Council met on Tuesday, September 7 to hear concerns from residents and approve event requests. One resident, who was present at last month’s meeting, again brought up his concerns about parking on the 500 block of East Belvidere Street. People are parking in the area between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. without tickets being issued. The street in question is right across from Shafer Elementary School; the issue was discussed at a meeting with borough and school board representatives, and a solution is being worked on. Police Chief Randall Miller stated that the amount of parents dropping off and picking up their children has doubled. The increase in parent drop-offs and pick-ups has also caused an increase in traffic and intersection blockage. Miller said that they must deal with the immediate issue of clearing up the street for emergency vehicles and general traffic flow before they can deal with enforcing correct parking regulations. The resident then questioned why he and other people living on the 500 block were ticketed last school year. Miller again stated they are not ticketing during school hours until the situation is handled; further, he also said that this school year’s issues are separate from last school year. In other business, council approved various event requests. One of the events is the Electronic Recycling event scheduled for October 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. Continued on page 10
Zion Stone Church To celebrate 250th anniversary
Photos courtesy of Larry Oberly. By ED PANY Zion Stone United Church of Christ, Kreidersville will celebrate their 250th anniversary on September 19. The historic church dates back to 1771 when three small Lutheran and Reform churches decided to construct a new church. Most members came from the Palatinate in Germany. They came to Pennsylvania to escape political and religious conflict. Many would become successful farmers. The program will start at 1:30 p.m. with the installation of Pastor Michael Landsman. There will be guided tours of the church and cemetery and a performance by the Allentown Municipal Band at the bandstand. The church cemetery is one of the oldest in the Lehigh Valley. Many church members fought in the Revolutionary War as members of the Northampton County Militia, under the command of Col. John Siegfried. There are 60 veterans of the Revolutionary War buried in the cemetery. In May 1931 the Liberty Bell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution helped dedicate a granite memorial to these veterans for their patriotism, valor and fidelity. Another historical leader, Jane Adams, spent her youth in Kreidersville. Her mother Sarah, a church member, died when she was two years old. Jane’s early bible training at stone church
laid a foundation for her vision toward humanity. She founded Hull House in Chicago to support those in need. Active in the peace movement, she shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. Over two centuries the church has given spiritual comfort to the membership during challenging times. Today the landmark church proudly continues their mission of faith and ideals, they always welcome visitors to their historic church.
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