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Northampton Borough taking ‘immediate action’ against Republic Services trash hauler

After over 1,800 missed garbage pickups in August and September, Northampton Borough is taking what solicitor Brian Panella calls “immediate action” against trash hauler Republic Services of New Jersey. A letter was sent to...

Northampton County upcoming roadwork

Municipality:  Lower Nazareth Township Road name:  PA 33/PA 248 Interchange and PA 33/Hecktown Road Interchange  Between:  - and - Type of work:  Construction Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor Type of restriction:  Nighttime Restriction:  Ramps will be closed and detoured...

Looking Back | Coal to War, part 1 of 6

In my years writing columns, I have found many interesting stories in my own neighborhood. For example, I wrote a series on two World War II veterans, one who was a German prisoner of...

Allen Township Supervisors accept dedication of North Hills roads, approve repair of public works...

During their meeting on Tuesday, September 28, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors accepted the deeds of dedication for two roads in the North Hills housing development. Earlier in the year, residents of the...

Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society celebrates 293rd Anniversary of Craig’s Scotch-Irish Settlement

On Saturday, October 2, the Horner’s Cemetery Historical Society celebrated the 293rd Anniversary of Craig’s Scotch-Irish Settlement with guided tours, reenactments, and the opportunity for visitors to meet with other local historical experts.  In 1728,...

Nazareth Borough Council passes ordinance amendment

Nazareth Borough Council met on Monday, October 4 to vote on an amendment to the borough’s parking ordinances and discuss upcoming events and improvements.  One resident and her family members were present at the meeting...

Bath Borough 2022 budget includes fire tax increase

During the Borough of Bath Council meeting on Monday, October 4, Borough Manager Brad Flynn introduced council to the proposed 2022 budget. The budget includes a fire tax increase of .25 mils, the first...

Nazareth School Board hears from parents concerned about mandates, masks

The September 28 meeting of the Nazareth School Board opened with a warning about proper mask wearing for the people in attendance by Board President Dr. Linda Stubits. She also outlined a policy that...

East Allen Supervisors want time to review LVPC letter for Airport Road commercial park

During their September 23 meeting, Joseph Plunkett, attorney representing Imperial Realty Group and manager director Tom Skeans, presented the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors with a letter from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission....

Moore Township Planning discusses land development and subdivision plans

At their September 27 meeting, the Moore Township Planning Commission discussed a land development plan from Wheel Collision Center and two major subdivision plans.  Wheel Collision Center is proposing a 6,000 square-foot storage unit in...
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