Northampton Borough Council approves ‘No Parking’ ordinance, new handicapped parking
During their June 20 meeting, the Northampton Borough Council voted in favor of several parking changes throughout the borough.
First, council unanimously voted to approve “No Parking” signs on Lincoln Avenue. Parking to the corner...
Looking Back | The Milkman: Part 1 of 2
Today, when we need a quart or half-gallon of milk, we visit our local supermarket or convenience store. Many of our younger readers never saw a milkman deliver a quart of milk to their...
Route 512 bridge replacement planned for East Allen Township, public comment sought
During the June 13 East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting, representatives from PennDOT appeared before a packed room to review preliminary planning for a bridge replacement project on Route 512. Although not estimated...
Allen Township approves firefighter tax credit, gives update on PennDOT bridge projects
During their meeting on Tuesday, June 11, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors officially adopted the Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Incentive Ordinance. This adoption was unanimously approved, with Supervisor Dale Hassler, the township’s fire...
Northampton School Board approves 1% tax increase in final 2024-25 budget
The Northampton School Board met Monday, June 10 with a final budget presentation and discussion.
To begin, Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik noted that the proposed final budget does not include any funds set aside for the...
Lehigh Township welcomes new police officers
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 11 began with the swearing-in of two new officers for the township police department. Collin Haupt and Richard Houser Jr. are the first police...
15th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal gets tails wagging in Northampton
Paw Prints on the Canal returned to Northampton’s Canal Park for its 15th year on Sunday, June 9. The annual event, featuring over 100 vendors, benefits the Northampton Borough Police Department K-9 Unit and...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: City of Bethlehem
Road name: Minsi Trail Bridge North
Between: Daly Avenue and Market Street
Type of work: Inspection Work
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restrictions Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start...
Bath Borough Council discusses negative impact from Right-to-Know requests
Bath Borough Council met Monday, June 10 to discuss the purchase of a dump truck, a public meeting for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System updates, traffic signal issues and the accumulation of fees associated...
Northampton Borough manager announces retirement after 57-plus years
Long-time, dedicated Northampton Borough employee LeRoy Brobst announced he will retire as borough manager this August after serving the Borough of Northampton for over 57 years. The announcement was made during the June 6...
