NASD residents voice safety concerns at Northampton School Board meeting
The Northampton School Board met Monday, March 13 with a lengthy public comments section due to residents voicing various safety concerns.
During regular agenda items under personnel/voice vote, the board unanimously approved one medical sabbatical,...
Northampton Borough Council discusses recent threats at NAHS, welcomes full-time police officer
The Northampton Borough Council met Thursday, March 16 to consider approval for apartments on Main Street, an appointment to the Planning Commission, various requests, an Eagle Scout project, and the hiring of a full-time...
Allen Township Supervisors discuss septic management plan, volunteer firefighter incentive program
During their meeting on Tuesday, March 14, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors discussed a proposed on-lot sewer management plan ordinance. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires that any new municipality Act 537...
Lehigh Twp. Supervisors hear needs of fire department
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Board chairman Michael Jones was absent, as was board member Gerald Pritchard; vice-chairman Cynthia Miller oversaw the meeting.
Requests for extensions...
Obituaries | Week of March 23
Richard N. Butz
Richard N. Butz, 85, of Moore Township, passed away suddenly at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg Campus after being stricken at home on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband...
East Allen Township discusses proposed office-warehouse, addresses group home concerns
During their meeting on Wednesday, March 8, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors voted to send the township’s solicitor and engineer to an upcoming zoning hearing board meeting to cross-examine the owners of...
Obituaries | Week of March 16
Louise M. Diaz
Louise M. Diaz, 88, formerly of Nazareth, quietly passed away at Gracedale Nursing Home on Monday, March 6, 2023. Born in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lydia...
Moore Township Supervisors consider drainage issues, approve ad for agritainment ordinance
The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, March 7 to discuss various Public Works Department items, open space preservation requests, drainage issues on Trach Road and East Scenic Road, the Agritourism/Agritainment Ordinance draft,...
Looking Back | Cement Belt
In 1938, the Works Progress Administration practically touched all area communities.
The WPA was a government agency during President Roosevelt's New Deal Administration, headed by Harry Hopkins. It provided millions of jobs for the unemployed.
Many...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: Bethlehem Township
Road name: US 22
Between: PA 512 and PA 33
Type of work: Construction
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Nighttime
Restriction: Lane restriction in both directions for construction work. There will also be...
