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FEBRUARY 13-19, 2025
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Massive fire at Looking by Greenstar Recycling in Ed Pany Back Northampton requires Multi-agency response Bath Portland Cement Company: Part 2 of 4 By SAVANNAH BROWN A massive three-alarm commercial building fire erupted early Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Greenstar Recycling, which is located at 799 Smith Lane in Northampton. A press release provided by Mike Dreisbach from Northampton Fire Department stated that firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 5:29 a.m., initiating what would become an extensive, multi-day firefighting operation of the more than 45,000-squarefoot recycling complex owned
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by Waste Management, which is full of many flammable materials such as plastic, cardboard, paper and other recyclable materials. The fire was carried from the main building to a second building via a conveyor belt, but the metal and concrete structure of the buildings was able to contain the fire. Upon arrival, first responders found heavy flames engulfing the commercial building, prompting a second alarm at 5:37 a.m. and Continued on page 6
In this second column we are returning to the old Bath Portland Cement Company, which was located on the present site of the Keystone Cement Company quarry property on Route 329 in East Allen Township. The manager and vice president at the time was Fred Franks, who was a leader in the local cement industry. Mrs. Barbara Wiemann, former librarian at the Easton Area
Public Library and historian for the Governor Wolf Historical Society, has researched the history of the Bath Portland Cement Company and has allowed us to print her scholarly writing for our loyal readers. In the last column there was a shareholder dispute over the management of the company, which was resolved after legal proceedings. We hope you enjoy part two
Bath Borough Council approves $51,275 cabinet assembly Replacement after hit and run By SAVANNAH BROWN Bath Borough Council met Monday, Feb. 10 where they voted on various items that were discussed in previous months. During the meeting, Councilman James Lisiecki announced that this year’s Spuds and Spurs event will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 1-6 p.m. on Chestnut and Northampton streets along the parking lots. Council President Frank Hesch also announced that the America’s 250th Celebration Committee is requesting council’s approval for a brick sale fundraiser through Bricks R Us, which charges $20 per brick and includes engraving and ship-
ping. Bricks would be available for current and previous Bath Borough residents at a cost of $40 per brick or $75 for two bricks. The bricks will go at the trailhead on the corner of Ciff Cowling Park and will be installed on or before July 4, 2026. The committee will draft details regarding what can and cannot be placed on the bricks to ensure they are tasteful. Council consensus was to allow the committee to move forward with the project. In other business, council unanimously approved an authorization for the borough manager to negotiate the pur-
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chase of real property belonging to Joseph Homay containing approximately 0.50 acres of vacant wooded land, located off of Creek Road, pending the outcome of a property appraisal and review of property documentation, offering an amount not to exceed a property appraisal of $1,000 and meeting all other acceptable terms and conditions of the purchase of real property in coordination with and to the satisfaction of the borough solicitor. The purchase will give the borough access to more points of the creek. Council also unanimously approved an authorization for the
Bath Portland bag; photo from Atlas Cement Memorial Museum of the series, written by Barbara Wiemann. Growth and Expansion Despite the boardroom drama, Franks had his mill running effiContinued on page 8 borough manager to execute an agreement with First Regional Compost Authority, adoption of the Bath Borough Stormwater Authority’s Management Agreement and adoption of the Bath Borough Stormwater Authority’s Lease Agreement, which included a 25-year length. Additionally, council unanimously approved an authorization for the borough manager to proceed with a TELCO Inc. quote for the replacement of the cabinet assembly at Barrall Avenue and Walnut Street due to a motor vehicle crash hit and run. The estimated cost of the cabinet assembly is $51,275. Continued on page 5
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