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Allen Township Northampton School Board Warns Votes on Moore Elementary Residents Renovations after nearly Of fire 4 years of deliberation Fundraising By SAVANNAH BROWN • Option 5: Minimal scope with Since March 2021, the 4-pipe VAV system and built-up Scams; Northampton School Board has roof - $28,992,310 been deliberating on what to do • Option 6: A complete building with Moore Elementary School fol- renovation at an estimated cost of Schedules lowing a 2019 study performed by $51 million which provided an • Option 7: Demolition and reSeasonal dog FutureThink, independent analysis of the school build of a new Moore Elementary detailing possible consid- School at an estimated cost of $70 Park closure district erations for capital improvements million
Photo by Jason Michael, taken Jan. 19 at the Walnutport Canal
Red Cross issues tips to Stay safe in Pennsylvania’s Dangerous cold Submitted by CRISTINA MAISEL This week, freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills are impacting communities across Pennsylvania. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania urges neighbors to use caution and provides tips to stay safe during this extreme cold stretch.
Winter Safety Stay warm indoors. If your home becomes too cold, go to a public library, shopping mall or warming center. • Use care with space heaters and fireplaces to prevent fires. Keep anything that could catch Continued on page 2
By KERI LINDENMUTH Supervisor and Fire Chief Dale Hassler issued a warning to residents during the Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 14. He said scammers are calling township residents posing as the Allen Township Fire Department. They even called him in an attempt to collect money. Hassler told residents that the fire company does not solicit by phone. If a resident receives a fundraising call from anyone claiming to be from the fire company, they should ignore it. The only fundraising from the Allen Township Fire Department is via a yearly mailer sent directly to homes. During the January meeting, supervisors approved the seasonal dog park closure. The Allen Township Dog Park will close on Monday, Feb. 16, and remain closed until spring to prevent mud and erosion during the wet winter season. During this time, public works can also fertilize the park’s turf. Finally, supervisors issued payments for continued work on the Howertown Road municipal building renovations. This includes $44,325 to ASL RefrigContinued on page 2
based on demographics, enrollment figures and projections. Based on this study, the majority of the board voted to close Moore Elementary, Franklin Elementary, the Washington technology building and the administration building in September 2022. However, the board later voted in October 2024 to keep Moore Elementary open. Since then, they have been discussing potential renovation options for the dilapidated building. During the Monday, Jan. 13 meeting, directors voted on moving forward with renovations based on several options compiled by Chris Haller from CHA Consulting Inc. Options and estimated costs for the proposed Moore Elementary rebuild and renovations included the following: • Option 1: Minimal scope $24,468,550 • Option 2: Minimal scope $20,684,800 • Option 3: Minimal scope with unit ventilators and built-up roof $15,469,090 • Option 4: Minimal scope with 4-pipe VAV system, EPDM roof, sewer plant, domestic water and playground equipment $21,701,950
During the discussion, Haller proposed beginning the project in the summer of 2026 rather than 2025 due to the tight schedule. Director Doug Vaughn made a motion to approve Option 6, but no one seconded the motion. Following, Director Brian McCulloch made a made a motion to approve Option 4, and Director Joshua Harris seconded the motion.
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