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By SAVANNAH BROWN Junior cadets graduate from Bright and early on the hot, summer Saturday of July 13, 22 aged 9 to 17 graduated Northampton Fire Department cadets from the week-long junior firefighter camp at the NorthampSummer camp program ton Fire Department.
Marking its second annual program, the Northampton Fire 42 Summer Camp saw a major success in junior cadet turnout, which increased from 17 cadets in 2023 to 22 cadets in 2024. Last year, four of the cadets from the camp went on to join the fire department as junior firefighters and two went on to join neighboring fire departments. To begin the ceremony, cadets marched to the flagpole across the street, helped erect the flag and recited the Pledge of Allegiance before marching back for speeches, certificates and demonstrations. Camp Director Barry Frantz Continued on page 3
Beijing to the Cement borough
Allen Township Supervisors release In June, the Atlas Cement Me- Pittsburgh, Akron, Cleveland, Security bonds for new developments, give morial Museum welcomed four Detroit and other small industrial visitors from China. The visit was towns. Update on Howertown Road Bridge organized by Mr. Keda Wang. Mr. Keda Wang wanted to visit Mr. Wang graduated from Peking University in Beijing, China. He is currently working on graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in the field of architectural history. Mr. Wang was accompanied by three friends, Ms. Guo Yue, Mr. Wang Hanyang and Mr. Cai Ce. Mr. Wang Hanyang attended Waterloo University in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Guo Yue and Mr. Cai Ce studied in England and Illinois respectively. Ms. Yue has a degree in marketing and Mr. Cai Ce and Mr. Wang Hanyang are media writers and podcasters. The group are visiting historical industrial sites in the United States. They will be stopping in
the Atlas Cement Memorial Museum because cement is a major component in building construction. Mr. Wang said, “[The museum] deepened my understanding of the history of the state of Pennsylvania, its construction history and built heritage, and was a good starting point for my upcoming field research and travel. Some of our history is forgotten and some lessons are never learned, but looking back is the only way to move forward.” Mr. Wang also expressed a desire to visit the beautiful Lehigh Valley in the future. When Mr. Cai Ce Continued on page 4
By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on July 9, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved security releases for two development projects in the township. These security releases were held by the township while developers made required improvements. Following inspections by township engineers, supervisors agreed to release a portion of the security bonds. Security releases were approved for Phases 1 and 2 of the High Meadow subdivision project. This 5-phase project has been in the works since 2006. Township Engineer Stan Wojciechowski said his team reviewed the development and agreed upon the following
security releases with the developers: $806,527.73 for Phase 1 and $73,000.69 for Phase 2. Supervisors also approved a security release for the Century Commerce/Prologis property. Engineers performed a final inspection, noting that several dead trees must be replanted in the fall. Supervisors agreed to release $1.25 million of the roughly $3 million bond. Developers must return before the board in the fall to request a maintenance period. Finally, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart announced that a new project manager has been appointed for the Howertown Road Bridge construction project. With this new liaison, prog-
ress should resume soon. Supervisor Dale Hassler did voice a concern regarding Howertown Road, noting that truck traffic from the nearby JaindlWatson property has increased. “We see them all day,” he said, adding that they frequently drive past the fire station. Tractor trailers are not permitted along this Continued on page 6
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