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1956 Memories: Part 3 of 3 In this third column, we will be remembering some news stories from 1956. One of my neighbors discovered these old newspapers while working in his basement. The major international story in the newspaper takes us back to the Cold War. After World War II, the Soviet Union seized countries in East-
President Dwight D. Eisenhower - Contributed photo by Larry Oberly
ern Europe. In 1956, the Cold War was a continuing source of tension between the West and the Soviet Union. The Soviets said they would cut their armed forces by over a million men, and they called on the United States and Britain to follow their example. Many of the Western nations doubted the sincerity of the Soviets. At the time, the Soviet military totaled close to 5 million men. In 1956, there was a race between the United States and Soviets for nuclear superiority. The United States was preparing for hydrogen bomb tests. The bomb was many more times powerful than an atomic bomb. The United States tested the bomb at the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. The bomb was dropped by a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. Fortunately, the bomb has never been used in any conflict. Nationally, 1956 was also a Continued on page 2
Photo by Greg Morgan of a fly on a twig in his basement studio, 2017.
Northampton Borough expresses interest In purchasing former NASD admin building By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Northampton Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, July 1, it was announced that the borough is exploring the possibility of pur-
chasing the former Northampton Area School District administration building at 2014 Laubach Ave. The district building was listed for sale in May for $1.4 million,
according to a public listing available on the Coldwell Banker Realty website. The listing describes the 22,000-square-foot building from 1975 as having “five floors Continued on page 3
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presidential election year. The Democrats nominated Adlai Stevenson, former Governor of Illinois. He had been the Democratic candidate in the presidential election in 1952. The Republicans nominated President Dwight D. Eisenhower who was seeking a second term in office. President Eisenhower had been the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during
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Like Ike.” He easily won a second term. During Eisenhower’s term as president, the government created a national highway system. This was a boom for our local cement industry as they produced record amounts of cement for the highway system, which made travel easier to various parts of the country. Locally, in the Lehigh Valley, just as today, there was a demand
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Roth Bros Furniture – Contributed photo by Larry Oberly for affordable housing. There were several building projects in the area. This writer remembers when Mann Homes Inc. was selling houses in Echo Hills, Fullerton. The Seville model had a full basement, garage and was on a lot 85 feet by 110 feet deep, for the price of $14,490. Veterans could purchase a home there for $295 down and $83.84 a month. A non-Veteran could buy a home for $2,195 down and $79.51 a
month. They also sold a low-cost Rancher style for $9,990 with $950 down and $58.88 a month and had an El Dorado model at $11,490. These prices seem very low but so were wages at the time. Let’s compare these home prices with the current housing market. A few blocks from my home in Northampton, I have seen homes Continued on page 3
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sold for $400,000 and $500,000. The average price for a home today in the Lehigh Valley is over $300,000. To furnish your new home in 1956, the Eastern Light Company at 526 Hamilton St. was selling a 4-piece bedroom suite for $147.86 or a 3-piece Lawson Suite for $166.68. But why shop in Allentown when Northampton had 2 outstanding furniture stores on Main Street: Roth Brothers and Northampton Home Furnishings. This writer remembers when former Mayor of Northampton, John Daumer, was a very successful salesman at Northampton Home Furnishings. He gave customers a smile and fair price for all their purchases. Sadly, Roth Brothers and the friendly smile of John Daumer are both gone from Main Street. Other local news events included two strikes in the Valley in 1956. Two hundred and fifty members of the United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers Union were on strike against the Coplay Cement Company. In Palmerton, the United Steel Workers were also on strike at the New Jersey Zinc Company. The zinc company was the major employer in the Palmerton area with an East and West plant. However, the Coplay Cement Company,
and Gypsum Workers have since passed from the scene. Today, both companies are memories from our past. See you in two weeks.
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of elevator-serviced private offices, conference rooms, board rooms, reception areas and creating a professional environment and great views.” The borough is exploring the building for future use as staffing and needs grow for both the borough administration and police department. “Why are we looking at a building? Our borough offices, our police department, we’re busting at the seams,” explained Councilman Ronald Glassic. He called the action one of “due diligence.” “We are looking for ... other areas to expand our borough as we grow forward, and not just here in the immediate building,” he continued, referencing the current municipal building at 1401 Laubach Ave. Several borough employees and council members have already gone on a tour of the building, said Borough Manager Brian Welsko. A 7-1 vote passed to put an offer in on the building, with
was no dollar amount for the offer available at the time of the meeting, but Glassic explained that the borough is not locked into the offer if they are unhappy with the request presented by the school district. During their meeting, council also approved a buyer brokerage agreement with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Cassidon Realty to represent the borough. There is no cost for this agreement. In other news, council also approved the purchase of a new command truck for the borough’s fire department. The vehicle will cost $60,000 and will be paid for using fire tax funds. “It is something that we don’t want to kick the can too far down the road,” explained Fire Chief Keith Knoblach. “It is at a point where the fleet has aged ... we’re trying to do a 20-year replacement on vehicles.” Councilwoman Judy Haldeman questioned whether money from the fire tax, currently at $300,000, could be used for other fire department needs, such as a generator at the station that needs to be replaced. “That, to me, seems like such a more pressing thing,” she said. Chief Knoblach and Welsko explained that when the fire tax was implemented, it was marketed as only for apparatus and
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For more information and additional senior centers in Northampton County, visit www.northamptoncounty.org. Cherryville - Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977. Nazareth - Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255. equipment. Council could, theoretically, rewrite the ordinance to expand its use, added Welsko. “The program is working,” Knoblach said of the tax. He has budgeted the one-mil fire tax through 2038. This purchase of a new command truck will not increase the fire tax. “We’re going to be replacing the trucks and buying equipment, and it is going to seem like it is in rapid succession, but that is where we are at. It is just the age of the fleet.” Council voted 4-3 in favor of purchasing the new vehicle. Councilmembers Kutzler, Haldeman and Jason Donohue voted no. Fire Police Captain Councilman Kenneth Hall abstained. Finally, council once again
asked residents to clean up weeds around their properties and sidewalks. “Take pride in your property,” urged Hall. “For the most part, I am talking about weeds that are knee-high.” For any new borough residents who may be unsure, Haldeman explained that maintenance responsibility goes to the curb. “Please, help us make this town look a little better,” urged Glassic. Properties in violation of borough maintenance rules can be reported using the My Northampton app. The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at 1401 Laubach Ave.
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Obituaries
Karen F. Frye
Karen F. Frye, 83, a resident of Ann’s Choice Senior Living, Warminster, died on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was the wife of William G. Frye Jr. Born in Easton, Pa., Karen was the daughter of Theodore and Eva (Bartholomew) Frace. A graduate of Wilson High School, East Stroudsburg State College and the French School of Middlebury, Vermont. She taught French in the Easton School District during the 1960s. She retired as a certified pharmacy technician at Bath Drug, Bath, Pa., where she worked for 18 years. In the 70s and 80s, she had been a very active member of Salem UCC Church, Moorestown, Pa., where she was a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. Always interested in music, she was a member of Bethlehem’s Saint Luke’s Singers for 17 years. At Ann’s Choice, she played violin in the Second Time Around Band and sang with the ACT III chorus. Karen loved horses and took riding lessons at Parkwood Stable throughout her high school and college years, until she could afford her own horse. During her first marriage, she bred salt and pepper Giant Schnauzers and wrote a column for the breed newsletter, “Dear Andra,” which was recognized by the Dog Writers Association of America in
1985. Before COVID, she enjoyed being a DJ, calling herself “Calamity Karen” at WDVR-FM in Sergeantsville, N.J., for seven years. Karen is survived by her loving husband, Bill Frye; daughters Lara Palmer, Nashville, Tenn., and Liza Palmer, Macungie, Pa.; grandson Joe Welborn, Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Elaine O’Brien, Easton, Pa.; and seven nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Roland Frace. Friends and family are invited to call from 10-11 a.m., on Friday, July 3 at Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Road, Easton, PA 18040, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to Arndt’s Lutheran Church, at the above address, where she was a member, and the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary of South Dakota, P.O. Box 998, Hot Springs, SD 57747 or at www. wildmustangs.com. Online condolences may be offered at www.schmidtfuneralhomepc.com.
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Getting Out!
The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify. Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum – Museum open for 2026 second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Free admission. Private and group tours (10 or more) and field trips are available, call 610-262-2576 or email through the website. The museum will participate in the Lehigh Valley Passport to History Program on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Public hours will end on the close of Sept. 20. Bath Area Food Bank - Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons. Bath Borough Free Market – Second Saturday of every month June through August from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field at 1737 Park. Bath Lions Club - Meets first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at My Place Pizza in Bath. Guests/new members welcome. Email lionsbathpa@gmail.com with questions. Bath Borough Farmers’ Market – Every other Sunday, August 9 and 23, Sept. 6 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field, 1737 Park, Allen Street, Bath. Bath Museum - Open third Saturday January-November and first Saturday in December, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Tours welcome, volunteers needed, email bathpamuseum@gmail.com or message Bath Museum on Facebook. Carbon Model Railroad Society - Christmas in July open house at 529 Ore St., Bowmanstown, Pa. 18030 on Saturdays and Sundays, July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. The main HO scale display is on the first floor and on the second floor you will find the clubs O Gauge, HO and N scale displays in operation along with the sale of new and pre-owned trains and accessories. The Club’s Traveling Caboose with its HO Scale operating display can be visited in our back yard, conditions permitting. Admission is free, donations are welcome, and the building is air-conditioned. Visit www@cmrs.info FMI or call Garry at 610-554-4110. Community Dinner at The Table - First and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at 1769 Newport Ave., Northampton. All are welcome. Dementia Support Group - Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients. East Allen Township Historical Society - Meets third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 5344 NorBath Blvd., Northampton. Easton Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Scott Park, Easton. Gov. Wolf Hist. Society – Tours - Third Saturday April-November from 1 to 3 p.m., 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Helping Homeless Veterans - Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. Horner's Cemetery Historical Society - Tours in Celebration of 297 Years of Craig's Settlement, the oldest permanent settlement in the Lehigh Valley - Enjoy tours of the resting place of the founders of Craig's Settlement (1728), the longest permanent settlement, first and oldest congregation (1730) and first church (1731) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Tours by appointment, 4965 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton. Free admission, donations welcome. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532 to schedule a tour. Iglesia Pentecostal Church Food Bank - Open to the public every first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2459 E. Scenic Drive, Bath. Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Community Programs: (400 Belfast Road, Nazareth) • Hike for Health – Wednesdays, Aug. 12, Sept. 2 and 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Get moving after work with a brisk, guided 2-3-mile hike over uneven terrain. Must be able to maintain a 2 mph pace, leasheddogs are welcome. Meet at Visitor Center Flagpole. Join email reminder list by contacting 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. • Crayfish Quest – Saturday, July 18 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Learn about the fascinating lives of crayfish while exploring the creek. Equipment provided. Wear close-toed shoes that can get wet and expect to be in water up to your knees. Best for families with children aged 8 and up. Registration required. • Living Light in the Forest Night – Saturday, July 18 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Search for bioluminescent and phosphorescent plants, animals, lichen and fungi. Bring water, a snack, a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Registration required. • Fishing Equipment Available - Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Must provide driver’s license or ID and current fishing license. Call 610-746-2801 FMI. • Discovery Backpacks Available - Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Backpacks full of kid-friendly tools to explore Jacobsburg. Moore Twp. Assoc. for Families in Need - Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath. Morningstar Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions - An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, socialization and refreshments; meets second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem. For registration, call 610-258-0700. Nazareth Farmers Market – Saturdays May through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Circle, 2 South Main St., Nazareth. Northampton Area Food Bank - Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1601 Canal St., Northampton. Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting - Typically held second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Recreation Center. Salem U.C.C. Moorestown – Crochet Fellowship meets the second Tuesday of every month from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m., 2218 Community Drive, Bath. Everyone is welcome to join. Siegfried Railroad Station Museum – Third Sunday of every month May-October from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., West 21st Street & Canal Street (Route 329) in Northampton. The station houses artifacts of Northampton and the surrounding area. Still on display this year are exhibits of churches and Kreidersville and there is a special display this year honoring ther 250th birthday of our country. Free admission. Donations are always welcome. For more information call 610-262-8198.
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Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival: Celebrating farmers and family Traditions since 1937
Submitted by GIULIA IANNITELLI The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is more than an agricultural fair. It boasts a hot air balloon festival and a variety of shows and competitions you don’t often find in today’s world of digital entertainment. From demolition derbies and a rodeo to fry pan throwing and rubber chicken tosses, the fair provides a great variety of entertainment for everyone. Located in Harmony Township, N.J., just a few minutes north of Phillipsburg and minutes off Route 78, the fair runs from Saturday, July 25, through Saturday, Aug. 1. Join us for a fireworks celebration on Sunday, July 26, at
dusk (rain date Monday). The fireworks show, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, is provided courtesy of the Warren County Board of County Commissioners. The fair itself celebrates 88 years of affordable family fun. Admission is only $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 12. Children 5 and younger are admitted free, and parking is free. Advance admission tickets are available online at a discount. Advance Main Arena event tickets for the Bullride Mania Rodeo (opening Saturday), demolition derbies (Sunday and Friday), and the truck pull (Thursday) are available by mail through July 15. Tickets for these events, plus the Stock/Hot Stock
Tractor Pulls and the new Action Sports Show, are also available at the fairgrounds during regular business hours and on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fair admission includes access to the balloon festival. It’s like two events for the price of one. If you’ve never been to a balloon festival, the balloons take flight each evening, with a scheduled launch time of 6:30 p.m. Fullflight balloon rides are available and may be scheduled in advance to reserve your spot. Email fly@ balloonfestnj.com to inquire about pricing and make reservations. Tethered rides are available each evening on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 to $30 per person. The tentative start time is around 5 p.m., weather
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permitting. Patience is appreciated for these popular rides, especially for little ones, as passenger safety always comes first. You don’t have to just be a spectator. Check out the Contest Rules and Regulations page online. Sign your team up for a quoits tournament, hop in your hot rod and enter your vehicle in the Belvidere FFA Alumni & Supporters Car, Truck and Tractor Show on opening Saturday. Do you sew, craft, knit, crochet, bake, take amazing photos, paint, preserve foods, or grow flowers, herbs, fruits or vegetables? Then check out the Home and Garden Building contests and plan your entries today. Many contests have been revamped and expanded to enhance the Home and Garden Building displays. If you ride horses, check out the variety of equestrian events. Barrel racing takes place on opening Saturday. The Open English, Western, Pleasure and Speed Show is on Sunday. Casey’s Equestrian Center’s Schooling Show Series finale, the third event in the series, will be held at the fairgrounds on closing Saturday. Maybe that’s not your speed. If speed, skill and power are more your thing, check out the Main Arena power events. Featured attractions include demolition derbies, the rodeo, truck pulls and tractor pulls, ranging from garden tractors to larger engine tractors. New this year on closing Saturday is the Action Sports Show, featuring BMX, FMX and MC riders showcasing their skills in a thrilling performance for all ages. Grab a beer in the Czig Meister Beer Garden and enjoy performances by talented local entertainers. The beer garden is open during fair hours, with last call at 9:30 p.m. Performances are held from 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Jimmy Pink, a prominent solo acoustic and full-band performer, takes the stage. On Thursday, ex-
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perience the multi-instrumental talents and songwriting of Jesse Bardwell, featuring traditional country, rock, bluegrass and Americana sounds, joined by the Noble Brother Trio. On Friday, enjoy the hardworking, deepthinking factory western, gothic Americana, steampunk and folkrock band The Adventures of Matte Black. Opening Saturday also features one of the fair’s most local acts, the Harmony Garage Band, performing from 5 to 8 p.m. The band covers new rock, classic rock and country with fiddle-infused hits, strong vocal harmonies, dynamic drumming, rhythmic bass lines and classic guitar riffs. On Sunday, from 5 to 8 p.m., country band Waitin’ On Sundown returns by popular demand. New this year is Zaire Band, performing Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. with strong three-part harmonies. Another favorite returns Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. as Circle Round the Sun takes the stage. Reel to Real Country Band performs Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., taking audiences on a musical journey from today’s country hits to classic ballads, oldies, classic rock and Southern rock. TimeWhys returns on closing Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. with music from the ’60s, ’70s and beyond. Got kids? Be sure to check out the Kids’ Corral, where you’ll find crafts, entertainment, activities and more. Children can enter contests and win tickets to the iconic Land of Make Believe amusement park. Join the foam party on opening Saturday, but be sure to bring a towel, which is required to participate, and a change of clothes. All activities and shows are free for fairgoers and their children. Sunday, July 26, is Veterans Day, with free admission for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Monday, July 27, is Seniors Day, with free admission for those who present a Medicare card. Arrive early and enjoy the free Senior Expo from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on the dance floor. Seniors can also participate in the Senior Chicken in the Pan Toss at 2:30 p.m.
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Of course, it wouldn’t be a county fair without traditional horse shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits and contests, an antique tractor show, carnival rides and classic fair food, including funnel cakes, roasted corn on the cob, fresh-squeezed lemonade and homemade pies in about a dozen varieties, with an à la mode option. Support some great local nonprofits while you’re there. Enjoy carnival ride specials throughout the week. Every day, you can ride all the rides with a $35 wristband. Individual ride tickets are $2 each, with rides requiring different numbers of tickets. You can also save with a Family Pack of 20 tickets for $30 or a Super Saver pack of 45 tickets for $60. The Traditional Arts Expo showcases quilting, weaving, sewing, amigurumi and other fiber arts. Be sure to visit the Traditional Arts Building and admire its impressive display of quilts on the south end of the fairgrounds. This year also features handson activities for young visitors, including embroidery, crossstitch, quilting and coloring cloth squares with their names to be incorporated into a quilt that will be displayed in 2027. Warren County’s breathtaking rural countryside provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Hop in the car and visit our beautiful corner of Warren County, N.J., to celebrate with us. The fairgrounds are located less than 1 1/2 hours from both New York City and Philadelphia. For a full schedule of events, directions, contest rules and
more, visit www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org and plan your getaway today. The Warren County Farmers’ Fair, featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival, is supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Warren County Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a division of the Department of Land Preservation, with support from the Warren County Board of County Commissioners.
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Wilkes University Announces dean's list For spring 2026 Submitted by KELLY CKISHAM Wilkes University Chief Operating Officer and Provost David M. Ward announced the dean's list for the spring 2026 semester. To be named to the dean's list, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. This semester's dean's list includes: • Cooper King of Danielsville • Madelyn Rex of Bath • Christopher Milot of Bath • Madison Losey of Nazareth • Zachary Karve of Nazareth • Tyler Horn of Nazareth • Trinity Pahountis of Northampton • Mason Smolenak of Northampton • Bradley Smith of Northampton • Cassandra Everett of Northampton Christopher Swanson Of Nazareth named to
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University of Rhode Island president's list Submitted by URI The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Christopher Swanson of Nazareth has been named to its spring 2026 president's list. To be included on the president's list, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.80 through 4.0 grade point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.80 through 4.0 grade point average. UAlbany recognizes Stephanie Moncavage For dean's list Submitted by ERIN DELANEY The University at Albany has recognized Stephanie Moncavage for selection to the spring 2026 dean's list. The dean's list at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher in their first semester of study and a GPA of 3.50 or higher in subsequent semesters.
Lehigh Valley Passport to History: July Events
All Month Long: • 1753 Bachmann Publick House Walk where patriots once gathered, experience life in the 18th century and hear stories of Easton's past. Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. 169 Northampton St., Easton • Governor Wolf Historical Society — Crafts Social: Arts & Crafts Gathering Bring your latest craft project and enjoy good company, refreshments and a historic setting. 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Thursdays of the month. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath Suggested donation: $5. • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — Free Sundays at the Museums Family-friendly activities at the museums. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grist Miller's House: Weave a cardboard basket. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts: Paper-cutting still life. Moravian Museum: Make your own decorative paste paper. Free admission. Advance registration required.
• National Museum of Industrial History — Family Sundays at NMIH 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem Free admission and activities for youth ages 12 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult. • Saucon Valley Conservancy — Welcome Wednesdays at the Heller Homestead Meet for coffee, community, tours and history. 10 a.m. to noon 1892 Friedensville Road, Bethlehem Free admission.
Special Exhibitions: • 1753 Bachmann Publick House — General Happiness of People: Easton as a Revolutionary Capital Opens July 11 (permanent exhibit) 169 Northampton St., Easton Easton Experience Pass: $15; Adults: $10; Seniors (55 and older), students, teachers, active military and children ages 6 and older: $8; Free for members and children younger than 5. • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — Baked Into Bethlehem Now through July 26 Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Multi-site admission: Free for members and children 3 and younger; Adults: $20; Children: $12. • Historic Bethlehem Muse-
ums & Sites — Moravian Care and Cure: Bethlehem Medicine During the Revolution July 23 through April 25, 2027 Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St. Admission: Free for members and children 3 and younger; Adults: $12; Children: $6. • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — Working Hands: Supplying a Revolution Now through Oct. 3 1869 Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem Donation-based admission. • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — The Moravian Legacy Now through April 22, 2027 Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St. Admission: Free for members and children 3 and younger; Adults: $12; Children: $6. • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — Philip J. Balshi: A Collection of Fine Art Prints Now through July 26 Featuring photographs from the In Field and In Flight and The Color of Koi series. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Admission: Free for members and children 3 and younger; Adults: $12; Children: $6. • Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum — The American Revolution Now through 2026 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown Adults: $10; Children ages Continued on page 8
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Northampton Borough Police Report June 23
Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Main Street. Report of loud music. Officers assisted EMS with the transports of males in the 1600 block of Main Street and the 1800 block of Washington Avenue. Request to check the welfare of a male at West 17th Street and Newport Avenue. Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 1600 block of Main Street.
Traffic stops were conducted in the 1000 and 1700 blocks of Main Street, and at Main Street and West 21st Street. Officers assisted a male in the 1300 block of Vienna Street.
June 25
Traffic stops were conducted at Canal Street and West 21st Street, the unit block of West 21st Street, East 4th Street and Kingsbarn Lane, the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Main Street, and East 4th Street and Howertown Road.
June 27
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 500 block of East 7th Street. Traffic stops were conducted at East 16th Street and Main Street, and East 4th Street and Kingsbarn Lane. Officers assisted a male in the 900 block of Main Street. Noise complaint in the 1400 block of Canal Street. Report of loud music. Noise complaint in the 700 block of Dewey Avenue. Report of fireworks. Domestic in the 1400 block of Dewey Avenue involving a male and a female.
June 29
Request for Officer Perry and K-9 Officer Chico to assist the Bushkill Township Police Department on Lucas Road in Bushkill Township. Request to check the welfare of a female in the 1500 block of Poplar Street. Report of two suspicious males in the 1500 block of Franklin Street. Disturbance in the 1500 block of Poplar Street. Neighbor complaint in the 700 block of East 18th Street. Non-reportable accident in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue involving two vehicles.
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down. Station 42: 800 block Main Street. Wires. Station 42, 45: 1300 block Main Street. Wires. Station 42: West 14th Street. Tree and wires down. Station 42: 1200 block Main Street. Tree down. Station 42: 800 block Main Street. Tree and wires down. Station 42: 15th and Franklin Streets. Wires. Station 42: 700 block Main Street. Wires. Station 42: 800 block Main Street. Ambulance assist.
July 4
Station 42: 1300 block Vienna Street. Wires.
Nazareth Area Officers assisted a male in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue. Garden Club Juvenile problem in the 1700 Traffic stops were conducted in Officers assisted a female in the Civil matter in the 1500 block block of Main Street. the 100 block of Main Street, at July Meeting 1600 block of Laubach Avenue. of Poplar Street. Report of a civil Main Street and Lerchenmiller issue. Retail theft at Redner's Quick Drive, and Main Street and Lau- Program Shoppe in the unit block of West June 28 Report of two suspicious males bach Avenue. Non-reportable accident in the 21st Street. Report of a female at Main Street and Spengler 1300 block of Atlas Lane involv- shoplifting. Northampton Announced Court. ing two vehicles.
Juvenile problem in the 1300 block of Main Street. Request to check a building in the 1700 block of Newport Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted at West 17th Street and Main Street.
June 24
Requests to check the welfare of a female in the 900 block of Washington Avenue and a male in the 600 block of Main Street. Officers assisted a female at West 17th Street and Newport Avenue. Juvenile problems at East 21st Street and Main Street, and East 22nd Street and Main Street.
Suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of East 24th Street.
Disturbance in the 200 block of East 2nd Street.
June 26
Domestics in the 1300 and 1800 blocks of Washington Avenue involving a male and a female. Suspicious act in the 300 block of West 27th Street. Wires down in the 200 block of West 14th Street. Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 1300 block of Main Street. Traffic stops were conducted in the 100 and 400 blocks of Howertown Road, at East 4th Street and Kingsbarn Lane, Howertown Road and Willow Drive, and East 4th Street and Howertown Road.
Suspicious vehicle in the 1900 block of Washington Avenue.
Unwanted person in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue. Report of an unwanted female. Noise complaint in the 200 block of East 21st Street. Report of fireworks. Request to check the area at Canal Street and West 14th Street. Suspicious vehicle in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue. Traffic stops were conducted at East 3rd Street and Howertown Road, East 2nd Street and Howertown Road, and the 400 block of Howertown Road. Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 2200 block of Main Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the unit block of West 21st Street.
Fire Dept. Call Log
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of June 28. Station 42 – Northampton Borough Station 45 – Allen Township Station 46 – East Allen Township
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Stations 42, 45, 46: Unit block Horwith Drive. Elevator rescue.
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Station 42: West 10th and Canal Streets. Public assist. Station 42: 2000 block Washington Avenue. Ambulance assist. Station 42, 45: 1300 block Stewart Street. Tree and wires
Submitted by JANET FAROLE The Nazareth Area Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at Dryland UCC Church, 4415 Newburg Road, Lower Nazareth Township. The evening's featured speaker will be Alex Brands, who will present a program on understanding genetically modified organisms. Club members will display plant specimens and floral arrangements. This month's floral design entries include "Back Yard Picnic," a mass arrangement; "Sand in My Toes," a naturalistic arrangement; and "Anything Goes." Refreshments will be served, and visitors are welcome. For membership information, call Janet Farole at 484-2210047.
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2-11: $3; Free for members and children younger than 2. • Moravian Historical Society — Moravians & the Revolution: Caught in the Crossfire Now through Jan. 17, 2027 Daily, 1-4 p.m. 214 E. Center St., Nazareth Adults: $8; Seniors and students younger than 18: $6; Free for members and children younger than 5. • National Canal Museum — Dynamo! Innovators, Inventors, & Architects of Revolutionary Change Traveling exhibition. On view July 2-10 at the Grand Eastonian, Easton. Also on view July 11 at the Bank Street Annex during Easton Heritage Day. • National Museum of IndusContinued on page 9
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trial History — Cheers to 250: Brewing in America Now through March 2027 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem Free for members and children 6 and younger; Adults (18-64): $15; Veterans, educators and seniors (65 and older): $12; Students (ages 10-17): $10. • Sigal Museum — Remembering 1776: Commemoration and Memory of the Revolution Now through Dec. 31 342 Northampton St., Easton Adults: $10; Seniors (55 and older), students, teachers, active military and children ages 6 and older: $8; Free for members and children younger than 5. • Slate Belt Heritage Center — Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Celebrating
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Historic Tours: • Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society — From Spirits to Speakeasies: Easton During Prohibition 6 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton Pre-registration required. Not recommended for children younger than 12. Tickets: $20. Calendar of Events: Thursday, July 9 • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — Sip & Shop Summer Series 5-7 p.m.
Kemerer Museum of Decora- Guided Historic House Tours • Historic Bethlehem Mutive Arts, 427 N. New St., BethLearn about George Taylor's seums & Sites — 39th Annual lehem journey from Irish immigrant to Blueberry Festival Free admission to Sip & Shop; ironmaster, public servant and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Decorative Details Workshop: signer of the Declaration of IndeBurnside Plantation, 1461 $10. pendence. Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem • Northampton County HisNoon to 4 p.m. General admission: $10; Teachtorical and Genealogical Soci35 S. Front St., Catasauqua ers and military: $10; Youth ages ety — Panel with Cartoonist Adults: $10; Free for members, 4-14: $5; Free for ages 3 and Jonathan Hill veterans, active military person- younger. The artist and NCHGS staff nel and children younger than Continued on page 13 will discuss their new graphic 12. novel, Unheard: The American Revolution, and bringing Northampton County's Revolutionary history to life through visual storytelling. Noon to 1 p.m. Hybrid program at Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton. • Slate Belt Heritage Center — The Two Rosetos With Roseto Mayor Ilene Tillman. 7 p.m. 30 N. First St., Bangor Free admission. Friday, July 10 • 1753 Bachmann Publick House — Bachmann Block Party 3-10 p.m. Second and Northampton streets, Easton. Saturday, July 11 • Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society and Greater Easton DevelEmail photos to: sbrown@homenewspa.com opment Partnership — Easton Include: Photographer’s name, photo Heritage Day description, date and location taken Reenactments, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Bachmann Players, living hisDeadline: August 3 tory and craft demonstrations, museum and historic property tours, activities, music, food and History Row featuring Passport to History partners. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. NCHGS museums and historic properties are open 12:30-5 p.m. Historic Downtown Easton. Sunday, July 12 • America on Wheels — PA Venom Outlaws Cars & Coffee 8 a.m. to noon 5 N. Front St., Allentown Free admission. • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — America250: A Bethlehem Block Party Noon to 5 p.m. Main Street, Bethlehem Visit the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe, the 1750 Smithy, living history demonstrations, family activities and an 18th-century artifact challenge. Wednesday, July 15 • PAZA, Tree of Life — Honoring Ceremony for Veterans and Without Arrows Documentary Screening Includes a Q&A with Delwin Fiddler. 7 p.m. Master the art of grilling IceHouse Performing Arts the art of grilling Center (Upper Room), 56Master River 570 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton, PA 18067 St., Bethlehem Suggested donation: $10; Free Tel. #: 610-262-4566 for veterans and their families. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-7, Sat. 7-4 Saturday, July 18 Miller Supply Ace Hardware Open Sundays 9-4 • Closed all major holidays • George Taylor House —
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By KERI LINDENMUTH Record-breaking heat didn't keep Nazareth residents from celebrating America's semiquincentennial with music, food and history on Saturday. The July 4 celebration brought together residents of all ages for a day of patriotic festivities, honoring both the nation's 250th anniversary and Nazareth's rich colonial history. The day kicked off with the annual Kazoo Parade, which brought out hundreds of residents dressed in red, white and blue. Led by the Brandywine Colonials Fife & Drum Corps, the parade began at Nazareth Area High School and concluded with a performance of God Bless America in front of the historic Whitefield House. The celebration continued at the Whitefield House with tours, live music, local vendors and food trucks at a community festival hosted by the Moravian Historical Society, the Nazareth Economic Development Commission and the County of Northampton Department of Community and Economic Development. For the day, the Nazareth Farmers Market relocated to the home’s grounds, where visitors shopped for locally made goods and sampled fresh-baked treats, pickles, wine and other products. A main stage and music tent featured performances by the Nazareth Ukulele Band, the Brandywine Colonials Fife & Drum Corps, the Craig Thatcher Quartet and The TimeWhys Band, along with a presentation from Chris Martin IV on the history of C.F. Martin & Co. Visitors could also tour the Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage while watching demonstrations of traditional colonial crafts. Other activities included kids’ crafts, games and tethered balloon rides sponsored by Unity Bank. Celebrations of America's
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By SAVANNAH BROWN Nazareth Borough Council voted 6-3 on Monday, July 6 to amend the borough's zoning ordinance, extending the General Commercial District along the east side of Main Street between Prospect and Park streets, a move that could pave the way for redevelopment of the long-vacant former Kraemer Textiles property. The amendment generated much discussion as residents expressed concerns about traffic, parking and neighborhood safety, while council members weighed those concerns against the potential benefits of revitalizing one of the borough's largest vacant industrial properties. Councilwoman Laureen Pellegrino urged council to postpone action until a consultant could review the proposal in greater detail. Mayor Lance E. Colondo also opposed the amendment, saying he was concerned about the precedent it could establish for future development throughout the borough. Although the mayor does not vote on zoning ordinances, he said he was not in favor of the proposal because of the "domino effect" it could create and questioned whether the surrounding streets could safely accommodate increased traffic. He also expressed concern that future developers could use the amendment in legal challenges involving other properties. Councilwoman Kayla Green said she shared concerns about increased traffic despite the developer having completed a traffic study. She also questioned how additional traffic could affect children who use the nearby ball field. Several residents living near the property described ongoing parking and traffic problems they said already impact the neighborhood. One resident, who lives across the street from the former textile mill, said workers frequently park in front of neighboring homes instead of designated parking areas, leaving residents unable to park near their own properties. She said elderly neighbors have struggled to unload groceries because they could not park in front of their homes, forcing thdm to move. She also described speeding vehicles on the street and recalled that her vehicle had previously been sideswiped, taking off the front fender, with the driver leaving behind only a note reading,"Oops, sorry I bumped your car." "It's seven days a week, constantly," she said, adding that workers often fail to park where they are supposed to and that children regularly ride bicycles and play in the area. Another resident said motorists frequently drive the wrong direc-
tion on the street and questioned what changes, if any, would occur on South Green Street. She said residents still do not know exactly what the developer intends to build and expressed concern about the safety of neighborhood children. Councilman Carl R. Strye responded that South Green Street would remain unchanged and said he supports exploring parking regulations to better address existing neighborhood concerns. Pellegrino reiterated that changing the zoning district would reduce council's ability to influence future development decisions involving portions of the property. Councilman Carl A. Fischl reminded residents that any redevelopment proposal would still have to satisfy borough parking requirements before receiving approval from the Zoning Hearing Board. Councilwoman Cynthia Corpora noted that the developer intends to construct additional parking on the property. One resident expressed frustration that council was preparing to vote before seeing detailed development plans. Strye explained that council was not voting on a land development plan but rather on changing the zoning district, which would simply allow the developer to move forward with preparing formal plans. Developer Chad DiFelice of Post Road Management, which has owned the former Kraemer Textiles property for nearly 10 years, said Monday's action represented only the first step in what would be an extensive review process. DiFelice explained that changing the property to the General Commercial District would permit adaptive reuse by special exception rather than by right. He emphasized that council was not approving any development proposal and that complete engineering plans have not yet been prepared because of the considerable time and expense required. Should the zoning amendment be approved, he said, the project would still require public hearings before the Zoning Hearing Board, where parking, traffic, setbacks, building design and all other zoning requirements would be reviewed before any development could proceed. DiFelice said the property's current industrial zoning significantly limits potential users. "If I find an end user, it's not going to be a use that anybody likes," he said, noting that uses currently permitted by right include warehouses, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. Instead, he said his vision is to transform the vacant mill into a mixed-use development while preserving the building's historic
character. Preliminary concepts include commercial space on the first and second floors, potentially including a restaurant or other eatery, while the third floor could accommodate uses such as an event venue. Residential units would also be included, although the
number of units would depend largely on available parking. DiFelice said parking will ultimately dictate nearly every aspect of the project. Existing gravel parking would remain, additional parking would be created around the building, and the company is exploring construction of a parking garage. A new entrance from Green Street would improve access to the site. He also said permit-only parking would prevent unauthorized vehicles from occupying parking spaces intended for future residents. DiFelice said he hopes historic
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By SAVANNAH BROWN Nazareth Borough Council approved a variety of grant applications, park improvements, public safety initiatives, infrastructure projects and personnel actions during the Monday, July 6 meeting, while also hearing a lengthy statement from Councilwoman Kayla Green regarding communication, transparency and long-term planning. Council approved resolutions sponsoring three grant applications for the ambulance corps, including Northampton County Local Share Account funding for a Stryker LifePak35 automated external defibrillator, Monroe County Local Share Account funding for a Ford T350 wheelchair van and a Northampton County Public Safety Grant for a Power Load System for an ambulance. Council President Daniel R. Chiavaroli and Councilman Carl R. Strye abstained from all Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps agenda items because both serve on the ambulance corps’ board of directors. Council also approved providing two portable restrooms for Nazareth Nite Out on July 17. Council authorized payment of $310,135.41 to complete the borough's purchase of the 41.2-acre Moravian Woods property. The payment includes six months of interest following the initial installment made in
March. Borough officials noted that approximately $11,900 in taxpayer funds was used toward the acquisition’s closing costs, with the remaining purchase price secured through grants. Following the payment, the borough will file for reimbursement of $350,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' 2025 Land Acquisition Grant, satisfying the remaining debt owed to the Nazareth Moravian Church. Council directed the borough solicitor to prepare a one-year lease for the borough-owned property at 519 Seip Ave., currently occupied by the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps, and later approved the lease. The agreement will take effect Aug. 1 with monthly rent set at $1,500. Additional public property approvals included purchasing a $2,600 remote pool monitoring system capable of providing continuous water quality monitoring and remote access, replacing the broken merry-goround at Kokolus Park with new playground equipment at an estimated cost of $8,600 from the recreation fund and advertising for bids to construct public restrooms at Kim Kromer Park. Council noted that the exact location of the restrooms within the park will be determined at a later meeting. Finance and Economic De-
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velopment Committee recommendations approved by council included certifying deposits of $35,000 on June 16 and $25,000 on June 24 into the borough's PLGIT Prime Park investment account at a 3.72% return rate, along with a $30,000 deposit on July 2 earning 3.74%. Council also approved rolling over Distribution No. 2 into the retirement account of former Municipal Authority employee Dean Minnich following his Feb. 26 retirement, approved a $1,363.38 tax refund for disabled veteran Thomas McElroy and authorized the purchase of a boroughowned Dell computer tower for use by the borough tax collector, so the borough will retain ownership of the equipment and all associated data. Police-related business included approving free downtown meter parking on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, for Sidewalk Sales, Nazareth Nite Out, the Saturday Farmers Market and other Nazareth Day activities. Council also approved submitting a 2026 Northampton County Public Safety Grant application seeking funding for police taser virtual reality training equipment and additional certifications. Mayor Lance E. Colondo provided the police report for the month of June, which included 304 total police activity/calls for service, 30 crimes reported and investigated, 14 criminal arrests, two drug related crimes, four Part 1 offenses, 69 traffic citations issued, 78 warnings issued, three reportable traffic accidents and five non-reportable traffic accidents, as well as 389 total parking tickets issued for the month. Total revenue for the month of June for fines, permits, receipts, tickets, requests and rentals was $20,150.12. Next, Councilwoman Laureen Pellegrino provided the Vigilance Hose Company No. 1 June report, which included 36 calls for service: 20 of those responses were within the borough for five fire alarms, two motor vehicle accidents, one burn complaint, four wire problems, three EMS assists, one gas leak, one vehicle fire, one dwelling fire, one rescue (person locked out of house on balcony) and one carbon monoxide alarm. The remaining 16 mutual aid response calls included one fire alarm, seven motor vehicle accidents, five dwelling fires, two gas leaks and one smoke investigation. In other news, council approved two ordinances recommended by the Law Committee. One prohibits truck traffic, except for local deliveries, on a portion of Wood Street between West Prospect Street and Spring Street. The second eliminates
a no-parking zone near 511 W. Center St. Council also approved exercising the borough's two-year extension option under its refuse and recycling contract with J.P. Mascaro. The extension increases the annual contract amount from $951,477.96 in 2026 to $1,166,857 in 2027 and $1,221,330 in 2028. Strye said extending the current contract represented the borough's most cost-effective option because of rising refuse collection costs. Public Works Committee recommendations approved by council included upgrading the borough's dedicated internet service through Astound and purchasing a 2026 John Deere Gator for $43,000. The purchase will be offset by a $30,000 Northampton and Lehigh counties Local Share Account Gaming Grant awarded to the borough for maintenance work within the newly acquired Moravian Woods property. Council also created the new position of Park Maintenance Manager and appointed Erin L. Bowers to fill the role. Crook said Bowers was well deserving of the promotion because of her years of hard work and dedication to the borough. At the conclusion of the meeting, Green delivered a prepared statement responding to discussion that occurred during an executive session following council's June business meeting. Green acknowledged making an error in a November 2025 email regarding committee term dates but said her broader concerns about transparency and communication remain unchanged. She explained that she first learned her Environmental Steering Committee chair assignment had been changed during January's reorganization meeting and later declined to serve as chair after consulting with the borough solicitors. Although she proposed an alternative committee arrangement that would not have affected other council members, she said the proposal was rejected. Green said she believed the June executive session became an attempt to publicly criticize her for declining the committee chairmanship. She said the discussion included criticism of her performance on borough projects, comments regarding delays following the death of her father and suggestions that she was placing her own interests ahead of those of her constituents. She also questioned whether the executive session complied with Pennsylvania's Sunshine
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Act, arguing that the personnel exception cited for the closed meeting applies to appointed or employed officials rather than elected officials. While expressing disappointment with the executive session, Green said her primary purpose in speaking was to advocate for improved communication, stronger long-term planning and greater attention to technology within borough government. She called for better communication among council members and between borough officials and residents, saying leadership should address concerns directly and earlier in the process. She praised Police Chief Randall S. Pompei for his communication with the public and also commended Mayor Colondo and Strye for regularly responding to residents' questions on social media. Green said those interactions demonstrate the need for the borough to establish an official social media presence to improve public communication. Green also urged council to begin planning beyond annual budget cycles, citing financial concerns previously raised by Secretary-Treasurer Paul Kokolus and Pellegrino. She encouraged council to adopt five- to 10-year planning initiatives instead of reacting only to immediate issues. She also expressed concern over the elimination of the borough's technology committee, saying cybersecurity, technology oversight and change management have become increasingly important responsibilities for municipalities. Although she praised the borough's new website and those involved in the project, she said she believes certain security concerns remain unresolved and encouraged the borough to rely more heavily on the expertise of its information technology provider. Green concluded by asking Chiavaroli to consider establishing a Communications and Planning Committee, even on an ad hoc basis, to improve communication, long-range planning and technology oversight. She also requested that her prepared statement be entered into the official meeting record. The next Nazareth Borough workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, July 30 and the next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, August 3. Both meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at 159 West Center St.
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Estate of Archie Ralph Albanese, late of the Borough of Wind Gap, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased May 15, 2026. WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to David Albanese, Executor of the Estate of Archie Ralph Albanese. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the estate are requested to present them without delay to: David Albanese, Executor 20 Water Street Wind Gap, PA 18091 610-217-1800 (6/25-7/9) LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board will convene on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to hear the following appeals. The hearing will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088.
BARBARA A. FAIRALL The applicant/owner of the property located at 1465 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, PA 18038 has filed an application for Special Exception approval to operate a Short-Term Rental within an existing single-family dwelling. Short-Term Rentals are permitted within the RC (Resort Commercial) Zoning District by Special Exception, subject to the criteria set forth in Section 180-96.1 of the Lehigh Township Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting Special Exception approval pursuant to Section 180-18.C.(8) of the Lehigh Township Zoning Ordinance. The property is located in the RC (Resort Commercial) Zoning District. The parcel Identification Number is G3-1-6A-0516. DEBRA SEARLES, C/O ELSIE GROHOTOLSKY AKA ELISE GROHOTOLSKY The applicant/owners of the property located at 335 Walnut Drive, Northampton, PA 18067, is requesting a variance from Section 180-55(A) of the Lehigh Township Zoning Ordinance, which permits only one accessory apartment as an accessory use to a principal owner-occupied single-family detached dwelling. The applicant proposes to utilize the structure as a two-unit dwelling without owner occupancy of either dwelling unit. Therefore, relief is requested from the owneroccupancy requirement and the limitation restricting accessory apartments to an accessory use of an owner-occupied singlefamily detached dwelling. The property is located in the A/RR (Agriculture/Rural Residential) Zoning District. The parcel Identification Number is J4-28-2-0516. Meetings are open to the public and all interested parties are welcome to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard. Roxann Colfer, Lehigh Township Zoning Officer (7/2 & 7/9) INVITATION FOR BIDS BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP Sealed Proposals will be received by Bushkill Township at the office of the Secretary in the Municipal Building, 1114 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth, PA, until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for furnishing all Labor, Materials and Equipment, and performing all work necessary for the removal and shingling of the municipal building. Work is to include the removal of approximately 10,900 square feet of the existing shingles, ice and water shield, felt paper and the re-roofing of the existing Municipal Building located at 1114 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth, PA. Bids are to be opened and tallied by the Secretary on August 6, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building and may be awarded at the Township meeting at 6:00 p.m. on same date and place. Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Township Secretary, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., upon non-refundable payment of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00).
Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount of Ten Percent (10%) of the Contract Price, made payable to Bushkill Township. Contractors shall be required to conform to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Law. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality in the bidding, and to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, to increase or decrease quantities of any item and to eliminate any item or items. Belinda Roberts, Township Manager Bushkill Township (7/9 & 7/23)
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• Moravian Historical Society — Moravians & Music: Special Guided Museum Tour 1-1:45 p.m. 214 E. Center St., Nazareth General admission: $15; Seniors: $12; Members and students: $5. • Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society — Kids' Maker Lab: Paper Making 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton Suggested donation: $5; Free for members.
Sunday, July 19 • Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites — 39th Annual Blueberry Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem. • National Museum of Industrial History — S.T.E.A.M. Adventures Drop-in family program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. Saturday, July 25 • America on Wheels — Cars & Coffee with First PA Mustang Club 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BOGO museum admission from 8-11 a.m. 5 N. Front St., Allentown Free admission. • Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society — Making the Past: A Summer Workshop Series — Bookbinding 3-5 p.m. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton $25 per workshop; Free for members. Registration required. Ages 13 and older.
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Upcoming August Events: • Historic Easton Cemetery — Gravestone Cleaning Workshop Aug. 1 (register by July 29) 9-11 a.m. 401 N. Seventh St., Easton Fee: $32. Space is limited. Registration required. • Museum of Indian Culture — Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Aug. 15-16 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Grand Entry at noon. Celebrate Native American traditions with drumming, music and dancers, including Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Miller of the Mohican Nation. Activities include demonstrations of ancient lifeways, a Native American artifacts exhibit, a Plains tipi encampment, tomahawk throwing, pony rides, children's activities, and Native American food, jewelry and craft vendors. 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown Admission: Adults: $10; Seniors (62 and older) and youth ages 11-17: $7; Free for children 10 and younger.
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ment before formal applications are submitted. Councilman Christopher D. Crook said he shares residents' concerns regarding traffic circulation but does not want to see such a prominent building remain vacant. Green agreed that the property's industrial zoning has become increasingly obsolete and said she also wants to see the building returned to productive use. Councilman Michael J. Kopach thanked DiFelice for attempting to improve the property while considering the concerns expressed by neighboring residents. Colondo again questioned whether the surrounding area could safely handle the additional traffic redevelopment could generate. Council President Daniel R. Chiavaroli said abandoned buildings create their own public safety concerns and that redeveloping the property would ultimately benefit the borough. Council approved the zoning amendment by a 6-3 vote. Voting in favor were Fischl, Corpora, Strye, Councilman Kenneth Delnero, Kopach and Chiavaroli. Pellegrino, Crook and Green voted against the amendment. Following the vote, Colondo reiterated that he also opposed the zoning change.
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250th anniversary and Nazareth's colonial history will continue throughout the year. The Moravian Historical Society is offering historical walking tours on the second Saturday of each month, and its exhibit, “Moravians & the Revolution: Caught in the Crossfire,” will remain on display through January 2027.
Photo by Greg Morgan of a Praying Mantis in his Lower Nazareth backyard, 2024.
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