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Birthday convoy held for Toddler near Bath
By HOME NEWS STAFF Saturday, Oct. 4 was a special day for 2-year-old Colton Becker. Not only did Colton celebrate his birthday that day with a party, but he received a special truck parade as well. Colton is a big fan of all types of trucks. The theme of his party was trucks- large trucks, semi, triaxle and tow trucks; essentially a “10-4 Good Buddy” party. Because of this, his mom, Au-
tumn Moser, put a call out on Facebook to any and all truck drivers, asking them to drive past Colton’s party, forming a convoy for the birthday boy. At 4 p.m., the Bath Volunteer Fire Department and Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company drove past the Becker home, just outside of Bath, to honk and wish Colton a happy birthday. A+ Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, LLC also stopped by
to wish Colton a happy birthday and deliver some gifts to him and his family. “My heart was just so full,” said Autumn Moser, Colton’s mom. “Overall, it was a beautiful and emotional day. Colton Becker had a birthday party that only other kids dream of, all thanks to our amazing community. We are truly blessed to have such kind, caring and giving individuals in said community.”
East Allen Supervisors Urged to consider rental Inspection ordinance
By KERI LINDENMUTH As the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors begin budget discussions for 2026, East Allen Township Deputy Fire Chief Ray Henry is asking supervisors to consider rental inspection ordinances to protect the safety and welfare of township residents. Henry’s request, made during the Oct. 9 Board of Supervisors meeting, comes after several firerelated fatalities across the state. According to FEMA, Pennsylva-
nia leads the nation in fire-related deaths. Rental properties and multi-family dwellings are often at an increased risk for fire. Other municipalities in Northampton County have implemented similar programs, including Northampton Borough in 2018. An ordinance, Henry said, would ensure that “when folks come to our community, they are renting a safe property.” As the department struggles
with manpower, Henry also hopes a rental ordinance can serve as an “ounce of prevention” by decreasing calls and potentially saving a life. “Personally, I am a small government kind of person,” said Supervisor Roger Unangst. However, Unangst said he was previously at a rental property with the fire department, and described what he saw as “scary.” Continued on page 7
Moore Township Supervisors address Livestock ordinance, Park renaming and Eagle Scout projects
Joshua Holub and his father Christopher Holub present the Moore Township BOS with updates on Joshua’s Edelman Schoolhouse restoration Eagle Scout Project and request to use reclaimed 5 1/8-inch yellow pine seasoned planks that are 100-150 years old to finish the floor and vestibule, which will match the original 1860s schoolhouse floor. By SAVANNAH BROWN The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, Oct. 7 to tackle a packed agenda that ranged from revising the township’s livestock ordinance to supporting Eagle Scout projects and reorganizing community committees. Patrolman Thomas D. Roberts opened the meeting with the September police report, which included 265 total incidents. Officers issued six written/verbal warnings, 21 traffic citations, and six non-traffic citations for dog violations. Police also made four arrests for one DUI, one false report and two simple assaults, and responded to four reportable accidents and one non-reportable accident during the month. Fire Recorder Jason L. Harhart, reported that for the month of August, the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company responded to 86 ambulance calls and 76 fire calls that included
five fires, seven motor vehicle accidents, four Fire Police calls, four automatic fire alarms, seven ambulance assists, three downed wires, one downed tree, 38 controlled burn calls, one carbon monoxide alarm and one spill. The fire company also provided mutual aid to neighboring municipalities, including three calls with Bath for one fire and one fire alarm and one motor vehicle accident, one call with Lehigh Township for a fire and one mutual aid call with East Allen Township for a fire. Public Works Department DiContinued on page 4
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