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OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2024
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Pictured is Lehigh Gorge State Park, overlooking the Lehigh River just outside Jim Thorpe. Photo taken Oct. 31, 2023 by Simon Wachholz
Allen Township Supervisors Seek ways to slow speeding on 32nd Street
By KERI LINDENMUTH During the Oct. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Gary Behler spoke on behalf of residents along 32nd Street. Behler said there has been an increasing amount of speeding, posing a danger to pedestrians and drivers. Behler asked whether a stop sign or other form of traffic control can be installed along the road, which has seen an in-
crease in traffic since new housing was developed. Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell said a traffic study is required for a stop sign; however, flashing speed limit lights may also help control drivers’ behaviors. Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said the township’s road crew will install speed limit signs for two weeks and monitor traffic along 32nd Street and Kennedy Drive.
This, said Treadwell, would be enough data to help inform a future decision. In other news, two security releases for the High Meadow Estates development were approved. Supervisors released $813,436.44 for Phase 1 and $28,749.53 for Phase 2. During the Oct. 22 meeting, supervisors also awarded the
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Northampton School Board Denies bond issuance for a Second time during Special meeting By SAVANNAH BROWN opined that halting the fundThe Northampton School ing for the construction of East Board met on Monday, Oct. 28 Allen Elementary School and for a special meeting to discuss Education Center is disrespectissuing the second set of General ful to constituents and students, Obligation Bonds. and is derelict of board members In a 5-4 vote at the Oct. 14 and their position, which sends a meeting, the motion to transfer message to the public that they another $3 million from the Gen- don’t care about what the comeral Fund to the Capital Reserve munity wants. Fund for future capital improveAccording to Business Adminments and to reaffirm the $2 mil- istrator Craig Neiman, the curlion of fund balance for the future rent series of bonds covers costs renovations of Moore Elementary associated with the construction School failed, along with a motion to authorize the incurring of Continued on page 2 non-electoral debt by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2025 in the maximum amount of $37,200,000 for the purpose of funding the Capital Improvement Plan including ws the construction, fixturing and The Home Ne Free equipping East Allen ElementaryING 2024 TOWas 4Center 2 School and Education HOUR described in the Parameters Resolution. During public comment, Jacob Becker brought up his concern TO EXPERT AU IRS that there is a troubling BODY REPA trend with the potential cancelation of a vital building project. “This decision not only affects Automotive infrastructure, but embodies a broader failure to engage with the needs of our entire community. [Our schools] are the cornerstone 83rd Year, Issue No. 44 upon which we build our future. www.homenewspa.com When we prioritize political motives over the pressing needs of our students, we risk stifling their potential, and ultimately, our democracy,” Becker said. Another audience member USPS 248-700
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