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New Northampton learning center gives Children the chance to play, learn and grow By KERI LINDENMUTH Bright Stars Learning Center & Child Care celebrated its grand opening at 2650 Howertown Road on Sunday, Sept. 13, during an inauguration and ribboncutting, unveiling a bright, welcoming facility dedicated to care, creativity and compassion. For owner Frances M. Almestica Romero, opening Bright Stars has “been a dream of mine.” A Bethlehem-area teacher and devout Christian, Romero said the daycare was a calling from God and has spent several years working to bring this new learning center to the community. “Bright Stars was created from a vision to provide children with a safe, nurturing, inclusive
and developmentally appropriate environment, while becoming a positive and trusted part of the Northampton community,”
a press release announcing the opening read. Continued on page 8
Bath Borough Council advances R-3 zoning change for West Main Street site
Annual report - Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum. Today we will complete the Whitehall Cement Company series by sharing photographs of
their history. We hope our readers have enjoyed this series. Continued on page 4
By SAVANNAH BROWN On Monday, Sept. 14, Bath Borough Council voted to move forward with a zoning map amendment for a West Main Street property, while also taking action on the borough’s America 250 trailhead project and several other matters. During administrative announcements, Mayor Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito presented a proclamation to the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association in recognition of its 55th
anniversary. Borough officials recognized the association, described as the oldest watershed association in Pennsylvania, for its assistance, charitable efforts and commitment to the community. Officials also expressed their desire to continue working with the organization on issues affecting the borough. During the Personnel, Finance and Administration Committee report, officials announced the
borough is still seeking an employee for its Public Works Department. Additional information is available Continued on page 7
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Lehigh County 4-H members shine At the Great Allentown Fair Submitted by KELLY WEISNER Lehigh County 4-H is proud to announce that several members of the Lehigh County Livestock Club received high awards at this year’s Great Allentown Fair, showcasing their hard work and dedication to their livestock. The Lehigh County Livestock Club members have been actively involved in the care, feeding, training and grooming of their animals, learning valuable life skills. These life skills and experiences prepare the 4-H'ers for future careers within and outside of agriculture. The grand champion market beef was exhibited by Ethan Brozman of Nazareth and purchased by Bell and Evans for $4,200. The reserve grand
champion market beef was exhibited by Samuel Lazarus of Schnecksville and purchased by Bell and Evans, Mr. Bills Poultry and Fulton Bank for $4,200. The grand champion dairy beef was exhibited by Olivia Wisser of New Tripoli, in her final year of 4-H and purchased by Bell and Evans for $3,000. The reserve grand champion dairy beef was exhibited by Levi Lazarus of Schnecksville and purchased Bell and Evans for $4,100. The grand champion market lamb was shown by Samuel Lazarus of Schnecksville and purchased by Fulton Bank, Lehigh County Agricultural Society and Mr. Bills Poultry for $1,050. The reserve grand champion market
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lamb was exhibited by Darren Bowman of Slatington, and purchased by 4 Seasons Garden Center, Comfortek Apparel LLC and Geiger Farms for $1,200. Emily Laudenslager of Allentown exhibited the grand champion market goat and reserve grand champion market goat. The champion was purchased by Art’s Service Center for $1,300 and the reserve champion was purchased by KC Stoves and Fireplaces for $1,150. The grand champion market hog was exhibited by Samuel Lazarus of Schnecksville and was purchased by Bell and Evans, Fulton Bank, Mr. Bills
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The reserve grand champion market lamb was exhibited by Darren Bowman of Slatington. Photo credit to Mark Laudenslager.
The grand champion market goat was exhibited by Emily Laudenslager of Allentown. Photo credit to Mark Laudenslager.
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4-H members
The grand champion market beef was exhibited by Ethan Brozman of Nazareth. Photo credit to Mark Laudenslager. The reserve grand champion dairy beef was exhibited by Levi Lazarus of Schnecksville. Photo credit to Mark Laudenslager.
The grand champion dairy beef was exhibited by Olivia Wisser of New Tripoli, in her final year of 4-H. Photo credit to Mark Laudenslager.
Continued from page 2 Poultry and Eric Stas for $1,400. The reserve grand champion market hog was exhibited by Emily Laudenslager of Allentown and purchased by Springfield Meats for $1,700. Our 4-H members thank all our buyers at this year’s sale! A special thank you to Zettlemoyer Auction Company in Fogelsville for the donated Auction services. Thank you to our packer buyers for supporting this sale: Brandon DeFranco for market lambs and goats, Springfield Meats for market hogs, Just Enuff Angus for market beef and Brewer Farms for dairy beef. For more information about Lehigh County 4-H and upcoming events, please visit us at 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104 or contact us at LehighExt@psu.edu or 610391-9840.
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Obituaries
Judith J. Fehnel
Judith J. Fehnel, 83, formerly of Tatamy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Saucon Valley Manor - Hellertown. She was the beloved wife of the late Delbert R. Fehnel to whom she was married to for 59 years before his passing in 2021. Born in Fountain Hill, Judith was a daughter of the late Francis and Virginia Daniels (Millheim). Along with her husband, Judith owned and operated the Tatamy Hotel until 1999. She also owned and operated Judith J. Fehnel Tax Preparation from her home, assisting clients for many years. Judith was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Tatamy. Reading was one of her greatest passions, and she was estimated to have read between 30,000 and 40,000 books throughout her lifetime. She also enjoyed crocheting and treasured going for long drives with her husband and family. These weekly sightseeing trips became a cherished family tradition and a special way for them to spend time together. Above all, Judith was devoted to her family. She lovingly cared for her daughter, Lynn, throughout her life, a reflection of the patience, dedication and unconditional love she gave so freely as a mother. She will be missed by her twin granddaughters: Abbey Hower (Andrew) of Allen Township and Alicia Rodenbough of Nazareth; great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Addison and Alden; sister: Regina Caesar (Kenny) of Wind Gap brother: Francis "Buddy" Hildenbrandt of Catasauqua; daughter-in-law: Sandra Fehnel of Bethlehem; and nieces and nephews. Judy is predeceased by her daughter, Lynn A. Fehnel, in 2020, and son, Brett A. Fehnel, in 2016. As per Judith's wishes, no formal services will be held. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome. net. Arrangements and cremation care are under the direction of the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC. - Moorestown/Bath. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Dementia Society of America
-188 N. Main St., Doylestown, PA 18901. https://www.dementiasociety.org/
Marianne E. Mosher
Marianne E. Mosher, 83, of East Allen Township, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. She was the wife of the late Duane E. Mosher, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage prior to his passing in February of 2025. Born in Bethlehem on October 25, 1942, Marianne was a daughter of the late Lewis and Sallie Rosenberger. Marianne enjoyed a long and dedicated career, working for Western Electric, AT&T Microelectronics, Lucent Technologies and Agere Systems for a combined 37 years before retiring in 2001. She also proudly served her country for 20 years with the United States Naval Reserve at Willow Grove Naval Air Station, retiring with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Active in several organizations throughout her life, Marianne was a life member of the Allentown Area Corvette Club as well as the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association (NERA). Her involvement with NERA included serving for six years as national secretary, and she also served as secretary and newsletter editor for the local GLVC chapter. Well into her retirement, Marianne continued to remain active in her community and faith. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, where she also worked as a part-time church secretary. She previously served as a part-time church secretary at Christ Lutheran Church in Schoenersville. Marianne also enjoyed traveling with her husband, creating many cherished memories and experiences together throughout their years of marriage. Marianne will be remembered by her son, Christopher and his wife, Lisa, as well as two grandchildren, Holly and Benjamin. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC. - 2165 Community Drive - Bath, PA 18014. Family and friends are invited to a visitation with family from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome. net.
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Stanley P. Wentzell
Stanley P. Wentzell, 87, of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Wentzell to whom he was married to for 58 years before her passing in 2021. Born in Upper Nazareth Township, Stanley was a son of the late Paul and Emma Wentzell (Schoenenberger). Stanley was perhaps best known through his longtime work and passion, Stanley P. Wentzell Excavating, Fuel Delivery & Furnace Service. More than simply a business, it was an important part of his life and identity. He took great pride in his work, serving countless customers throughout the area over the years and building lasting relationships along the way. Whether operating equipment, making a fuel delivery or answering a call for furnace service, Stanley was happiest when he was working, helping others and doing what he knew best. His dedication to the business and the people he served became a lasting part of how so many in the community knew and will remember him. He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church and a Life Member of the Wind Gap American Legion, where he also served as secretary, along with maintaining involvement with other American Legion posts throughout the area. A proud veteran, he served our country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Stanley enjoyed keeping up with friends and neighbors and could often be found at some of his favorite local gathering places, including Point Phillips and East Lawn, where he enjoyed good conversation and catching up on all the latest local news. He also had a few favorite stops in Bradford County near his cabin, where familiar faces and conversation were always part of the experience. His cabin in Bradford County was truly his happy place— "upcountry," as his late wife affectionately called it. He treasured the time spent there with family, enjoying the outdoors, hunting and simply being at a place that meant so much to him. Stanley will be lovingly remembered by his three daughters: Cheryl Wentzell of Moscow, Pa., Stacey Wentzell, of Bushkill Township, Pa. and Denise Shelly (Patrick) of Hamlin, Pa.; grandchildren: Nathan and his wife, Meagan, Taylor and her fiancé, Tim, Morganne and her husband, Thomas, Ryan, Joshua, Ga-
brielle and Isaiah; a great-granddaughter: Karsyn Rose; brothers: Alvin Wentzell and wife, Barbara, of Saylorsburg, and Linfort Wentzell of Berlinsville; sisters: Helen Fox and husband, Ronald, of Tatamy, and Sandra Poloni and husband, Patrick, of Pen Argyl; Stanley is predeceased by siblings: Dorothy Schreck, Carol Reid and Barry Wentzell A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 1422 Church Road - Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Friends and relatives are invited to a viewing and visitation with family on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8 p.m. in
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the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2165 Community Drive – Bath, PA 18014 and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Plainfield Cemetery. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Paul's House Valor Foundation Clinic 1130 Scenic Drive, Kunkletown, PA 18058. https:// valorclinic.org/
Looking Back
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Preheater - Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum.
Construction 1922 - Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum.
The Leadership Team - Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum.
1958 Expansion Project - Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum.
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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 – Open second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Private and group tours (10 or more) and field trips 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 America 250 Trailhead & Founder’s Monument Groundbreaking Ceremony – Saturday, Sept. 5 starting at 10 a.m. at Friendship Stage in 1737 Park, 100 Allen St., Bath. Featuring a live reading of the Declaration of Independence, performance by the Bath Area Community Chorus and special guest speakers. Screening of “National Treasure” at 7:30 p.m. 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 Community-Wide Yard Sales – Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sales throughout the borough at residences and businesses (yard sale permit fee waived for this date only). *No sales in borough parks. 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 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 Fall Train Meet – Sunday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall, 110 Main St., Walnutport. Model train show, refreshments available. Christ Church UCC of Bath – Wellness event on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 7:15 p.m., 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath. Sound bath, meditation and breathwork presented by Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness. Bring your own yoga mat, blanket and/ or pillow. Light refreshments provided. Call S. Seem Antiques to reserve your spot, 610-390-0403. 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 Nor-Bath 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 from 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, Pa. Tours by appointment, donations welcome. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532 to schedule a tour or FMI, 4965 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton. 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 – Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Brisk, guided 2-3mile hike over uneven terrain. Must be able to maintain a 2 mph pace, leashed-dogs are welcome. Meet at Visitor Center flagpole. Join email reminder list by contacting 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov.
• Weekly Weeders - Mondays, Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Volunteer to mulch, pull weeds, divide plants and amend soil in the center's native plant garden. Instruction, tools and weeding mats provided. Registration required through DCNR Calendar of Events or the Conservation Volunteer system https://dcnrvolunteers.pa.gov/. • Monarch Madness - Adults Only - Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All Monarch Madness programs help contribute to citizen science for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. • Family Science Night - Monarch Madness - Friday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. This program is specifically for families with young children. Registration required. • Monarch Madness - Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. Registration required. These programs are very popular, please pick only one. • Monarch Tagging – Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend - Saturday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mid-September is the perfect time to witness migrating monarchs on their way to overwintering grounds in Southern North America. During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas. Participants will learn to catch, handle and tag monarch butterflies. This program is only for scouts and their families in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. • History of Henry's Woods - Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for a 2-mile hike on sloping terrain to find evidence for the bustling industry that occurred along the Bushkill Creek in the early 1800s. This program is for adults only and they are very popular, please sign up for just one. • 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 kidfriendly 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 Area Historical Society - Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and local defender of independence Col. John Siegfried. View the displays and enjoy free refreshments while honoring all who have served. 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 MayOctober from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., West 21st Street & Canal Street (Route 329) in Northampton. Station houses artifacts of Northampton and the surrounding area. Special display honoring America’s 250th birthday. FMI call 610-262-8198.
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Rally Day September 20 At 9:00 AM Come see what we have to offer. Check out the great kids in our growing Sunday School. All are welcome here!
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Bath Commercial Bowling League Week No. 2 Standings Team Won Maxx Amusem. 7 Broken Tackle 6 Rice Family 6 TWL 4 Wire Done Right 4 Carfara’s Paint & Wall Covering 2 Daku Auto Body 2 Bath Supply 1
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TWL (2) Lee Hilbert 650 (237-225) Bob Davidson III 646 (268-200) Bob Davidson Jr 506 Rice Family (2) Chris Reeser Lost 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 7
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Zrinski Administration Announces As we start a new season in the Continued action Dart League, we find defending ‘Champ’s’ Star of Bethlehem Plan to stabilize, taking 2 games from Ebenezer 1-0 and 4-3, losing the ‘open- Strengthen er’ 7-5. For Star of Bethlehem Scott Hoffert was 4 for 8, Tyler And rebuild Frankenfield 4 for 13(2 HR’s), Breanna Frankenfield 3 for 8, Gracedale Nolan Hoffert with a HR and Austin Hoffert with a rare “Base on Balls”. Joe Kish wa7 for 13, Brendan Blevins 6 for 13(HR), and Tori Eppright with a HR for Ebenezer. After losing the ‘opener’ to Farmersville 4-2, Emmanuel came back to win 6-0 and 5-2. Leading hitters for Emmanuel were Tracy Dormeida 5 for 12(2 HR’s), Andrew Rogers also 5 for 12, Al Nesbitt 4 for 12 and Jon Rice with a HR. For Farmersville, Don Kaiser 5 for 12, Wade Chilmonik 3 for 11(HR), Don Kerbaugh IV 3 for 12 and Colin Hansan with a HR. In other action, Dryland swept past Blessed Trinity by scores of 6-1, 6-4 and 3-0. Top hitters included Nate Phares 6 for 12, Butch Silfies and Anita Skelton 5 for 11 each, Karen Krome 4 for 11 and Dave Crouthamel with a HR for Dryland. Eric Harper was the only hitter for Blessed Trinity going 5 for 11. The final match of the night finds St. Paul’s ‘sweeping’ Christ UCC 5-4, 4-1 and 4-3. Hitters for St. Paul’s were Rich Kern 5 for 11(HR), Paul Slimmon 4 for 11 with HR's from Lizzy Kern, John Hoysan and Larry Kneller. Keith Laudenslager was 7 for 12, Eric Yocum 5 for 13 and George Gasper with a HR.
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Submitted by KELLY PRENTICE Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski issued the following statement after the Court of Common Pleas accepted the Northampton County Investigating Grand Jury’s report concerning Gracedale Nursing Home for public filing. “The report, which investigated safety issues at Gracedale in 2025, raises serious issues about the care, safety, staffing, security and management systems at Gracedale. Our residents and their families deserve honesty from their government, accountability from those entrusted with care, and clear evidence that the County is taking action,” said Zrinski. “Gracedale has been a lifeline for generations of Northampton County families. It serves residents with significant medical needs, people of modest means and people who too often have nowhere else to turn. That mission is essential and protecting it requires us to confront these challenges directly and strengthen the future for Gracedale.” Zrinski emphasized that the work of improving Gracedale is already underway and that the facility remains a central focus of the administration’s work to strengthen Northampton County’s continuum of health and human services. “The problems identified in this report developed over time and will not be solved overnight. Michelle Morton stepped into an extraordinarily challenging environment when she became nursing home administrator in March 2025 and has taken responsibility for helping move Gracedale forward. She has my confidence Continued on page 13
Congratulations to the Borough of Bath Happy 275th Anniversary Accepting New Customers
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on the borough’s website. Council later discussed a proposed zoning map change involving property at 467 West Main St., which is currently in the MC zoning district. Attorney Victor Scomillio and certified planner Stephen Nowroski addressed council regarding the proposed change, providing the borough with expert testimony. After reviewing a concept plan for the property, Nowroski recommended changing its zoning designation from MC to R-3. Nowroski said the R-3 district is the smallest zoning district in the
borough and would be the most appropriate designation for the property. He also noted that the change is subject to regional review in accordance with NazPlan. According to the concept plan, approximately 40% of the property would be developed, resulting in a density of approximately 11.74 units per acre, while the remaining 60% would be maintained as open green space. The density would fall below the 12-unit-per-acre cap established under the borough’s current zoning ordinance for the commercial neighborhood district. Officials also discussed how a proposed 55-and-older residential development could contribute to the variety of housing available in the
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area. While it would not fulfill the entire need for that type of housing, it could help address the demand. The zoning change would leave more than 10% of the borough within the MC district. The developer believes the property’s best use would be as an apartment complex. Under its current MC designation, permitted uses include manufacturing-oriented operations such as warehouses, data centers, heavy truck terminals, power plants, lumber yards and concrete batch plants, which borough officials noted they are not in favor of. During the discussion, Century Drive property owner Adam Whitaker, whose property is adjacent to the site, noted that the developer does not currently own the property. Whitaker said he would not grant permission for an easement or driveway to be constructed on his property. Officials noted that the current property owners are under contract to sell the site to the developer. Borough Solicitor Patrick M. Armstrong emphasized that council was considering only whether the property should be rezoned. He said the zoning question was separate from the proposed land development by applicant Plamen “Rocco” Ayvazov of Monocacy Builders and that no land development plan is currently before the borough Planning Commission. Councilman James Angst then made a motion to authorize Colliers Engineering & Design to amend the borough’s draft zoning map by incorporating the parcel at 467 West Main St. into the R-3 zoning district. The revised draft zoning map will be sent to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission and borough Planning Commission for review and comment. Council approved the motion 5-0, with Councilman Darrin D. Heckman and Councilwoman Katherine M. Yost abstaining. In other news, council unanimously authorized and ratified the purchase of between $1,700 and $2,000 worth of infield mix to make necessary repairs to the Ciff Cowling Softball Field before the Old Home Weekend Festival. Council also unanimously authorized the partial release of a portion of a right-of-way easement for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation improvements required as part of the Wawa project at Barrall Avenue and North Walnut Street. In another unanimous vote, council authorized moving the borough’s America 250 trailhead project into the design phase, using money associated with the borough’s fundraising efforts. Council reached a consensus to proceed with the landscaped monument option for the project. Following, council unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to clarify how privileged attorney-client communications are treated under the state Right-to-Know Law. The resolution also urges the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs to include the requested clarification in its legislative efforts. Finally, council unanimously approved a resolution concerning the borough’s 2027 Master Band Perfor-
Mayor Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito presented Monocacy Creek Watershed President Michael Harrington with a proclamation, recognizing the watershed as the oldest in the commonwealth. mance Agreement. Several upcoming events were announced during the meeting. Coffee with a Cop will be held on Oct. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by the borough’s Halloween parade on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. The rain date for the pa-
rade is Oct. 21. The borough’s annual tree lighting ceremony will be held on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall, located at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath.
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During the celebration, Romero was joined by excited friends, families and members of her church, including her pastor, Jeremias Del Villar, who recited a moving prayer prior to the ribbon cutting. A community open house followed, giving visitors the chance to explore the center’s amenities, including three classrooms and an outdoor play area. Each classroom features a stimulating mix of age‑appropriate books and toys, many of which were enjoyed by smiling children during the event. The infant and toddler room includes rocking chairs, a crib and baby bouncers, offering a cozy, calming space for the center’s youngest learners. Romero and her team of three teachers and their teaching assistants will care for children ages two months to five years. Students will have access to drawing, painting, dance, music, storytelling and even Spanish immersion, with plans underway for a future soccer program.
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With the Northampton area growing, and with many families across the Lehigh Valley struggling to find childcare, Romero hopes Bright Stars will be a “blessing to families.” A pre‑enrollment list is already nearly full, and Romero is already considering future expansion within Northampton. Families interested in booking a tour or learning more can call 610‑440‑0310 or email info@ brightstarslearningcenter.org.
Carbon Model Railroad Society fall Train meet
Submitted by GARRY MACK The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring its Fall Train Meet on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meet will be held at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall. The Hall is located at 110 Main St., Walnutport, PA 18088. Enjoy our model train show featuring something for everyone. Refreshments will be available. Plenty of free parking. Bring your entire family and tell your friends!
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view Drive major subdivision seven reportable accidents and Lehigh Township plan was granted an extension eight non-reportable accidents. of time for plan approval until He requested that the board in- required landscaping and waJan. 31, 2027, due to changes terview his three potential can- ter usage. Supervisors approve needed to connect their sewer didates for new officers, and it The board unanimously was agreed that the board will system to the public system. voted to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance for data centers The recreation board is look- convene for the purpose at 6 “I want everyone to under-
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By LAURA KLOTZ The Sept. 8 meeting of the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors confirmed how applications for data centers will be handled if there is ever an attempt to bring one to the township. It was also the first meeting at which the new procedures for public comment were followed, requiring anyone who wished to speak to first sign in and wait to be recognized by the chairman. Those in attendance were reminded to silence their electronic devices. Vice-Chairman Gerald Pritchard ran the meeting in the absence of Chairman Michael Jones. Supervisor David Hess was also absent. Township Manager Alice Rehrig gave an update on the work being done on the 2027 budget, stating that she has been incorporating all of the board's ideas from the previous meetings. These in-
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areas or excessive granule loss may also indicate a problem. Homeowners who are uncomfortable inspecting the roof themselves should consider hiring a professional rather than climbing onto it. Gutters and downspouts also deserve attention before the leaves begin to fall in earnest. Remove leaves, twigs and other debris that could prevent water from flowing freely. Check for loose sections, leaks and downspouts that have pulled away from the house. Downspouts should direct water away from the foundation. Water that collects near a home can contribute to basement moisture, foundation problems and erosion. Extensions or splash blocks may be needed to carry runoff farther from the structure. September is also a good time to inspect exterior caulking. Check around windows, doors and other openings for cracked, loose or missing caulk. Sealing gaps can help keep moisture out while reducing the amount of cold air that enters the home as temperatures fall. Weatherstripping around exterior doors and windows should be checked at the same time. If it is cracked, compressed, loose or missing, replacement may improve comfort and reduce drafts. Pay particular attention to doors that no lon-
clude waste stations at all township parks and the addition of Starlink and tandem internet access for township buildings. Applications for grants for a new police car and new bucket truck are due by the end of September. M & U International requested an extension of time for plan recording for their project at 1089 Riverview Drive, explaining that storm water issues are making it difficult to meet their existing deadline of Sept. 30. An extension was granted until March 31, 2027. At the previous meeting, the board had denied an extension of time for conditional use approval to BWC Hokendauqua Creek LLC, and they were asked to reconsider. The board voted 2-1 to grant an extension until Dec. 31, with board member Cynthia Miller casting the opposing vote. The River-
ing at playground equipment, and Rehrig is getting quotes. The annual tree lighting ceremony is in the planning stages. Resident Dan Ziegenfuss informed the board that the soccer field at Berlinsville Park needs more regular maintenance, and parents have been bringing their own mowers to cut the grass when needed. Township Solicitor David M. Backenstoe said he would help to draw up an agreement for residents and coaches with regards to keeping the grass cut, and the township will verify insurance coverage for those who volunteer. Zoning Officer Roxann Colfer requested to have Backenstoe attend the Zoning Hearing Board appeals before the magistrate on Sept. 30 and Oct. 8. He has promised to be there. Police Chief John Henry reported 445 calls logged during the month of August, including
ger close tightly or areas where daylight can be seen around the frame. Do not overlook the home’s siding and exterior trim. Walk around the house and look for cracks, loose panels, peeling paint, rot or other damage. Openings in siding or trim can allow moisture and pests to get inside. Small repairs made during mild September weather can prevent larger problems during the colder months. Outdoor faucets and plumbing should also be part of the fall checklist. Inspect hose bibs and faucets for leaks or damage and make sure garden hoses can be disconnected before freezing weather arrives. If the home has shutoff valves for exterior faucets, homeowners should know where they are located and how to use them. Irrigation systems
may also need to be drained or winterized later in the season. Finally, check drainage throughout the property. After a rainfall, note whether water collects near the foundation, driveway, walkways or low areas of the yard. Clear debris from drains and make sure soil around the foundation slopes away from the house whenever possible. Window wells should also be cleared of leaves and debris. September maintenance does not have to mean completing every fall chore at once. Instead, it offers homeowners a head start while the weather is still comfortable. A few inspections and minor repairs now can help protect the home from autumn rain, falling leaves and the freezing temperatures that will follow.
p.m. on Sept. 22, prior to their next meeting. Henry also noted that the new total station device “has cut our time in half at crash and crime scenes for forensic mapping.” Backenstoe also reported that Ordinance 2026-2, concerning data centers, was duly advertised in print on Aug. 21 and Aug. 31. Copies were sent to the Lehigh Township Planning Commission and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, and Supervisor Janet Sheats said they received favorable feedback from both. Supervisor Cynthia Miller complimented Backenstoe on his work on the ordinance, which can be read in its entirety on the township website. The ordinance covers details such as dimensional standards 6 October 2020structure, for a data15-21, center how close one may be constructed to residential areas,
stand,” said Backenstoe, “that we are not denying data centers. We have the ordinance to have a place for them.” Denying data centers outright could potentially lead to a lawsuit, while having the ordinance prepared gives the township greater agency over the placement of such centers. Discussion of the Timberline Road project bids was tabled, as only one bid has been received. It was also decided to table discussions about employee appreciation and a resolution establishing procedures and time limits for public comment, so that the entire board can be present when the topics are reviewed. The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22 in the Municipal Building, located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport.
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By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors moved ahead with several initiatives that will upgrade park facilities for township residents. First, the board approved a payment for recent upgrades to Jacksonville Park. The payment, in the amount of $141,962.23, was made to Grace Industries for its work constructing new athletic courts, including a 60-by94-foot basketball court and a 34-by-64-foot pickleball court. New walkways have also been installed. Funding for the project was allocated from the township’s developers’ recreation account. These funds are paid to the township by developers for the purpose of supporting green space and recreation. The remaining work includes court surfacing and minor grading around the site. In other news, supervisors also authorized the advertisement of bids for several improvements to Bicentennial Park, including the replacement of Pavilion C and roof replacements for Pavilion A, Pavilion B, the restrooms and the park’s maintenance garage. The 80-foot-long Pavilion C would feature a steel roof and use exterior-grade plywood. The estimated cost of the proj-
ect is around $400,000, which would be covered by the Capital Projects Recreation Fund. Finally, supervisors approved a change-order payment for recent repairs to Township Line Road in the amount of $28,439.25. The Township Line Road project, which began in August, is a joint project with Lower Nazareth Township. Earlier this year, Lower Nazareth was awarded a $1.25 million multimodal grant from the state to help fund the project. Since construction began, several issues have arisen due to the poor subbase of the roadway, leading to significant undercutting and stabilization work, the township explained. Lower Nazareth Township will also pay $28,439.25 toward this change order. The next East Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at the East Allen Township Building, located at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd.
Allen Township Supervisors Explore Truck traffic Restrictions at Savage Road Warehouse
By KERI LINDENMUTH During their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors explored traffic-calming measures that would restrict truck traffic generated by a Savage Road warehouse from using Atlas Road. The 358,000-square-foot warehouse at 770 Savage Road, built in 2025, is available for lease. A 2023 Lehigh Valley Planning Commission study estimated that the property could generate 600 vehicle trips per day. Allen Township supervisors are now working to ensure truck traffic is directed
toward Route 329 rather than Atlas Road. A concrete pork-chop island has been proposed at the intersection of Savage and Atlas Roads. Similar to the one currently installed on East Bullshead Road, the pork-chop island would prevent trucks from turning right onto Atlas Road. Trucks leaving the facility would be required to turn right onto Savage Road and would then be forced to continue straight toward Route 329. The traffic measure has proved successful at East Bullshead Road, preventing trucks from turning off Willowbrook Road and becoming stuck beneath a low trestle. Supervisors were largely in favor of the measure. “We know signs don’t work,” said Supervisor Gary Behler. “We know GPS doesn’t work.” “As long as this is equally as effective [as East Bullshead], I don’t see any issue,” added Supervisor Jason Frack. In other news, Township Manager Ilene Eckhart and supervisors discussed small changes to the township’s agreement with the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority. The authority has generated combined sewer and water bills for township residents at no cost to the township. However, the addition of new residential properties on Willowbrook Road will add more occupants to the agreement. The authority and the township have agreed that a flat fee paid by the township to the authority would be appropriate given the increase in usage. “I want to thank NBMA for all those years they did it free of charge,” said Behler, calling the fee “very reasonable.” “They really helped us as a township,” he continued, adding, “We should be paying for that service.” “They work well with us,” added Eckhart. Eckhart will meet with the authority to discuss the proposed fee and its amount. Finally, supervisors approved an amendment to their fee schedule for Howertown Park.
The township will waive fees for township-based nonprofits, specifically those serving youths in the community. Instead, a $400 deposit will be required and returned at the end of the year as long as no damage has been caused to the facilities. “There is really no reason we should take money from them [youth organizations] and not give it back,” said Behler. The next Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Allen Township Municipal Building, located at 50 Snow Hill Road.
Senator Nick Miller Announces More than $1.6 Million for Crime victims’ Services Across Lehigh and Northampton Counties
Submitted by GAIL VIVAR Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has approved more than $1.6 million in federal Victims of Crime Act grant funding to support victim services, domestic violence programs, trauma-focused services, emergency legal assistance and other efforts helping crime victims across Lehigh and Northampton counties. The $1,645,829 in funding will support organizations that provide critical services to individuals and families as they navigate some of the most difficult and challenging moments of their lives. “When someone becomes a victim of crime, they should never have to face the aftermath alone,” said Senator Nick Miller. “These organizations provide critical services, support and a path forward for survivors and their families. Investing in victim services is an important part of strengthening public safety, and I’m proud to help ensure these organizations have the resources they need to support people when they need it most.” Senator Nick Miller was appointed to PCCD’s School Safety and Security Committee last year, furthering his commitment to strengthening public safety and protecting Pennsylvania’s students, educators and communities. A total of $1,645,829 was approved for initiatives serving Senator Miller’s district: • $685,425 to Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley Inc. for victim services in Lehigh and
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Northampton counties. • $605,292 to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley for domestic violence services in Lehigh and Northampton counties. • $192,660 to Valley Youth House Committee for mobile trauma-focused services for 2025-27. • $126,882 to North Penn Legal Services for its Emergency Legal Services Project. • $35,570 to the Lehigh County chief executive officer for Lehigh County Coroner’s Office Randox Drug Testing. PCCD also approved the new FY 2026-27 Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Program Funding Framework, with applications expected to open in the coming weeks. The statewide program will provide resources to law enforcement agencies to improve clearance rates for homicides and other violent crimes while helping agencies strengthen compliance with the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The newly approved VICTIM Program will provide two funding tracks: • NIBRS Readiness grants: Awards of up to $50,000 to help agencies achieve NIBRS compliance. • Implementation grants: Awards of up to $500,000 for NIBRS-compliant agencies to enhance investigative tools, evidence-processing technology, witness support services, personnel training and other eligible efforts aimed at improving violentcrime clearance rates.
Northampton Borough Police Report Sept. 1 Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 400 block of East 5th Street. Traffic stops were conducted at East 21st Street and Mill Street, Lerchenmiller Drive and Clear Springs Drive, the 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1800 blocks of Laubach Avenue, at Cherryville Road and West 25th Street, Lerchenmiller Drive and Smith Lane, and East 12th Street and Atlas Lane. Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the unit block of West 27th Street. Officers assisted a female on Smith Lane. Non-reportable accident at East 21st Street and Dewey Avenue involving two vehicles. Request to check the welfare of a male in the 1300 block of Newport Avenue. Request to check the area in the 1700 block of Main Street. Continued on page 11
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Officers assisted EMS with the East 15th Street and Main Street, Sept. 6 and West 26th Street. Siegfried transport of a male in the 100 Laubach Avenue and East 21st Station 42: 900 block Main Street, Canal Street and Williams Street. Ambulance assist. Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of East 2nd Street. Street, Main Street and East 21st Railroad block of Poplar Street. Reportable accident at East Street, the unit block of West Sept. 10 Station 42: 1800 block Neighbor complaint in the 22nd Street and Ridge Alley in- 21st Street, at Main Street and Station Northampton Avenue. AmbuEast 23rd Street, Main Street volving two vehicles. 1300 block of Stewart Street. and East 16th Street, West 21st lance assist. Museum Stations 42, 45, 5, 47, 15, 2: Non-reportable accident in the Street and Canal Street, Main Request to check the area in Submitted by IRENE URBAN
The Siegfried Railroad Station Museum will be open Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. as part of the Passport to History program. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton. The 250th birthday of the United States will be celebrated with cake during visiting hours. There is no charge to visit the station. Donations are always welcome. For more information, call 610-262-8198.
the 1600 block of Main Street.
Officers assisted a female in the 2000 block of Main Street.
2000 block of Main Street involving two vehicles.
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Domestic in the 1400 block of Washington Avenue involving a male and a female.
Juvenile problem at West 15th Street and Newport Avenue.
Civil matter in the 1500 block of Poplar Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 1600 block of Canal Street.
Juvenile problems in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue and on Smith Lane.
Request to check the area at West 14th Street and Canal Street.
Neighbor complaint at Czapp Avenue and Vienna Street.
Disabled vehicle towed in the of West 26th Street. Police Report 1000 block of Main Street.
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Disturbance in the 1300 block of Vienna Street.
Officers assisted a male in the 1800 block of Canal Street.
Neighbor complaint in the 1300 block of Main Street.
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Sept. 2 Traffic stops were conducted at Laubach Avenue and Washington Avenue, the 1500 and 1800 blocks of Laubach Avenue, at Laubach Avenue and Al Erdosy Drive, East 10th Street and Wynnewood Drive, East 10th Street and Howertown Road, and Cherryville Road
Traffic stops were conducted at Canal Street and Stewart Street, the 2300 block of Washington Avenue, at Horwith Drive and Hollow Lane, the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue, the 600 block of East 21st Street, the unit block of West 21st Street, the 1500 and 1900 blocks of Main Street, and the 1200 and 1400 blocks of Laubach Avenue.
Disturbance in the unit block
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Noise complaint in the 300 block of East 10th Street. Report of loud music. Civil matters in the 600 and 1200 blocks of Main Street. Reportable accident at Main Street and East 9th Street involving three vehicles. Officers assisted a female in the 1800 block of Lincoln Avenue. Request to check the welfare of a male in the 2300 block of Dewey Avenue.
Street and East 15th Street, and in the unit, 1500, 1600 and 1900 blocks of Main Street.
Northampton Fire Dept. Call Log The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of Sept. 6. Station 42 – Northampton Borough Station 45 – Allen Township Station 5 – Coplay Borough Station 47 – Lehigh Township Station 15 – Hanover Township (Northampton County) Station 2 – Catasauqua
1800 block Main Street. Dwelling fire.
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Station 42: 1300 block Segal Court. Ambulance assist.
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Stations 42, 45: 1500 block Lincoln Avenue. Carbon monoxide alarm.
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Barbara M. Turk, deceased, late of Walnutport, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the
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Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP FINANCIAL REPORT LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025
FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025
Executors: – ASSETS – Brian W. Turk and Lynnette K. Wayda – ASSETS Cash and–Cash Equivalents c/o Yary L. Ledee de Leon, Investments Esquire and Cash Equivalents Internal Balances SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC Cash Investments Fixed Assets 1935 Center Street Internal Balances Northampton, PA 18067 ASSETS Assets (9/3-9/17) FixedTOTAL PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP
$ 10,325,032 3,300,127 $ 10,325,032 2,331 3,300,127 17,071,300
2,331
$ 30,698,790 17,071,300
– LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS –
$ 30,698,790
Short-Term Debt – LIABILITIES – Long-Term Debt
$
The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors Debt of Moore Township shall hold Short-Term TOTAL LIABILITIES a public hearing on Tuesday, Long-Term Debt October 6, 2026, commencing – NET POSITION – at 6:00 p.m. at the Township TOTAL LIABILITIES Municipal Building, 2491 ComInvested in Capital Assets munity Drive, Bath, PA for the – NET Restricted for Capital POSITION – Projects purpose of enacting the followRestricted for Special Revenue ing Ordinance, which is sumUnrestricted marized below. Copies of the Invested in Capital Assets LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP for Capital Projects complete text of the Ordinance Restricted TOTAL NET POSITION FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 are available at Moore Town- Restricted for Special Revenue ship Municipal Building and The Unrestricted TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION Home News and may be examined during regular business TOTAL NET POSITION – REVENUE – hours. MOORE TOWNSHIP NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 300 OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP CODIFIED ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 8, 22A, 22A(1)(a) AND 22H(8), TO AMEND DEFINITIONS AND USE REGULATIONS. AND NOW, it is hereby ENACTED AND ORDAINED, and it is ENACTED AND ORDAINED as follows: SECTION 1: Section 300-8 entitled “Definitions” shall be amended as follows: ADD the following definitions:
$ 2,500,000 250,000 2,250,000 2,500,000
14,571,300 6,409,744 150,391 7,067,355
14,571,300 6,409,744 28,198,790 150,391 7,067,355 $ 30,698,790 28,198,790
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION Charges for Services
Operating Grants and Contributions Capital Grants and Contributions LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP Property Taxes, Levied for General Purposes, net FINANCIAL REPORT OF DECEMBER Property Taxes, Levied for AS Open Space, net31, 2025 Earned Income Taxes Local Services Taxes – REVENUE Other Taxes, levied–for general purposes, net Licenses and Permits Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Operating Grants and Contributions Capital Grants and Contributions Miscellaneous Income Property Taxes, Levied for General Purposes, net Interest and Rent Income Property Taxes, Levied for Open Space, net Earned Income Taxes
TOTAL REVENUE Local Services Taxes
Other Taxes, levied for general purposes, net
Licenses and Permits – EXPENSE –
Fines and Forfeits Miscellaneous Income
and Rent Income General Interest Government Public Safety TOTAL REVENUE Public Works Cultural and Recreation – EXPENSE – Insurance and Employee Benefits General Government Interest on Long-Term Debt Public Safety Refuse and Recycling Public Works Sewer Cultural and Recreation
Insurance and Employee Benefits Interest on Long-Term Debt
TOTAL EXPENSE Refuse and Recycling Sewer
CHANGE IN NET POSITION
250,000 2,250,000
$
$
$412,361 30,698,790
490,037 1,773,774 2,673,895 1,023,952 2,150,334 490,602 359,950 144,152 412,361 490,037 67,702 1,773,774 95,443 2,673,895 539,872 1,023,952 2,150,334 10,222,074 490,602 359,950 144,152 67,702 95,443 539,872 954,800
3,469,332 1,634,391 238,632 642,783 954,800 81,189 3,469,332 1,634,391 98,713 238,632 13,948
10,222,074
642,783 81,189 7,133,788 98,713 13,948
3,088,286
TOTAL EXPENSE 7,133,788 ADDITION (to a building or structure) – An extension, NET POSITION, BEGINNING 25,110,504 CHANGE IN NET POSITIONOF YEAR 3,088,286 increase, or enlargement of NET POSITION, BEGINNING OF YEAR 25,110,504 an existing principal building NET POSITION, END OF YEAR $ 28,198,790 or structure that results in an NET POSITION, END OF YEAR $ 28,198,790 increase in floor area, height, The books and accounts have been audited by the Township’s appointed Auditors for the year or volume and is designed and The books and2025. accounts have been statements audited by the have Township’s Auditors year reports for ended December 31, The above beenappointed compiled fromfor thetheaudit ended December 31, 2025. The above statements have been from the audit reportsduring for constructed to be a permanent the year. A detailed report is available for inspection at compiled the Township’s office normal the year. A detailed report is available for inspection at the Township’s office during normal business hours. and integral part of the existing business hours. building. An addition shall be fully attached to the principal Lori Stauffer Lori Stauffer building by a common wall or Township Manager Township Manager walls and shall provide direct, (9/17) enclosed interior access between the existing building and the added area, such that pasmitted on a single parcel or lot. sage between the two may ocENACTED and ORDAINED cur entirely within the building into law this ______ day of SECTION 3: Section 300without exiting to the exterior. _______________ 2026, by the 22A (1) entitled “A-1, agriculThe term “addition” shall not Board of Supervisors of Moore ture.” Subsection (1) shall be include any structure connected Township, Northampton County, amended as follows: to the principal building solely Pennsylvania. Agriculture shall be limited by an open or unenclosed feato farming, including plowing, ture, including but not limited ATTEST: tillage, cropping, installation of to breezeways, covered walk______________________ best management practices, ways, decks, or similar attachStephen Nowroski, Township seeding, cultivating, or harments lacking enclosed interior Manager vesting for the production of access. Such structure shall be food and fiber products; related considered separate buildings TOWNSHIP OF MOORE usual farm buildings; and a or accessory structures, as apBY:____________________ single-family detached dwelling plicable under this Ordinance. David Shaffer, Chairman or farmhouse for the sole use Board of Supervisors of individuals and their immediDOMESTIC ANIMAL – Small ate families engaged in agriculanimals, typically kept indoors All Ordinances and parts of tural employment on the same as pets, including but not limOrdinances inconsistent with site or for persons engaged in ited to cats, dogs, pet rabbits, the act shall be repealed. agricultural employment on the lizards, snakes, etc. property. David M. Backenstoe, EsLIVESTOCK – Those classquire SECTION 4: Severability. es of animals that are customSolicitor, Moore Township Should any section, paragraph, arily kept and housed outside 148 Main Street clause, or phrase of this Ordithe home or in enclosures such Hellertown, PA 18055 nance be declared unconstias pens, barns, corrals, or pad(9/10 & 9/17) tutional or invalid by a Court dock areas. Livestock includes, of competent jurisdiction, the but is not limited to, cattle (beef ESTATE NOTICE remainder of said Ordinance and dairy), cows, horses, pigs, shall not be affected thereby llamas, alpacas, mules, goats, Estate of Jack T. Remaley, and shall remain in full force elk, deer, and other farmed or deceased, late of Walnutport, and effect. managed game animals, includCounty of Northampton and ing any miniature, micro, dwarf State of Pennsylvania, LetSECTION 5: Repealer or reduced-sized varieties of ters Testamentary have been Clause. All Ordinances or parts such animals. Livestock also ingranted to the undersigned, of Ordinances or Resolutions cludes future hybrid animals of who requests all persons having conflicting with the provisions this nature. claims or demands against the of this Ordinance are hereby Estate of the Decedent to make repealed to the extent of such SECTION 2: Section 300the same, and all persons inconflict. 22A entitled “Agricultural uses” debted to the Decedent to make shall be amended as follows: payments without delay to: SECTION 6: Effective Date. Agricultural uses. For all agThis Ordinance shall become ricultural uses more than one effective five (5) days after en- Continued on page 13 agricultural principal use is peractment.
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Continued from page 12 Executors: Irvin George McFarland c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (9/10-9/24) ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donna Jean Blanar, Deceased, late of the Township of Palmer, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all person indebted to the Decedent to make payment without delay to: David John Blanar, Jr. c/o John E. Kotsatos, Esquire 717 Washington Street Easton, PA 18042 (9/17-10/1 PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP There will be a Workshop Meeting for the Land and Environmental Protection Board September 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is being held at the Moore Township Recreation Center, located at 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014. All interested people are invited to attend. Moore Township Board of Supervisors (9/17) PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Northampton will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the ordinances summarized herein, at a meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. At said meeting, Council shall consider enacting, and if appropriate, will take a vote on adopting “An Ordinance of the Borough of Northampton, Northampton, County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Define ‘Data Center’ and to Enact Requirements for Data Center and Data Center Accessory Uses.” The proposed ordinance defines ‘data center,’ ‘data center accessory use’ and related terms; permits data centers by conditional use in the I-2 Industrial Zoning District; sets forth dimensional, buffering, screening and fencing, noise and vibration, water and sewer, energy use, emergency management, aesthetic, parking and related requirements; and sets forth study requirements related to such use. The full proposed text of said ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Office of the Borough of Northampton, located at 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until the date of the aforesaid Borough Council Meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Borough Office at least five (5) days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated. (9/17 & 9/24)
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as this work continues. At every level, however, our expectation is clear: leadership will be accountable for measurable improvement in resident safety, quality of care, workforce stability and operations.” The administration’s ongoing and planned actions include: • Strengthening executive oversight and accountability, including the hiring of Thomas Carson as director of the continuum of care to provide focused oversight, accountability and coordination. • Improving communication and transparency to help ensure that Gracedale’s challenges are addressed candidly while also sharing the real, daily work of staff who care for residents and the positive role Gracedale plays in the community. • Reduce reliance on outside staffing agencies by strengthening recruitment, retention, training, county employment opportunities and workforce partnerships. • Strengthening quality assurance, including more structured corrective-action monitoring, staff competency training, updated admissions screening and revised protocols related to elopement risk and behavioral health needs. • Evaluating security operations and emergency response procedures, including coordination with law enforcement to ensure resident safety, staff safety, clear response procedures and appropriate follow-up. • Advancing a sustainable financial strategy for Gracedale, recognizing the significant pressures caused by Medicaid reimbursement delays, inadequate reimbursement levels and broader workforce shortages in long-term care. • Planning for Gracedale’s long-term future, including evaluation of a modernized Gracedale facility and a broader continuumof-care campus that could incorporate supportive living, workforce housing, intergenerational services and other resources that strengthen care and long-term sustainability. Zrinski stressed that the county will proceed responsibly. “No shovel will go into the ground until we have stabilized operations and identified a financially responsible path forward. Every future investment in Gracedale must protect residents, support employees, respect taxpayers and strengthen this institution for generations to come.” “The grand jury report cannot simply be something we respond to and move past,” Zrinski said. “It must be a catalyst for lasting improvement. Our responsibility now is to learn from what occurred, address the weaknesses that have been identified, measure our progress and build a stronger Gracedale.” The administration will continue reviewing the grand jury report and its recommendations alongside corrective actions already underway. Additional in-
formation regarding implementation, progress and next steps will be provided to residents, families, employees, County Council and the public as that work continues. Additional administration responses to and concerns about the report are included in Zrinski’s response to the report, attached to the filed report.
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system work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. September and early fall are good times to look for air leaks and tackle relatively simple draftproofing projects before colder weather arrives. Windows are a common place to start. Homeowners can check around window frames and trim for cracks, gaps or deteriorated caulk. Exterior caulk that has pulled away or cracked can often be removed and replaced to help keep outside air and moisture from entering. Inside, weatherstripping can help seal movable portions of windows while still allowing them to open and close. Older windows may need additional attention. Locking a window can sometimes create a tighter seal between the sash and frame. Removable window film or other temporary insulating products can also reduce drafts during the winter, particularly on older or seldom-used windows. Exterior doors are another frequent source of heat loss. Check weatherstripping along the top and sides of each door for worn, loose or missing sections. A visible gap beneath a closed door may indicate that the door sweep or threshold needs adjustment or replacement. Do not overlook doors leading to attached garages, enclosed porches or other unheated spaces. Even though these doors do not open directly outdoors, air leaks can still allow cold air into heated portions of the home. Some drafts come from less obvious locations. Electrical outlets and switch plates on exterior walls can allow small amounts of air to enter through gaps in the wall. Foam gaskets designed to fit behind outlet and switch covers are an inexpensive option for reducing these leaks. Homeowners should turn off power at the breaker before removing electrical cover plates. Attic access points can also be significant sources of heat loss because warm air naturally rises. Pull-down attic stairs, access panels and hatches should close securely and have adequate insulation. Weatherstripping around the opening can help create a tighter seal. Other areas worth inspecting include gaps where pipes, cables, vents and utility lines enter the home. Openings beneath sinks, around plumbing penetrations and near dryer vents can sometimes allow noticeable drafts. Appropriate caulk, foam or other sealing materials can be used de-
pending on the size and location of the opening. Fireplaces deserve attention as well. A fireplace damper that does not close properly can allow heated indoor air to escape up the chimney when the fireplace is not in use. Homeowners should make sure the damper operates correctly and closes securely, while avoiding modifications that could interfere with safe fireplace or appliance ventilation. While sealing air leaks can improve comfort and energy efficiency, homeowners should not indiscriminately seal every opening they find. Furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces and other fuel-burning appliances require proper combustion air and ventilation. Exhaust vents, soffit vents and other openings designed as part of the home’s ventilation system should remain unobstructed. A drafty home does not always require a major renovation. A few tubes of caulk, fresh weatherstripping and an afternoon spent tracking down small gaps can make rooms more comfortable and help reduce unnecessary heat loss. Taking care of those projects while temperatures are still mild can also mean one less home maintenance job to handle when winter weather arrives.
College Corner Madison Black of Nazareth selected as Resident assistant at Lebanon Valley College Submitted by ALI WENGER Madison Black of Nazareth is one of 44 resident assistants at
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Lebanon Valley College for the 2026-27 academic year. Black, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education at The Valley. LVC selects resident assistants from the student body who live in the residence halls and serve as mentors and role models. An RA oversees a floor or wing in a residence hall, serving as a resource for residential students and providing a residential environment conducive to their overall development. LVC is a residential college that offers a range of housing options and guarantees housing for all four years. First-year students live in traditional residence halls, which allow them to learn about themselves, meet many people and make friends. Most upperlevel students live in more independent environments, including small houses, rooms clustered as suites or apartment-style housing. Lyla Arfanella named a Valley Ambassador Submitted by ALISON WENGER Lebanon Valley College named Lyla Arfanella of Nazareth, a “Valley Ambassador” for the 2026-27 academic year. Arfanella, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in exercise science at LVC. As a Valley Ambassador, Arfanella tours prospective students and their families through the college’s beautiful Annville campus to see the academic quad, a typical classroom, a residence hall and the athletic fields while providing knowledge of life at The Valley.
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Northampton County Senior Centers 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.
Get fired up this Fall: ChiliFest returns to Bethlehem for its 30th Year Submitted by ERIN ZEBERTAVAGE If you’ve ever wanted to dress up as a pepper, this is your chance! Bethlehem is celebrating 30 years of its annual chili competition this fall with the return of ChiliFest on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 12–5 p.m. Begun in 1996, the original chili cook-off was part of SouthSide Bethlehem’s bygone “Spring on 3rd, What’s on 4th?” celebration. Over the years, the cook-off evolved into ChiliFest, now held each October in the SouthSide Arts District. Local eateries and businesses throughout the district compete for special awards, with winners determined by festivalgoers and a panel of local ce-
lebrity judges. “Going feels like a warm hug on a chilly day—if you’ll pardon the pun,” says Erin Zebertavage, downtown manager for the SouthSide Arts District. “But you have to come hungry. There’s a reason we call it ‘the ultimate chili challenge!’” To take part, guests can purchase a ChiliFest passport which includes a sample of every competing chili along the event trail, plus a commemorative spoon celebrating the festival’s 30th anniversary. Last year, 24 locations competed for ChiliFest honors. The 2026 participating locations will be announced in the coming weeks. Passports are $35 and avail-
able for purchase through the SouthSide Arts District website. An official ChiliFest 30th Anniversary T-shirt is coming soon, with pre-orders opening online in the coming weeks. Shirts can be picked up on the day of the event alongside ChiliFest passports. The celebration will culminate with the announcement of the 2026 Chili Champions at 5:30 p.m. on the ChiliFest main stage, located on the South Bethlehem Greenway between New and Adams Streets. Attendees can bring a nonperishable donation for the Bethlehem Parking Authority’s food drive benefiting the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the SouthSide Arts District Office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and donors will receive two hours of free parking in Bethlehem’s New Street Garage. The afternoon will feature live music from: • Dear Anna • Melody Cruz • The Billy Bauer Duo • Seth Witcher So, bring your appetite, dress in your best pepper attire and help Bethlehem celebrate 30 years of food, fun, and friendly competition! This event is made possible through the generous support of Lehigh University, the Bethlehem Parking Authority, ArtsQuest and Wind Creek Bethlehem.
Troopers Respond to Barricaded Gunman
Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY On Tuesday, Sept. 8 at approximately 10 a.m., troopers from PSP Troop M – Belfast responded to the Evergreen Village development in the 200 block of Molly Pitcher Lane, Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County for the report of a 58-year-old male in a mental health crisis who indicated he was in possession of a firearm and also had two active criminal warrants for his arrest. Upon arrival, troopers staged outside the residence and attempted to hail the male out of the residence with negative results. Members of the PSP Special Emergency Response Team arrived on scene and were able to successfully take the male into custody without incident. The male was transported form the scene by suburban ambulance to a local hospital. The Upper Mount Bethel Township Fire Department assisted at the scene. The scene was cleared at 4:30 p.m. For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
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State Police Conducting Homicide Investigation
Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Major Case Team is currently conducting a homicide investigation in West Easton Borough, Northampton County. On Saturday, Sept. 12, at approximately 8:53 a.m., troopers from PSP Belfast were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Spring Street in West Easton Borough for the report of a shooting. Upon investigation, it was determined a 52-year-old male from West Easton Borough was shot and killed inside the residence after a confrontation with two other people inside the house. There is no threat to the public. This investigation is currently ongoing by the Troop M Major Case Team. Assisting with this investigation: Troop M Forensic Services Unit, Troop M Collision Analysis Reconstruction Specialist Unit, Easton City Police Department, Wilson Borough Police Department, Suburban Ambulance, West Easton Borough Fire Department, Northampton County Coroner’s Office and the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office. For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp. pa.gov.
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Nazareth Area
Nazareth Borough Council approves Grants, community events and Financial measures
By SAVANNAH BROWN Nazareth Borough Council approved a series of grant applications and sponsorships, financial measures, community events and personnel matters during its Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting, including funding requests for public works and emergency services equipment. Under public property, council approved a resolution certifying the borough’s submission of a 2026 Monroe County Local Share Account gaming grant seeking funding for a Public Works crew cab pickup truck. Council also approved municipal sponsorship of two grant applications on behalf of the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps. One application to the Monroe County LSA Gaming Grant Program seeks $75,000 toward the purchase of a Ford T350 transport van. The second application, submitted through the Northampton and Lehigh counties LSA Gaming Grant Program, seeks assistance for the purchase of a Ford T350 transport van with a Stryker Power Cot. Several upcoming community events also received council approval. The Nazareth Chamber of Commerce received permission to use the municipal parking lot for its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, following the Halloween Parade. The festival is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Council approved the placement of two signs in the Circle for 30 days by the Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity to announce its annual Touch A Truck event in October. Action Karate received permission to use the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, for a Trunk or Treat event. Council also approved the annual Pumpkin Pie 5K Race/ Walk for Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26. The event will begin at 9 a.m. downtown, with street closures requested from 7 to 11 a.m. to accommodate preparations and the race. Organizers are again requesting police assistance with traffic control and street closings and will meet with Police Chief Randall Pompei to make further arrangements. Council approved Cindy Beardsworth’s request to use the Park parking lot Dec. 5 for allday parking for participants in a bus trip. Greentec Restoration received approval to use the large pavilion in the Park and have a bounce house from 1 p.m. until dusk Saturday, Oct. 24. The required reservation contract, deposits
and insurance certificates have been filed. Under finance, council approved submitting a list of delinquent taxes, refuse and recycling fees and sewer charges to the Northampton County Assessment Office for the September 2026 Upset Sale. Council approved the 2027 police pension and non-uniformed pension budgets as submitted by the treasurer. Council certified two $30,000 deposits into the special Park Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust account. The first was deposited Aug. 13 at a rate of 4.12%, and the second was deposited Aug. 18 at a rate of 4.13%. The money was moved from the borough’s Park account at Embassy Bank. Council also approved a $973.64 real estate tax refund to Thomas J. Stanish of East Prospect Street due to his acquisition of a disabled veteran exemption. A $140,000 deposit into the Liquid Fuels State Fund in the borough’s PLGIT account was also certified. The deposit was made Aug. 25 at a rate of 3.75%. Council approved municipal sponsorship of a $220,000 Pennsylvania State Fire Marshall loan for the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps to purchase a new Type III ambulance. The loan carries a 2% interest rate for 15 years. Council also approved renewing the borough’s health insurance with Highmark Blue Shield under the PPO 500 Plan for Dec. 1 through Nov. 30, 2027. The renewal represents a steep 8.5% increase over the preceding
year. Under the renewal, family coverage will cost $32,452 annually, or $2,704.35 per month; husband-and-wife coverage will cost $25,178 annually, or $2,098.20 per month; parent-and-child coverage will cost $23,500 annually, or $1,958.32 per month; and single coverage will cost $11,190 annually, or $932.54 per month. In police matters, council approved tentative terms and conditions of a Police Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the Police Association and the Borough Council negotiating team. Final approval will occur after the borough solicitor prepares the revised agreement and it is reviewed by council and the Nazareth Borough Police Association. Council accepted the resignation of part-time police officer Ryan Smith, whose last day of service was Aug. 3, and approved hiring Garrett Debor as a parttime police officer pending background checks and presentation of all other required information. Council also accepted a high bid of $1,250 from Jeremy Kahle
for the purchase of a 2014 Ford police vehicle. Three sealed bids were opened during council’s Sept. 3 workshop meeting, with Kahle submitting the highest bid. Mayor Lance E. Colondo provided the police report for the month of August, which included 360 total police activity/calls for service, 25 crimes reported and investigated, 17 criminal arrests, one drug related crime, two Part 1 offenses, 181 traffic citations issued, 143 warnings issued, four reportable traffic accidents and nine non-reportable traffic accidents, as well as 478 total parking tickets issued for the month. Total revenue for the month of July for fines, permits, receipts, tickets, requests and rentals was $18,981.59. Colondo also reported that Police Department call volume increased from 233 calls in August 2025 to 360 calls in August 2026, representing an increase of approximately 54.5%; parking tickets increased from 242 in August 2025 to 478 in August 2026, representing an increase of approximately 97.5%; traffic citations increased from 38 in August 2025 to 181 in August 2026, representing an increase of approximately 376.3%; and traffic warnings increased from 46 in August 2025 to 143 in August 2026, representing an increase of approximately 210.9%. Under fire matters, council ap-
proved two $1,000 donations to Vigilance Hose Fire Company. One will assist with costs associated with 2026 Fire Prevention Week, while the other will help cover costs associated with the annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 17. Council also voted on an ordinance amending the borough’s motor vehicle code to permit modification of a no-parking area on the west side of North Green Street. Councilwoman Laureen Pellegrino provided the Vigilance Hose Company No. 1 July report, which included 30 calls for service: 18 of those responses were within the borough for six fire alarms, three tree problems, two motor vehicle accidents, two wire problems, two EMS assists, one spill, one carbon monoxide alarm and one gas leak. The remaining 12 mutual aid response calls included five dwelling fires, three motor vehicle accidents, three fire alarms and one wire problem. Pellegrino also provided the Vigilance Hose Company No. 1 August report, which included 35 calls for service: 26 of those responses were within the borough for nine fire alarms, one tree problem, four motor vehicle accidents, seven wire problems, two EMS assists, one high occupancy fire, one dwelling fire and Continued on page 16
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Photo by Lori Stack of a sunset on 7 mile beach in Negril, Jamaica on Nov. 4, 2022.
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one generic fire. The remaining nine mutual aid response calls included one industrial structure fire, two motor vehicle accidents and six fire alarms. Under environmental steering and lighting, council approved new quarterly dumpster rates effective Jan. 1, 2027. The rates will be $611 for a 2-yard dumpster, $736 for a 3-yard dumpster, $786 for a 4-yard dumpster and $861 for a 5-yard dumpster. The next Nazareth Borough workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 and the next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 5. Both meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at 159 West Center St., Nazareth.
Photo by Nancy Alekna.