Bath Borough Council advances 2026 budget prep; defers Hometown Heroes banner Placement and parking ordinance
By SAVANNAH BROWN
Bath Borough Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14 for its regular monthly session, where members reviewed a successful Old Home Weekend celebration, discussed upcoming community initiatives and approved several borough projects and payments.
Councilman Douglas Hamadyk began the evening by announcing he will be seeking reelection next month.
Following, Council President Frank Hesch reported on this year’s Old Home Weekend, not-
ing that the event cost the borough slightly over $4,000, which was under budget thanks to generous community sponsorships.
Sponsors included First Northern Bank and Trust; Grim, Biehn
Lehigh Township Supervisors Address Airbnb concerns
By LAURA KLOTZ
Several residents of Bishops Place attended the Oct. 14 meeting of the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors to bring attention to a recent large party held at a rental facility on that street.
Acting Officer-in-Charge John Henry advised the board that there had been several complaints about the party, which took place on Sept. 27 at an Airbnb located at 631 Bishops Place. Complaints included excessive noise, speeding, trespassing and underage drinking. Officers from Walnutport, Slatington and Moore Township came to assist the Lehigh Township officers in getting the situation under control. Henry said that officers spoke with the renter of the property, who told them it was supposed to be a small party which got out of control.
Residents in attendance immediately contradicted this statement, explaining that it was never intended to be a small party. One resident read aloud the Instagram post which had advertised the party, claiming the “hottest DJs” from New York would be there and offering a reduced cover charge for anyone who shared
the post before the party started at 10:30 p.m., at a rate of “$5 for girls and $10 for boys.”
Another resident couple, who had not been home at the time of the party, had video footage from their doorbell camera of an inebriated partygoer attempting to enter their home. They also said there were many cars speeding and that some had plates from New York, New Jersey and Virginia.
As an Airbnb, the property is a short-term rental, for which the street is not zoned, but the zoning of the street was put into place after the Airbnb opened so it became a question of whether the property is grandfathered.
Township Solicitor David Backenstoe recommended supervisors meet with the woman who owns the property, so that she knows they are serious about cracking down on such events.
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No tax increase In 2026 for Allen Township residents
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Allen Township residents will not see a tax increase in 2026.
This marks the 22nd year the township’s real estate millage remains at 5 mills.
Both supervisors and residents welcomed this news during the Tuesday, Oct. 14 Board of Supervisors meeting.
“I don’t know of many municipalities that haven’t raised taxes in 22 years,” said Supervisor Gary Behler.
Township Manager Ilene Eckhart presented a preliminary
2026 budget draft during the public meeting. Thanks to higher property assessments and new real estate construction, Eckhart said 2025’s revenue stream came
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Northampton Area School District joins others In withholding charter school funds amid state Budget impasse
By SAVANNAH BROWN
With Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate stretching into a fourth month, Northampton School Board unanimously voted to temporarily withhold a portion of its payments to charter schools until state funding is restored during the Monday, Oct. 13 meeting.
The resolution directs the district to withhold 30% of its charter school payments, which is the same percentage that typically comes from state subsidies, until the Commonwealth enacts a 2025-26 budget.
Before directors voted, Superintendent Joseph S. Kovalchik explained: “We’re going to withhold a portion of funding, 30%, which is what we receive
from the state, so the charter schools will have to feel some of the pain. When the state budget is passed—if it is passed— the charter school funding will be paid.”
Pennsylvania’s budget was due June 30, the same date by which school districts are legally required to adopt their own budgets. Without an approved state plan, billions in expected payments to schools and other entities remain frozen.
NASD adopted its $140.6 million budget for the 202526 school year on June 16, anticipating that about 30% of its annual revenue (roughly $42 million) would come from state funding. With that money stalled, district officials said
they must take steps to preserve local resources.
President Kristin Soldridge stated that the district is “okay now in our funding for the budget,” and that the administration will continue reaching out to state representatives, requesting they approve the state budget as soon as possible.
The decision means charter schools serving NASD students will see an immediate reduction in monthly tuition payments.
NASD Business Administrator Craig Neiman said the district will cut payments by $300,000 beginning this month.
Neiman said NASD typically pays about $1 million per month amongst 25 charter schools, which adds up to roughly $9 million annually. The withheld portion represents the 30% share that normally flows from the Pennsylvania Department of Education through state subsidies.
A copy of the resolution provided by Neiman states that the district “depends on timely and adequate state funding to provide for the education of over 5,000 students.”
ter schools should share in the impact of the budget delay and that withholding part of their funding is a temporary, fair measure until state aid is restored, whilst urging lawmakers to end the budget impasse and establish an equitable funding system for all public schools.
The board also called on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to “take immediate action to end the budget impasse and enact a fair and adequate public education funding system that treats both district and char-
ter schools equitably.” Copies of the resolution will be sent to legislative leaders, the state Department of Education and neighboring school districts to encourage a coordinated approach.
Northampton is not alone in taking this step. Bethlehem Area and Catasauqua Area school districts have also voted to withhold a portion of charter payments, citing the ongoing lack of state funding, and other nearby school districts are also expected to discuss similar measures this month.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 budget, unveiled in February, included a $75 million increase for basic education and a $40 million boost for special education. However, negotiations have
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Because districts are required by law to continue making payments to charter schools even without receiving state funds, this creates a financial strain. The resolution argues that char-
Moore Township Leaf Collection Program
The Moore Township leaf collection program will begin on or about the week of October 20th and will continue for the next eight weeks (depending on conditions). Actual collection will commence when a sufficient amount of leaves have fallen to warrant dispatching the collection equipment.
With the continuing increase in volume of leaves it has become impossible to guarantee a specific pick-up day for any one location. There will be multiple trips through neighborhoods for the duration of the collection program; therefore, if the leaves are not in place when the crew goes by, they will be picked up on the next rotation. This schedule is subject to inclement weather, mechanical breakdowns, and Township Emergencies making it necessary to temporarily delay pick-up.
THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED
1. Leaves cannot be collected on private roads.
LEAVES ONLY shall be raked to the edge of the roadway.
Leaf piles shall be kept off the roadways.
Leaf piles must be free of sticks and other foreign materials. THE PUBLIC WORKS CREW MAY REFUSE TO PICK-UP ANY LEAF PILE IF INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL IS FOUND WITHIN THE PILE OR IF THE ABOVE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
Moore Township residents are welcome to bring leaves and brush to the Brush and Leaf Recycling Area located to the east side of the Public Works Building Monday through Friday from 7 am to 2:45 pm and Saturday during daylight hours.
Northampton County Senior Centers
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Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977.
Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Road, Bethlehem. FMI call 610-2973464.
Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.
Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-2624977.
He intends to examine all of the documents on file related to the property, noting that “she has a vested right to rent the property, but not to torture the neighbors.”
It was then brought to light that the board had been informed that the owner lives in the home but rents it when traveling on business, when in fact she moved to Long Island several years ago.
Board member Cynthia Miller stated that she knows someone who stayed in the house a few months earlier, and was told by the owner that she still lives there. The residents at the meeting said the owner is never on the property, and one gentleman who has lived on the street since 2016 stated he has never seen her at all.
Miller also said she found evidence of two other Airbnbs in the township on streets not zoned for short-term rental, and will be looking into those situations as well.
Backenstoe promised to look through all of the documentation related to the site of the party and see if he has grounds to file an injunction to repeal the Airbnb status. The board members likewise promised to look into the entire matter.
In other news, the planning commission had voted to grant
an extension of time for plan approval on the Billy Carter minor subdivision until April 30, 2026. There were some changes which arose after the plan was submitted. Supervisors were willing to uphold this approval; however, after being unable to reach the owner by telephone, they tabled the matter until the next meeting.
Timothy Pitts is waiting on one final document to be amended for his land development plan, which is otherwise finished, and the board granted an extension of time for plan recording until Feb. 28, 2026.
Sandra Hopkins, of the recreation committee, confirmed that the tree lighting ceremony is coming together.
Board Chairman Michael Jones will personally replace the weatherstripping on a door at the Berlinsville Park.
Having acquired updated prices for the proposed new gates at the baseball fields, the board approved installing two gates at Danielsville Park and one at the Berlinsville Park for a total cost of $5,700.
Public Works Director Frank Zamadics said that his crew has roughly 10 days left of road proj-
ects before they start preparing for leaf season. He will draft a list of roads to be improved next year, including the three which were dropped from this year’s list, and at the request of a resident he will look into repairs needed on Peach Drive.
The board approved his request to purchase 16 local blue spruce trees at a cost of $500. These will be planted around the maintenance building to replace dead trees which have been or will be removed.
Roxann Colfer has been appointed as the new zoning officer and [began] her duties on Oct. 20.
Fire Commissioner Richard Hildebrand reported 140 calls for the quarter, including 29 downed trees, for which he partially blamed ash beetles.
The destructive emerald ash borer, commonly known as an ash beetle, is a metallic green beetle. Without active management, it is predicted that emerald ash borer will severely decimate populations of ash trees in the state.
According to Hildebrand, the Oktoberfest fundraiser went well and will be repeated next year.
Raffle tickets are on sale for the Sportsmen’s Night in January. The fire company participated in Canal Days in Walnutport, will participate in several Halloween parades, and then will host a craft fair in December.
The new ladder truck is expect-
ed to arrive by the new year.
The board then discussed the matter of the municipal authority, which still has no liaison attending the Board of Supervisors meetings despite repeated requests.
Katherine Mack informed the supervisors that she went through the authority’s recorded minutes and they held an executive session in September for “general discussion,” which seems to be in violation of the Sunshine Act. She listed a number of other possible violations as well.
Solicitor Backenstoe said that the municipal authority reports to the Commonwealth, and that what she was describing sounded inappropriate. He recommended having at least one supervisor at-
tend the next municipal authority meeting to investigate matters, and if mismanagement is suspected they could be reported to the auditor general. It was decided that Janet Sheats will attend their meeting in November, and the board will provide her with a list of questions to be asked.
The board decided not to purchase a memorial paver for Mike McGonigle as part of the project at St. Nicholas’s Church, citing the lack of a representative at the meeting to whom they could address any questions.
Diane Dieter and Jeff Hantz, of the Indianland Cemetery As-
Barbara “Barbie” L. Silfies
March 6, 1948 – Oct. 15, 2025
Barbara “Barbie” L. Silfies, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Oct.15, 2025, at Arden Courts at Old Orchard, Easton, surrounded by love. Born in Allentown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Sherwood W. Sr. and Doris M. (Leigh) Silfies. She shared 31 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Gary M. Gumlock.
A lifelong educator, Barbara earned her bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and her master’s from East Stroudsburg University. She taught in the Northampton Area School District for over 35 years, where she inspired countless students as both a classroom and instructional support teacher.
Barbara lived a life full of compassion, creativity and service. She was an active member of Christ
Church of Bath, U.C.C., where she sang in the choir, served on the ministry council and helped lead ushering services. She also volunteered at soup kitchens and worked the election polls. Known for her kindness and talent, she sewed handmade toys, crafted Tshirt blankets and baked treats for family and friends.
She found great joy in traveling the world with Gary, attending Broadway shows and gathering with friends and former colleagues. Above all, Barbara cherished time with her family— especially her beloved grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by her husband, Gary; daughter, Leigh A. Lance (Jake); son, Jacob A. Silfies; stepsons, Chad M., Ryan P., Eric M. and Kyle P. Gumlock (Blaine Butler); siblings, Jean L. Roberts, Sherwood W. Silfies Jr. and Michael E. Silfies; grandchildren, Thomas and Ivan Lance, and Keaton, Jonas and Tessa Gumlock; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Andrea Cleary.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
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& Thatcher; Keystone Cement; Colliers Engineering & Design; the Eckley E. Patch Post 470 American Legion of Bath; former councilwoman Phyllis Andrews; Stefani Insurance; Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits LLP; and Thomas Conrad & Conrad Law Offices.
“This year’s event was the largest attendance since it was restarted in 2022,” Hesch said. “Saturday night alone had close to 700 people in attendance. The committee put in a lot of long hours and hard work to make this year such a success.”
Hesch added that residents and organizations are already expressing interest in participating
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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.
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 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 Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., 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.
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 of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1-3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath.
Helping Homeless Veterans- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wednesday noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.
Horner's Cemetery Historical Society Tours- As the 250th anniversary of our country approaches, meet the people who contributed to its founding. Tours by appointment. All welcome. Free gift with every tour. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.
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.
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 SolutionsAn 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- Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October in the circle.
Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9-11:30 a.m., 1601 Canal St.
Northampton Borough Crime Watch MeetingTypically held second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Recreation Center.
Polling location change
Announced in Wind Gap
Submitted
by
JESSICA BERGER
The Northampton County Elections Office recently announced that a polling location has changed for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 Municipal General Election. New voter cards with updated information have been sent to residents in this precinct.
The Wind Gap Borough precinct, formerly located at the
Lehigh Twp.
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The board was sympathetic, but explained that waiving the bill would open the door for all other nonprofits in the township to make the same request.
It was noted that the fire tax has been applied universally, with no exceptions. The association is entitled to escalate the matter, since the board was unable to help, but in the meantime they were encouraged to look into increasing their burial fees or running fundraisers to help cover the
new expense. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport.
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Continued from page 4 in the next event, scheduled for 2026. He extended gratitude to the volunteers who assisted with setup and teardown, the Bath Fire Police who helped manage parking and all the community organizations that contributed to Organization Day activities.
The event’s softball tournament was also a hit, with Keystone Cement taking home the trophy. Hesch said the proceeds from the softball fundraiser will be presented to Bath Allen Youth during the November council meeting.
Hesch also announced that the 250th Celebration Committee is continuing preparations for Bath’s 250th anniversary. The committee recently held a successful “Dine and Donate” fundraiser at Villa Grande Pizza, bringing in $130.
Councilwoman Lauren Bullsnake announced she would be donating a large slate rock from her property to be placed at the trailhead as part of the anniversary trail design. The rock, approximately 10 to 12 feet tall and five to six feet wide, is currently used as a makeshift bridge and will be engraved and incorporated into the final trailhead layout.
Public Works will handle the rock’s removal and placement.
Council Pro Tem Emanuel Mirabito supported the idea but raised concerns about budget implications. Borough Solicitor Patrick M. Armstrong advised that appropriate insurance coverage would need to be secured
Wind Gap Fire Co. Social Hall, 111 N Broadway, Wind Gap, has a new location, at Wind Gap Borough Hall, 545 East West St., Wind Gap.
Anyone with questions, or if you would like to check your polling location, call the Northampton County Elections Office at 610-829-6260, or enter your address at www.vote.pa.gov/ pollingplace.
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in above projection, leaving the municipality with over $900,000 in the general fund to carry over into the new year.
In addition, the township did not take on any debt during this year’s multi-million dollar municipal building renovation project, thanks in part to a million-dollar grant awarded to the township for the construction.
“That grant certainly allowed us to breathe a sigh of relief that we wouldn’t have to incur debt,” said Eckhart.
As a resident, Behler said he is grateful for Eckhart, administra-
tive staff and township employees.
“All their work has put Allen Township in the great financial position it is today,” he said. “[Now we] can put money back to residents.”
Some of the ways supervisors hope to reallocate these extra funds include road improvement projects and additional parks and recreational enhancements.
The 2026 preliminary budget proposes improvements to White Circle, Old Gate Road and Adams Street, along with upgrades to Wynnewood Drive and Joseph Road, which are over 20 years old.
The township would also like to make improvements to the Atlas Road Bridge before new
residential and commercial construction is completed along Savage Road.
Public Works will also require new equipment in 2026, including new vehicles, stump grinders and sweeper bucket attachments. Eckhart said the township should also start looking at renovating the public works building on Indian Trail Road.
Other proposed 2026 projects include converting a field at Howertown Park into a multipurpose field, and installing new batting cages and fencing.
Finally, continued stormwater improvements are needed to comply with MS4 regulations.
Despite these proposed projects, the budget remains balanced.
a project honoring local veterans and service members. Hesch expressed interest in displaying the banners within the park but noted that doing so would require the purchase of new poles. Alternatively, banners could be placed along the sidewalk-side poles, which are not already used for American flags or Christmas decorations.
Mayor Mirabito suggested that the banners could also be displayed along Ciff Cowling Field once dead trees are removed and replaced.
Councilman James Lisiecki recommended postponing the project until other borough projects are completed, despite requests from Brian Radcliffe of the Bath American Legion to have the banners installed in time for the America 250th celebration.
Councilman Emanuel Mirabito pointed out that park installation could solve logistical concerns but questioned whether existing light poles could support the banners’ weight.
Hamadyk noted that banners are traditionally placed along streets, though the quantity and available locations would need to be reviewed.
Councilwoman Michele Ehrgott agreed with pausing the initiative for now and council unanimously agreed to take more time before deciding on the banner placement. Several motions and action items were approved unanimously during the meeting.
“Things are on the path upward,” Eckhart told supervisors.
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Supervisors unanimously approved this preliminary budget. The budget will be advertised to the public before it is expected to be officially passed in November.
In other news, following several delays, the new municipal building roof is roughly “threequarters” of the way done, according to Eckhart. Eckhart said that “changes in management” with the general contractor Mohawk Contracting have resulted in a “swifter pace.”
As a result, supervisors approved a payment of $153,214.27 to the contractor. This comes after supervisors withheld payment until the delayed work could be started.
Supervisors also approved a payment of $223,264.63 to Grace Industries for their work on the municipal building.
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STICKS OR ROCKS WILL BE COLLECTED
LEAVES MUST BE CURBSIDE PRIOR TO 7 AM ON COLLECTION DAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
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Continued from page 5 for all parties involved in moving and engraving the rock. Council unanimously approved a motion to obtain insurance and proceed with relocating the rock.
Mayor Fiorella Mirabito reported that Lieutenant Jason Troutman will attend the next council meeting to review recent incidents within the borough. She also shared that a vandalism incident on the 100 block of Old Forge Drive—where an individual deliberately threw a brick into freshly poured concrete—will result in prosecution, with the perpetrator responsible for paying damages.
Under borough administration reports, it was announced that the Bath Water Authority voted to implement an 8% increase in water usage fees beginning in the second quarter of 2026 and customers will receive written notice of the change later this fall. The last rate increase occurred in 2020.
Council then revisited discussions surrounding the Hometown Heroes Banner Program,
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the coming year.
Council also approved third payments to Rybnick Mechanical and Billitier Electric for ongoing borough projects. Rybnick Mechanical will receive $25,023.06 for the boiler project, while Billitier Electric will receive $162,677.63 for the solar streetlight project on Old
Forge Drive.
Additionally, Bath Borough volunteered to provide central file storage space for the Northampton County Tax Collection Committee’s earned income tax records. The borough’s central location made it an ideal choice. Solicitor Armstrong was authorized to prepare a formal agreement for council’s future approval.
Council also discussed ongoing concerns with Strauser Nature Helpers, the company contracted for lawn care services throughout the borough. Flynn reported that a letter was sent to the company on Sept. 23 regarding continued service issues and unaddressed invoices. Strauser was also cited for running over a construction fence at a stage project site and failing to fully clean up debris. This marks at least the second written notice of default due to inadequate service. The borough will allow the company to complete its 2025 contract but confirmed it will not be awarded a renewal next year.
Other unanimously approved motions included the formal adoption of a written decision approving a conditional use application for 248 S. Walnut St., adoption of the 2026 holiday schedule and authorization to advertise the proposed 2026 borough budget for potential adoption at the November meeting.
In legislative business, council continued discussion regarding proposed Ordinance No. 740, which would add a new chapter to the borough code establishing rules for approved parking surfaces and prohibiting parking on grass or unpaved soil.
Solicitor Armstrong advised that enforcement concerns and timing issues made it inadvisable to proceed. The ordinance was not properly advertised due to uncertainties over how long residents could park in their yards, and council members noted that ongoing construction across the borough complicates enforcement.
Councilman Emanuel Mirabito suggested postponing the ordinance until construction projects are completed and park-
ing conditions stabilize. Council agreed and the ordinance was withdrawn indefinitely until further consideration.
Last, council unanimously approved a time extension request from Bathwick LLC related to its Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance requirements.
The next Bath Borough Council meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. in Borough Hall, located at 121 S. Walnut St., when members are expected to review the 2026 budget for adoption and present the proceeds from the Old Home Weekend softball fundraiser to Bath Allen Youth.
Manager Bradford T. Flynn was authorized to execute an agreement with Anthony Panuccio of Driverlocker for IT
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stalled in the legislature over the total spending level. The Pennsylvania House approved a $50.25 billion budget plan Oct. 8, which is a 5% increase, but Senate Republicans have pushed to keep the amount closer to last year’s $47.6 billion figure.
The Senate [was] scheduled to reconvene on Oct. 20. Until a budget is approved, state funding for school districts cannot be processed.
The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northampton Area High School auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
Railroad Street. Indoor odor investigation.
Stations 42, 45, 5, 47, 15, 2: 2300 block Washington Avenue. Dwelling fire.
OCT. 13
Station 42: 200 block East Second Street. Ambulance assist.
OCT. 14
Station 42: 900 block Main Street. Gas leak.
Stations 42, 45, 5: Along Route 329 and side streets. Oil spill cleanup.
OCT. 15
Station 42: Unit block West 26th Street. Wires down.
Stations 42, 45: 2000 Center Street. Motor vehicle accident.
OCT. 16
Station 42: 2300 block Washington Avenue. Motor vehicle accident.
Station 42: 200 block West 14th Street. Ambulance assist.
Station 42: 2200 block Washington Avenue. Ambulance assist.
OCT. 17
Station 42: 2100 block Lincoln Avenue. Ambulance assist.
Station 42: 1400 block Cedar Street. Ambulance assist.
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of Oct. 12.
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
OCT. 12
Stations 42, 45: 1500 block Cedar Street. Smoke investigation.
Stations 42, 45: 1600 block
Stations 42, 45: 200 block East Ninth Street. Automatic fire alarm.
Northampton Borough Police Report
OCTOBER 7
Traffic stop in the 100 block of E. 4th St., E. 10th St. and Washington Ave., and E. 24th St. and Main St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Odor complaint in the 1500
block of Newport Ave. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.
Disturbance in the 1000 block of Canal St. Report of a disturbance.
EMS ambulance assist in the 400 block of Buckingham Dr., and the 100 block of W. 27th St. Officers assist EMS with the transports of males.
Check person/welfare in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
OCTOBER 8
Fraud in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of ID theft.
Check person/welfare in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Traffic stop, E. 11th St. and Washington Ave., and Newport Ave. and Czapp Ave. Traffic stops were conducted.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2100 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a female.
Civil matter in the 2300 block of Main St., and the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Reports of civil issues.
Check person/welfare in the 1400 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
Suspicious person in the 1700 block of Washington Ave. Report of a suspicious female.
Suspicious person in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of a suspicious male.
OCTOBER 9
Assist person in the 700 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist a male.
Traffic stop, Siegfried Ave. and E. 10th St., and E. 4th St. and Howertown Rd. Traffic stops were conducted.
EMS ambulance assist in the 200 block of W. 27th St., E. 2nd St. and Diamond St., the 2500 block of Washington Ave., and the 200 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transports of females.
Disturbance in the 2100 block of Washington Ave., and the 500 block of E. 9th St. Reports of disturbances.
Agency assist in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist Coplay Police Department.
Check person/welfare in the 100 block of Frank Dr. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Juvenile problem, Lerchenmiller Dr. and Washington Ave., and the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Reports of juvenile issues.
EMS ambulance assist in the 300 block of Greenview Dr. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
OCTOBER 10
EMS ambulance assist in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Check person/welfare in the 1800 block of Lincoln Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Assist person, Smith Ln. Officers assist a male.
Juvenile problem in the 1300 block of Washington Ave., and the 1600 block of Railroad St. Reports of juvenile issues.
Agency assist in the 200 block of W. 14th St. Officers assist Allentown Police Department.
Traffic stop in the 100 block, the 800 block and the 1800 block of Main St., and Dewey Ave. and E. 12th St. Traffic stops were conducted.
Check area in the 400 block of E. 4th St. Request to check the area.
Noise complaint in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Report of loud music.
DUI, Main St. and 21st St. Report of a suspected DUI.
OCTOBER 11
Domestic in the 1300 block of Atlas Ln. between a male and a female.
Animal case in the 1500 block of Main St. Report of a male attacked by two dogs.
EMS ambulance assist in the 2300 block of Dewey Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
Terroristic threats in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of terroristic threats.
Suspicious act in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Report of a suspicious act.
NORTHAMPTON AREA
Northampton Borough Council awards 5-year Garbage contract to Republic Services
By KERI LINDENMUTH
During their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Northampton Borough Council awarded a five-year garbage collection contract to Republic Services. Republic is the borough’s current trash and recycling hauler.
Both a three-year and five-year bid were submitted by Republic Services earlier in the month. The only other bid received was from Whitetail Disposal. Borough Solicitor Stephanie Steward reviewed the bids and recommended Republic Services.
The total cost for the fiveyear contract is $6,007,632 for garbage collection. This cost is broken down yearly across the five-year contract, with a cost of $1,048,560 in 2026; $1,100,864.64 in 2027; $1,156,129.92 in 2028; $1,271,594.88 in 2029; and $1,430,482.56 in 2030.
The total cost for recycling services from Republic is an additional $2,317,687.68. This cost is also broken down per year, with a cost of $419,424 in 2026; $440,641.92 in 2027; $462,353.28 in 2028; $485, 544.96 in 2029; and $509,723,00.52 in 2030.
The borough formed a committee to review these prices and analyze how they will impact residents. Councilman Ronald Glassic, a member of the committee, said residents should not expect an increase as large as other municipalities have seen.
“I think people are going to be very pleased with how hard the borough administration worked to get these numbers,” he said. “It is going to be a very pleasant surprise compared to what is out there.”
“While we’ve been preparing everyone for certain increased costs, hopefully we did our best job in keeping them as reasonable as we possibly could,” added Councilwoman Judith Haldeman. The borough plans to share more information with residents soon.
In other news, a meeting between the borough and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection was held on Oct. 17 regarding resident concerns over odors allegedly coming from Cap Glass Recycling. Councilman Glassic said more information will be available to residents soon, as the borough continues to communicate with
the DEP.
Finally, Mayor Anthony Pristash thanked residents and businesses for adding to the spooky Halloween spirit around the borough.
“I want to commend everyone in this town who has done so much to make this holiday fun, especially for the youth in our community,” he said. “It’s great for the community, it’s great for the community spirit.”
The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
Assist person in the 1000 block of Main St. Officers assist a male.
Check area in the 1300 block of Canal St. Request to check the area.
Suspicious person in the 600
Unwanted person in the 1700 block of Franklin St. Report of an unwanted male.
Check person/welfare in the 700 block of Dewey Ave. Request to check the welfare of a male.
OCTOBER 12
EMS ambulance assist, E. 10th St. and Siegfried Ave. Officers assist EMS with the transport of a male.
block of Banks St. Report of a suspicious male.
Assault in the 1600 block of Railroad St. Report of an assault.
Fire call in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Officers assist Northampton Fire Department.
NAZARETH AREA
Northampton County celebrates Community excellence during annual Festival
Submitted by JESSICA BERGER
Northampton County proudly hosted its annual County Festival on Oct. 11, bringing together residents for a day of celebration, community and recognition. Despite rain showers during the award ceremony, the event continued with enthusiasm and spirit, as County Executive Lamont G. McClure, County Controller Tara Zrinski and County Commissioner Jeff Warren presented
awards to outstanding individuals and organizations whose service, leadership and dedication strengthen our communities.
“This festival is a celebration of everything that makes Northampton County extraordinary, our businesses, our volunteers, our veterans and the everyday citizens who uplift their neighbors,” said County Executive McClure. “Even a little rain couldn’t dampen the incredible community pride we felt today.”
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Food,
The following awards were presented.
Outstanding Business (Six Awardees)
• All Aspects At The Barn –Ray and Becky Higgins for creating family-centered community events and fostering togetherness
• Fanatics Majestic Athleticwear – Stephanie Hartzell for hosting over 25 blood drives since 2011 and supporting emergency needs
• Harvest Home Meats – Rich DiFebbo for sustainable farming practices that promote soil health, water quality and biodiversity
• My Little Farmstand – Dominique Koehler for exemplifying generosity and community spirit through local support and donations
• Valley Fruits & Veggies –Deb Colitis for advancing agritourism and contributing to a healthier, more resilient county
• HangDog Outdoor Adventure – Michael McCreary and Carleen Rack for inspiring courage and community through outdoor recreation and local partnerships
Outstanding Emergency Personnel (Three Awardees)
• Keith Kutz Sr. – Washington Township for over 50 years of volunteer service and dedica-
tion to emergency response and fundraising
• Chandler Biechy – Borough of Bath for steadfast support in traffic control and community safety at local events
• Todd Pysher – Portland Borough for leadership as Police Chief, promoting accountability and responsible public service
Good Samaritan (Two Awardees)
• Beth Duyssen – Nominated by Portland Borough for championing small businesses during crises and advocating for local resilience
• Lisa Borick – Nominated by Borough of Nazareth for her tireless volunteerism with Nazareth Day and the July 4 Kazoo Parade
Outstanding Veteran (Seven Awardees)
• Buddy Yeager – For active participation and community care for fellow veterans
• Bruce Shellock – For providing vital medical equipment and lifelong service to others
• David Alercia – Founder of Saint Michael’s Warriors, supporting veterans and first responders
• Paul Haldaman – Vietnam Veteran and longtime youth sports coach and civic leader
• Peter Reisen – For preserving remembrance and speaking on the importance of honor
• Mark Santos – Air Force
Combat Veteran and Habitat Lehigh Valley volunteer
• Freddie Reed – Veterans Brotherhood leader and mentor in County Treatment Courts
Outstanding Volunteer (Eight Awardees)
• Gloria Domina – Advocate for abused women and children, fundraising champion
• Sally Handlon – WDIY 88.1
FM – Community radio leader and public media advocate
• Greg Vennemann – Public education supporter with Proud Parents of Bethlehem Area SD
• Elaine Jones – Miller-Keystone Blood Bank – Over 1,700 volunteer hours supporting donors
• Tony Sabino – Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Engaging tour guide and historian
• Janice Ostock – Bethlehem Emergency Shelter – A decade of hands-on service and leadership
• Tom Marko – Bethlehem Emergency Shelter – Technology mentor and dedicated shelter volunteer
• MaryAnn R. Lilly – Borough of Bath – 40+ years with Bath Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
Outstanding Youth (Three Awardees)
• Evan Tamandl – Nominated by the Borough of Nazareth for creating a public orienteering course and reinvesting in community spaces
• Lilah Goldfarb – Nominated by the Borough of Bath, is the founder of the “Free Market” and active Junior Council Person
• Yotzael Cerezo – Nominated by Community Bike Works for service through bicycle building, school supply drives and youth engagement
Outstanding Municipality Employee (Three Awardees)
• Debra Dreisbach – Borough of Nazareth, for decades of dedicated service and leadership within the police department
• Justine Caiazzo-Strouse –Palmer Township, for outstanding event coordination and interdepartmental support
• Deanne Werkheiser – Upper Nazareth Township, for exemplary professionalism and commitment across multiple township roles
Northampton County Citizen of the Year
• Kassie Hilgert – ArtsQuest, honored for visionary leadership in arts, culture and community engagement
Photos on page 16
SUNDAY, NOV. 2
Suburban Darts
Week 7
Dryland moves into sole possession of 1st place with 8-1 and 7-4 wins over Christ UCC, losing the ‘nightcap’ 4-3.Leading the way for Dryland were Bernie Yurko 6 for 13, Butch Silfies also 6 for 13, Larry Golick and Earl Sigley each 6 for 15, Karen Krome 5 for 12 (2 HR’s), Nate Phares 5 for 14 and Dennis Skelton 4 for 14 (HR). Donnie Laudenslager was 4 for 11, Eric Yocum 4 for 12 (HR), and Kevin Biechy also 4 for 12 (HR) for Christ UCC.
St. Paul’s drops into a 3 way tie for 2nd place losing to Blessed
Trinity 4-3 in 14 innings and 1-0, winning the ‘opener’ 5-4. Top hitters for Blessed Trinity included Chuck Crisati 6 for 14, Tim Hiedelmark 4 for 13 and Alex Caraballo 4 for 14. For St. Paul’s, Roger Kern was 5 for 14, John Hoysan 4 for 9, Larry Kneller 4 for 13 and Paul Slimmon with a HR.
In other action, Star of Bethlehem moves into a tie for 2nd place ‘sandwiching’ 5-1 and 4-3 in 10 innings wins around a 4-2 loss to Ebenezer. Leading hitters for Star of Bethlehem were Scott Hoffert 5 for 9, Ron Frankenfield 5 for 12, Walt Hoffert 5 for 13 and Bryan Frankenfield 5 for 14. For Ebenezer, Joe Kish was 7 for12, Joey Blevins 5 for 12 (hitting the cycle for the night), and Steve Kohl 4 for 11 (HR). Joey Kish had a HR last week against Blessed Trinity.
SEPTICSERVICE
The final match of the night finds Farmersville also movig into a tie for 2nd place with 2-0 and 5-0 wins around a 4-3 loss in 11 innings over Emmanuel. Sue Grim led the Farmersville hitters going 6 for 13 with Tom George 4 for 13 and Mark Steigerwalt adding a HR. Tom Dormeida was 5 for 13, Carlos Soto 4 for 12 and Andrew Rogers with a HR for Emmanuel.
• Leadership: President of Northampton County Council for 4 years
• Experience: 40+ years working in human services (mental health, drug & alcohol services)
• Advocacy: Working with legislators in Harrisburg to ensure continued mental health and justice funding for the county
• Values: Supports Gracedale Nursing Home and human services for all vulnerable citizens
• Fiscal Responsibility: Balanced County budget with no tax increases and support intact service levels
• Integrity: Supports election fairness and accessibility, and good governance practices
• Effectiveness: Supported all farmland preservation and open space legislation as well as responsible development
• Dedication: Focus on local issues, not national political division
Church Directory
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ASSUMPTION BVM
PARISH, Northampton.
610-262-2559
Sun.- Mass 8 a.m.
Tues. and Wed.- Mass 7
a.m., Sat.- Mass 5:30 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Northampton.
610-262-2882
Sat. – Vesper services
5 p.m. Sun. – Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. BETHANY
WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239
Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. 610-759-7132
Sun. Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath. 610-837-0345
Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville. 610-264-9325
Sun. – Worship 10:15
a.m.,
SS 9 a.m.
CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville. 610-8376051
Sun. – Worship 8:45 a.m.
SS 9 a.m.
CONCORDIA
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8500
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. with HC, SS 9:40 a.m. COVENANT CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-7517
Sun. – 9 a.m. Worship (and online), SS for all ages 10:30 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 am EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt). 610-262-4961
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. EL SHADDAI ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Nazareth. 610-759-6557
Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m., Youth Ministry 5 p.m.
EMMANUEL’S
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1741
Sun –Traditional 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m., SS 10 a.m. FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, Bushkill Twp. 484-635-1200
Sun.- Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport. 610-767-3505
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-9517
Sun – Worship 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-7036
Sun. – Worship 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton. 610-262-7186 (HA)
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl. 610-863-4811
Sun. – Worship 8:30/10 a.m. HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN,
Nazareth. 610-759-7363
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30
a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0870
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m.
M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m.
Sat. – Mass 5 p.m.
HOLY TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2668
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. HOLY TRINITY
SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton. 610-262-3365
Worship first, third and fifth Sundays 10 a.m.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville. 610-767-7203
Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
MOUNT EATON
CHURCH, Saylorsburg. 570-992-7050 Sun- 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary MOUNTAIN VIEW
WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath. 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-3163
Sun. – Worship 8:15/10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-8101 (HA) Worship 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. NORTHAMPTON GOD’S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4412 (HA)
Sun. – Worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ngmc.church) PROMISED LAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Bethlehem. 610-759-7243
Sun.- Worship 10 a.m., SS children/adults 9 a.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-2227
Sun.- Mass 10:30 a.m., Mon.- Mass 8 a.m., Fri.Mass 9:15 a.m., Sat.- Mass 4 p.m.
RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440
Sun. – Worship/meeting 10 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. 610-837-7874
Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown. 610-759-1652
Sun. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. 610-767-8003
Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. SCHOENECK
MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-0376
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. livestream via Facebook.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL, Nazareth. 610-746-3910
Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-4104
Sun.- Mass 9 am., Mon-Fri- Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061
Sun.- Worship 8/9:15 a.m., SS/Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH , Nazareth 610-759-3090. Sun. – Worship 8/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship with HC 5:30 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Howertown. 610-2628666
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Faith Formation online 9:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893
Sun. – Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Christian Formation 10 a.m., 11 a.m.- Classic Worship ST. NICHOLAS R.C. Berlinsville. 610-767-3107
Sun. – Mass 8:30/10:30
a.m. M-F -8:30 a.m., Sat. – 4:30 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S THIRD LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer Twp. 610-258-0875
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m. All welcome. ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton. 610-261-2910. HA
Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. (with child care), SS 9 a.m. ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville. 610-767-5751
Sun. – Faith formation inperson and online 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Seemsville, Northampton. 610-837-7426
Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., SS 9 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hecktown. 610-759-6377
Sun.- Worship 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton. 610-837-5894
Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./ 6 p.m. BS 9:30 a.m., Wed.- BS and Prayer 7 p.m.
WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Walnutport. 610-767-8939
Sat. – Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville. 610-262-1133
Sun. – SS 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton. 610-262-6636 (N)
Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., SS 8:45 a.m.
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NAZARETH PLATE
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27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, storm windows & screens repaired, insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. (10/23)
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PHOTOS
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Airlite Plastics Company, located at 2860 Bath Pike, Nazareth, PA 18064 made an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to request authorization to discharge industrial stormwater under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) individual permit. The receiving stream for the proposed permit area is the Unnamed Tributary to East Branch Monocacy Creek which has a designated use of HQ-CWF. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Upper Nazareth Township office. Written comments, objections, or a request for an informal conference and/or public hearing may be submitted to the DEP Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 570-826-2511 by November 22, 2025, and must include the person’s name, address, phone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the objection(s). (10/2-10/23)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Ruth Ann Wedde, late of Township of Bethlehem, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Michael George Wedde, Executor of the Estate of Ruth Ann Wedde. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to
Michael George Wedde
℅ Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (10/9-10/23)
UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP NAZARETH, PA 18064
ZONING HEARING BOARD LEGAL NOTICE
HEARING DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2025
HEARING #ZB-250047ZH- 350 EAST LAWN RD, NAZARETH (UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP), PA 18064; PARCEL# J8 11 2A & 370 EAST LAWN RD, NAZARETH (UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP), PA 18064; PARCEL# J8 11 2A 1, APPLICANT, ONE MORE PROPERTIES, LLC 4511 FALMER DR. BETHLEHEM, PA 18020, FILED A CHALLENGE TO THE ZONING DETERMINATION OF THE ZONING OFFICER DATED APRIL 7, 2025 AND, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, THE APPLICANT SEEKS A VARIANCE FROM VARIOUS ZONING SECTIONS. THE APPLICANT HAS FILED AN APPEAL TO THE UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD AS TO CLARIFICATION OF APARTMENT DENSITY IN THE TD-6 ZONING DISTRICT. THE APPLICANT IS LOOKING TO BUILD 154 APARTMENTS WITHIN 5 BUILDINGS ON THE PROPERTY. THE DECISION OF THE ZONING OFFICER IS THAT 154 APARTMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED, AND THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED AN INTERPRETATION SEEKING CLARIFICATION ON WHAT DENSITY IS ALLOWED WITHIN THE TD-6 ZONING DISTRICT. IN THE ALTERNATIVE, THE APPLICANT SEEKS A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 306.6 WITH REGARD TO THE ISSUE OF DENSITY AS WELL AS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF DWELLING UNITS PER LOT AS WELL AS A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 402.67.1 AND A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 601.1.A-B. THE VARIANCES RELATE TO MINIMUM LOT SIZE, DENSITY, OPTIONS REGARDING DEVELOPMENT, AND TABLE 6-1. A HEARING WAS INITIATED ON JULY 30, 2025. THE HEARING IS CONTINUED TO BE HELD AND THE NEXT HEARING IS GOING TO BE HELD AT 94 FRIEDENSTAHL AVE (NAZARETH AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL) IN THE AUDITORIUM ON OCTOBER 29, 2025 AT 6:30 PM. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND BE HEARD.
ANGELA STROHL, ZONING OFFICER
TELEPHONE (610) 7595341 – EXT. 206 (10/16 & 10/23)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of WILLIAM P. BARRETT, Late of Northampton Borough, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION have been granted by the Register of Wills of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, upon the estate of the above-named decedent; all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against said estate shall made them known without delay to:
William P. Barrett Estate c/o Susan E. Barrett, Admin-
istratrix 3518 Spruce Drive
Northampton, PA 18067
OR
Barley Snyder LLP
Attn: David H. Rattigan, Es quire
950 E. Main St., Suite 212 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 (10/16-10/30)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Bernard S. Marhef ka, deceased, late of Northamp ton, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, Let ters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make the same, and all persons in debted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
Executors: Gerard Anthony Marhefka, Chris Joseph Marhe fka, and Joseph John Marhefka ℅ Joshua D. Shulman, Es quire
SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 (10/16-10/30)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Monday, No vember 3, 2025 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Mu nicipal Building, 2491 Commu nity Drive, Bath, PA for the pur pose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are avail able at Moore Township Mu nicipal Building and the Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CREAT ING THE POSITION OF OPEN SPACE COORDINATOR FOR MOORE TOWNSHIP AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF OPEN SPACE COORDINATOR, AS WELL AS THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN ORDER TO UN DERWRITE THE COST ASSO CIATED WITH THE POSITION OF MOORE TOWNSHIP OPEN SPACE COORDINATOR.
All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (10/23)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Monday, November 3, 2025 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and the Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING CHAPTER 95, SUBSECTION 1, TITLED TEMPORARY BANS, OF THE MOORE TOWNSHIP CODIFIED ORDINANCES
All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (10/23)
The books and accounts have been audited by the Borough’s appointed Auditors for the year ended December 31, 2024. The above statements have been compiled from the audit reports for the year. A detailed report is available for inspection at the Borough’s office during normal business hours.
Bradford Flynn Borough Manager
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MOORE TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING/MEETING
The regular meeting of the Moore Township Zoning Hearing Board will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Moore Twp. Municipal Building, 2491 Community Dr. Bath, PA 18014. Members of the public are welcome to participate. The specific agenda for the meeting is as follows:
25-ZHB-796
An appeal of a Cease and Desist order dated 10/17/2025, The applicant(s), WG3 Enterprise LLC, William Gunkle, applicant(s) of the property located at 618 Creek Rd., Bath, Moore Twp. PA 18014 request the following relief: a variance to allow a deck and roof over the deck to remain, that was constructed without record of prior permits, that does not meet the streamside setback requirement, and is located in a FEMA defined Floodplain Area. The section(s) cited for this applica-
(10/23)
tion are as follows: 300-17 B-H Rural Agricultural Zoning District regulations, 300-35D Streamside Setback Area, 300-3 Applicability of District Regulations, 300-64 Zoning Permits, 300-62 Permits and Certificates, 30065 Occupancy Permits, Chapter 150 Floodplain Management Ordinance, Chapter 150-23, ZHB decision: 06-ZHB-531, as well as any other section in which relief may be needed upon review by the Board. The property, County PIN# J4-917 contains .30 Acres and is zoned, Rural Agricultural (RA). 25-ZHB-797
The applicant(s), Nicholas Metzger, applicant(s) of the property located at 2218 E. Scenic Dr., Bath, Moore Twp. Pa 18014 request the following relief: a special exception and/or variance to conduct a general home occupation on the property. The section(s) of the ordinance cited for this application are as follows: Chapter 300, Section 300-22 (H-7) General Home Occupation, as well as any other section of Chapter 300 Moore Twp. Zoning Ordinance in which relief may be needed. The property, County PIN# G6-11-6 contains approximately 12.86 acres and is zoned, Limited Conservation (LC).
Jason L. Harhart
Zoning Officer
Moore Township (10/23 & 10/30)
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TWL (0)
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Bob Davidson III 565 (203)
Ben Bogdan 518
Bob Davidson Jr 515
Rice Family (4)
Howard Rice 554 (220)
Chris Reeser 541
Haogo Wang 521 (208)
Dale Fye 510
Maxx Amusements (3)
Earl Holland Jr 585 (222-208)
Earl Holland Sr 519 (215)
Bath Supply (1)
Brent Connolly 624 (234-201)
Frank Donchez 507 (202)
Wire Done Right (0)
Wyatt Davidson 544
Charlie Amore 519
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Brent Bartholomew 593 (237)
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Gerald Bartholomew 536
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Ed Zupko 687 (258-236)
Shannon Quick 604 (213-209)
Paul Berkowitz 568 (267)
Butch Riddle 503
Daku Auto Body (1)
Al Davidson 639 (224-218)
Marc Beichey 595 (203-222)
Scott Bortz 550 (213-213)
Rob Daku 508
Bath Industrial League Week 8 Standings
Schisler Funeral Home - 2
Don Arndt 538(218)
Adam Schisler 396(b)
Steve Glesias 537(221)
Paul Durnin 486
Noah Durnin 668(258,248)
WTF - 2
James Mandarino 433
Shawn Kulick 464
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John Schwartz 510(200)
Mike Klement Sr 547(226)
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Milt Kelly 533(190)
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Chris Hoops 507(b)
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Doug Fehnel 525(188)
Anthony Gable 599(212)
Jason Eberts 569(221)
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Pork Chops with Apple Butter and Sage
Ingredients
2 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons salted butter
12 fresh sage leaves
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons apple butter
1-2 Honeycrisp apples, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
Preheat the broiler to high heat.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the pork chops all over with kosher salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the skillet, when the oil shimmers, add the pork and sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through.
Remove the pork from the pan to a plate. Spread each pork chop with a layer of apple butter.
To the skillet, add the butter, garlic, apples and sage. Cook 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Slide the pork back into the skillet. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the pork. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes or until the apples are lightly charred.
Remove from the oven and top with fresh thyme. Spoon the butter over the pork chops. Serve and enjoy!
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The public is hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Moore Township shall hold a public hearing on Monday, November 3, 2025 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath, PA for the purpose of enacting the following Ordinance which is summarized below. Copies of the complete text of the Ordinance are available at Moore Township Municipal Building and the Home News and may be examined during regular business hours.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE, COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CREATING A FUND TO BE KNOWN AS A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE FOR ANTICIPATED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, PROVIDING THAT THE MONIES IN THE FUND SHALL BE USED FROM TIME TO TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION, PURCHASE, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF OR ADDITION TO MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, MUNICIPAL FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, MOTOR VEHICLES, OR OTHER CAPITAL ASSETS AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF HIGHWAYS, UNDERPASSES, OVERPASSES, SANITARY SEWERS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES, SEWAGE SYSTEMS, SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES, STORM SEWERS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES, STORMWATER FACILITIES, REFUSE DISPOSAL FACILITIES, WATER COLLECTION,
STORAGE, PURIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (INCLUDING ALL RELATED APPURTENANCES), BRIDGES, ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, VIADUCTS, GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, UTILITIES, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STREET LIGHTING AND SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING REAL PROPERTY, AND THE PREPARATION AND/ OR IMPROVEMENT OF SAID LANDS FOR ANY LEGAL PURPOSE, INDEPENDENTLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY RENEWAL OR REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OR PROJECT AUTHORIZED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORE AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FROM THE GENERAL TOWNSHIP FUNDS OR FROM ANY OTHER SOURCES AUTHORIZED BY THE SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT OF ANY MONIES IN SAID FUND IN SECURITIES AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW AS LEGAL INVESTMENTS FOR SINKING FUNDS FOR MUNICIPALITIES; SAID CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR ANTICIPATED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE ESTABLISHED AND CREATED AND TO BE ADMINISTERED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the act shall be repealed.
David M. Backenstoe, Esquire
Solicitor, Moore Township 148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (10/23)
CORPORATE FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Registration of Fictitious Name was filed in the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on October 20, 2025, for:
LEGACY HOLDINGS UNLIMITED
with its principal place of business at 2404 Butler Street, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042 in Northampton County. The Trustee is Richard H. Yetter III with business address of 2404 Butler Street, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042. This is filed in compliance with 54 Pa. C.S. 311
RICHARD H. YETTER III, ESQUIRE
305 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
October 20, 2025 (10/23)
CORPORATE FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Registration of Fictitious Name was filed in the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on October 17, 2025, for:
THE YETTER FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST
with its principal place of business at 2404 Butler Street, Easton, PA 18042 in Northampton County. The Trustee is Michael J. Vargo, Esquire with business address of 680 Wolf Avenue, Easton, PA 18042. This is filed in compliance with 54 Pa. C.S. 311
RICHARD H. YETTER III, ESQUIRE 305 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 October 17, 2025 (10/23)
ESTATE NOTICE
SCHUSTER, KARL F. a/k/a
SCHUSTER, KARL, dec’d. Late of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA
Executor: David K. Schuster, c/o Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Rd, Beth-
lehem, PA 18017
Attorney: Joshua T. Knafo, Esquire, KNAFO LAW OFFICES, LLC, 2400 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (10/23-11/6)
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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY 2025 HALLOWEEN PARADES AND TRICK-OR-TREAT DATES
By SAVANNAH BROWN
Bangor – Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Bangor Park.
Bath – Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. (rain date Oct. 22). Starts at Broad Street and Main Street, ends at Route 987 and Barrall Avenue.
Catasauqua/North Catasauqua – Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. (rain date Oct. 29). Parade begins at Walnut and 14th streets.
City of Bethlehem – 104th annual parade on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. on West Broad and Main streets.
Easton/Phillipsburg – 43rd annual parade on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. starting on McKeen Street in Phillipsburg and ending at Centre Square Easton. Hellertown – Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. (rain or shine).
Nazareth – Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. (rain or shine) starting at Belvidere and Liberty streets.
Northampton Jack Frost – 76th annual parade on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. (rain date Oct. 23).
Northern Lehigh (Slatington/Walnutport) – 116th annual parade on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. starting at the bus loop behind Slatington Elementary School.
TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN PARADES
Allen Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bangor Borough – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
Bath Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bethlehem City – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bethlehem Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Bushkill Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Catasauqua Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Chapman Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.
East Allen Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
East Bangor Borough – Sunday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Easton City – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Forks Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Freemansburg Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Glendon Borough – N/A
Hanover Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Hellertown Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Lehigh Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Lower Mount Bethel Township – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4-6 p.m.
Lower Nazareth Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Lower Saucon Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Moore Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Nazareth Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Northampton Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
North Catasauqua Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Palmer Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Pen Argyl Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Plainfield Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Portland Borough – Saturday, Oct. 25 from 4-6 p.m.
Roseto Borough – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m.
Stockertown Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Tatamy Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Upper Mount Bethel Township – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
Upper Nazareth Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Walnutport Borough – Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.
Washington Township – Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
West Easton Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Williams Township – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Wilson Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Wind Gap Borough – Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 -8 p.m.