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Allen Tp. Supervisors delay Action on house numbers By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Last month the Allen Township Board of Supervisors spent quite a bit of time debating how and if they would require residents to place reflective numbers in the front of their homes that would help in case of fire or medical emergency. It was not on the agenda this past Thursday. Instead, Board Vice Chairman Bruce Frack said they need to “dot the i’s and cross the t’s” before they bring it up again at their next meeting. That would be on August 27, and if not then, action could come in September on the 12th. They had previously discussed the size of the num-
bers, either three or four inches in height, where the numbers would be placed if mail boxes are across the road from homes, and how to number when there are multiple residences at one location. Without that debate, Thursday’s meeting was relatively routine. The supervisors did decide to place four stop signs at Willow Ridge intersections. Authorization was given to advertise a draft amendment to natural area design standards in the subdivision and land development ordinance. Township Manager Ilene Eckhart also noted that peoContinued on page 8
D&L, National Canal Museum become one
The Board of Directors of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) and National Canal Museum (NCM) signed a formal alliance agreement at a canal-side ceremony in Hugh Moore Park on August 8. The alliance between the two non-profit organizations combines the D&L’s historic, cultural, educational, and recreational programs with the NCM’s nationally-significant archives, artifacts, publications, and canal museum. “Our alliance is unique,” said D&L president, Elissa Garofalo.”We’re combining the D&L’s efforts to connect, revitalize and preserve important aspects of our communities with the museum’s ability to interpret the age
of canals and early industrialism in the United States, a part of American history that has been the D&L’s focus since we were created by Congress in 1988.” Tom Stoneback, D&L vice president for special projects, noted that the alliance links “the federal power of a congressionally-mandated National Park Service program with the story telling prowess of a Smithsonian-affiliated museum.” “The Smithsonian calls our effort ‘inspirational,’ the National Park Service says it is ‘very impressive,’ and the American Alliance of Museums calls us ‘ahead of our time’“ Stoneback said. Continued on page 17
Moore Township to celebrate 250th anniversary in 2015 By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
At their August 6 meeting, the Moore Township Board of Supervisors voted to advertise an ordinance, which will establish a Moore Township Historical Commission of seven members. They will begin planning the township’s 250th anniversary celebration for August 29 and 30, 2015. A focal point of the anniversary is the former Edelman one-room school. Developer David Jaindl has agreed to convey it over to the township. At last Tuesday’s meeting it was noted that Charmaine Bartholomew has benches and the original stove from the school. The
walls are in good shape and the blackboard is still there. Chairman David Tashner said work will be done to restore the school to how it looked in a bygone era. Also to be re-constructed is the two-seater outhouse. Part of the celebration will include a class reunion. Other Business • The supervisors awarded a bid of $72,600 from AMF of Center Valley for tar and chip projects along, North and South Penn-Dixie Road that will include storm sewer pipe replacements. • Robert Hritzko of Orefield was hired as a part-time police officer, and routinely will be on probation for 2,080 hours.
• It was noted that residents are pleased with how the mulch and compost program is working. The township is making spot checks on weekends, so that only residents are allowed to bring in or take out materials. IdentiContinued on page 8
Personnel changes as schools Are set to resume
By BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
There were seven resignations, but a much larger number of hires on Monday as the Northampton Area School Board met on Monday night. A new school year is fast approaching. Before action was taken on that, however, there were two presentations – one listing a new website for the school
district by Kurt Paccio and secondary campus arrival/ dismissal procedures as outlined by Schools Supt. Joseph Kovalchik. The resignations included the following: Matthew Decembrino as social studies teacher and team leader; Janet Grantz, library instructional assistant who is retiring; Donna Mack, instructional assistant, who is
also retiring; Linda Siekonic, as special education instructional assistant; Sally Whittaker-Kahan as head softball coach; Nathan Strohl, long-term substitute German teacher; and Damien Cicwicz, security guard. In addition, Dr. Alex Feig resigned as school dental consultant after more than 30 years of service to the district. Continued on page 17
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