6-12, 2026
Lehigh Township welcomes new Sergeant, officer, hears from Land preservation effort
By LAURA KLOTZ
The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting on July 28 opened with an officer pinning ceremony. The rest of the time was largely devoted to public comment, particularly on the matter of the land preservation effort.
First, Brett Bindics was sworn in as the township’s newest permanent patrol officer, after serving a provisional term since June. Magistrate Robert Hawke administered the oath of office, and
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New gazebo at St. Peter’s UCC a Symbol of perseverance, Faith and community
By KERI LINDENMUTH
St. Peter’s UCC and St. Paul’s UCC joined together to celebrate faith, fellowship and community during their annual joint worship service on Sunday, Aug. 2, around the new gazebo built by Benjamin Esch of Troop 364 in Coopersburg as part of his Eagle Scout project. The gazebo was dedicated during the morning service at St. Peter’s UCC in Northampton (Seemsville), where members of both congregations gathered in prayer, reconnected with familiar faces, welcomed new friends and
recognized Esch’s hard work and dedication. Esch, a lifelong member of St.
Peter’s UCC and a 2026 graduate of Saucon Valley High School,
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Horse drawn load of rock – Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum.
Several years ago, when I was in the Atlas Memorial Cement Museum, Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman visited the museum.
Mr. Hoffman at one time was the manager of the Whitehall Cement Company, now Amrize. He presented the museum with some rare photos relating to the history of the Whitehall Cement Company. Some photos dated back to 1906.
Mr. Hoffman was raised in a Lehigh Portland Cement Company home in Fogelsville. My older readers may remember the solid structures on the tree-lined road leading into Fogelsville. William’s
father, Stanley, started at the Lehigh plant as a laborer sweeping box cars. Wanting to improve his status, he purchased volumes of books on chemistry from a correspondence school, spending his after-work hours reading and studying the material. Workers
Robert Hawke swears in Brett Bindics.
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Congratulations to the Borough of Bath
then his wife Angela pinned his new badge to his uniform.
Next, Craig Ball was promot-
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ed to the rank of sergeant, having successfully completed the promotional process and being selected for the position by the Board of Supervisors at their previous meeting. His new badge
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was pinned by his wife Megan, while their children Christian and Madelyn watched. The department members in attendance posed for group photographs before departing.
Township Manager Alice Rehrig provided the board with a revised draft of the ordinance concerning the township parks. She wants Township Solicitor David M. Backenstoe to confirm the changes she has made and for Police Chief John Henry to approve the wording concerning e-bikes. Once this has been completed, the board will be given a final draft of the ordinance for review and approval.
Rehrig also noted that the application period for the Northampton County emergency services grant will conclude at the end of August. She will be submitting an application for funds to use for a new police vehicle.
Scribbles and Drips has completed the work on new sign letters for the fence at Bryfogle Park. The letters are in place and board member Gerald Pritchard was thanked for making the arrangements.
Katherine Mack urged the board to replace the sign in front of the municipal building. It was explained that the township applied for a grant to purchase a new sign but did not receive it. John Knobloch, of the fire company, inquired as to whether a local company might be able to donate a new sign. The board confirmed that this can be done and donations to the township will always be welcome.
Zachary Szoke then addressed the board concerning the matter of land preservation. The activists held their town hall meeting at the Blue Mountain Fish and Game Club earlier this month and are anticipating an even greater turnout for the next one to be held at the same location on Aug. 17. He urged supervisors to “follow democratic process” and allow the issue to be placed as a referendum on the ballot for public voting. The process for getting the issue turned into a referendum was discussed, and it was explained that once three of the five supervisors are in agreement to do so, the referendum will need to be publicly advertised. After sufficient advertising, supervisors would vote again to formally submit the referendum
for election.
Lisa Pignataro said that in the past, supervisors stated they were unwilling to put the matter to a vote until the people had been properly educated on the subject. She pointed out that the activists have been working to provide the information, so she could not understand what more the board wants. Michael Hock, who is working with Szoke on the project, also asked why the supervisors would not want a vote.
Board President Michael Jones explained that for as many people who are asking that the matter be placed on the ballot, there are just as many people asking that they not do so, so there is no way to satisfy both sides. The biggest complaint he says they have received from those who are against
it is that some people who cannot vote for a land preservation tax, such as teenage workers who are not yet old enough to vote, will nevertheless end up paying it.
Public comment concerning the topic continued for well over an hour, with no formal decisions being made. The activists will continue to put out newsletters and are also planning to attend the next Board of Supervisors meeting.
The board voted to table discussion of the 2027 budget until their next meeting.
The next Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Municipal Building, located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport.
Lehigh Township police officers in attendance pose for a group photo.
Megan Ball pins on spouse Craig Ball’s new badge.
didn’t have the leisure time we enjoy today as work hours were long, 10- and 12-hour days were common. Eventually, hard work enabled the young man to gain a position in the laboratory. Later, he advanced to chief chemist—a field his son William would pursue in later years.
William recalled, “My father attended a one-room school, but I was able to attend the Fogelsville Elementary School—a palace compared to my father’s school. Our class attended Allentown High School. Upper Macungie Township paid our bus fare; we traveled to high school on a Lehigh Valley Traction bus.” I asked William about Allentown High School, he replied, “Our principal was Mr. Hamm, and the students were there to learn.”
In 1944, William asked his parents if he could enlist in the United States Army. His parents agreed, and he entered the Army at the age of 17. The Army sent him to Johns Hopkins University for six months and later three months to Virginia Tech. The program was called Army Specialized Training Program Reserve. In 1944, many college classrooms were empty, as most young men were in the armed services.
William’s basic training was at Camp Wheeler in Georgia. The basic training was in jungle warfare, preparing the men to fight the Japanese in the Pacific. William said, “Fortunately, the United States had the atomic bomb and President Truman used it to end the war.” As a result, William’s unit was never shipped abroad. William was sent to Virginia Military Institute and West Point as a cadre to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. There cadets worked on various engineering projects.
Each corps division had their own basketball and baseball teams. William said, “the Army Engineers played the Armed Forces teams. One of the players was tall and imposing. His name was Chuck Connors.” Do you remember him starring in the movies and “The Rifleman?”
While on furlough, William had a life changing meeting. His mother worked at Hess Brothers Department Store (remember the store?). She told William she arranged a date for him with a nice young lady in the gift-wrapping department. Her name was Miss Rhoda Cope. Miss Cope would not agree to the date until she saw William. The young soldier appeared at Hess’ in his neatly pressed Army uniform, making a positive impression. William recalled, “It was my first date and my last.” The young lady would
soon have a bright gift-wrapped husband. The label read, “Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman.”
In June of 1946, William was discharged at Fort Dix New Jersey. He would return to his family’s home in Fogelsville; the war was over. His first job on returning home was in the chemical lab of Lehigh Portland Cement Company in Fogelsville. With a keen interest in chemistry, William decided to take advantage of the GI Bill. The law was named The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944. The law offered education at various levels including on the job training by paying tuition, living costs and incidentals depending on years of service and marital status.
In two weeks, William will earn a college degree with the GI Bill.
Learn how To support Purple Martins at Tap Talks Workshop
Submitted
by INGRID
GARCIA
Penn State Extension will offer a workshop at Hammerhead Hops and Grill exploring how water, native plants and healthy habitats support Purple Martins and practical ways to support the species through conservation.
“Tap Talks: Wetlands, Water Quality and Purple Martins” will occur from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, at Hammerhead Hops and Grill, 326 Main St., Northamp-
ton.
Purple Martins are the largest swallows in North America and rely almost entirely on humanmade nesting colonies throughout the eastern United States, according to organizers.
In this Tap Talks session, participants can discover why southeastern Pennsylvania is a stronghold for these remarkable birds and learn about ongoing research findings supporting their conservation.
Additionally, speakers will explore how scientists track the movement of young Purple Martins after they leave the nest, why their dispersal patterns matter when planning new nesting colonies and how participants can help agencies such as the Pennsylvania Game Commission strengthen Purple Martin populations for future generations.
Penn State Extension offers this event at no charge. Organizers note that space is limited, so preregistration is required. The registration deadline is Aug. 25.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/ tap-talks-wetlands-water-qualityand-purple-martins.
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers who,
in return, educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university research and recommendations. The program was established to strengthen local capacity for management and protection of watersheds, streams and rivers by educating and empowering volunteers across the commonwealth.
State Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting
Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Major Case Team is investigating an officer involved shooting in Lehigh Township, Northampton County.
On Wednesday, July 29 at approximately 3:51 p.m., Lehigh Township Police were dispatched to the 4100 block of Heritage Lane, for a domestic incident between a 49-year-old male and a 71-year-old female. Upon enter-
Friday,
or on dates noted ahead of time due to holidays.
Quarry blast – Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum.
Helen M. Fiedor
Helen M. Fiedor, 97, of Bath, Pa., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Phoebe Home, of Allentown.
She was the loving wife of the late John Fiedor for 46 years until his passing on October 1, 2023. Helen was born on March 1, 1929, in Coplay, Pa., to the late Alois and Anna (Yagerhoffer) Steurer. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, of Bath. Helen was a sewing machine operator for The Stitching Room, formerly of Bath. She also worked for Modern Clothing, formerly of Allentown.
Helen will be deeply missed by her sister-in-law, Dianne James and her husband David, of Port Richey, Fla.; 2 nephews, 3 nieces and 3 great-nephews; also, by loving friend and caretaker, Cerenna Smith, of Bath.
In keeping with Helen’s wishes, services and burial will be private. The Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth is honored to care for Helen.
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ing the residence, a confrontation occurred between the 49-year-old male and officers from the Lehigh Township Police Department where a taser was deployed and the 49-year-old male was shot by an officer.
The male was transported from the residence by Northampton Regional EMS to a local hospital.
The male, later identified as Sean Robert Diebert, of Lehigh Township, has been criminally charged with strangulation, simple assault and terroristic threats.
This case is being investigated by the Troop M Major Case Team. Assisting in this investigation: Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, Troop M Forensic Services Unit, Walnutport Borough Police Department, Moore Township Police Department, Slatington Borough Police Department and Lehigh Township Police Department.
This incident remains under investigation.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
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 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 Borough Free Market – Second Saturday of every month June through August from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ciff Cowling Field at 1737 Park.
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.
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 noon to 3 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church, 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. Call 610-8371190 FMI. Leave message.
Horner's Cemetery Historical Society: (4965 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton)
• Special tours to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.
• 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.
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)
• Weekly Weeders - Mondays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mulch, pull weeds, divide plants and amend soil in the center's native plant garden. Instruction, tools and weeding mats provided. Registration is required through the DCNR Calendar of Events or the Conservation Volunteer system https://dcnrvolunteers.pa.gov/.
• Hike for Health – Wednesdays, Aug. 12, Sept. 2 and 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Brisk, guided 2-3-mile 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.
• Family Science Night: Bats and Bugs - Friday, Aug. 14 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn about bats and how they catch their prey while searching for bats in the sky using sound detectors and making bat noises with a fun game. Best for families with children 3 and up. Meet at the Boulton Parking Lot at Gate H1 on Henry Road. Registration required.
• Women in the Wild: Outdoor Skills - Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn the basics of archery, fire starting and orienteering skills. Women only, ages 14 and up. Pack a lunch, water bottle and snacks. Program is outdoors. Wear closed-toed shoes and avoid loose fitting clothing or jewelry. Registration required.
• Butterflies and Blooms - Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walk through Jacobsburg fields in search of blooms and butterflies. Learn how to identify local species and the best places to look for them. Comfortable shoes, hat, bottled water and sunscreen recommended. Adults only. Registration required.
• Butterflies of Jacobsburg - Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Walk through Jacobsburg fields in search of blooms and butterflies. Learn how to identify local species and the best places to look for them. Comfortable shoes, hat, bottled water and sunscreen recommended. Best for families with children 8 and up. Registration required.
• Botanical Treasures of Jacobsburg - Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Explore the park and search for late-summer blooms. Moderate hike may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. Best for families with children 8 and up. Registration required.
• 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 kid-friendly 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.
Moravian Historical Society Free Summer Sundays: (214 East Center Street, Nazareth) Activities begin at 1 p.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m. Museum and museum store will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Some activities may require parental assistance and may be best for families with children six and older. Activities will take place on the MHS lawn and are weather-dependent.
• Aug. 9: Printmaking - Design and carve your own stamp using printmaking techniques.
• Aug. 16: Colonial sewing – Learn how to sew your own colonial-style pocket or haversack to carry your belongings.
• Aug. 23: Colonial writing and wax seals - Write a letter using a quill pen and then make an envelope and seal it with a decorative wax seal.
• Aug. 30: Corn husk doll - Make your own corn husk doll.
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.
To submit an obituary to The Home News, please email AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com or call
610-923-0382 for more information.
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 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 May-October 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.
Bath Area
S. Seem Antiques celebrates 14th anniversary with storewide sale
anniversary with a two-week storewide sale offering customers savings on a wide selection of antiques and collectibles.
The anniversary sale will run from Aug. 1 through Aug. 14. During the sale, shoppers will receive 14% off all items priced over $14, excluding merchandise marked "FIRM" or items already reduced.
S. Seem Antiques is a quality antique co-op housing 36 dealers specializing in early Pennsylvania primitives. Since opening in 2012, the shop has welcomed customers seven days a week, with extended evening hours on Thursdays.
"I feel blessed to live and work in the noteworthy, historic town of Bath, and I am thrilled that S. Seem Antiques has evolved into a vibrant, growing business, attracting shoppers from all parts of the United States," said Carol Bear-Heckman, co-owner of the S. Seem building and business.
The store's ever-changing inventory reflects its competitive pricing and dedicated dealers. Shoppers will find a wide variety of antiques and vintage treasures, including folk art, hand-wrought iron, early lighting, soft-paste China, furniture with original paint, split oak and rye baskets,
crocks and stoneware, homespun and linen textiles, hand-sewn quilts, fraktur, early maps, prints, pewter, gold leaf wooden store signs, Currier and Ives prints, vintage gold and silver jewelry, unique costume jewelry, blown glass, 18th- and 19th-century hardware and much more.
Visitors can browse two floors of antiques inside an 1840s brick dry goods store featuring wideplank floors, tin ceilings, decorative stenciling and exposed beam ceilings. The building is air-conditioned, making it a comfortable
destination throughout the summer.
S. Seem Antiques is also just steps away from three other antique shops, all located within Bath's 12-block National Register Historic District. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply enjoy discovering unique pieces, the anniversary sale offers the perfect opportunity to explore one of the region's premier antique destinations while experiencing the charm of the historic town of Bath, founded in 1737.
Commemorative Bath Pennants
Submitted by CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN
To celebrate this special year in America's history, commemorative Old Home Weekend pennants have been made fashioned after an antique one from 1912 owned by Dave and Lori Stack. The 2026 flags were completely made by hand, then stenciled by Bindics Custom Screen Printing. These 2026 commemorative pennants are for sale at S. Seem Antiques and are limited in number. Cost is $35 and 100% of the proceeds will go to maintenance and
perpetual care for Green Mount Cemetery in Bath.
By SAVANNAH BROWN
S. Seem Antiques, located at 100 South Chestnut St. in Historic Bath, is celebrating its 14th
Northampton Borough Police Report
July 20
Requests to check the welfare of a female in the unit block of Washington Avenue.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 1300 block of Newport Avenue.
Officers assisted a male in the 1200 block of Laubach Avenue.
Officers assisted the Northampton Fire Department with a gas leak at East 6th Street and Ridge Alley.
Requests to check the welfare of males in the 400 block of East 10th Street, at Canal Street and West 21st Street, and in the 100 block of West 29th Street.
Death in the unit block of West 21st Street. Report of an unattended death.
Officers assisted a male in the 200 block of East 21st Street.
July 21
Traffic stops were conducted in the 900 block of Main Street, the 600 block of East 4th Street, at
East 9th Street and Washington Avenue, the 1300 block of Stewart Street, at Washington Avenue and East 9th Street, and at Washington Avenue and Main Street.
Non-reportable accidents involving two vehicles in the 400 block of Howertown Road and the unit block of West 21st Street.
Noise complaint in the 1700 block of Main Street. Report of loud music.
Officers assisted a male in the 600 block of Main Street.
DUI at East 11th Street and Siegfried Avenue.
Noise complaint in the 600 block of East 12th Street. Report of a loud group of people.
July 22
Requests to check the welfare of females in the 2100 block of Hokendauqua Avenue, at East 10th Street and Washington Avenue, and in the 900 and 1600 blocks of Main Street.
Traffic stops were conducted
in the 1000 and 1300 blocks of Main Street.
Request to check the welfare of a male in the 200 block of Washington Avenue.
Non-reportable accidents involving two vehicles at East 10th Street and Cherry Street, and in the 2000 block of Main Street.
Report of a suspicious male in the 1300 block of Washington Avenue.
Disturbance in the 2300 block of Washington Avenue.
Juvenile problem in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue.
Hit-and-run in the 2000 block of Main Street. Report of a legally parked vehicle's front driver-side bumper being struck, leaving white transfer paint.
July 23
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 2100 block of Washington Avenue.
Officers assisted a male in the 2000 block of Main Street.
A traffic stop was conducted in the 2200 block of Main Street.
Disorderly conduct at West 21st Street and Main Street.
Juvenile problems in the 1000 block of Main Street and on Smith Lane.
Fraud in the 500 block of East 12th Street. Report of identity theft.
Officers assisted a female in the 700 block of Main Street.
July 24
Non-reportable accidents involving two vehicles at Cherryville Road and Main Street, and at East 21st Street and Washington Avenue.
Civil matters in the 1300 block of Main Street and the 1400 block of Washington Avenue.
Traffic stops were conducted at Main Street and East 1st Street, the 1300 and 1500 blocks of Main Street, and the 600 block of East 4th Street.
Civil matter in the 1600 block
of Canal Street.
Juvenile problems in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue and the unit block of West 21st Street.
Harassment in the 1000 block of Canal Street.
Domestic in the 100 block of Michael Court involving a male and a female.
July 25
Traffic stops were conducted in the 800 and 900 blocks of Main Street.
Non-reportable accident involving two vehicles in the 2000 block of Main Street.
Noise complaint at West 14th Street and Canal Street. Report of loud music.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 1800 block of Washington Avenue.
Civil matters in the 200 block of East 24th Street and the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 1700 block of Main Street.
Terroristic threats in the 900 block of Main Street.
Domestic in the 1600 block of Newport Avenue involving a male and a female.
July 26
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a male in the 1300 block of Laubach Avenue.
Traffic stops were conducted
in the 1800 block of Main Street and at Laubach Avenue and East 19th Street.
Domestic in the 2000 block of Washington Avenue involving a male and a female.
Juvenile problem in the unit block of Meadow Lane.
Request to check the welfare of a female in the 1100 block of Atlas Lane.
Disturbance in the 1400 block of Main Street.
Officers assisted EMS with the transport of a female in the 700 block of Washington Avenue and the 100 block of Jeffrey Lane.
Report of a suspicious male at Canal Street and Lumber Street.
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said he wanted to build something permanent that he could return to.
The gazebo, overlooking the peaceful farmland along Snyder’s Church Road, took about a year
to plan and build. Esch thanked the roughly 30 volunteers who helped bring the project to life. At its base, a pathway of engraved memorial bricks honors the lives of loved ones. Purchased by members of the congregation as part of a fundraising effort, the bricks reflect the community support that made the project possible.
“A lot of different people helped out with this and I really appreciate it,” Esch said during the dedication.
Rev. Joel Biggers said the gazebo will serve as a place of welcome, rest, fellowship, laughter, and reflection.
“They have created not only a structure of wood and stone, but where relationships can be built and community can flourish,” Biggers added.
Biggers' words quickly came to life as the morning worship service unfolded beneath the gazebo. Members of both congregations joined in song and prayer, took communion and gathered for the dedication overlooking the surrounding countryside. Esch also participated in the ceremony, performing a rendition of "Down by the Riverside" on saxophone, accompanied by Director of Music Ellen Erb.
Following the service, the celebration continued with bingo, hula hoop races, water balloon catches, a shared lunch and an old-fashioned cake walk featuring homemade treats donated by members of both congregations.
As the morning’s service drew to a close, Biggers swept his arm across the church lawn, the surrounding fields and the newly dedicated gazebo before leading the congregation in a fitting final hymn, "Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in This Place."
"Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place," he exclaimed.
Summer Reading Wraps up as Basket social Season begins At NAPL
Submitted by VERONICA LAROCHE
Another lively Summer Reading season is coming to a close at Northampton Area Public Library, but the activity is far from over. As the library celebrates a summer filled with reading, programs, prizes and community participation, preparations are
already underway for the Annual Online Auction & Basket Raffle—one of NAPL’s most important fundraisers of the year.
This summer, 85 children, teens and adults participated in NAPL’s Summer Reading program. Together, participants read 1,075 days while attending library programs, exploring new interests and building reading into their summer routines.
The library congratulates this year’s prize winners, including 59 children, teens and adults. NAPL
also extends its sincere appreciation to the PPL Foundation, whose generous support helped make the program’s incentives, activities and special events possible.
Summer Reading is about more than keeping track of books, minutes or days. It brings residents of all ages together, encourages children and teens to maintain their reading skills outside the classroom and reminds adults that reading can remain
Nazareth
Garden Club Announces August program
Submitted by JANET FAROLE
The Nazareth Area Garden Club will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. at Dryland UCC Church, 4415 Newburg Road, Lower Nazareth Township.
The program will feature a hands-on craft in which participants will create a small hanging arrangement.
Club members will display
plant specimens and floral arrangements. This month’s floral design entries include “Lightning Strike,” a modern arrangement; “The Heat Is On,” an arranger’s choice design using hot colors; and “Anything Goes.”
Refreshments will be served, and visitors are welcome.
For membership information, call Janet Farole at 484-2210047.
Nazareth Council approves July Meeting minutes after debate over Green statement
By SAVANNAH BROWN
During the Monday, Aug. 3
Nazareth Borough Council meeting, council spent nearly 30 minutes discussing whether Councilwoman Kayla Green's prepared statement from the July 6 business meeting should become part of the official meeting minutes before ul-
timately approving the minutes without its inclusion.
The discussion began with a motion to insert Green's prepared statement into the July meeting minutes. Green noted that the statement had been read aloud during the July 6 meeting and submitted electronically in its entirety to the borough secretary in a Word document. Approval of the motion would have made the statement part of the official record.
During discussion, Council President Daniel R. Chiavaroli addressed several concerns raised in Green's statement, including her assertion that the executive session held during the July meeting violated Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act.
After reviewing the matter with the borough solicitor, Chiavaroli said Green's interpretation of the law was incorrect because her statement omitted a subsequent section of the Sunshine Act that he believes applies to the situation. He also noted that Green had previously stated she was unable to attend meetings of her appointed committee because of scheduling conflicts but said the Environmental Steering Committee has since changed its meeting time to 6 p.m., which should better accommodate her schedule.
Chiavaroli also said he believed several other concerns raised in Green's statement regarding borough procedures were unwarranted. He pointed to the borough's existing communication with residents through social media and recent cost-saving measures as examples of efforts already underway. He added his belief that the issues raised in Green's statement could have been addressed during
executive session, rather than becoming a public matter.
Councilman Christopher D. Crook defended Green's request to include the statement in the official record, saying one of her primary concerns was that she did not feel she was being heard.
"One of [Green's] biggest concerns in her statement was about communication and the fact that she felt she wasn't being heard is the height of irony—the fact that we are going to vote to not hear her. I'm flabbergasted by that," Crook said. "Democracy depends on every voice being heard, even if it's in the minority, and to actually remove what was said from the record strikes me as undemocratic."
Following discussion, the motion to include Green's statement in the July meeting minutes failed, with only Green and Crook voting in favor.
Council then approved the July 6 meeting minutes without the inclusion of Green's statement by a 5-2 vote, with Green and Crook opposed.
In other business, council unanimously approved the remainder of the evening's agenda, including several grant applications, park improvements, police initiatives, community event requests and administrative matters.
First, council acted on several public property items, endorsing the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps' application for a 2026 Statewide Local Share Account grant to purchase a new Type III ambulance. Members also authorized the borough to seek approximately $750,000 through the 2026 Statewide Local Share Account program to renovate the borough firehouse with new offices, bathrooms, meeting rooms and other interior and facade improvements.
Several park and recreation requests were also approved. The Girl Scouts of the Nazareth Area received permission to place scarecrows in the Circle beginning Sept. 15 through the first week of November, while Nazareth Area Youth Baseball was granted use of the borough's main baseball field, Bill Gold Fields, Veterans Memorial Field and Holy Family Fields for its fall baseball season from Aug. 1 through Nov. 1.
Council also continued work on improvements at Kim Kromer Park by approving the purchase of a $75,300 ADA restroom building kit through George Ely Associates under the COSTARS purchasing program and selecting a location west of the park's main soccer fields near the Yard Waste Center, park pavilion and planned inclusive playground for the new heat-
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Pierce & Steirer, LLC
124 Belvidere Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/30-8/13)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Robert J. Buckley late of Wilson Borough, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of James Michael Meixsell, late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Jason James Meixsell. 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:
Jason James Meixsell c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/23-8/6)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Jared J. Valo, late of Borough of Bath, County of Northampton and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Cheryl E. Valo 532 Penn St. Bath, PA 18014 Administratrix
Steven D. Brown, Esquire Spengler Brown Law Offices 110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (7/23-8/6)
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING AUGUST 13, 2026
The Northampton Borough Zoning Hearing Board will hold its public meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Council Chambers, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at 7:00 p.m. to review the following appeals: Michael Deibert, 418 East 7th Street, Northampton, PA 18067. This property is located on Tax Parcel No. M4NE1D-5-11 and is located in a R-2 Residential Zoning
relief to install a 6-foot-high privacy fence along Adaire Court, two feet higher from the maximum height of 4 feet. Mr. Deibert is also requesting Zoning relief to install the fence 6 feet from the face of curb, 4 feet less than the minimum distance of 10 feet:
1) Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance 250.18.H(1) (a) - Maximum height. Except for the I-1, I-2 and C-2 Districts, fences, partitions or walls shall not exceed six feet in height above the natural grade, except that front yard fences shall not exceed four feet in height, nor shall front yard fences obstruct vision of oncoming traffic as defined by § 250-17E of this chapter.
2) Northampton Borough Zoning Ordinance 250.18.H(1) (b)[1] - Rear yard fences shall be set back a minimum of six feet from the rear property line where they abut a street or alley. Corner lot fences shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the curbline, nor shall these fences obstruct vision at the corner as defined by § 250-17E of this chapter.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CHAPMAN BOROUGH
Due to vacation schedules, the regular meeting of Chapman Borough Council on August 3rd will be held on August 10th, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the borough secretary, John, Defassio, or Mayor Dana Ackerman 610-837-6869.
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Marge Dally, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Craig A. Dally, Executor of the Estate of Marge Dally. 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:
Craig A. Dally
c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
124 Belvidere Street
Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
Pierce & Steirer, LLC
124 Belvidere Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (7/30-8/13)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Jane A. Free, late of the Township of Lehigh, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to David Thomas Free, Executor of the Estate of Jane A. Free. 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:
David Thomas Free
c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire
124 Belvidere Street
Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064
Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims against to present them in writing without delay to the Attorney noted below.
Amber M. Jenkins
143 E. Moorestown Road Wind Gap, PA 18091 Administratrix
Steven D. Brown, Esquire
Spengler Brown Law Offices
110 East Main Street Bath, PA 18014
Attorney for the Estate (7/30-8/13)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Peter Bohun, Jr., late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Elaine Elizabeth Bohun, Administratrix of the Estate of Peter Bohun, Jr.. 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:
Elaine Elizabeth Bohun c/o Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064
Alfred S. Pierce, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064
Attorneys for the Estate I.D. No. 21445 (8/6-8/20)
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Final questions are due no later than 1:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026.
The Project consists of stormwater pipe replacement, approximately 34,332 square yards of cold in-place recycled asphalt base course, scratch/ leveling course, and wearing course overlay. The project includes the entire length of Timberline Road (T-814), approximately 14,045 feet in length.
All Bid Documents and details are available at no cost
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The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Davis Bacon wage determination HUD Form 4010 in the bid package. The Contractor shall include these requirements in all subcontracts for the project. Specific requirements for bidding are described in the Bidding Documents. Weekly certified payrolls are required.
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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 9:30 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. 610-837-6051
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 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. – 9:30 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. 610-262-8666
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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ed, ADA-accessible, full-service restrooms.
Additional public property actions included awarding Buck Masonry LLC a $4,774 contract to construct the block wall that will serve as part of the police department's protective ballistic barrier after the company submitted the only quote received. Council also approved a request from Jennie Brown and the Nazareth Downtown Business Association to hold a "Gilmore Girls" themed event Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Although no street closures are planned, the borough park parking lot will be used as a shuttle staging area.
Turning to financial matters, council authorized deposits of $35,000 on July 5, $25,000 on July 14 and $25,000 on July 28 of pool and park funds into PLGIT Daily accounts earning 3.75% interest. Members also approved returning $100 event reservation deposits to the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce and Caitlin Meyers following the June 13 Food Truck Festival and the July 25 Martin on Main event.
Police-related business included approving applications for an $80,000 Northampton County Local Share Account Gaming Grant to purchase and fully outfit a 2027 Ford Expedition police SUV and a Northampton County Public Safety Grant for virtual reality Axon Taser training. Council also approved National Night Out in the Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Cars and Coffee in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, an orientation meeting for crossing guards, the hiring of James Gibney as a regularly scheduled crossing guard and Anthony Loftus, Kimberly Robibero, Terry Baker and Sean Cleary as substitute crossing guards, advertising for bids for a Ford Police Interceptor patrol vehicle, permanent handicapped parking spaces for Tammy Huth on Park Street and Martha Manarino on Wambold Street, and a temporary 45-day handicapped parking space on Belvidere Street for a resident experiencing health issues.
Mayor Lance E. Colondo provided the police report for the month of July, which included 279 total police activity/calls for service, 27 crimes reported and investigated, 18 criminal arrests, two drug related crimes, five Part 1 offenses, 65 traffic citations issued, 67 warnings issued, two reportable traffic accidents and nine non-reportable traffic accidents, as well as 437 total parking tickets issued for the month.
Total revenue for the month of July for fines, permits, receipts, tickets, requests and rentals was $20,110.03.
Fire Committee recommendations included setting borough trick-or-treat night for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., appointing J.R. Williams as Upper Nazareth Township's voting
representative on the Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps Board through Dec. 31, 2028, and appointing Kaitlin Betley as an alternate member of the board through the same date.
Council also directed the borough solicitor to advertise an ordinance amending the borough's motor vehicle code to modify a no-parking area on the west side of North Green Street.
The meeting concluded with action on environmental and administrative matters. Council approved increasing the annual residential solid waste collection rate from $500 to $560 beginning Jan. 1, 2027, increasing quarterly bills from $125 to $140 for both 2027 and 2028. Members also approved new compensation rates for the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority Board of Directors that will take effect only upon future reappointments, with the board chair receiving $400 per month and board members receiving $200 per month.
The next Nazareth Borough workshop meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3 and the next regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 7. Both meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at 159 West Center St.
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a source of discovery, relaxation and connection throughout life. The enthusiasm shown by participants and families once again demonstrated how strongly the greater Northampton community values its library.
Here are a few dates to remember as Summer Reading concludes: Aug. 8 is the last day to log your reading and turn in your reading log for NAPL$, and Aug. 22 is the last day to turn in your NAPL$ for well-earned prizes!
With summer's end, NAPL is
turning its attention toward Basket Social season.
The library is now accepting donations for its Annual Autumn Online Auction & Basket Raffle. Local businesses, organizations, families and individuals are invited to contribute themed baskets, merchandise, gift certificates, experiences or monetary donations to create raffle packages.
The online auction will open on Sept. 27 and continue through Oct. 3, giving supporters an opportunity to bid from home on a variety of donated items and experiences. The season will culminate in the in-person Basket Raffle on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Proceeds from the Online Auction & Basket Raffle directly support library collections, programs, technology, outreach and other services available to residents throughout the Northampton Area School District. This year’s fundraiser carries particular importance as NAPL responds to a $180,000 reduction in annual funding.
While a single fundraiser cannot replace that entire loss, every donated item, auction bid, raffle ticket and sponsorship helps protect the services the community relies upon. Strong community participation also demonstrates that residents value a responsive, accessible library where people can connect, discover and grow.
Donations will be accepted through Oct. 3. Those interested in contributing, volunteering or learning more may visit northamptonapl.org, call 610-262-7537, or contact info@ northamptonapl.org.
Summer Reading may be ending, but a new season of community participation is just beginning. NAPL invites everyone to celebrate a successful summer— and then help fill the baskets that will support the library throughout the year.
Horner’s Cemetery celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
Submitted by PEGGY MOSER
A special tour will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at Horner’s Cemetery, 4965 NorBath Blvd. (Route 329), halfway between Bath and Northamp-
ton. Watch for Pennsylvania tourism signs. The special tour will highlight American Revolution veteran soldiers, officers and
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Northampton
County
Upcoming Road Work
Municipality: Lehigh Township Road: Maple Drive
Between: Lehigh Drive and Mountain View Drive
Type of work: Other Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging
Start: August 5
Estimated end: August 7
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Upper Mount Bethel Township Road: PA 191/Valley View Drive
Between: Market Street and Monroe County Line
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging
Start: August 5
Estimated end: August 7
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Lower Nazareth Township
Road: Newburg Road
Between: Nazareth Drive and Walnut Street
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: August 6
Estimated end: August 7
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Washington Township Road: Ridge Road
Between: Main Street and Central Avenue
Type of work: Other
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: August 6
Estimated end: August 7
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Municipality: Forks Township Road: PA 611/North Delaware Drive
Between: Frost Hollow Road and Frutchey Hill Road
Type of work: Pothole patching
Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: August 7
Estimated end: August 7
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to
3 p.m.
Municipality: Lower Saucon
Township Road: Seidersville Road
Between: Bingen Road and PA
378 Type of work: Other Work being done by: PennDOT
Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging Start: August 7
Estimated end: August 7
In effect (time of day): 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and apprenticed as a blacksmith. When the war started, he was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the Pennsylvania "Flying Camp" on Sept. 10, 1776.
He was captured at Fort Washington in November 1776. The British paid prisoners if they had a usable trade. He was paid for every blacksmith item he made for his captors. He then used the money to buy better food for his comrades.
He was paroled in December 1777. He signed a pledge never to take up arms against the British again. After arriving home, he immediately grabbed a gun and joined the troops headed for Canada to help keep the British out of Canada.
Andrew Szeplaki of Bath
Voted 2025-26 Kutztown
University Athletics Freshman of the Year
Submitted by
BRYAN SALVADORE
It didn't matter if it was inside or outside, freshman pole vaulter Andrew Szeplaki, of Bath, put up high numbers in both and has been voted the 2025-26 KU Male Freshman of the Year.
Szeplaki joins teammate Trey Hamlin III, who won the award last year, and is the eighth track and field student-athlete to garner the recognition.
During the indoor season, the Bath, Pa., native was the PSAC champion in the pole vault and a Second Team All-American at NCAA Championships, finishing ninth overall with a best clearance of 5.16m (16-11). Szeplaki was voted the PSAC Freshman of the Year, First Team All-PSAC and to the USTFCCCA All-Region team. He also set the new PSAC pole vault record by clearing 5.20m (17-0.75) and had the highest jump in Division II by a freshman this year (5.30m).
In outdoor, Szeplaki doubled up and won another PSAC title in the pole vault with a mark of 5.05m (16-6.75). He also qualified for NCAA Championships and was Honorable Mention AllAmerica. Szeplaki was also AllPSAC First Team.
Horner’s Cemetery
committee members.
Meet Gen. Robert Brown, who served during the American Revolution. He was born in Weaversville, attended common school
His remains were interred on the 28th in the burial ground near his residence, and notwithstanding the severity of the cold, the concourse was unusually large. Not one-half of those present could fit the church.”
“Republican Compiler” (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), March 26, 1823, Page 3.
A couple from Maryland who are direct descendants of Gen. Brown drove to the cemetery over the Fourth of July holiday to place a wreath on Brown’s grave.
After the end of the war, President George Washington gave him two tree saplings. The surviving tree was called "Washington’s Friendship Tree" by the local newspaper.
Brown was a member of the Pennsylvania Senate from 1783 to 1787 and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Samuel Sitgreaves.
He was re-elected to the Sixth Congress and the seven succeeding Congresses and served from Dec. 4, 1798, to March 3, 1815. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1814, retired from public life and lived on his farm. He died in 1823 near Weaversville and was buried in Horner’s Cemetery.
His obituary read:
“Gen. Brown died at his residence in Allen Township, Northampton County, Pa., on the 26th day of February last, in the 79th year of his age.
General Robert Brown, a patriot and soldier of the Revolutionary War. The deceased was universally respected. The urbanity and republican plainness of his manner — the uprightness and probity of his character — secured to him the affections and esteem of all who knew him.
He was a member of the Senate of Pennsylvania for some time. He was then called upon by the freemen of the district to represent them in the Congress of the United States, of which body he continued a member 16 or 17 years.
Troop M Announce DUI Roving Patrols
Submitted by NATHAN BRANOSKY
On Saturday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 2 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police conducted a roving DUI patrol in Northampton County that resulted in the following:
• (8) Driving Under the Influence arrests
• (68) Traffic Citations
• (35) Traffic Warnings
• (3) Misdemeanor Arrests
• (1) Felony Arrest (Possession with the Intent to Deliver)
• (1) Outstanding Warrant Arrest
