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FEBRUARY 13-19, 2020
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Northampton Clergy Members Granted free Access to Borough’s Rec center By KERI LINDENMUTH
of the Schiavone subdivision property to the Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting at 7 p.m. on February 4 at the Moore Township municipal building. The concerns were in regards to the Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) for the property. The main reasons for those concerns were the power line height and the amount of water that collects at the proposed entrance of the subdivision. It was brought to the attention of the Moore Township Planning Commission that the power lines may not be high enough for the expected farm equipment to be used through the proposed entrance. Moore Township Engineer Kevin Horvath had the opportunity to go out to the property and inspect the situation.
During their meeting on Thursday, February 6, the Northampton Borough Council voted to grant free rec center membership to active and retired members of the borough’s clergy. The request was made by Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. “I have been approached by several clerics who have asked this question,” he explained. “They take care of the people of the borough.” However, he expressed hesitation because the borough’s police department does not currently have free membership. The fire department and non uniformed employees, on the other hand, do. Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst said membership was part of the bargaining agreement for non-uniformed employees. Councilman Keith Piescienski said the fire department barely uses their free passes, and that police would not use them if they had them. He said members of the police department would be heckled while exercising. Lopsonzski, Sr. also expressed hesitation in regards to family members of the clergy. He wondered whether they should also be granted free membership. Council was against this request. “That would add a lot of people to the list,” said Councilman Thomas Gehringer. Borough approved the motion, with the amendment that families would have to pay for membership. In other news, council voted to advertise Ordinance No. 1213. This ordinance would enable the borough to participate in the River Central Intermunicipal Agreement. The comprehensive plan would be carried out with
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Sabz Restaurant Celebrates grand opening And ribbon cutting by HOME NEWS STAFF On Thursday, Feb. 6, Sabz Restaurant was officially welcomed to the Northampton community with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting, hosted by the Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce. The celebration saw a packed house, filled with fellow
local business owners, chamber members and patrons hungry for a taste of the Mediterranean. Sabz brings the taste of Persia with a modern twist, incorporating the cultural taste of Persian cuisine and fusing it with the best twists of Mediterranean, Turkish, American, and Asian cuisine.
Board of Supervisors Address planning Commission concerns By JASON KAMERY The Moore Township Planning Commission voiced concerns
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Looking Back
by Ed Pany
Armed services memorials, photo courtesy of Larry Oberly.
A 50-year salute (Originally published in 2004)
When I attended the Eckley Patch American Legion meeting in Bath, one topic on their agenda was quite amazing. The group agreed to pay the dues of any member with 50 years of consecutive membership at the post. I thought five or six people would qualify. The list is lengthy, showing the loyalty and dedication of these fine gentlemen to the Eckley Patch Post and the American Legion. Many are friends and neighbors. Hope no one has been omitted: Joseph Abraham Jr., 57 years; Joseph Ambrose, 51; Charles Asbath, 58; Lewis Borda, 58; Bertram Bickel, 59; Leo C. Bittenbender, 59; Angelo Christopher, 58; Arthur Diehl, Jr., 58; John A. Ford, 58; Robert Hunsicker, 56; Howard Jones, Jr., 58; Bertine Keefer, 58; Charles Kish,
52; Stephen Kondikoff, 58; Morris Kurnal, 59; Wilfred R. Lakey, 57; George Maureka, 57; Anthony Liberto, 58; Elwood Michael, 58; Reinhart Nemith, 56; Clyde Roberts, 58; Harlan Romig, 58; Kenneth H. Saff, Sr., 53; Carl Silfies, 58; Sherwood Silfies, 58; Franklin Temos, 53; Franklin Wagner, 58; Joseph Weber, 56; and Allan Winter, 53. A great list of our neighbors, good men and great citizens. Thanks, fellows, for your service to the nation.
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