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Bath Withdraws From Colonial Regional Police
Pictured is Jimmy Pasquariello, Bath Borough Council, Mayor Reginelli-Mirabito, Marcia Hahn, children from Dreams Come True organization and participating bikers. – Home News photo
Bikers remember friends, help children At 12th annual event
By JUSTIN SWEITZER On July 15, the parking lot outside Bath Social Hall once again became home to a barrage of motorcycles, their owners and a charitable ride, as the 12th an-
nual Bikers Remembering Bikers motorcycle run commenced from downtown Bath. The proceeds from the event, which totalled $10,421, will go to the Blue Ridge chapter of
Dreams Come True, a nonprofit organization that works to fulfill the dreams of children who are “seriously, chronically and terminally ill,” according to the chapter’s website. The $10,421 total
does not include late donations that often trickle in following the event. The event raised approximately $6,000 in 2016. Continued on page 7
Pennsylvania State Rep. Marcia Hahn, Pink Heals Lehigh Valley Chapter Executive Director Bill Andress, Linda Trexler, Bath Mayor Fiorella ReginelliMirabito and members of Bath Borough Council. – Home News photo
Pink Heals holds ambulance dedication Fundraiser In Bath
By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Borough of Bath held multiple charitable events over the weekend. Not only did the borough host the Bikers Remem-
bering Bikers motorcycle run to much success on Saturday, but a fundraiser for a local community member was held at Ciff Cowling Field on Sunday.
The July 16 event at Ciff Cowling Field featured a kickball tournament, food vendors, a raffle and the dedication of a pink ambulance to raise money for Naza-
By KERI LINDENMUTH After months of discussion, town halls, and informational sessions between the Borough of Bath Council, the Colonial Regional Police Commission, and borough residents, Bath’s council unanimously chose to withdraw from the CRPC. The decision was made during council’s regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 12. Several members of the Colonial Regional Police were in attendance as each council member cast their vote to withdraw. This vote gives Borough Manager Brad Flynn the authority to draft official letters of withdrawal. “This has been a very tough decision,” said Council President Mark Saginario as he thanked council for their work. “I know pretty much everyone on council lost sleep over this.” However, Saginario once again stressed that the decision did not reflect the quality of the CRPC’s services. Ultimately, the decision came down to what was best for the borough’s future “five, seven, [and] ten years down the road.” Colonial Regional, Saginario said, was “worth every penny,” but the borough does not have any more pennies to give and “taxes just cannot go up anymore.” Although the decision to withdraw has been made, the contract the borough has with the CRPC will remain in place through 2018. The borough has until January 2019 to find a new police Continued on page 6
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reth resident Janna Keiser. The event was ran by the Lehigh Valley chapter of Pink Continued on page 6
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