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Marcia Hahn had the pleasure of attending Cub Pack 44's Blue and Gold Banquet at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, where the pack's adult volunteers were honored. –Facebook photo
Zarayko resigns borough Bath may get reimbursement Ahart’s coloring For snowstorm expenses Manager for retirement Contest by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Northampton Borough Manager Eugene Zarayko submitted his letter of resignation, effective May 31, 2016, to Borough Council on Thursday. It was accepted with great regret. He has served in the post for the past 30 years. Assistant Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst read the letter, and noted that when Zarayko became manager he was a foreman in public works for the borough. Members of Council praised Zarayko for helping many people as well as the borough and said he will be sorely missed. They also said, “Gene bled black and orange” (the colors symbolic of Northampton).
Other Business • An ordinance was approved on delinquent accounts, noting that there is a 10% penalty as well as a 10% assessed interest on them. • A single bid was opened from AMS Global, Inc. on a new restroom trailer, fully equipped, and delivered to the borough at a price of $64,625. While the borough would have $58,000 from Monroe County casino funds, they still would need another $6,000 and Councilman Ed Pany questioned that. Council voted to delay any action on the bid until the next meeting on March 17. • Two requests for use of the borough’s portable band trailer were approved. Moore Township Continued on page 9
by BILL HALBFOERSTER The Home News
Bath Borough Council president Mark Saginario, who doubles as emergency management coordinator, reported to Council on Monday that Northampton County has met qualifications for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the January 23-24 snowstorm. When money is made available, FEMA could reimburse Bath Borough 75% of what it cost to clear the snow, including contractors who helped. Several of the committees that were appointed at the start of the new year gave reports. Saginario said he is happy that Council is utilizing these committees and that the borough is steadily moving forward. One improvement is
that the public works department is now reporting the hours spent on each of their tasks. Saginario said many hours were put into business of the personnel, finance and administration committee. Other matters Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman said she received word from the Historic Restoration Commission in Harrisburg that tax credits will be available for eligible persons in the community. She said the Governor Wolf Historical Society antiques show last weekend was a huge success, with more than 600 people attending. She also noted that waters from a recent heavy rain came close to the base of the W. Main St. bridge. Saginario pointed out other places that flooded Continued on page 2
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