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PennDOT to Use existing Photos For driver License and Identification Card renewals Engineer Battalion 337th of the National Guard presented RN Teresa Bauer with a plaque of recognition for all her "support, tutelage and supervision of the Medical Strike Team" during their deployment at Gracedale.

Terry accepted her plaque with a proper social-distancing elbow bump.

Northampton Borough Council tables decision On pool opening

By KERI LINDENMUTH During their May 7 virtual meeting, Northampton Borough Council decided to table its decision on whether or not to open the borough's public swimming pool until at least May 21.

The discussion was added to the evening's agenda by borough manager LeRoy Brobst.

"This [decision] I am going to leave in the hands of council," he said. "I do not know if the preparation would be worth the result."

Currently, Northampton County is in the COVID-19 "red" phase outlined by Governor Tom Wolf. Even if the county were to move to the "yellow" phase by summer, groups would still be restricted to 25 people or less. Brobst added that the borough could not operate the pool in such a manner.

Boroughs across the county have either chosen to delay pool openings or cancel them altogether.

Borough solicitor Steven Goudsouzian offered his advice to council.

"I think all of us would love to see the pool open," he said. "But all of us acknowledge the fundamental dangers of having the pool open."

He advised that council wait until June to see whether the situ-

ation changes. Any decision to open or close the pool this early would be "unwise."

However, some members of council worried that waiting until June would "squeeze people for time." Brobst acknowledged that opening the pool takes about two weeks, but there are some smaller tasks that can be done in preparation.

"Why could we not address this at the council meeting on the 21st?" asked Councilwoman Judy Kutzler. "If you push it off to June...that is really going to put pressure on borough employees."

Council unanimously agreed and tabled their decision to May 21.

Also to be decided on May 21 is whether the borough should hire five additional public works employees as summer help.

Only five individuals applied for summer jobs. All of them have worked for public works previously.

"Normally we have a whole lot more [applicants]," said Brobst.

Social distancing, he added, makes some public works jobs difficult. In talking with the head of public works, he said, the borough would not want to exceed five additional people. "[Public works] would not safeContinued on page 5

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Submitted by SARAH FULTON Bath Farmers’ Market returns for its 13th season on Friday, May 15. The market has a safety plan in place for covid19, plus new hours, new sponsor and new vendors.

The market will operate Fridays from May 15 through September 25 at Keystone Park at Route 329 and Green Street in Bath from 3 to 6:30 p.m. New vendors include Sweetly Smitten Cookies of Lower Nazareth Township, which features muffins, cupcakes, miniBundts, cream puffs, plus bread from Matty’s Marvelous Makery in Tatamy. Dancers Oasis, a costume maker from Quakertown, will be selling handmade cotton masks in a variety of patterns in adult and child sizes.

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butters and local honey), Broken Willow Winery (reds, whites and varietals from globally sourced grapes), and Blendlife food truck is joining us with smoothies, smoothie bowls, grilled sandwiches and soups. Pre-order will be available. Other vendors will be joining in June.

This season is sponsored by Linda Roth, CPA, a certified public accountant proudly located in Bath.

The market will provide a public handwashing station and extra sanitizing will take place at booths to ensure a stress-free, healthful experience. All guests are asked to wear masks as per Gov. Tom Wolf ’s order for workers and patrons of essential businesses.

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By JASON KAMERY The Moore Township Board of Supervisors voted to extend the real estate baseline tax period until Aug. 31, 2020 during their digital meeting held at 7 p.m. on May 5.

Since Governor Wolf signed Act 15 into law it allowed municipalities to consider waiving any real estate tax late fees until Dec. 31, 2020, consequently extending the baseline tax period.

“I asked around to some of the neighboring municipalities,” said Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager. “Lehigh didn’t extend the discount period, they extended their base period till the end of August. I believe Bushkill extended until August 1, East Allen is currently contemplating it. They are not thinking about extending the discount period because the discount period is over; there would be a lot more cost to the township by trying to refund those who paid after the discount period ended. So a lot of these municipalities are thinking of just extending the baseline period.”

After discussion, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to extend just the baseline period to pay real estate taxes until Aug. 31, 2020.

Steiner also encouraged residents to respond to the census and reminded residents they can sign up for township alerts through the NIXLE system.

Residents can either sign up on the township’s homepage or text MOORE2491 to 888777.

The Board of Supervisors also voted 3-0 to move forward on land preservation for two properties through the Open Space program.

Due to the Pennsylvania primary voting, the next Board of Supervisors meeting has been moved to June 1, 2020.

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Additionally, non-U.S. citizens must also visit a driver's license center in person to complete a transaction. For a list of reopened locations, visit www.dmv.pa.gov.

Expiration dates on driver's licenses, photo ID cards, learner's permits and camera cards scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020 through May 31, 2020, have been extended until June 30, 2020. A Pennsylvania driver's license is valid for four years, expiring on the day after the driver's birthday. PennDOT will continue to send an Invitation to Renew to each driver three months prior to license expiration. Individuals age 65 or older have the option of renewing their license every two years, instead of the standard four years. If a customer's license

is nearing expiration and they were planning to get a REAL ID at their time of renewal, they can renew their license or ID and get a standard, "NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES" product. The issuance of REAL ID is currently suspended as a mitigation effort in preventing the spread of COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline until Oct. 1, 2021. Once REAL ID issuance has resumed, customers with a non-REAL ID product can upgrade to a REAL ID and their new product will include any time remaining on their current product, plus an additional four years – customers won't "lose" time that they've already paid for, and after the initial REAL ID product expires, there is no additional fee (beyond regular renewal fees) to renew a REAL ID product.

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Non-commercial driver's license and photo ID card holders may renew their product online, providing there are no corrections or changes other than a change of address, by visiting www.dmv. pa.gov. Both non-commercial and commercial drivers may renew their products through the mail.

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Gab Over by Pete The Fence G. Ossip Hi gang, I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day. A parade went through Nazareth over the weekend to pay tribute to mothers residing at Alexandria Manor. I’m glad we had nice weather for the day, I’m ready to say goodbye to these chilly and windy days. Well I was ready last month but oh well, what can ya do? Northampton Borough is unsure whether to open the pool yet, looks like they’ll talk about it more at their next borough meeting. These boroughs are in such a tough spot with making the call on whether to open or

not. I understand both sides to the decision; I worry about more people going in the river and quarries if the pools don’t open, leading to inevitable water rescues...The canola fields have become a big problem already with people trespassing into the field to do their photo shoots. Just be respectful folks, you can still get a nice photo without entering the field and possibly destroying the crop. That area can get real busy with traffic so be careful where you park your car as well...Some of the parents and students of area schools are starting to circulate petitions, pleading with the schools to host in-person graduations. At time of print, there are almost 1,500 signatures targeting Northampton Area High School.

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The Home News is going to have a graduation issue June 4, for anyone that would like to honor their grad with a blurb and/or photo. If you’d like to submit something, please call 610-9230382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com for more info...

Nazareth Diner opened back up for take-out last week, Town & Country Restaurant is opening back up this week as well for takeout, offering curbside pick-up...

Pizzaville donated several pizza pies to Moore Township Police Dept. last week, that was nice of them. I love seeing all the ways that people are helping each other out during this time. When the time comes that we see a bit more “normalcy” in our lives, whatever that may mean at this point, I hope the kindness and love continues...Stay-at-home orders have been extended into June for the Lehigh Valley area. At time of print there are over 57,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the state of Pennsylvania...President Trump is expected to visit an Upper Macungie medical distributor this week, Thursday...Don’t forget to send in your photos of farmers’ markets to be considered for our May Photo of the Month contest.

Photos do not have to have been taken this year...Well I’m packin’ it in for this week, off to make some lunch. Cya next week for our Memorial Day issue.

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Obituaries Rudolph F. Pflugler

Ru do l p h F. Pflugler, 98, formerly of Moore Twp., passed away on We d n e s day, May 6, 2020 at The Gardens for Memory Care, of Easton. He is the husband of the late Mary (Pehr) Pflugler, who passed away on August 7, 2013. He was born on Dec. 26, 1921 in Upper Nazareth Twp. He is the son of the late John and Hedwig (Yost) Pflugler.

Rudolph proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a truck driver for Lone Star Cement and retired in 1985 after serving 43 years. Rudolph loved working in his garage, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and tending to his fruit trees. He is deeply missed by sons, Thomas Pflugler and wife Ann Marie, of North Catasauqua, Gary Pflugler and wife Elizabeth, of Emmaus; son-in-law, Ralph Gerhab, of Nazareth; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ochlak and husband Eric, Scott Pflugler, Cristie Lazart and husband Michael, Dan Gerhab and wife Heejae; great-grandchildren, Noah and Mika Gerhab, and Maya Lazart; sister, Marian Adams, of California. He was pre-deceased by daughter, Diane Gerhab; brothers, Louis, Leopold, William and John Pflugler; sisters, Theresa Smith, Pauline Polles, Frances Deutsch, Hermina Arnold, Hedwig Bessenhoffer.

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Police Blotter Theft of vehicle parts Catty High School On Monday, May 4 just after 9 a.m., State Police were dispatched to Catty High School for a theft. Upon arrival, troopers made contact with the complainant, Edward Heiser. Heiser advised the catalytic converter was cut out and removed from the school vehicle, a 2001 Ford.

The catalytic converter is valued at $500.

Anyone with information in regards to this theft should call PSP-Bethlehem at 610-8612026.

Fleeing and eluding Allen Twp. On May 2 at 12:30 p.m. in the area of Joseph Road/John Drive, troopers attempted to take a 38-year-old male from Palmerton into custody on an active arrest warrant stemming from a domestic incident from the night prior. He fled on his motorcycle but was ultimately taken into custody by troopers a short period later.

Harass physical contact Bath Borough On April 30 on Old Forge Drive in Bath, the actor pushed the victim, a 24-year-old female, to the ground during an argument. The victim refused to cooperate with police.

Retail theft at Target On May 1 at 9:20 a.m., CRPD was dispatched to a retail theft in progress at Target on Dryland Way in Easton. Loss prevention observed a male conceal merchandise under his clothing.

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Civil matter in the 1900 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a civil issue.

Reportable accident, Main St. and E. 21st St. involving three vehicles.

Theft, other, in the 800 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a silver aluminum 30’ extension ladder with blue caps taken from the backyard of a residence.

Traffic stop, Main St. and W. 23rd St. A traffic stop was conducted.

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Noise complaint in the 1800 block of Washington Ave. Report of a neighbor being loud.

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Check person/welfare in the 2100 block of Washington Ave. Request to check the welfare of a female.

Theft, retail, Dollar General in the 2000 block of Main St. Report of a male shoplifting.

Banks St. Report of an overdose.

Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Newport Ave. Report of a neighbor being loud.

Disturbance in the 900 block of Main St. Report of a disturbance.

Civil matter in the 1400 block of Laubach Ave. Report of a civil issue.

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Criminal mischief in the 1600 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of damage to a mirror of a legally parked vehicle.

Animal complaint in the 500 block of E. 2nd St. Report of a dog bite.

Overdose in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Report of an overdose.

Animal complaint, E. 18th St. and Laubach Ave. Report of unleashed dogs.

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ly be able to handle that many [employees] in these conditions.”

The names of the five applicants will be brought to the May 21 meeting for a vote by council.

Brobst also added that all borough personnel are back at work, including office administration and public works employees.

Construction of the pavilion at the public pool and construction of the community garden will resume.

Finally, Brobst addressed worry that the borough would see a decrease in income tax revenue.

He said quarter one collection was on par with past years.

"People who pay their tax on time always pay on time," he said.

He said the borough will have a better idea of the economic impact of COVID-19 following the second quarter. While he added that he is concerned, he said there are no numbers available yet to base any decisions off of.

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Neighbor complaint in the 100.block of W. 17th St. Report of a neighbor issue.

Neighbor complaint in the 900 block of Lincoln Ave. Report of a neighbor issue.

Criminal mischief in the 100 block of W. 17th St. Report of tape wrapped around the windows of a vehicle.

MAY 3

Noise complaint in the 1300 block of Main St. Report of loud music.

Juvenile problem in the 1500 block of Washington Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

Noise complaint, Stewart St. and John Ct. Report of loud music.

Juvenile problem in the 2300 block of Washington Ave. Report of a juvenile issue.

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NAZARETH AREA National Guard Completes its Deployment at Gracedale

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure, Gracedale Administrator Jennifer StewartKing and Director of Nursing Dawn Tuersfeldman thank Lieutenant Colonel Darren McAuley, Captain Joseph McLaughlin and their National Guard troops for their assistance at Gracedale Nursing Home. They also extend their thanks to Michael Whalen from the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania for his help with coordinating the deployment.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for our residents and our staff,” says Jennifer Stewart-King. “We are very grateful for the aid and support the National Guard was able to provide us over the last two weeks.”

“Obviously, if you can avoid being in a nursing home during this trying time you should. But, if you absolutely can’t, Gracedale is the best place for you to be. We recently hired an additional 12 nursing aides including, possibly,

one aide who came to Gracedale on a deployment with the Guard and doesn’t want to leave,” Lamont McClure said.

Thirty-four members of the National Guard were deployed at Gracedale from April 27 – May 10. The team included 20 medics working as CNAs and eight licensed nurses.

Notice of Execution Signed for Eric Frein

submitted by MARIA FINN Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel, on Monday, signed a Notice of Execution setting June 22, 2020, for the execution of Eric Frein.

Frein was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2014 murder of a Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Bryon Dickson II during an ambush attack of the Blooming Grove barracks in northeastern Pennsylvania.

The law provides that when the governor does not sign a warrant of execution within the specified time period, the secretary of corrections has 30 days within which to issue a notice of execution.

The General Assembly has yet

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With the Class of 2020 graduates missing out on so much this year, we wanted to do something memorable for them by having a special Graduation issue.

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to address the inadequacies in the death penalty system as detailed in the Joint State Government Commission report issued in 2018.

Governor Wolf issues temporary reprieves if a warrant reaches his desk without further appeals.

We are not yet at that point in this case.

Any remaining appeals or stays an individual pursues would be part of the court case, and questions pertaining to those appeals or stays would be best directed to the individual's attorneys.

Montclair State University Announces Fall 2019 Dean's List

submitted by ANDREW MEES Montclair State University congratulates more than 5,000 students named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

The Dean's List, issued after the close of the Fall and Spring semesters by the academic deans, gives recognition to students with a 3.500 or higher semester GPA if a minimum of 12 credits is earned in courses that contribute to the GPA and if there are no IN (incomplete) grades for that semester.

J.R. Wintle of Nazareth majoring in Political Scienc and Joylin Lin of Nazareth majoring in Undeclared.

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the store. When police attempted to stop him, he attempted to flee.

After the male was taken into custody, three electronic items valued at $249.93 were found in his possession as well as a plastic bag containing methamphetamines. The male was identified as Andrew Gauche of Bethlehem.

Gauche was video arraigned by District Judge Capobianco and committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $7,500 bail.

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By HOME NEWS STAFF Each month, the Nazareth Area Food Bank supports about 220 families and individuals. With the current situation, that number has increased. In April, the volunteer staff sent out 230 letters containing $30 in Giant gift cards in lieu of the parcels of food they usually give clients.

With safety as their top priority, food donations/collections have been suspended until the end of May. However, that doesn't mean you can't help. The Food Bank asks that you consider monetary donations that will allow them to continue giving clients gift cards.

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National Stop The Bleed Day Is May 21 - be Prepared to Save a life

Submitted by CHRIS SIMMONS STOP THE BLEED(R) is an important public health campaign aimed at directly saving lives-through an effort to increase public awareness and encourage people and organizations across the United States to get trained with life-saving STOP THE BLEED(R) techniques so they can be ready to take action and stop everyday instances of lifethreatening bleeding in their homes and communities.

The National STOP THE BLEED(R) Day project engages the public to join this fast-growing campaign so more lives can be saved.

Experts say it takes between: • Three to five minutes to die from blood loss.

• Seven to 10 minutes, on average, for EMS to arrive.

Why it Matters National STOP THE BLEED(R) Day is critically important because incidents, like mass shootings or natural disasters, along with everyday accidents, whether on the playground, the freeway, or in the kitchen, could expose people to bleeding out. It's imperative that people become aware of this, because in many cases, death from blood loss is preventable. Properly trained, anyone can STOP THE BLEED(R) until professional help arrives.

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Remember, 35 percent of prehospital deaths are due to blood loss, and traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for people below the age of 46.

Moravian College Undergraduate Student Award Winners

Submitted by MICHAEL CORR Congratulations to our 201920 Moravian College Undergraduate Student Award winners.

From arts and humanities to mathematics and science, these students have demonstrated incredible leadership skills, academic achievement, civic engagement, and dedication to their work and Moravian College.

Kaitlyn Nemes of Northampton and Brandon Faust of Nazareth both received undergraduate student awards.

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Government Center open for Election-related Business

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Citizens with election-related business may enter the Northampton County Government Center as of Monday, May 11. Election-related business includes registering to vote and applying for or dropping off absentee/mail-in ballots. The Government Center has been closed to the public since March 19 except for emergency court business.

Anyone entering the Government Center is required to wear a mask and must submit to a temperature check at the door.

The public may enter the Government Center for the following actions: • The Courthouse will be open to citizens for election-related business beginning on May 11 • Anyone who needs to post bail. This includes a bondsman or a third party surety.

• Any person and their legal

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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE The Council of the Borough of Northampton will be considering approval of the following Ordinance at a Regular Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON ORDINANCE NO. 1215 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON REPEALING ORDINANCE 1198, ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND AUTOMATICALLY ADOPTING ALL FUTURE ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLELMENTS WITHOUT FURTHER ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Ordinance 1198 adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition, and made certain amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to adopt the Internation-

al Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition and all future amendments thereto without further ordinance; and

chapter and this code shall be established by the Borough of Northampton by resolution from time to time.”

WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to amend the fees applicable to violations of the International Property Maintenance Code; and

Section 106.4 is amended to read as follows: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided for by state or local laws. Upon conviction of a summary offense in accordance with the Borough Code at 8 Pa. C.S.A. § 3321, the violator shall pay a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, plus court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees. Each day that a violation continues after due notice shall be deemed a separate offense.”

WHEREAS, the purpose of the International Property Maintenance Code is to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Borough of Northampton and to promote the safe and reasonable continued maintenance of all Properties and Premises within the Borough.

NOW THEREFORE, THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF NORTHAMPTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the Administration of the Borough of Northampton, which shall be the most recent version of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Borough of Northampton, in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code on file in the office of Northampton Borough are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.

Section 2. The following sections are hereby revised as follows: Section 101.1: In Section 101.1, where there is a reference in the International Property Maintenance Code as “[name of jurisdiction]” the following shall be inserted: Northampton Borough, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Section 102.3: In Section 102.3, the following shall be added: “Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the applicable editions of the most current edition of the adopted Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Codes. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the Zoning Ordinance.”

Section 103.5: Section 103.5 shall be deleted and replaced with the following: “The fees for activities and services assessed by the Borough of Northampton for the administration, inspection and issuance of permits and all other related matters undertaken pursuant to this

Section 3. Ordinance 1198, all other ordinances or parts of ordinances relating to the International Property Maintenance Code which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Northampton Borough Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 5. Nothing in this ordinance or in the Property Maintenance Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.

Section 6. The Council President of Northampton Borough is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published.

Section 7. This ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders andmatters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect within three (3) business days and after the date of its final passage and adoption.

Section 8. This ordinance shall automatically adopt the most recent International Property Maintenance Code and shall automatically adopt all future additions, amendments and supplements without further ordinance.

ORDAINED AND ENACTED this 21st day of May, 2020. _______________________

Anthony Lopsonzski, Jr. President of Council ATTEST: _____________________ LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager-Secretary _____________________ Thomas D. Reenock Mayor

A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the Borough Manager, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

LeRoy E. Brobst Borough Manager

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INVITATION TO BID Moore Township will receive sealed bids electronically via the PennBid Program until 10:00 AM on June 1, 2020 for the 2020 Seal Coat Projects. The bids will be opened with the bid results made available on PennBid shortly thereafter.

Copies of the Drawings and the Specifications / Bid Forms are available on PennBid at no cost () Bids will potentially be awarded at the regular scheduled Supervisor Meeting to be held on June 1, 2020, at 7:00 PM. Each Bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Moore Township in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the bid price in the form of a Certified Check, Bank Check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions.

Moore Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to accept any Bid which in its judgment is for the best interest of the Township.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (5/14 & 5/21)

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William Horn, Jessica Marie Hunt, Alfonso William Kasper, Jared Michael Kemmerer, Cole Edward Kiefer, Zachary Allen Kochenberger, Kyla Concetta Kospiah, Joshua Lee Leonard, Jonathon Daniel Mannino, Martina Mannino, Lauren Olivia Mantz, Allison Piper Mengel, Lindsey Nicole Nemeth, Francesco Luca Nota, Isabella Chiara Nota, Catarina Bella Parenti, Noah Aaron Reichelderfer, Aidan Russell Reinhard, Morgan Elizabeth Roth, Flouid Johny Roustic, Ethan Lee Sanchez, Samantha Nicole Saylor, Kristin Nicole Schuon, Brianne Elyse Sell, Maria Thamara Shehab, Christy Taylor Shetayh, Jordan Caitlyn Somers, Morgan Paige Sterner, Katelyn Paige Stuhldreher, Hailey Nicole Szvetecz, Jesse Salvatore Tocci, Micaela Bianca Tovar, Laura Beth Tucker, Kody Paul Whiteman, Georgia Lynn Wiswesser, Darya Zalyubovskaya High Honors: Korinne Ellien Andersch, Tori Yvette Andrew, Anthony Aulisio, Addison Thomas Ayers, Alexa Lynn Barowski, Cliff James Bastow, Gabrielle Karen Bell, Benjamin Edward Bogden, Cameron Olivia Bozik, Logan Brader, Deja Chante Breitfeller, Sophia Adelle Bretzik, Phillip Antoine Cameron, Kayla Ann

Campbell, Jessica Chen, Lukas Karl Connolly, Colin Lee Davidson, Renee Dayoub, Tyler Joseph Dew, Laila Amari Diaz, Austin Alexa Dotta, Kayla Michele Dzomic, Jeffrey Frank Erschen, Jillian Rebecca Fandl, Colin Patrick Finney, Elizabeth Jolie Franco, Andrea Linnea Fritz, Kaila Nykol Gazaway, Madelyn Patricia Geisner, Makenzie Patrice Hale, Eugene Willis Hankee, Christopher Ross Hedden, Luke James Heffelfinger, Emma Gloria Held, Kayla Elizabeth Herr, Jacob Tyler Hrycyszyn, Erica Rose Hudson, Alexa Paige Kirchhofer, Tyler Joseph Klucsarits, Crystal Rose Koch, Kyle Matthew Koehler, Matthew David Kordalski, Ryan Eugene Kovach, Olivia Katherine Lorah, Milan Tonette Losagio, Sarah Anne Markle, Jaren Michael Martin, Bryana Martinez, Paige Nicole Masonheimer, Morgan Grace McEntire, Brian Joseph McGaughran, Meredith Faith McGraw, Brody William Merkle, Samuel Franklin Nelson, Thomas I Nichols, Raelee Olivia Nogle, Hannah Christine Otto, Kiersten Sue Patterson, Amber Ann Poniktera, Wyatt Michael Poniktera, Emily Jean Ji Gui Reed, Ambrose Aaron Roland, Gianna Saloum, Addison Keira Schoeneberger, Kayla Frances Shosh, Koby Alexander Sollars, Taylor Sommer, Ethan Jeffrey Stanks, Jonathan Taylor Stier, Kyleigh Ann Straub, Kelly Lynn Tita, Dominick Alexis Torres, Luke Armstrong Truscott, Imani Bouvier Tubbs O'Neal, Victoria Lynn Wackley, Blaise Edward Wagner, Justin Patrick Weller, Adam James Wetherhold, Taylor Rose Williams Honors: Avery Elizabeth Arthofer, EmilyMary Brianne Baab, April Lee Bachert, Jordyn Marie Frances Bortz, Shelby Ann Brown, Amber Marie Carson, Bradley William Chatenka, Dalyla Maree Colon, Hannah Mae Crenko, Cristian Cruz, Tyler Michael Eckert, Jefferson Maverick Fenstermacher, Morgan Hope Heffelfinger, Lindsay Ann Hendershot, Kayden Lynn Horvath, Michael John Jenkins, Lashea Darlene Johnson, Joseph Stephen Kerbacher, Madeline Marie Kiddish, Joseph Alexander Kolumber, Morgan Rose McCracken, Colby Tyler Miller, Ean Michael Miller, Dylan Michael Murante, Owen Richard Nahf, Samantha Diane Nau, Cheyenne Rose Orendach, Connor Anthony Oswald, Julia LeeAnn Pletz, Andrew Curtis Ringer, Mia Rose Salamone, Marco Alexander Sanchez, Ashley Michelle Sancho,

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Cody Mitchell Schucker, Riley David Sommers, Ryley Morgan Stanchock, Kendyll Morgan Strohl, Samantha Ann Strong, Nevaeh Marie Wadlington, Alexander Jon Weiland Grade 12 Distinguished Honors: Natanila Nathaniel Agentis, Carmen Azar, Michael Anthony Bartlett, Laura Bethany Bealer, Jessica Nicole Begliomini, Havanna Rose Berkenstock, Kayla Rose Best, Kennedy Rose Bigelow, Lauryn Allana Bodish, Nicholas Dante Caiazzo, Alexis MacKenzie Chordas, Collin Quinn Christein, Jacob Scott Christman, Spencer James Cole, Sadie Marilyn Compagnola, Cydney Jean Dauscher, Zandra Alyce Dayoub, Aaron David Denker, Destiny Rose Fenstermaker, Matthew John Fenstermaker, Dylan Michael Fodor, Madison Rose Fraley, Ashley Lynn Frankenfield, Jacob James Galle, Jordan Gregory Gebhardt, Jordan Taylor Geroulo, Alexander Glen Gillish, Matthew David Groller, Jaylin Nikia Guerrera, Zachary Michael Gula, Alanna Lee Hartzell, Miranda Joy Heffelfinger, Haley Ann Henry, Austen David Hochstrasser, Haley Paige Hower, Isabella Teresa Huertas, Ayden Patrik Hughes, Morgan Janasek, Gavin Wade Kocher, Payce Elizabeth Korpics, Lois Elizabeth Krieger, Lena Marie Kugelman, Michael Edward Kuzio, Lauren Kathryn Lalik, Broderick Cameron Lane, Jennifer Le, Jada Nicole Martinez, Leah Elizabeth McCann, Jordan Mae McCarthy, Alexis Grace McDonald, Courtney Milisits, Madison Lee Miranda, Isabella Mohrey, Alexis Ann Nemeth, Dominick Autry Parker, Evan Willen Parker, Joshua Michael Rehrig, Derek James Richline, Michael Earl Rimbey, Brady Nash Rimple, Brooke Ryley Rockovits, Damien Mark Ruth, John Aurther Sankari, Lauren Mackenzie Schaller, Jillian Bridgette Scheel, Jacob Andrew Schwartz, Rose Marie Sharga, Amal Moustafa Shokr, Jacob Robert Steger, Madalyn Paige Stoltz, Destiny Nicole Stumpf, Miriam Slavey Tarkochev, Brady Matthew Terefenko, Alex Matthew Tews, Morgan Chantal Thomas, Joseph Robert Tiwold, Salvatore Torelli, Kalaya Faith Torres, Marissa Adele Tracy, Joel Damian Valencia, Dario James Walnock, Danielle Rose Weaver, Emily Morgan Wegrzyn, Adeline Sage Weitknecht, StephaContinued on page 8

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nie Anne Weller, Colin Richard Werkheiser, Hannah Jaide Werkheiser, Molly Jule Wiesner, Kyle David Woomer, Suhas Raman Yalamarti, Angel Lee Yelles High Honors: Tyler James Antonis, Lanai Allana Barker, Collin Benjamin Becker, Katlin Anne Beenders, Matthew Scott Diego Bickel, Thomas James Blaukovitch, Jasmine Lynn Bond, Isabella Cassidy Bordonaro, Cassandra Eve Borzillo, Angel Luis Camis, Marques Alexander Cofre, Ericka Jane Csencsits, Cameron Lee Cunningham, McKenzie Cushing, B Abigail Rose Czarnecki, Grant Austin Daubert, Daniel Kevin Ehritz, Alexa Loren Erschen, Cody Lee Fegely, Justin Tyler Fry, Vince Gallagher, Reagan Michael Geil, Brooke Nichole Geist, Mason Bradley Gunkle, Macy Giselle Hafner, Michael Keith Harrison, Dylan Kenneth Holland, Elizabeth Kate Hozza,

Michael Reagan Kapustic, Austin Charles Knoll, Justin Artemas Kolonia, Cameron Spencer LaBarge, Dylan Stone Lampi, Evan Matthew Lapp, Claire Rose Lewis, Madison Rose McCloskey, Caitlin Emily McCullough, Makayla McGaughran, Lexia Jayde Meckes, Lauren Emily Messinger, Bailey Jo Miller, Cailean O'Brien, Jonathan Caleb O'Rourke, Autumn Nichole Orlando, Sarrah Ramos, Jordan Faith Reuber, Nathaniel Joseph Rex, Ashley Marie Rolles, Autumn Corine Row, Angi Hesham Sayid, Benjamin Todd Schaffer, Cecelia Elizabeth Sommers, Olivia Marie Sorrentino, Mariah Lynn Stanley, Justin Michael Taylor, Rebecca Anne VanBlargan, Krystal Ariana Vasquez, Emily Catherine Williams Honors: Bryce Andrew Adair, Aaron James Bauer, Jayden Thomas Bell, Madison Elizabeth Biechy, Matthew Bonner, Tyrese Brandon, Lydia Rose Burkit, Jake Ryan Clause, Cameron Clay Cooper, Kripa Dawar, Andrea Georgene Decker, Austin Tyler Derr, Robert Stephen Drosnock, Alexa

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Penn State Extension offers Webinar series On home and Recreational topics

Submitted by KELLY BOND With warm weather on the horizon, many families are looking for fun and productive ways to spend time together indoors and outdoors.

A new Penn State Extension webinar series can help those families explore new hobbies, improve their properties, and keep their families healthy while staying close to home.

“Our goal is to provide ideas for keeping your home life happy, healthy and safe during these days when we are spending a lot of extra time at home,” said Jennifer Fetter, extension educator, about the “Extension at Home” series.

“No matter what the size or location of your home and property, there are lots of options for you to benefit from this free webinar series.”

Webinar topics and links include the following: • "Gardening for Pollinators." https://extension.psu.edu/extension-at-home-outdoors-gardening-for-pollinators • "Water Use Conservation and Testing." https://extension.psu. edu/extension-at-home-indoorswater-use-conservation-and-testing • "Homeowner's Guide to

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Applications for Northampton County EMS grants Opens on May 18

Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT Lamont McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announce that the County of Northampton will begin accepting applications on May 18 for the 2020 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grants. EMS grants are available to Northampton County volunteer fire departments non-profit emergency medical service organizations and can be used for capital improvements, vehicle purchase, equipment purchase and training. Eligible organizations can apply for $10,000 per application or project.

The application process opens on Monday, May 18, and closes on Friday, June 26. Approvals are scheduled to be announced in August 2020.

Details and applications can be found on the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) webpage: https://www.northamptoncounty.org/CMTYECDV/Pages/Apply-for-Funding.aspx The funding for EMS grants comes from the Northampton County’s share of the revenue from table games under the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, 4 PaC.S.A. §§ 1102, et seq. Grants are awarded via a competitive process through a committee consisting of the DCED staff.

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representative(s) having business before the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County.

(For questions as to whether you are required to appear, call Court Administration at 610-8296700).

• Any person needing to make an application for a ‘Protection from Abuse’ order will continue to be admitted.

• Any person and/or their legal representative who believes, in good faith, that a statute of limitations pertaining to them may expire before the courthouse reopens to the public.

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By KERI LINDENMUTH On Thursday, April 23, manager LeRoy Brobst Northampton ish personal to replenheld its first Borough Council protective ment like masks. equipmeeting was virtual meeting. The "I open to the who was allowed public, help appreciate all of LeRoy's with...our to call in to questions or ongoing situaask tion," said make Councilman The evening's comments.

Hall. He is Kenneth first Fire Police. also Captain of the "[He has been] out forms [and] filling ment to the borough's amend- to the county getting them out vice rules civil ser- of for replenishment and regulations.

PPEs ordinance This help." weekly. He's been a enables big vice Commission the Civil SerPublic works to process of has also kept creating an begin the while attempting busy list for open eligibility new positions in environment.to navigate the lice department. the po- is staggered Public works The police working on in two different crews department, department, fire wear masks different days. They sponders in and other first reand sanitize and equipment the borough vehicles kept busy during have daily. Council the COVID-19 wondered how the pandemic. team keep up with has secured The fire department busy summer could Photo by Cindy "The work work.

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By KERI LINDENMUTH Submitted nesses. virtual has been breaking pace... by she was respectful CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN working However,with During their first-ever the announcement borough Continued 4, the Borough May Preservation decision. on of the recipia ents of the meeting Pennsylvania on page 5 made the diffi- council's year it is going to be honoring excellence annual Pennsylvania the state, were "Next is Historic of Bath council cancel the fifth she said.

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by ERIN FERGUSON has placed on the as the serious ito. "I have no Thank you Jenkins, who meeting sincetheir first public on page 8 one for helping in the Bath was the boreveryto Ms. Susan Weaver famthe start of Also canceled yard sale on businesses, as well This past Sunday,Holiday Hill, take the Easter COVID-19 people and the following Bunny and made the the the of businesses: community ough's health consequences, neighborhood and a few neigh- researched provided us with a antine. The pandemic and quartownship. WeChicken around the Making Memories moving forward Several October meeting was a ily history, September 5. Mayor Mirabito council wary of Bobby Siegfried tually via Zoom on Friday and started to plan this held virDemo Club joined forces rare segment of local history, The decision was held by circular on Wednesday, with the event. borhood musicians the April 8, a includbigger than it turned out to be Lehigh Township much regret" events first for the musical joy to Weaversville Academy what we anticipated. made with "much,Mayor Fiorella may also be postponed,and Paw to bring some and its residents.

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Submitted by BECKY BARTLETT On May 8th, Northampton County Emergency Management Services (EMS) distributed N-95 masks, surgical masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer, face respirators and face respirator filters to the City of Bethlehem, Bushkill Township, the City of Easton, Palmer Township, the Northampton County Assessor’s Office, and the COVID-19 testing site at Easton Hospital, “We have made it our top EMS priority to make certain our first responders have the personal protective equipment they’ve needed.” says Lamont McClure.

Some donations of hand sanitizer and masks came from local companies. Masks, gloves, protective clothing etc. came from PEMA.

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