REMEMBER & HONOR
Dredging the Lehigh River:
Part 2 of 3
In this second column we continue to write about dredging for coal in the Lehigh River. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Putt recall the family connection to the Lehigh River. They wrote the following account of their family’s memories on the Lehigh.
Wilson Putt; contributed by the Wilson Putt Family
Memories of Wilson D. Putt and Sons Dredging and Trucking Coal reclamation was carried out by Albert Ebersole, of Reading, and Henry Phillips along the Schuylkill River near Shoemakersville. Henry Phillips also ran a dredging operation in Catasauqua and operated a business in
Laurys Station. Albert Ebersole previously worked at Slate Dam. Wilson D. Putt was raised in Reading and was a nephew of Albert Ebersole. He founded and operated the Lehigh River Steam Coal Company at Packer Dam, East Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) around 1930. This operation continued until the 1942 flood. Around that time, he started a dredging operation at the Three Mile Dam near Lockport. Jonathan Reber had a dredging operation at the lower end of the Three Mile Dam. After a while, Reber moved to Parryville. Initially, he had two pump boats, two tugboats and four scows. They started with one dump truck, then acquired another. With the innovation of Wilson Putt, a method of screening the coal from the river took place on the shore. At the washery, the tables vibrated and screened the debris from the coal; water washed the sand and rocks from the coal and after it settled, the debris was removed. After the Clean Waters Act went into effect, the rocks and sand were piled on the property. They had a McCormick tractor with troughs attached and a scraper
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Northampton School Board approves Public library funding and 4% tax increase
By SAVANNAH BROWN
During the Northampton School Board meeting on Monday, May 12, the board heard presentations from Northampton Area Public Library Director Veronica LaRoche and NASD Business Administrator Craig Neiman, which helped directors make their decisions on public library funding and the district’s 2025-26 final budget.
During her presentation, LaRoche explained that the library’s
request of $270,000 from the district is a flat fund, which has been the same requested amount for the last five years. This amount is 52% of the NAPL budget. The rest of the budget comes from state aid ($138,427 or 27%), municipalities ($33,734 or 7%), donations and fundraising ($38,000 or 7%) and other ($36,225 or 7%).
Currently, LaRoche stated the library serves a population of 43,731 people and around
12,000 individuals hold library cards.
LaRoche also expressed that the library does its best to spend as little as possible and tries to save some of its funding to transfer into their emergency fund at the end of the fiscal year for capital projects and improvements. LaRoche stated that the library would only be able to sustain itself for two years if the board
Allen Township residents voice Concerns over rodents, fumes, ‘Junkyard’ in neighborhood
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Residents of Willow Ridge and other neighboring Willowbrook Road communities came out in full force during the May 13 Allen Township Board of Supervisors meeting. Nearly a dozen residents spoke of fumes, noises and garbage coming from a property in the 1400 block of Willowbrook Road.
What was once a recycling center, as it was zoned in 1996, has since become a “garbage dump” according to residents. The current property owner bills itself as a garbage pickup and disposal center, something the property is not zoned for. Residents spoke of trucks run-
ning throughout the night and heavy machinery moving piles of garbage from daybreak until late in the evening. Fumes from the machinery have made it so residents said they cannot sit outside their homes or open windows.
“It feels like minor earthquakes,” one resident said of the constant machinery noises, to the nods of his neighbors.
Another resident has started recording the noise with a meter, which is reaching 80 to 90 decibels.
One resident presented photos of garbage blowing from the property, including indus-
trial trash and mattresses. Some neighboring residences have seen rodents coming from the facility. Supervisor Dale Hassler acknowledged that the fire department was called to a neighboring property because idling trucks at the property emitted so much CO, that it set off a
By LAURA KLOTZ
During the May 13 Lehigh Township Supervisors meeting, Township Engineer Michael Muffley reported that the Top of the Mountains Estate will be resubmitting their plan after making some necessary changes to deal with a few issues. Muffley has received a final working draft from the consultant on the changes to the zoning ordinances and will be reviewing them with the zoning officer in the near future, then submitting to the ad hoc committee for final review.
Sandra Hopkins with the recreation board said that her committee and Muffley met at the Danielsville Park to examine the tennis courts, and concluded that they will need to be redone entirely. She provided cost estimates for supervisors to consider.
Supervisors heard from a group of women who are planning a “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration at Bryfogle Park on Dec. 31. This will be a free community event aimed toward families and children. The board approved the event, asking the women to work with the recreation board and
keep the supervisors updated.
Public Works Director Frank Zamadics announced that they have finished the line painting on township roads, and road salt has been stocked and is ready for next winter. The crew is preparing for their oil and chip project and have patched several roads, but are having difficulty with rain washing away the patchwork.
Zoning Officer Elizabeth Amato issued 46 new permits in April and received three new complaints. Board vice-chairman Gerald Pritchard announced that Amato has submitted her letter of resignation, which the supervisors have accepted “with reluctance,” and the search is on for a qualified replacement. Board member Janet Sheats thanked Amato for her years of service and for agreeing to help with the transition process. Katherine Mack also thanked Amato, saying that the zoning board members have enjoyed working with her and are sorry to see her go.
Police Chief Scott Fogel mentioned the observation of National Police Week, calling out the officers who were present
for the meeting and thanking them for their service and dedication. On a more somber note, he asked the public to please be mindful of both pedestrians and school buses, as there have been many recent incidents of people driving past stopped school buses. On one such occasion, a car crashed into a resident’s porch while passing a stopped bus.
Board member Cynthia Miller also reminded the public that the new cell phone law goes into effect at the beginning of June, and drivers will receive citations if they are seen using their cell phones while driving, even if stopped at a light or stop sign. Functions which go through a car’s Bluetooth signal will still be permitted.
Sheats then stated that she asked for the state police to be listed on the meeting agenda, due to a misconception she encountered while campaigning. There is a popular belief that the township would save money by switching to state police protection instead of having its own department. She cited several reasons why she would personally never support such a thing, such as delays in response times. Miller said that she believed the rumor may have sprung from people asking her whether the state police are an option. She explained that legally, Lehigh Township could have state police rather than local; this is one of four possible ways that the town-
Public Invited to Attend local Memorial Day services
Throughout Northampton Area
By HOME NEWS STAFF
The independent organization M Company Reserve of Northampton Veterans, formerly affiliated with the Sons of Union Veterans, has announced upcoming Memorial Day services.
As the group remembers its heroic dead on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, the public is invited to join at any of the following services.
Sunday, May 25
• 8:15 a.m.- Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Road, Northampton (cemetery only)
• 9 a.m.- St. Peter’s UCC Church, Seemsville (church service and cemetery)
• 10:20 a.m.- Emmanuel Church, Emanuelsville (cemetery only)
• 11 a.m.- Christ Little Moore Church, between Klecknersville and Rockville (cemetery only)
• Noon- Horner’s Cemetery, Nor-Bath Boulevard (cemetery only)
• 2 p.m.- Zion Stone UCC, Kriedersville (church service and cemetery)
Monday, May 26
• 8 a.m.- G.A.R. Memorial Plot, Lincoln and Dewey avenues, Northampton (Memorial Plot only)
• 8:45 a.m.- Allen Union Cemetery, Fourth and Main Street, Northampton (outdoor service held at cemetery; indoor service at Grace UCC, Lincoln Ave., if inclement weather)
• 9:45 a.m.- St. John’s UCC, Atlas Road, Northampton (church service and cemetery)
• 11 a.m.- Siegfried Memorial Plot, across from CVS, Northampton (Memorial Plot only)
This local organization was founded in 1910 and is made up of descendants of Union soldiers. Each Memorial Day since 1911, the organization has visited 10 cemeteries in the Northampton area that hold the remains of the men who fought in the Civil War and other wars.
In 2025, the group reorganized under the new name of M Company Reserve of Northampton, with a mission of continuing to honor the nation's veterans from the Revolutionary and Civil wars to present day conflicts.
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John F. Alich
John F. Alich, 89, of Nazareth, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home in Kunkletown, Pa. He was the loving husband of the late Theresa J. (Stampf) Alich for 59 years until her passing on Oct. 4, 2014. John was born on July 31, 1935, in Northampton, Pa., to the late John and Irene (Toth) Alich. He graduated from Nazareth Area High School, where he was a star wrestler, and Penn State University. John proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a sales engineer at the former Fuller Company, now known as FLSmidth, of Whitehall. John was a faithful and active member of Holy Fami-
ly Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Paradise Choir. He was a member of Holy Family Social Club, of Nazareth, where he bowled with many friends and was an avid golfer. John was a member of the American Legion Post No. 415 in Nazareth. John will be deeply missed by his daughter, Linda Mery and her husband Wayne, of Danielsville; grandchildren, Kristen Mery, and Stephen Mery and his wife Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his daughter, Laurie Anne, and his infant brother, Ernest Alich.
Family and friends of John are invited to a visitation on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, May 23, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 410 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Holy Family Cemetery in Nazareth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memo-
ry to “St. Luke’s Hospice” and mailed to: 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 or to “National Kidney Foundation” and mailed to: National Kidney Foundation Finance Department, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. The Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., of Nazareth is honored to have John and his family in our care. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com directly under his obituary.
Cynthia A. Slaton
Cynthia (Cindy) A. Slaton, 70, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. Born on Dec. 9, 1954 in Allentown, she was the daughter of Anna (Milisits) Mills and the late Kenneth Mills. Cindy and her husband, James, would have celebrated 46 years of marriage on June 23. She worked as a pediatric nurse for St. Luke’s Health Network for 32 years. Cindy was a member of Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, Bath. In her free time, she enjoyed watching Packers football, Brewers baseball, LMYA softball, reading and shopping with her granddaughters.
Survivors: In addition to her mother and husband, Cindy is also survived by her daughter, Jennifer Baker, and husband Dennis; son, Kyle Slaton, and wife Erin; and granddaughters, Emily and Kaitlyn Baker. A brother, Gary Mills, preceded Cindy in death.
Services: Family and friends are invited to honor and celebrate her life on Saturday, May 24. They may call from 10-11 a.m. in the church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Bath. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.
Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Delaware Valley Chapter – Lehigh Valley https://www.cff.org/chapters/delaware-valley-chapter-lehigh-valley-office or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/ in loving memory of Cindy.
Henry C. "Hank" VanBlargan
Henry C. "Hank" VanBlargan, 78, of Klecknersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus in Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Kathryn L. (Silfies) VanBlargan, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Born in Northampton, Hank was a son of the late Thomas R. and Arlene E. (Waltz) VanBlargan. He was employed by the former Bethlehem Steel Company where he was a pipefitter for 30 years, before retiring in 1997. After retiring, Hank worked for F. T. Silfies Inc., until 2006. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown and Monoquesy Lodge No. 413 F&AM, Bath. Hank was a member of the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, last serving as Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshall. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and watching wildlife.
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Kathryn, he is survived by children, Michael VanBlargan and wife, Donna, of Klecknersville, Michele Bachman and husband, Jeff, of Moore Township, and Steven VanBlargan and wife, Terrie, of Bath; three grandchildren, Geoffrey VanBlargan, Hannah and Megan Miller, all of Klecknersville; three brothers,
Thomas A. VanBlargan of Danielsville, Dennis B. VanBlargan and wife, Wanda, of Palmerton, and Timothy T. VanBlargan and wife, Mary, of Tamaqua; two sisters, Carol A. Kunkle of Lehighton, and Linda A. Mantz of Slatington; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Hank was preceded in death by a brother, Richard T. VanBlargan. Services: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., 2718 Mountain View Drive, Bath, PA 18014, followed by Firefighter Funeral Honors at the conclusion of the services. A Masonic Funeral Service will precede the Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday afternoon from noon until the time of the service. Arrangements are under the care of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., in the Village of Moorestown - Bath. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.bensingfuneralhome.net.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., 2718 Mountain View Drive, Bath, PA 18014, and/or Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, 2218 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014.
ship could have police protection. But she further stated that the board supports the local police and have never entertained the possibility of disbanding the department.
Pritchard said that the rumor needs to die, as it has a negative impact on officers’ morale.
Township Manager Alice Rehrig reported that the replacement parts in the maintenance building are working well. The board agreed to honor the final payment request from Vision Mechanical.
A discussion was held with regard to the land preservation project. It was decided that once the gentlemen spearheading the possible project have completed
Getting Out! Lehigh
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8th Annual Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby- Saturday, June 7 at noon on West Prospect Street in Nazareth. Visit nasbra.com for more info.
16th Annual Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canal Street Park in Northampton.
44th Annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival- Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8 at Mountain View Park, 206 E. Mountain Rd., featuring 22 bands, free camping, food and craft vendors and more. 47th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival- Presented by the Moravian Historical Society on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the 1740-1743 Whitefield House, Nazareth.
Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum- Open second and fourth Sunday through September from 1-3 p.m. at 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton.
Bath Area Community Chorus- Presenting “Let Freedom Ring” on Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3157 Valley View Drive, Bath. Free will offering to benefit Eckley E. Patch Post No. 470 Scholarship Fund.
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 Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., 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.
East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome. Easton Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Scott Park, Easton.
Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. 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 610837-1190 FMI. Leave message.
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.
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.
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 610258-0700.
Nazareth Farmers Market- Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October in the circle.
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 Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Recreation Center.
Northampton Farmers Market- Open Tuesdays through September from 3-6 p.m. at Municipal Park. Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1-4 p.m., West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.
Spuds & Spurs Festival- Saturday, June 21 from 1-6 p.m. on South Chestnut Street (between Main and Northampton streets).
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the legwork which they agreed to do, they should contact one of the supervisors and it will be considered further. As neither of the men were present, Sheats volunteered to contact them personally and give them an update.
In other news, Rehrig stated there is a rumor being circulated that Lehigh Township is uninsurable, and she wanted to clarify that the township has insurance and has at no time been uninsured. The lawsuit with the police department and the resulting settlement did not impact the township’s insurance due to changing providers. She acknowledged that some insurance companies declined to give the township a quote due to the past loss, but other companies declined to give a quote because they could not compete with what the township already had.
Rehrig also reported that the police station is having issues with its air conditioning units;
one is completely dead, while the other is “limping.” The board authorized her to get quotes for replacements.
In response to an inquiry at the previous meeting, the board voted to change the hours of operation for the yard waste facility. Moving forward, it will be open every day of the week except Wednesday, as that is the day when the maintenance crew cleans it. The board will also revisit whether the $10 usage fee is a one-time charge or an annual fee.
As a final note, the public works crew was thanked for their work with the Hometown Heroes banners. The families who have purchased them are very happy with the results.
The board then adjourned for an executive session, with no action being taken.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27 in the municipal building, located at 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport.
coal along the canal to the zinc company. Later, a 1946 single axle 13-ton Mack truck and a heavy trailer were purchased to haul truckloads of coal. The anthracite was unloaded at the Chestnut Ridge Railway yard in Palmerton. Chutes filled the cars
that took the coal to the East and West plants. When the trucks unloaded behind the Beers’ Five and Ten cent store into cars owned by the zinc company, the scales weighed the coal that was brought in.
Wilson’s son, Wilson Albert, recalls working at the dredging operation while a teenager. The day after school stopped for the summer he was working with the operation until the day before school started again. He also accompanied his dad when they did repairs on a Saturday. Work was basically done by hand. During the dredging operation, there was no electricity, no cell phones or modern technology as today. Later, the pump was powered by an International UD-6 diesel engine. There was a hand-pumped gas tank, a shed that held a drill press and tools, spare parts, nails and bolts. A main shed was built to house the trucks. At that time, it took an hour from the
Coal dredging; photo taken by William D. Beck
Dam building; photo contributed by Larry Oberly
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were to cut its aid.
Directors Doug Vaughn, John Becker and Parker Flamisch expressed their support for the district’s full contribution of $270,000 aloud, whereas Joshua Harris voiced disagreement, opining that the majority of funding should come from municipalities instead.
Although directors were torn over the necessity of the funds and whether or not the board should be responsible for such a hefty portion of the library’s budget, the majority of directors voted against eliminating or reducing the library’s request of $270,000 for the 2025-26 school year.
Establishing a library committee was also discussed as McCulloch, Flamisch and Harris volunteered to serve as liaison to improve communication between NAPL and the school board. The committee and appointments will be discussed more during the June meeting when the item can be added to the agenda.
In other news, directors voted 5-3 to adopt and advertise the 2025-26 proposed budget with a 4% tax increase. Directors McCulloch, Harris and Soldridge opposed the motion.
At the Jan. 13 meeting, the board was presented with the initial proposed 2025-26 budget, which included a deficit of $6,259,264. Since then, there have been several reductions and increases to the budget and the
In a 5-3 vote, directors Brian McCulloch, Joshua Harris and Kristin Soldridge voted against the motion.
majority of directors pushed for a 4% tax hike to cover the resulting deficit in a straw poll at the April 14 meeting.
Additionally, the board unanimously approved a motion to accept the Taxpayer Relief Act from gaming funds, which is a property tax reduction allocation of $2,554,848.68 to reduce property taxes and set the homestead/ farmstead exclusion at the same fixed amount.
The 2025 state gaming property tax reduction represents an increase of $331,934 since 2024 and will lower eligible property tax bills by $198.40 for the average homestead/farmstead, which is an increase of $26.55 from 2024 and an increase of $84.79 since 2021. Currently, there are 12,827 homesteads within the district and 70 farmsteads.
The board will vote on adopting the final budget during next month’s meeting.
The next Northampton School Board meeting will be held on Monday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, located at 1619 Laubach Ave.
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residence and business in East Mauch Chunk to get to Lehigh Township and an hour to drive back each day. They worked 55 hours a week, many long hours each day.
We will be concluding the dredging series in two weeks, please join us.
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Bath Legion to hold Annual Memorial Day Service
By HOME NEWS STAFF
The Eckley E. Patch Post 470 American Legion will be holding their annual Memorial Day Remembrance Service on Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m. on the front lawn of the Post home, located at 278 Race St., Bath.
All residents, young and old, are welcome to join as they honor and remember those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
In the event of inclement weather, services will be held inside the Post.
As a reminder to the residents of Bath, the Legion will be hon-
oring their fallen in the morning, which will include a gun salute. The five cemetery services will begin at 8 a.m. on Green Street between Sacred Heart and Green Mount cemeteries.
If someone you know is buried in one of the five Bath-area cemeteries and is missing a marker or flag, please call the Post at 610837-8337 and leave a message.
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home’s alarm.
Along with the noise and fume complaints, several residents alleged that landfilling is taking place on the property, putting the neighboring creeks and stormwater basins at risk of pollution from
Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said she and the zoning officer visited the property several times to investigate and deliver warnings.
“We realized there was a lot more material being put into that site,” she said. “The use we see there is no longer a recycling facility, but a junkyard.”
She said a meeting was also
held to review ordinances with the property owner. However, during the latest visit on May 13, the site remained unchanged, prompting Solicitor Lincoln Treadwell to start the process of a zoning ordinance violation.
Once the notice of zoning violation is issued, the property owner has 30 days to comply or appeal, a process residents said could take far too long.
Supervisor Gary Behler asked Treadwell what the borough could do to cease operations at the property more quickly.
“What I’m hearing tonight is really bad,” he said.
Treadwell advised supervisors to file a complaint with the courts to authorize a preliminary injunction. If granted, it would restrain the garbage pickup and disposal center at the property from practicing any use outside of its zoning until a court can rule on the matter. He called the process “difficult” but urged supervisors to try.
Supervisors unanimously voted to hold a special meeting on May 19 and formally request a
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Cherryville- Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. FMI call 610-767-2977. Lower Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 306 Butztown Road, Bethlehem. FMI call 610-297-3464.
Nazareth- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 S. Wood St., Nazareth. FMI call 610-759-8255.
Northampton- Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. FMI call 610-262-4977.
preliminary injunction.
Treadwell urged residents to continue taking notes and recording complaints.
“We will need witnesses if we get to the point where we have a hearing,” he said.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, May 27 at 6 p.m., held in the upper level of the Allen Township Fire Company building, located at 50 Snow Hill Road, Northampton.
Northampton Fire Dept. Call Log
The Northampton Fire Department responded to the following incidents within Northampton Borough during the week of May 11.
Station 42 – Northampton Borough
Station 45 – Allen Township
Station 5 – Coplay Borough
Station 47 – Lehigh Township
Station 15 – Hanover Township (Northampton County)
Station 43 – North Catasauqua
Station 2 – Catasauqua
MAY 12
Stations 42, 45: 1200 block Main Street. Automatic fire alarm.
Station 42: 1700 block Newport Avenue. Burn complaint.
MAY 13
Station 42: 1600 block Main Street. Ambulance assist.
Station 42: 600 block East 4th Street. Wire fire.
MAY 14
Stations 42, 45, 5, 43, 2: 700 block Smith Lane. Gas leak. Stations 42: 2000 Laubach Avenue. Gas leak.
MAY 15
Stations 42, 45: 1400 block Laubach Avenue. Wire fire. Stations 42, 45, 5, 47, 2, 15: 1800 block Lincoln Avenue. Dwelling fire.
Stations 42, 45: 1400 block Washington Avenue. Carbon monoxide alarm.
MAY 16
Station 42: West 10th and Canal streets. Ambulance assist.
MAY 17
Station 42: 1500 Main Street. Ambulance assist.
Northampton Borough praises Local youth and summer help
By KERI LINDENMUTH
Northampton Borough will have no shortage of summer help from local youths this year, something members of Borough Council and the borough administration celebrated during their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 15.
Borough Manager Brian Welsko said the borough received a record-breaking number of applications from area youths interested in serving as lifeguards and as public works support for the summer season. Welsko and the borough’s administrative team spent several days interviewing the new seasonal employees. They included not only young adults from Northampton but
also from Bath and Whitehall.
“I don’t think we’ve ever had so many applicants,” Welsko told council.
Mayor Tony Pristash praised the youths for dedicating their time this summer, while Councilman Ronald Glassic called it a “testament” to the borough.
“It’s very encouraging to see the amount of young people who do want to work,” said Councilman Trevor Stone.
Most of the young people will be serving as lifeguards during the pool season, which starts in June. Pool passes are still available for purchase from the recreation center.
In other news, the borough is looking forward to completing
the River Central Comprehensive Plan, an ongoing project with neighboring municipalities in the works since 2021. This plan will help the municipalities work together in the face of development and growth and lead to more comprehensive zoning laws across the region.
Welsko thinks the plan’s final draft will be ready by August.
Councilwoman Judith Haldeman thanked the borough’s Planning Commission for their work with the plan.
“Hopefully, we’re making some positive changes in terms of what we’re looking for in our town,” she said.
The Planning Commission will review more details of the plan during their next public meeting on Wednesday, June 11.
Finally, the Cindy Miles Adaptive Fund continues to raise awareness and donations for accessibility improvements to the Fourth Street Playground. Councilman Glassic encouraged residents to follow the fund’s social media pages and get involved in their events. More information about the program is available at https://www.cindymilesfund. org/.
The next Northampton Borough Council meeting will be Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. Tell them you saw it in
Moravian Historical Society announces Hands-On History Camp
Barry Bickert
Bath, PA 18014
Ph: 610-837-9098 • www.bickertshvac.com Cell: 484-634-0107 • Fax: 610-837-4387
Submitted by SUSAN ELLIS
The Moravian Historical Society invites students ages 8 to 12 to kick off their summer immersed in history during Handson History Camp.
Two sessions of Hands-On History Camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Session One: June 16–June 20 (only a few spots left)
Session Two: June 23–June 27
Hands-On History Camp will teach campers ages 8 to 12 all about the early colonial trades that were practiced in Nazareth.
This year’s theme is “Working Together in Early Nazareth.” Campers will discover the early colonial trades that were practiced in Nazareth by learning about the individuals who lived and worked here. Campers will learn colonial crafts like spinning, weaving and leatherwork, play colonial games, act in a final play, and much more. Students 13 and older (by the start of camp) are invited to apply to be junior camp counselors. Junior counselors serve
as role models to campers and assist camp counselors and presenters with group activities, setup and clean-up and engaging campers.
Support for this camp is provided in part with funding from the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community & Economic Development.
Details can be found at www. moravianhistory.org/hands-onhistory-camp.
Submitted by TROOPER BRANOSKY
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Belfast has announced a Driving Under the Influence checkpoint that will be conducted between the dates of Friday, May 23 and Sunday, May 25 within Northampton County.
A sobriety checkpoint is a traffic safety checkpoint wherein troopers systematically stop vehicles at selected locations to briefly observe drivers for articulable facts and/or behaviors normally associated with alcohol or drug impairment.
The goal of a sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related fatal and serious crashes, and to reduce the number of DUI drivers on Pennsylvania’s highways.
The Pennsylvania State Police is committed to maintaining a safe environment for the motoring public. This sobriety checkpoint is intended to achieve this goal.
Motorists are reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer, which stipulates that any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring their vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer, commits an offense, graded up to a Felony of the Third Degree, which carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $15,000 fine and restitution for damages and/ or injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
Annual Memorial Day Parade to be held In Nazareth Borough
for
be held Monday, May 26, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Circle. The parade will move south on Main Street, followed by a stop at American
The parade will then continue east on Prospect Street, north on Broad Street and west on Belvidere Street before arriving at Council Chambers for the Honors Service and guest speaker to conclude the parade.
The purpose of the parade, held every year by the Nazareth American Legion Post 415 and the VFW, is to remember and
Obituary Notice
By HOME NEWS STAFF
The annual Memorial Day Parade in Nazareth Borough
Photos from the 2024 Nazareth Memorial Day Parade, by Gregory Morgan Photography
Legion Post 415
Church Directory
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ASSUMPTION BVM
PARISH, Northampton.
610-262-2559
Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. –Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 8 a.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri.– Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 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 10:15 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 a.m.
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
Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship –10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry –Sunday – 6:30 p.m.
Kids Ministries –Wednesday –7 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 10 a.m.
GRACE EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth. 610-759-9080
Sun.- Worship 9 a.m., Sunday Morning Adventures 10:15 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 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m., Youth Group 6:30 p.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
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 8:30/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Fri. –Mass 8 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. – 10:15 a.m., SS 9 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-FriMass 8:30 a.m., Sat.- Mass 8:30 a.m./5 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-837-1061
Sun. – Worship 9 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. – 9 a.m. Christian Ed, Trad. Worship 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Praise Worship second Sunday 7:30 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. – 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.
Sun.- Worship 8/10:15/11:30 a.m.,
SS 9 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. – 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.
5420 Crackersport Road
The Classifieds
sex, familial status, and disability. It is illegal to deny housing to families with children under 18 years of age unless the housing qualifies as "housing for older persons.” Deadline: Monday at 12 Noon |
Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color,
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ARE YOU HIRING?
Are you hiring and having trouble finding employees? Try placing a Help Wanted ad on our Classifieds page! Classifieds start at $10 for the first 25 words. Advertise for 3 weeks and get the fourth week free with mention of this ad. Call 610-9230382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPA.com to get started. (TN)
LOCAL FARMER/LABORER
Septic company looking for local farmer/laborer to farm our land. Call Henry at 484-7646351. Located in Nazareth (5/29)
TEACHER/ASSISTANT
TEACHER’S AIDE
If you love working with children, Little Moore Preschool is looking for you. Hiring teacher/assistant teacher’s aide at Little Moore Preschool for 2025-26 school year. Call 484-695-7800. (5/29)
ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Lehigh Township is seeking a full time Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer. Individual responsible for enforcement and interpretation of Township Ordinances, which includes issuing of permits, zoning opinions, enforcement letters, field inspections. Also assists Planning Commission in review of all planning and zoning related functions. Prior experience and background in planning, government or public administration and working knowledge of planning and zoning requirements preferred. Must possess effective communication and computer skills. Strong customer service, public outreach and relationship building skills are also necessary. Valid current PA driver’s license required and PA Building Code Official certification preferred. Complete job description can be obtained at the Township Office during regular business hours. Interested candidates should send letter of interest and resume to Alice Rehrig, Township Manager, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. 18088, or email to arehrig@lehightownship.com by June 6. Lehigh Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer (5/22)
YOUR AD HERE
Want to advertise your business here for as little as $10/ week? Call 610-923-0382 or email AskUs@HomeNewsPa. com to get started. (5/22)
3-BEDROOM HOUSE
1 bath, off-street parking, w/d hook-up, w/s/g incl., Bath Borough.
Available immediately. $2,000/month, 1-month security, 1-year lease, no pets. Call 610-759-5471, leave message. (5/29)
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MILLER SUPPLY ACE HARDWARE
Northampton, PA Now carrying Jonathan Green Lawn Products
M-F: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 610-262-4566. (5/22)
NAZARETH PLATE
GLASS CO., INC.
27 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth, Pa. Harvey vinyl replacement windows, storm windows & screens repaired, insulated glass, shower doors, plexiglass, mirrors, repairs made at your home. Free estimates. Commercial customers welcome. Call 610-759-3682. Closed Saturdays. (5/22)
TED’S ROOFING
New Roofs & Repairs • ReRoofing • Roof Ventilation • Slate Repairs •Seamless Gutter • Siding • Fascia & Soffit • No Streaking Shingle. Free Estimates & Fully Insured. Where Service & Quality Counts! PA#089829. 610-837-7508. (5/22)
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
YARD SALE
May 23-May 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3110 Bath Pike, Nazareth (Rt. 248 between Nazareth and Bath). Antiques, furniture, grain bins, concrete ornaments, lawn chairs, tools, yard tools, tons of stuff, two shipping containers-full; will have hot dogs and hamburgers! (5/22)
7TH ANNUAL WHEELS OF FREEDOM CAR, BIKE & TRUCK SHOW
Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Egypt Memorial Park, 4117 Park St., Whitehall. Gates open 10 a.m. Door prizes, 50/50, basket raffle, music, car limbo, muffler rapping contest, kids rides, games and food. Fun for the whole family. For car show/vendor info, call 484-239-7388. Proceeds benefit Pa. Outdoor Veterans Organization. (5/29)
FIND N SEEK SPONSORS
Calling all businesses- The Home News is currently seeking sponsors for our popular Find N Seek contest. Want your logo in the paper and customers walking through your door, for free? Contact us today! Call 610-923-0382 or email cstroh@ homenewspa.com. (5/22)
PHOTOS
The Home News is seeking photos for the May photo of the month contest. The theme is “Trees.” Email your impressive tree photos to cstroh@homenewspa.com along with your name, description of photo, identification of tree if possible, date and location taken. Deadline is Mon., May 26. The winner will be featured in the May 29 issue of The Home News. (5/22)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of RONALD L. WILSON, Late of the Township of Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Deceased.
Letters Testamentary to the above Estate having been granted the undersigned, all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having legal claims to present the same without delay to:
Rosemarie J. Mattson
Executrix
438 Sandy Shore Drive Mount Bethel, PA 18343
Gary Neil Asteak, Esquire
726 Walnut Street Easton, PA 18042 (5/8-5/22)
ESTATE NOTICE
Marino, Samuel D., Sr. late of the City of Easton, County of Northampton, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payments and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to:
CO-EXECUTORS: David Alan Marino and Samuel David Marino, Jr.
ATTORNEYS: Kevin Frank Danyi, Esq. (for David Alan Marino)
133 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
And
Michael A. Santanasto, Esq. (for Samuel David Marino, Jr.)
210 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (5/8-5/22)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Georgie Ann Zeigler, Deceased, late of the Township of East Allen, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
William Ernest Zeigler
℅ Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (5/8-5/22)
UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP NAZARETH, PA 18064
ZONING HEARING BOARD
LEGAL NOTICE
HEARING DATE: MAY 29, 2025
The Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday May 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Building, 100 Newport Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064.
The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to hear the following Zoning Appeal:
Case # 250047-ZH Interpretation of Zoning Ordinance
Applicant: One More Properties, LLC 4511 Falmer Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18020
Location of Property subject to appeal: 350 East Lawn Rd, Nazareth (Upper Nazareth Township), PA 18064; Parcel # J8 11 2A & 370 East Lawn Rd, Nazareth (Upper Nazareth Township, PA 18064; Parcel # J8 11 2A 1 (the “Property”).
Nature of appeal: The Applicant filed an appeal to the Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Board as to clarification of apartment density in the TD-6 Zoning District. The applicant is looking to build 154 apartments within 5 buildings on the property. The decision of the Zoning Officer is that 154 apartments are not allowed, and the applicant has requested an interpretation seeking clarification on what density is allowed within the TD-6 Zoning District.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Angela Strohl, Zoning Officer Telephone (610) 759-5341 –Ext. 206 (5/15 & 5/22)
SECTION 001116.21 –INVITATION TO BID
Notice is hereby given that Allen Township will receive sealed bids online via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub. com) until 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, for the Willowbrook Road & East Bullshead Road Intersection Improvements. The work consists of all labor, materials, tools, and oversight for intersection roadway improvements including but not limited to demolition, curb concrete median, delineators, full depth pavement, and pavement markings, as indicated on the Contract Drawings.
All bidding documents will be available online at no cost via the PennBid Program (http:// pennbid.bonfirehub.com) beginning at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond with a corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, in accordance with the project specifications in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder as detailed in the Instructions to Bidders. The winning bidder is responsible for PennBid costs.
All Prime Contractor Bidders must be PennDOT Prequalified as a Prime Contractor for the tasks they complete, and all subcontractors must be PennDOT Prequalified as a Sub-Contractor for the tasks assigned.
Immediately following the due date and time, all bids received through PennBid will be opened online at the Engineer’s Office and referred to Allen Township for final award at the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting. An abstract of the bids received will be available to bidders on PennBid following the date and time that bids are due as indicated above.
Questions may be submitted through PennBid’s “Messages/ Public Q&A” tab on or before 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Responses will be provided via PennBid to all registered parties.
Allen Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or portions or to waive any informalities in bidding and to withhold award for a period of sixty days.
On Behalf of Allen Township Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.
Allentown, PA 18104 (5/15 & 5/22)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Alexander F. Cortezzo, Jr., late of the Township of Bushkill, County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Lisa J. Cortezzo, Executrix of the Estate of Alexander F. Cortezzo, 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
Lisa J. Cortezzo ℅ 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 (5/15-5/29)
ESTATE NOTICE
DIEHL, LAWRENCE A., dec’d. Late of Easton, Northampton County, PA
Executor: Walter E. Diehl ℅ Barbara Rush Renkert, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton PA 18042
Attorney: Barbara Rush Renkert, Esquire, 2120 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 (5/15-5/29)
NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE
BOROUGH OF BATH PUBLIC SAFETY
The Public Safety Meeting for the Borough of Bath scheduled for Monday, May 26, 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5:00PM. This is due to Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, and the Borough Offices are closed.
Borough of Bath Public Safety meetings are held at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath PA 18014
Bradford T. Flynn, Secretary Borough of Bath (5/22)
NOTICE
BOROUGH OF CHAPMAN
Borough Council of the Borough of Chapman, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will conduct Public Hearing and consider enactment of the following Ordinance at its Regular Meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at Chapman Borough Hall, 1401 Main Street, Chapman Borough, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Borough Council invites public comment on the following Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ACTS AND CONDUCT TO CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
The above-referenced Ordinance in summary consolidates, amends, and restates previously adopted Nuisance Ordinances and identifies acts and conduct deemed to be public nuisances detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Office of John Defassio, Borough Secretary, 1400 Main Street, Chapman, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, by appointment only between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are also available for public inspection at the Northampton County Law Library, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Easton, Pennsylvania, on the Chapman Borough web-
site: chapmanborough.com, and supplied to The Home News newspaper.
GARY NEIL ASTEAK, ESQUIRE CHAPMAN BOROUGH SOLICITOR
726 Walnut Street Easton, PA 18042 (5/22)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENACT PUBLIC HEARING UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Board of Supervisors of Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will conduct a Public Hearing and consider enactment of the following proposed Ordinance at a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Building, 100 Newport Avenue, Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
The Board of Supervisors invite public comment on the proposed Ordinance entitled:
An Ordinance amending the Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance to add double asterisks to Multifamily Dwellings-Apartments under Permitted Uses and to Residential-Attached Uses under Lot Dimensions Standards in the TD-6, Village Mixed Use Zoning District, Quick Views, to provide clarification that apartments shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) dwelling units per lot and shall be limited to being in the same building as a principal commercial use that is on the street level within the TD-6 District, and adding Table 6.1, OffStreet Parking Requirements, specifically referred to in Part 6, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Section 601.1, Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces.
The above-referenced Ordinance in summary amends the Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance to correct for clerical/typographical errors and omissions made by the consultant in the preparation of the final draft providing clarification that apartments shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) dwelling units per lot and shall be limited to being in the same building as a principal commercial use that is on the street level within the TD-6 District and adding Table 6.1, Off-Street Parking Requirements, specifically referred to in Part 6, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Section 601.1, which the Township’s consultant had erroneously omitted in the final draft of the Zoning Ordinance.
Copies of the proposed Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Offices, 100 Newport Avenue, Upper Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Copies of the proposed Upper Nazareth Township Zoning Ordinance are also available for public inspection on the Upper Nazareth Township website: uppernazarethtownship.org, the Northampton County Law Library, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Easton, Pennsylvania, and supplied to The Home News newspaper.
GARY NEIL ASTEAK, ESQUIRE UPPER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
726 Walnut Street Easton, PA 18042 (5/22 & 5/29)
Continued from page 13
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The Bushkill Township Zoning Hearing Board has scheduled a meeting for Monday June 9, 2025, to hold a public hearing, beginning at 6:30 PM, in the Bushkill Twp VFC Social Hall, 155 Fire House Drive, Nazareth, Pennsylvania to hear the following Appeals: ZHB Appeal # 2025-07
Bushkill Townhip Volunteer Fire Company is requesting a variance to construct a freestanding, off-premises, fire prevention sign (Z.O.Sec.1417) on the township property at the corner of Firehouse Lane and Bushkill Center Road, located in the Village zoning district of Bushkill Township.
ZHB Appeal # 2025-05
Chad Kucsan is requesting a variance from the side yard setback for an accessory structure (Sec.405.A.4) at his property at 108 Kleintop Lane, located in the Rural Conservation Zoning district of Bushkill Township.
ZHB Appeal # 2025-08
Brandon Krock is requesting to alter the conditions of approval for his current Special Exception approval for a pick your own Sunflower operation at his property at 1245 Keller Road, located in the Rural Residential Zoning district of Bushkill Township.
ZHB Appeal # 2025-09
Wayne Degan is requesting a Special Exception to conduct a Home Occupation (Sec. 504.G) for a Gym/personal trainer service at his property at 550 Roundtable Drive, located in the Rural Residential Zoning district of Bushkill Township.
ZHB Appeal # 2025-10 BG Social Learning Cen-
ter is requesting a Variance for the continuation and expansion of a non-conforming use (Sec.1302.C) to operate a Learning and Event Center and/or a Special Exception for a “Membership Club” (Sec.504.E) at property located at 104 Bady Lane, located in the Rural Residential Zoning district of Bushkill Township.
BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
Todd E. Weidman, Zoning Officer (5/22 & 5/29)
ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS
Accepting sealed bids on 5/22/25 for a 2015 Chevy VIN 1G11B5SL6FF140670
Hesch Service Station, Inc.
3028 S. Front St. Whitehall, PA 18052 (5/22)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Nancy Lee Hahn, Deceased, late of the Borough of Nazareth, County of Northampton, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to:
Kerry T. Hahn ℅ Scott R. Steirer, Esquire Pierce & Steirer, LLC 124 Belvidere Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (5/22-6/5)
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of David P. Mulutzie, late of the Township of Lower Nazareth, County of Northampton and State of
Pennsylvania, deceased WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Rebecca Anne Beitler and Matthew David Mulutzie, Executors of the Estate of David P. Mulutzie. 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
Rebecca Anne Beitler and Matthew David Mulutzie ℅ 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 (5/22-6/5)
Continued from page 14 PUBLIC NOTICE
Name, declaration, correction, and judicial proclamation.
I, Angela Sheree BrookerBey, a living, Morrish American woman, hereby declare and proclaim that my lawful name is corrected from the artificial legal construct ANGELA SHEREE BROOKER to Angela Sheree Brooker-Bey.
This notice serves as a lawful correction of the public record and establishes my status as Executrix, Beneficiary, and Authorized Representative of the estate, formally presumed under the ALL CAPS NAME. This notice is issued in accordance with Divine law, Natural law, the Constitution for the United States of North America, and the Treaty of Peace and Friendship (1787, amended 1836) The said declaration was originally filed on January 9, 2025, at the Morocco Consulate Court.
(5/22-6/12)
Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
3 pounds baby back pork ribs
1 cup barbeque sauce
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
Preheat a gas grill for high heat, or arrange charcoal briquettes on one side of the barbeque. Lightly oil the grate.
Combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small jar; close the lid and shake to mix.
Spice rub with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small jar
Trim the membrane sheath from the back of each rack. Run a small, sharp knife between the membrane and each rib, and snip off the membrane as much as possible.
Sprinkle as much of the rub onto both sides of ribs as desired. To prevent ribs from becoming too dark and spicy, do not thoroughly rub spices into ribs. Store any unused spice mix in a jar for future use.
Place aluminum foil on the lower rack to capture drippings and prevent flare-ups. Lay ribs on the top rack of the grill (away from the coals, if you're using briquettes). Reduce gas heat to low and close the lid; cook ribs, undisturbed as possible, until meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 1 hour. An instantread thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F.
Brush ribs with barbecue sauce, and grill for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve ribs as a whole rack, or cut between each rib bone and pile individually on a platter.
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with our readers, email it to cstroh@homenewspa.com or mail to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.
House approves Mako motorcycle Bill to allow headphones
Submitted by TRACY POLOVICK
The House recently approved legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton)
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Remembering the sacrifices made at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941
By MARY ANN ENDY
Many years ago, a letter appeared in the Los Angeles Times asking friends on the mainland to write something about the effort to properly memorialize the USS Arizona. Col. Tom Parker saw the editorial and he happened to be the manager of the biggest name in music- Elvis Presley.
Elvis was already heading to Hawaii to film a movie called “Blue Hawaii.” Col. Parker asked Elvis if he would consider
Potato Salad $5/lb.
Macaroni Salad $5/lb.
Mac & Cheese $8/lb.
holding a benefit concert at Pearl Harbor to help move the USS Arizona project forward. Elvis did not hesitate and said “yes” right away.
On March 25, 1961, Pearl Harbor’s Bloch Arena hosted the sold-out Elvis Presley USS Arizona Memorial Benefit Concert. Even opening acts such as Minnie Pearl had to buy their tickets.
The Elvis Presley Benefit Concert raised over $60,000 for the USS Arizona Memorial and brought awareness of the cause across the world. All money raised went to the memorial. Elvis also made a personal donation.
With the help of presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower, both WWII veterans, the final amount of money was raised for the Arizona Memorial, with it being officially dedicated the following year in 1962.
Elvis Presley was a major reason why the memorial exists today, according to the WWII Foundation.
A flyer for the Elvis Presley USS Arizona Memorial Benefit Concert; contributed photo
to update the vehicle code to allow motorcyclists to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphone capabilities.
“It’s past time to update state law to better reflect the times,” Mako said. “We need to stop criminalizing motorcyclists’ use of wireless headsets, earbuds and earphones, and Bluetooth communications built into helmets. Employing this technology also improves safety as it eliminates the need to look down for navigational information. This legislation passed the House last session but never reached the governor’s desk. I urge the Senate to act.”
House Bill 646 allows motorcycle operators to wear or use one or more headphones, earphones or protective headgear with the same capabilities. The bill now goes to the Senate for its consideration.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor; contributed photo