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NOVEMBER 22-28, 2018
Allen Township Bath’s history takes on new Moves to fill Beauty with artifacts shown At re-opening ribbon cutting Willowbrook sinkhole By KERI LINDENMUTH Despite debates over property lines, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors motioned to fill in an ever-expanding sinkhole located on Willowbrook Road. Supervisors made the motion during their November 13 meeting after township engineer Bob Cox described the worsening conditions of the sinkhole. Cox said a long-lasting fix would close Willowbrook Road for up to two days and cost between $10,000 to $20,000. However, some supervisors were not happy with this solution, as who exactly owns the property is still under debate. While Northampton County says Allen Township owns the property, Allen Township says the county does. In addition, UGI owns utilities that run through the property.
----------------------We are bearing something here that some of us feel is not our responsibility. by BILL HALBFOERSTER that reflect the history of the the other members: Yurii BarThe Home News Borough of Bath drew high tholomew, Darrin Heckman, Supervisor Dale Hassler A large crowd saw a mag- praise from all those who at- Blaine Hoffmeister, Agnes Me-----------------------
Blaine Hoffmeister, Annemarie Hartzell and Marjorie Rehrig help Agnes Melinsky hold the large scissors after she cut the ribbons. Darrin Heckman and Diane Lager also shown. -Home News photo
nificent transformation of the Bath Museum on Saturday afternoon. The countless hours spent in arranging artifacts
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tended the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the re-opening of its quarters in the new Bath Municipal Building at 121 S. Walnut Street. After a moment of silence in memory of Evelyn Hartzell, one of three founders who passed away recently, remarks were given by her granddaughter Annemarie Hartzell of the Museum Committee, and then Diane Lager introduced
linsky, Peggy Moser, and Marjorie Rehrig. In addition to the committee, volunteers include Brian Daugherty, Chris Erdo, Allen George, John Kearns, John Kortz, Tom Lager, and Mark Roth. Special thanks were given to Carol BearHeckman, councilwoman and Linda Kortz, retired professional exhibit designer, for all
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“We are bearing something here that some of us feel is not our responsibility,” said Supervisor Dale Hassler. However, with public safety at stake, supervisors agreed that something has to be done. “[Either] do what is correct for public safety and fix it versus arguing with the county,” said township solicitor Lincoln Treadwell. Hassler proposed the solution of filling the sinkhole with dirt every few weeks throughout the winter until spring arrives. “[Then] maybe something will change,” he said, referencing the property dispute. “We owe something to the taxpayers of this township,” he added. Treadwell seemed to agree. He added that the danger of the sinkhole is not the utility lines, but the possibility of a car driving into it. Filling the sinkhole with dirt would eliminate this hazard. Supervisors voted 4-1 to fill the sinkhole. Continued on page 3
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