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NOVEMBER 7-13, 2019
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Bath Council moves forward With road plan
By KERI LINDENMUTH In a 5-2 vote, the Borough of Bath Council voted to push its public works road plan to legal review during their November 4 meeting. The decision came after a borough road inventory was conducted and several public meetings were held. Legal review
is required before the plan can be- eight borough roads did not recome a draft ordinance. spond to the request. The road plan identifies roads Some councilmembers requestthat have never been dedicated to ed that the borough hold a town the borough and are thus defined hall before giving the plan to as private roads. The borough their legal team. However, other gave residents on these roads the members of council said that the opportunity to dedicate their road as public, but residents on Continued on page 4
Looking by Back Ed Pany
Nazareth Police Department receives New e-bike by HOME NEWS STAFF Last week the Nazareth Borough Police Department received a brand new e-bike, courtesy of Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli. $2,500 of drug seizure money was utilized to fund commu-
nity efforts. The new e-bike was purchased at Curt’s Cyclery and will be used in patrolling the downtown area and in parks in Nazareth. The police department looks forward to utilizing their new bicycle to keep Nazareth safe.
Moore Township Resident Collects Toys For Tots by HOME NEWS STAFF
Justin Walker is a Moore Township resident trying to make a difference, a positive difference, in the world for less fortunate children. Four years ago Justin started his quest to help out children in need while supporting the Marine Corps. Justin’s employer Fed Ex Freight was gracious enough Continued on page 3
Heimer Series Part 2 of 3They Both Served
In this second column we are in Colonial America during the American Revolution, following the Heimer family in Plainfield Township, Northampton County. Charles Heimer saw war approaching so he joined the Northampton Militia. His son Adam followed his father’s example and joined at the age of 14. Charles had a busy life as a part time Militia member, farmer and gristmill operator. In our last column we indicated he received land warrants signed by Benjamin Franklin, President of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Council, acquiring 172 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, formerly of Nazareth, researched
the family history and uncovered some interesting facts, including some tax statements. You all know how we cringe when we receive our tax bills. We will share one of Mr. Heimer’s bills. In 1785 Mr. Heimer was listed as an owner of a gristmill, a farm of 100 acres, and livestock. His tax amount equals 15 shillings (equal to $1.20). Continued on page 2
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