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SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2018
30th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair the largest ever
by KERI LINDENMUTH An annual Northampton tradition returned to the borough, bigger and better than ever before. The 30th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair featured more vendors, more food, and more music for families to enjoy. The event is hosted by the
Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We could not be happier with the turnout,” said Tony Pristash, president of the Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of [community]
support. People come from all over.” Hundreds of visitors crowded Main Street and visited the tents, stages, and food trucks stretching from 21st and Main to the Gin Mill and Grill four blocks away. Over 117 vendors sold artisan crafts such as jewelry, fused
glass, wooden birdhouses, and handmade soaps. Meanwhile, local businesses and organizations were distributing information, handing out fun freebies, and hosting sidewalk sales. Food trucks, including Bob-BQ, Geaker’s Tacos, Josie’s Fancy Funnels, and Cinnamini Donuts,
were serving sweet and savory favorites. Beer and wine were also being served. Visitors could enjoy their beverages or snack on funnel cakes while enjoying a number of bands perform on two separate stages at either end of the fair. Continued on page 10
Looking by Inhabited recreational vehicle Causes headache for Back Ed Pany The village of Treichlers
One of our loyal readers recently asked me about the history of Treichlers. I refreshed my memory by dusting off a 1920 volume of “History of Northampton County.” So here is a brief look at the cozy village. The village takes its name from Henry Treichler, who owned and operated a gristmill there. The mill dated back to 1794. The most famous owners of the mill
were Jacob Mauser and his family. They operated the mill from 1885 to 1967. Mauser also had a mill in Laurys Station and on Canal Street in Northampton. The firm was recognized for Mauser’s Best Flour, a staple on the shelves of many former neighborhood stores. Both the Laurys mill and Northampton mill were deContinued on page 3
Park Ridge residents
By KERI LINDENMUTH Residents living on and around Park Ridge Drive in Bath appeared before borough council during council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 4 to voice concerns about an out-of-state, inhabited recreational vehicle that had been parked on their street for over three weeks. Now, residents are asking council to pursue a possible ordinance that would prohibit the parking and inhabitation of RVs on borough streets.
Two adults, a cat, and a dog lived in this recreational vehicle from August 3 until August 26, residents said. The recreational vehicle was licensed out of Florida. Furniture and other belongings littered the side of the street, blocking the right of way and even the sidewalks. The individuals, residents said, brushed their teeth outside and used the portable toilets at nearby Carl L. Rehrig Park. The individuals were guests of a family on the street, but they
were guests residents said overstayed their welcome. Residents told council of the variety of paths they pursued to move the recreational vehicle from their neighborhood. They Continued on page 5
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