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SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 4, 2017

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Chief Kadingo and members of the Northampton Police Department.

New Northampton Police Chief sworn in

by KERI LINDENMUTH On Thursday, September 21, Bryan Kadingo was instated as Northampton Borough’s newest police chief. With his family and fellow officers in attendance, Chief Kadingo was sworn in by Mayor Thomas Reenock. Chief Kadingo’s appointment by the borough council follows the retirement of former Police Chief Ronald Morey in August. “The choice was unanimous by council,” borough manager Leroy Brobst said of the decision to appoint Kadingo. Members of council warmly welcomed Chief Kadingo. Councilwoman Judy Kutzler, after reading aloud an article about Northampton police helping a young borough resident with autism, thanked Chief Kadingo personally for “going above and beyond the call of duty.” In addition to appointing Chief Kadingo as Northampton Police Chief, members of council also gave their monthly reports. Public safety was a big topic for many council members.

Kutzler announced that officers directing traffic will be given LED signal batons with flashlights. “They should be a great safety device,” Kutzler said. Councilman Keith Piescienski also asked that PennDOT consider adding a green arrow for westbound traffic turning left off 21st Street. Traffic congestion has created a safety concern for first responders. “We cannot even drive our fire trucks through there, let alone an ambulance,” Piescienski said. Meanwhile, Councilman Tony Pristash announced that deconstruction of the Coplay Bridge is moving along. He thanked borough residents for their support and tolerance as the project continues. “The people have been as patient as possible,” he said. Finally, councilmembers addressed an odor complaint coming from several wards in the borough. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is currently investigating the issue and Councilman An-

thony Lopsonzski, Sr. says they are “pretty well on their way to figuring [it] out.” Other news in the Northampton area: • The Jack Frost Parade will be held on Thursday, October 19. Currently, only two bands are registered to march.

• Trick-or-Treat will be held on Tuesday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Brobst thanked the fire and police departments for their continued support during the event. “The fire and police departments have always been very vigilant during that festive time,” he said.

Rockefeller rezoning Hearing to continue In October By JUSTIN SWEITZER East Allen Township Supervisors held a continuation of a rezoning hearing at Northampton Area High School on Sept. 21, where The Rockefeller Group Development Corporation sought to rezone 155 acres of land from agricultural use to light industrial business park use.

The hearing was similar in nature to the first installment held in August, which saw Rockefeller developers present their plans for a logistics-style warehouse west of Weaversville Road. The Sept. 21 continuation saw residents cross-examine Clark Machemer, Continued on page 4

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