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Upper Saucon, DeSales to Fund Saucon Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge

Last week members of Upper Saucon’s Board of Supervisors approved plans to enter a licensing agreement with DeSale’s University for the construction of a pedestrian bridge along a stretch of the Saucon Rail Trail.

Seeing Eye Puppies-in-Training Visit Lower Saucon Fire Rescue

It was a fun and eventful Monday night at Lower Saucon Fire Rescue as nearly a dozen Seeing Eye puppies-in-training paid a visit to meet firefighters and members of the community.

Borough Hall and Clock Tower
Hellertown Planning Commission Selects Resident to Fill Vacancy

Last week members of Hellertown’s planning commission voted unanimously to recommend borough resident Lawrence "Larry" O’Donnell to fill one of the commission’s two vacant seats.

Public works facility site Hellertown
Hellertown Planners Approve of Updated Public Works Facility Plan

The Hellertown Planning Commission met Tuesday night and approved updated plans for a new borough public works facility on the site of the former Reinhard School.

Kichline Development
Hellertown Resident Criticizes Borough’s Handling of Development

A Hellertown resident complained to borough council members on Monday night that the recently approved development of a mixed-use building on Kichline Avenue will contribute to the deterioration of her community.

Andrew Hughes
Former Councilman Tapped to Fill Vacant Hellertown Council Seat

Members of Hellertown Borough Council voted unanimously to appoint Andrew Hughes to the council seat left vacant following Phil Weber's resignation. With the appointment, Hughes will hold the seat until Dec. 31, 2021. He can seek retention of the two-year seat in this November's election.

Fountain Hill Stormwater Police
Fountain Hill Hires New Borough Manager

A new borough manager will take over in Fountain Hill at the beginning of September, Borough Council President Norm Blatt announced at the Aug. 3 meeting.

Eviction
As Eviction Moratorium Ends, Is Help Available for Local Renters?

Pennsylvania's Emergency Rental Assistance Program will continue to offer financial assistance to renters still facing financial hardship directly or indirectly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, even after the federal eviction moratorium ends on July 31.

Hellertown ZHB grants appeal of rezoning decision
Hellertown Zoners Grant Appeal of Controversial Rezoning Decision

Members of the Hellertown Zoning Hearing Board narrowly voted Wednesday night to grant an appeal of a controversial decision by Hellertown Borough Council to rezone a portion of a property on Easton Road.

Organization Encourages LV Residents to Buy, Eat More Local Food

Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley aims to increase access to local food, while educating the community about its benefits. Of the $3.5 billion that Lehigh Valley residents spend on food annually, less than one percent is spent on food purchased directly from a local farmer.