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For some people it’s an attractive plant that provides privacy, while for others it is a nuisance species because of how rapidly it grows and spreads. Opinions are often divided on bamboo, which was the subject of a discussion by Hellertown Borough Council Monday.
Tuesday’s unofficial Democratic and Republican primary election results for the contested council races that took place in Hellertown borough and Lower Saucon Township are in.
You may have seen hometown hero banners in other communities. Simply put, they are banners that recognize local U.S. veterans–both living and deceased. And now, Hellertown officials are going to see whether they can be a new way to honor the service of local men and women.
If you live in Hellertown borough or Lower Saucon Township, when you go to the polls on Primary Election Day May 21, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for candidates who want to represent you on those respective councils.
Nobody’s going to be driving westbound on E. Saucon Street between Rentzheimer Drive and Northampton Street anytime soon.
“PennDOT has consistently said (the intersections) don’t warrant (turn arrows),” Hellertown Borough Council president Tom Rieger told resident Don Werkheiser Monday, after Werkheiser said rush hour traffic is backing up south of Walnut Street.
If you’re used to parking in the overflow area at Water Street Park, be aware that the area is now off limits to vehicles, and will remain closed for at least two seasons.
On Monday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Hellertown Borough Council will hold a special council meeting/forum to discuss plans to construct a public works building on a lot the borough owns at Northampton Street and Magnolia Road.
Two well-traveled Hellertown borough streets will be repaved this summer, public works director Barry Yonney told borough council Monday evening.
Recent Panther high school sports victories were a cause for celebration in Hellertown Monday. A number of outstanding winter season student-athletes from Saucon Valley High School received special recognition from Hellertown Mayor David Heintzelman and borough council members at the start of council’s Monday night meeting.