3 Hellertown Borough Council Members Sworn In to Office
Three Hellertown residents who were elected to borough council in November were sworn into office at Tuesday night's annual reorganization meeting.
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Hellertown Council Members Call Lower Saucon Library Offer ‘Political’
An offer to help fund the Hellertown Area Library for two years that was recently made by Lower Saucon Township was called into question by a number of Hellertown Borough Council members Monday, with council ultimately agreeing to reject it and release a community letter explaining why.
Hellertown OKs Possible Lawsuit Against Lower Saucon Over Landfill
A potential decision by Lower Saucon Township Council to rezone approximately 275 acres of forested land and allow a controversial proposed expansion by Bethlehem Landfill to proceed could have legal consequences, Hellertown officials said Tuesday.
Plans for 3-Story Apartment Building on Broadway Get Green Light
Plans by local developer Nic Zawarski & Sons to build a three-story apartment building on the site of a shopping center on Broadway were advanced by Fountain Hill Borough Council Monday.
Fountain Hill Summer Rec Program’s Cancellation Was Due to Alleged Threats: Council Member
A summer recreation program for Fountain Hill children that was abruptly canceled at the end of July was halted due to a police investigation over alleged threats made by a former volunteer, parents who attended Monday's borough council meeting learned.
Fountain Hill Terminates Borough Manager
Fountain Hill Borough Council voted 6-1 Wednesday to terminate borough manager Eric Gratz, who had been on unpaid leave from the position since the spring, when he was charged with allegedly soliciting a minor for sex.
Hellertown Council: Lower Saucon Has Ordered Compost Center ‘Shut Down’
Despite a cease and desist letter in which the Borough of Hellertown was reportedly ordered to halt its operation of the Saucon Valley Compost Center, borough council president Tom Rieger said operations will continue.
‘Buc-caw!’ Borough Resident Asks for Less Restrictive Backyard Chicken Ordinance.
A resident who said she wants to be able to responsibly raise chickens in her backyard received a relatively enthusiastic response from Hellertown Borough Council Monday night.
Resident Asks for Speed Bumps in Fountain Hill Alley
In addition to concerns about motorists speeding in an alley, Fountain Hill Borough Council discussed an ongoing volunteer effort to repair the Fountain Hill Pool and plans to demolish a strip mall at their July 3 meeting.
Fountain Hill Elementary School May Be Rebuilt, Council Told
As Bethlehem Area School District officials evaluate their options for renovating or rebuilding Fountain Hill Elementary School, they are aware that their options are somewhat limited.
Hellertown Council Members Call Lower Saucon Library Offer ‘Political’
An offer to help fund the Hellertown Area Library for two years that was recently made by Lower Saucon Township was called into question by a number of Hellertown Borough Council members Monday, with council ultimately agreeing to reject it and release a community letter explaining why.
Hellertown OKs Possible Lawsuit Against Lower Saucon Over Landfill
A potential decision by Lower Saucon Township Council to rezone approximately 275 acres of forested land and allow a controversial proposed expansion by Bethlehem Landfill to proceed could have legal consequences, Hellertown officials said Tuesday.
Plans for 3-Story Apartment Building on Broadway Get Green Light
Plans by local developer Nic Zawarski & Sons to build a three-story apartment building on the site of a shopping center on Broadway were advanced by Fountain Hill Borough Council Monday.
Fountain Hill Summer Rec Program’s Cancellation Was Due to Alleged Threats: Council Member
A summer recreation program for Fountain Hill children that was abruptly canceled at the end of July was halted due to a police investigation over alleged threats made by a former volunteer, parents who attended Monday's borough council meeting learned.
Fountain Hill Terminates Borough Manager
Fountain Hill Borough Council voted 6-1 Wednesday to terminate borough manager Eric Gratz, who had been on unpaid leave from the position since the spring, when he was charged with allegedly soliciting a minor for sex.
Hellertown Council: Lower Saucon Has Ordered Compost Center ‘Shut Down’
Despite a cease and desist letter in which the Borough of Hellertown was reportedly ordered to halt its operation of the Saucon Valley Compost Center, borough council president Tom Rieger said operations will continue.
‘Buc-caw!’ Borough Resident Asks for Less Restrictive Backyard Chicken Ordinance.
A resident who said she wants to be able to responsibly raise chickens in her backyard received a relatively enthusiastic response from Hellertown Borough Council Monday night.
Resident Asks for Speed Bumps in Fountain Hill Alley
In addition to concerns about motorists speeding in an alley, Fountain Hill Borough Council discussed an ongoing volunteer effort to repair the Fountain Hill Pool and plans to demolish a strip mall at their July 3 meeting.
Fountain Hill Elementary School May Be Rebuilt, Council Told
As Bethlehem Area School District officials evaluate their options for renovating or rebuilding Fountain Hill Elementary School, they are aware that their options are somewhat limited.