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A petition signed by about 45 residents of a Hellertown borough neighborhood where construction of a new public works building is proposed was presented to borough council at its meeting Monday night.
The end of an era for the Hellertown Public Works Department is fast approaching. Longtime director Tom Henshaw announced at Monday’s borough council meeting that he will retire from the position he’s held for decades March 1.
In advance of a storm that’s forecast to bring a mix of wintry precipitation to the area Saturday and Sunday, Hellertown borough officials on Friday declared a snow emergency that will take effect at noon on Saturday, and remain in effect until further notice.
Residents of two narrow Hellertown side streets near the Interstate 78 exit at the borough’s northern tip are hopeful a new 6-ton weight limit ordinance approved by borough council Monday will help keep trucks exiting the highway from getting stuck in their neighborhood.
Amid resident concerns about public safety, Hellertown Borough Council Monday adopted a 2019 budget that includes a .75 mill tax increase for property owners, which left few happy faces in council chambers.
Property owners in Hellertown will be paying more in real estate taxes in 2019 if a preliminary budget approved by a 5-1 borough council vote Monday night is adopted.
High-tech innovation has come to a Saucon Valley street corner near you. Months after it was first installed and drew curiosity from passers-by, the Borough of Hellertown’s computerized, pedestrian-friendly information kiosk is finally online, although additional features have yet to be added.
If you live in the borough of Hellertown, refer to this schedule to find out when curbside leaf collection will take place on your street. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
A downtown Hellertown bank was robbed around closing time Monday, prompting borough police to initiate a manhunt for the suspect, who reportedly escaped on foot.
All’s quiet on the western side of Front Street, and hopefully it will stay that way, without the need for a separate noise ordinance, Hellertown Borough Council decided Tuesday.
