Hellertown Zoning and Codes Officer Resigns After 12-Year Run
After serving the Borough of Hellertown for more than a decade as its Zoning and Codes Enforcement Officer, Kris Russo is moving on.
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Hellertown Hires New Police Chief
After months of searching, the Borough of Hellertown has hired a new police chief. Former Lower Merion Township Police Department officer James “Jim” Baitinger was sworn in and introduced at Monday night’s Hellertown Borough Council meeting.
Work on Magnolia Road, Tobias Drive to Begin Thursday
The borough of Hellertown has announced that a road project will affect both parking and traffic in a residential neighborhood beginning this week.
Community Outreach Program to Replace Hellertown Block Watch
A Community Outreach Program similar to Hellertown’s former Block Watch group led by the Hellertown Police Department will be kicking off in the near future.
Hellertown Council Approves Sheetz Plan
In addition to approving plans for a Sheetz convenience store-gas station to be built at Kichline Avenue and Main Street, Hellertown Borough Council heard an update on the search for a new police chief Monday.
Hellertown Council Discusses ‘Eye-Opening’ Report on Police Dept.
The independent review--which was commissioned by council and recently completed by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA)--was prompted after ex-Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp III, was charged with stealing over $120,000 in borough funds throughout the course of his employment of more than 20 years.
Fountain Hill Coalition: Church Could Become Community Center
Would a community center offering things like adult classes, child care, after-school homework assistance, seasonal events and exercise groups be embraced by members of the Fountain Hill community? And would it make sense in a former church? That's a question the Fountain Hill Community Coalition--a grassroots nonprofit organization in the borough--soon hopes to answer.
Sheetz Proposed for Hellertown’s North End
Borough planning commission members and members of the public will soon have an opportunity to learn more about a proposal to build a Sheetz convenience store and gas station near I-78 at the north end of Hellertown.
Quakertown Restricts Parking for Snow Removal Ops
Due to the significant amount of snow left behind by Tuesday's storm, some local municipalities are proactively working to remove it from streets, particularly where on-street parking is needed.
Hellertown, Lower Saucon Authorities Awarded Water, Sewer Grants
Two local water and sewer authorities have been awarded grants that will be used for infrastructure projects, state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) announced Tuesday.
Hellertown Hires New Police Chief
After months of searching, the Borough of Hellertown has hired a new police chief. Former Lower Merion Township Police Department officer James “Jim” Baitinger was sworn in and introduced at Monday night’s Hellertown Borough Council meeting.
Work on Magnolia Road, Tobias Drive to Begin Thursday
The borough of Hellertown has announced that a road project will affect both parking and traffic in a residential neighborhood beginning this week.
Community Outreach Program to Replace Hellertown Block Watch
A Community Outreach Program similar to Hellertown’s former Block Watch group led by the Hellertown Police Department will be kicking off in the near future.
Hellertown Council Approves Sheetz Plan
In addition to approving plans for a Sheetz convenience store-gas station to be built at Kichline Avenue and Main Street, Hellertown Borough Council heard an update on the search for a new police chief Monday.
Hellertown Council Discusses ‘Eye-Opening’ Report on Police Dept.
The independent review--which was commissioned by council and recently completed by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA)--was prompted after ex-Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp III, was charged with stealing over $120,000 in borough funds throughout the course of his employment of more than 20 years.
Fountain Hill Coalition: Church Could Become Community Center
Would a community center offering things like adult classes, child care, after-school homework assistance, seasonal events and exercise groups be embraced by members of the Fountain Hill community? And would it make sense in a former church? That's a question the Fountain Hill Community Coalition--a grassroots nonprofit organization in the borough--soon hopes to answer.
Sheetz Proposed for Hellertown’s North End
Borough planning commission members and members of the public will soon have an opportunity to learn more about a proposal to build a Sheetz convenience store and gas station near I-78 at the north end of Hellertown.
Quakertown Restricts Parking for Snow Removal Ops
Due to the significant amount of snow left behind by Tuesday's storm, some local municipalities are proactively working to remove it from streets, particularly where on-street parking is needed.
Hellertown, Lower Saucon Authorities Awarded Water, Sewer Grants
Two local water and sewer authorities have been awarded grants that will be used for infrastructure projects, state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) announced Tuesday.