Borough Agrees to Help Developer of Champion Site
Hellertown Borough Council last week agreed to assist the developer who's proposing to redevelop the former Champion spark plug factory by applying for special funding available from the state.
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Hellertown’s Ex-Police Chief Accused of Stealing Nearly $125,000 from Borough
Following an investigation conducted by Northampton County law enforcement agents that was initiated by the borough of Hellertown earlier this fall, former borough police chief Robert Shupp III has been charged with stealing nearly $125,000 in borough funds in the course of his employment as chief.
Recycling Rates to Rise for Hellertown Borough Residents
Hellertown Borough Council adopted a final 2024 budget earlier this week that doesn't include a property tax increase, but will result in higher trash and recycling costs for residential rate-payers.
LST Council Motion Was to Authorize Use of Eminent Domain Against Hellertown Borough
A motion made at Wednesday’s Lower Saucon Township Council meeting to instruct solicitor Linc Treadwell to prepare a resolution authorizing use of eminent domain to acquire a nearly 37-acre parcel was largely overshadowed by business conducted later at the meeting, perhaps because the property in question was identified only by an obscure Parcel ID number: R7-12-3-0719E.
Hellertown Man Charged With Assault
Hellertown Police Tuesday announced charges against a borough man in a case involving an alleged domestic assault.
Coopersburg Dedicates New Town Square, Names Cow Statue
Saturday was a special day in Coopersburg, where civic leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the completion or near-completion of several multi-year infrastructure projects that have beautified the community and made it more accessible. Another highlight of the event was the unveiling of a statue that represents a bridge between Coopersburg's past, present and future.
Coopersburg’s New Town Center Park to Be Dedicated
The completion of extensive downtown infrastructure improvements in Coopersburg borough will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
In Community Letter, Hellertown Council Urges ‘New Leadership’ in L. Saucon
As it promised to do last week, Hellertown Borough Council released a letter to the community Monday in which its decision to reject an offer from Lower Saucon Township officials was explained.
Hellertown Police Chief Resigns Following ‘Payroll Discrepancies’ Investigation
Hellertown's longtime police chief, Robert Shupp III, resigned this week following an investigation into what borough council described as "discrepancies" in his payroll.
Curbside Yard Waste Collection Date Announced in Hellertown
If you live in Hellertown borough and are cleaning up your property in preparation for fall, you'll soon have a chance to get rid of leaves, brush trimmings and other debris by putting it at the curb
Hellertown’s Ex-Police Chief Accused of Stealing Nearly $125,000 from Borough
Following an investigation conducted by Northampton County law enforcement agents that was initiated by the borough of Hellertown earlier this fall, former borough police chief Robert Shupp III has been charged with stealing nearly $125,000 in borough funds in the course of his employment as chief.
Recycling Rates to Rise for Hellertown Borough Residents
Hellertown Borough Council adopted a final 2024 budget earlier this week that doesn't include a property tax increase, but will result in higher trash and recycling costs for residential rate-payers.
LST Council Motion Was to Authorize Use of Eminent Domain Against Hellertown Borough
A motion made at Wednesday’s Lower Saucon Township Council meeting to instruct solicitor Linc Treadwell to prepare a resolution authorizing use of eminent domain to acquire a nearly 37-acre parcel was largely overshadowed by business conducted later at the meeting, perhaps because the property in question was identified only by an obscure Parcel ID number: R7-12-3-0719E.
Hellertown Man Charged With Assault
Hellertown Police Tuesday announced charges against a borough man in a case involving an alleged domestic assault.
Coopersburg Dedicates New Town Square, Names Cow Statue
Saturday was a special day in Coopersburg, where civic leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the completion or near-completion of several multi-year infrastructure projects that have beautified the community and made it more accessible. Another highlight of the event was the unveiling of a statue that represents a bridge between Coopersburg's past, present and future.
Coopersburg’s New Town Center Park to Be Dedicated
The completion of extensive downtown infrastructure improvements in Coopersburg borough will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
In Community Letter, Hellertown Council Urges ‘New Leadership’ in L. Saucon
As it promised to do last week, Hellertown Borough Council released a letter to the community Monday in which its decision to reject an offer from Lower Saucon Township officials was explained.
Hellertown Police Chief Resigns Following ‘Payroll Discrepancies’ Investigation
Hellertown's longtime police chief, Robert Shupp III, resigned this week following an investigation into what borough council described as "discrepancies" in his payroll.
Curbside Yard Waste Collection Date Announced in Hellertown
If you live in Hellertown borough and are cleaning up your property in preparation for fall, you'll soon have a chance to get rid of leaves, brush trimmings and other debris by putting it at the curb