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Lower Saucon Residents Now Have Compost Center Access

After a public falling out between the municipalities, Lower Saucon Township residents were unable to use the Saucon Valley Compost Center on Springtown Hill Road in the township, which is […]

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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.

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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.

Lower Saucon Yard Waste Facility Will Soon Open Near SVSD Stadium

Lower Saucon Township residents who have been busy cleaning up their yards this spring won't have to wait much longer before they can dispose of the debris they've collected.

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Compost Center to Open for Yard Waste Drop-offs in February

In addition to February hours for borough residents, Hellertown borough officials Wednesday announced that compost center ID cards will be sold to Lower Saucon Township residents who wish to continue using the facility beginning March 1.

Hellertown Sues Lower Saucon Township Over Compost Center Funds

A dispute between Hellertown borough and Lower Saucon Township officials that began with a disagreement over library services and later spread to involve other previously shared facilities has culminated in a lawsuit filed by the borough in the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas.

How to Dispose of Christmas Trees in Hellertown, Lower Saucon

With the Saucon Valley Compost Center closed this January, the annual disposal of Christmas trees in Hellertown borough and Lower Saucon Township will be a bit different this year, at least for some residents.

Lower Saucon Sends ‘Possible Notice of Violation’ Letter to Hellertown

Hellertown Borough Council met Monday to vote on an extraordinary measure that could end a longstanding agreement to jointly operate its yard waste facility with Lower Saucon Township. However, if a letter the borough received from township officials Monday is any indication of things to come, no one may be operating it in the near future.

Amid Deteriorating Relations with L. Saucon, Hellertown Council Plans Special Meeting

Hellertown Borough Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. to discuss the Saucon Valley Compost Center and the borough's DEP permit to operate it.

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Hellertown Council Votes to Sever Pool, Other Agreements With LST

A division between the Borough of Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township that began over differences in funding for the Hellertown Area Library seemingly grew deeper following the decision by borough council earlier this month to end several intermunicipal agreements with the township at the end of this year.