Hellertown Council: Borough Authority Board Seat Filled, Police Program Ready
Hellertown Borough Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, with council members attending to several matters of importance to the community.
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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.
Lower Saucon Township Manager Submits Resignation
After a tenure of approximately 18 months with Lower Saucon Township, township manager Mark Hudson has tendered his resignation.
LST Moves to End Legal Fight Involving Hellertown Library
A two-year battle involving Lower Saucon Township, the Hellertown Area Library and the borough could be closer to ending, thanks to a measure passed by township council Wednesday.
Letter: Citizen ‘Appalled’ by Behavior of Some LST Council Members
"There is no license, and no legal right that allows any elected official, regardless of party or profession, to hijack an agenda, to bully other council members or to spread disrespect, calumny, conspiracy theories and lies," writes Jayne Shinko of Hellertown.
Lower Saucon Township Appoints New Solicitor
After announcing that the new solicitor appointed earlier this month had submitted a letter of resignation during a special meeting Wednesday night, Lower Saucon Township Council voted 3-2 to appoint Steven N. Goudsouzian of Goudsouzian & Associates interim general/civil solicitor for the year 2024.
LST Council Approves $98,000 Payment to Hellertown Library
Lower Saucon Township Council's 3-1 vote last week to pay Hellertown Area Library approximately $98,000 in fees for which the township was invoiced in 2022 was met with applause and cheers.
New Majority on Lower Saucon Township Council Sworn In
Lower Saucon Township Council's new Democratic majority took office Tuesday before a standing room-only crowd, with well-wishers overflowing the Lower Saucon Town Hall meeting room.
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.
Lower Saucon Township Manager Submits Resignation
After a tenure of approximately 18 months with Lower Saucon Township, township manager Mark Hudson has tendered his resignation.
LST Moves to End Legal Fight Involving Hellertown Library
A two-year battle involving Lower Saucon Township, the Hellertown Area Library and the borough could be closer to ending, thanks to a measure passed by township council Wednesday.
Letter: Citizen ‘Appalled’ by Behavior of Some LST Council Members
"There is no license, and no legal right that allows any elected official, regardless of party or profession, to hijack an agenda, to bully other council members or to spread disrespect, calumny, conspiracy theories and lies," writes Jayne Shinko of Hellertown.
Lower Saucon Township Appoints New Solicitor
After announcing that the new solicitor appointed earlier this month had submitted a letter of resignation during a special meeting Wednesday night, Lower Saucon Township Council voted 3-2 to appoint Steven N. Goudsouzian of Goudsouzian & Associates interim general/civil solicitor for the year 2024.
LST Council Approves $98,000 Payment to Hellertown Library
Lower Saucon Township Council's 3-1 vote last week to pay Hellertown Area Library approximately $98,000 in fees for which the township was invoiced in 2022 was met with applause and cheers.
New Majority on Lower Saucon Township Council Sworn In
Lower Saucon Township Council's new Democratic majority took office Tuesday before a standing room-only crowd, with well-wishers overflowing the Lower Saucon Town Hall meeting room.