Development

Rezoning

In Rare Move, Hellertown Mayor Successfully Vetoes Rezoning Decision

Opponents of a controversial rezoning decision made by Hellertown Borough Council Jan. 21 celebrated its reversal Monday night, which occurred when Mayor David Heintzelman vetoed the decision, and council failed to override the veto.

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Rezoning
400+ Sign Petition to Reverse Controversial Rezoning Decision

A rezoning decision made by Hellertown Borough Council at its meeting Tuesday is being panned by many Saucon Valley residents, including some who have signed a petition requesting that it be reconsidered and reversed, if possible.

Rezoning
Over Neighbors’ Objections, Council Says ‘Yes’ to Easton Road Rezoning

Residents who live in the area of a nearly 7-acre parcel of land on Easton Road in Hellertown packed a borough council meeting Monday to express their opposition to a proposed rezoning of it that would allow townhomes, multi-family dwellings and other types of high-density housing (other than single family dwellings) to be built on it.

Rezoning
Borough Council to Hear Rezoning Request for Large Easton Road Lot

Neighbors are speaking out about a request to rezone a nearly seven-acre property on Easton Road in Hellertown, which borough council will hear at a public hearing during their meeting this Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.

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2019 in Review: Saucon Source’s 15 Biggest Stories of the Year

In 2019 Saucon Source continued its commitment to providing readers with timely and accurate local news and information by publishing more than 1,000 original stories.

Wawa
Upper Saucon Wawa Inches Closer to Construction Start

GottaHavaWawa? GottaHavaPatience if you live in the Southern Lehigh area. For local fans of the popular convenience store and gas station chain who've been waiting years to see ground broken on a new Wawa at Passer Road and Rt. 309 just north of Coopersburg, the end of their waiting is finally in sight.

Locust Valley Golf Club
Plan for 125 Homes on Locust Valley Golf Course Wins Approval

The Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors voted Monday night to conditionally approve the final land development plan for a Traditions of America age-qualified development on the Locust Valley Golf Club property.

Building
‘Choices Are Limited,’ Council Pres. Says of Potential Building Sites

Hellertown Borough Council members listened and tried to assuage concerns about a proposed public works building at a roundtable meeting held Saturday on what could ultimately be the location of its construction.

Office Buildings
Developer Proposes Office Buildings for Rt. 378 Corridor in L. Saucon

A Lower Saucon Township developer presented plans to township council Wednesday for two office buildings he hopes to build on approximately two acres of land he owns between Rt. 378 and Old Philadelphia Pike.

Stever Mills Carriage House
Stever Mills Development Enters Final Construction Phase (Sponsored)

Blair Custom Homes Inc. has announced that its Stever Mills development--an enclave of 26 homes nestled in Saucon Valley adjacent to Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus--just broke ground on their two final homes.