In November, Hellertown Borough Council adopted a 2025 preliminary general fund budget which included the addition of one new full-time officer to its police staff. But at Monday’s meeting, the preliminary budget was amended to increase that number to two full-time officers, with no tax increase in 2025.
There was disagreement among council members during a budget discussion about expanding staffing for the borough’s police department.
The Hellertown Police Department held its L.E.A.P. (Law Enforcement Assistance Program) meeting on Wednesday at 950 Front St. in Hellertown.
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is considering declaring a water supply emergency, as the region experiences persistent dry conditions, according to a press release.
The city of Bethlehem will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, to discuss the availability of affordable housing options in the community.
After serving the Borough of Hellertown for more than a decade as its Zoning and Codes Enforcement Officer, Kris Russo is moving on.
The Bethlehem Palette Club will host its next monthly meeting on Sunday, Sept. 15, and a highlight of it will be a painting demonstration by Easton-based abstract mixed media artist Kat Collins.
The Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors Administration & Finance Committee has announced its upcoming meeting schedule for discussions about the 2025 township budget.
A meeting of the Upper Saucon Township Zoning Hearing Board is scheduled to be held at the township Municipal Building at 5500 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.​
The Hellertown Area Library is officially under new leadership, and its new director will likely be a familiar face to many in the community.
