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Deadline to Apply for State’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is Dec. 31

If you live in Pennsylvania and meet certain age, income and other guidelines, you may be eligible to receive a rebate on the property taxes or rent you paid in 2022, but only if you apply for it by the fast-approaching deadline.

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Fountain Hill Pool
Fountain Hill Pool’s Uncertain Future May Include Costly Repairs

A meeting about the future of the Fountain Hill swimming pool drew residents to the Doctors Pavilion at St. Luke's Hospital Monday, where borough council members heard opinions expressed about the 63-year-old recreational facility which is in need of repair.

George Gress Lower Saucon Council
Op-Ed: ‘The Truth About Lower Saucon Township Taxes’

George Gress is a candidate for Lower Saucon Township Council. Opinion related to the upcoming general election must be submitted no later than Tuesday, Oct. 26, as no letters will be published between Thursday, Oct. 28 and Election Day, Nov. 2.

Fountain Hill Pool
Fountain Hill Borough Conducting Community Pool Survey

If you're a fan of the Fountain Hill Pool--or if you aren't--you might want to invest a few minutes in taking a survey the borough has published to help gauge interest in keeping the facility open and supported with taxpayer dollars.

Fountain Hill Stormwater Police
Proposed Fountain Hill 2021 Budget Does Not Include Tax Increase

Fountain Hill residents, who already pay the highest taxes in Lehigh County, should be relieved to hear that the proposed 2021 budget does not include a tax increase.

Racism Lawsuit SVSD Taxes Bullying
Due to Budget Deficit, Saucon Valley School District May Lay Off Staff

The Saucon Valley School District is facing tough choices due to economic circumstances, which is why the administration is proposing laying off some staff and reducing others' hours from full-time to part-time in 2020-2021 budget that will be voted on Tuesday.

Hellertown Borough Property Tax Revenue Down Over $100,000

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an economic impact on many families, and that impact is now being felt at the local municipal level.

schools buses
Use of Charter Buses for FBLA Trip Questioned by Board Member

The use of charter buses instead of school buses by Saucon Valley High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter on an upcoming Hershey trip was called into question by school board member Susan Baxter at the board's Jan. 28 meeting.

Audio No Rain Date, Ep. 8: ‘Two Angels,’ Tax Talk with Lindsay Albert EA

In Ep. 8 of No Rain Date we welcome back spirit guide and social entrepreneur Amy Musser, who along with her business partner Sally Chuchman recently started the innovative jewelry business, "Two Angels." Our other guest is tax accountant Lindsay Albert, EA, whose office is on Main Street in Hellertown--and conveniently next door to Saucon Source. Lindsay has some timely tax information for listeners who are getting ready for returns. Tony Luchini (Lehigh Valley Weather Authority) has all the details about a possible return to winter weather in his five-day forecast for our area.

Fountain Hill Stormwater Police
Op-Ed: Fountain Hill Faces Tough Choices With Police Force

Fountain Hill Borough Council will consider options for controlling cost of the borough's police budget at their next meeting Sept. 3. In this opinion editorial, council president Leo Atkinson explains why.