Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – December 21, 2016 Absent: Donna Hirsch & Rich Mann Community Concerns Supervisor Mike Rinker reported a recent chemical spill at the Amazon Warehouse. Over 41 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into the retention pond and it took the company 24 hours to notice. Several townships responded. Amazon has cleaned up … More Diesel Spill at Amazon Warehouse

Nazareth Area School Board – December 12, 2016   Community Concerns Tonight’s meeting only lasted 8 minutes. The board announced the District intends to issue bonds in an estimated amount of $11.75 million to finance capital improvements. Agenda Items Items IV, V, VI, VII, & VII passed.  Links to the meeting agenda can be found … More School District issues bonds to cover capital improvements

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – December 7, 2016 Community Concerns December 12 – December 16th is the last week for leaf pick up. Christmas tree collection will begin in January and the schedule will be posted on the township website. A resident expressed concern about the deficit in the budget. The Town Manager explained that … More Leaf Collection Ends Soon

Nazareth Area School Board Meeting – November 21, 2016 Community Concerns Bushkill Center road is now open. Buses are running normal routes. There were no issues at Butz Elementary during the November 8th election Mr. Crook suggested the board encourage the county find another polling place because, having it in an elementary school, presents an … More Schools Buses Running on Normal Routes

Supervisor’s Meeting – November 2, 2016 Community Concerns The supervisors welcomed new member, Rob Disbrow, to the board. Thanks were expressed to the police department for the township Halloween party held on Oct. 31st. The Holiday Appreciation Luncheon has been tentatively set for Dec. 15th from 11:30 – 1:30 at the East Lawn Social Club … More No Tax Hikes Anticipated in 2017 Budget

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – October 19, 2016 The supervisors interviewed four applicants for the open supervisor position, appointing Robert Disbro to the board. The other applicants were urged to consider taking positions on the Recreation and Zoning boards. Community Concerns Curb-side leaf collection will begin on October 24th. Check the schedule for your neighborhood … More Leaf Collection Begins on Oct. 24th

Recycling Meeting – October 20, 2016 Because of a proposal about moving Upper Nazareth to a single trash hauler, the township supervisors held an educational meeting for the public. Several people presented. Cindy Otis—Recycling coordinator At the moment residents subscribe with multiple haulers. This is bad for grants and also for township infrastructure. The township … More Township Contemplates Moving to a Single Trash Hauler

Nazareth Area School Board Meeting – October 17, 2016 Community Concerns A parent expressed concerns about the public voting at Butz Elementary School on Nov. 8th while school is in session. Riker previously tried to bar elections from being held in Nazareth schools but a judge threw it out There will be more police outside … More Residents express concerns about voting at Butz Elementary

Nazareth Area School Board Meeting – September 26, 2016 Community Concerns No student presentations or resident comments were presented Agenda Items Item IV, V, VII and VIII passed.  Links to the meeting agenda can be found here: http://www.nazarethasd.k12.pa.us/Page/893   Becky Bartlett is an Upper Nazareth resident and covers these meetings because residents have a right … More School Board Meeting – Sept. 26th

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – October 5, 2016   Note to Readers: There is an open position on the Board of Supervisors.  Interested citizens must send in a letter of interest by October 12th. A candidate for Representative of the 137th district, Dave Mattei, stopped by to introduce himself to supervisors and citizens. Community Concerns … More Leaf Collection begins on October 24th