Becky Bartlett is an Upper Nazareth Resident. She attends and reports on local meetings because the public has a right to know what their government is doing.
Announcements District’s agreement with the Teacher’s Union At the end of the meeting, Superintendent Riker said an agreement in principal had been announced on Oct. 16th. Since that date there have been 4 meetings with the teacher’s union. The union had until 6:00 PM tonight (12/14) to respond to the district’s final offer No formal … More Preliminary Budget Announced for NASD – Dec. 14, 2015
Once again, there was no statement on the union contract between the district and Nazareth Teachers. Community Announcements Members of the High School band brought their trophies to show to the school board. The band won 1st place at the PA state championships and 3rd place at the National Championships (they lost by eight-tenths of … More New Member Joins School Board – Dec. 7, 2015
At Route 191 and Friedenstahl Avenue What does it take to get a stop light installed at an intersection with a lot of congestion? Well, in Upper Nazareth Township, it takes fifteen years and counting. The corner of Route 191 and Friedenstahl Avenue is a hot spot for accidents. This … More Dude, Where’s My Traffic Light?
Supervisors attending: Donna Hirst, Mike Rinker, Steve Ytkin, Scott Sylvainus & William Austin Community Concerns In the ongoing discussion concerning ordinance violations at Mammana’s Garage on Newburg Avenue—Township Solicitor Gary Asteak said that Mr. Mammana will remove the large sign in front of his house and will … More Supervisor’s Meeting – Dec. 2, 2015
If you want to see Upper Nazareth’s budget for 2016, it was posted at the township building at 100 Newport Avenue on November 23rd and will be available for review for 20 days. Correction: the budget is available on line although the statement on the website just says it’s available at the township office. … More 2016 Township Budget Available for Review
Nazareth Area School Board Meeting November 23, 2015 Once again, there was no statement on the union contract between the district and Nazareth Teachers. Community Announcements Scores of people were in attendance for a board resolution to rename Bushkill Elementary School. The school will now be known as the Kenneth N. Butz, … More Bushkill Elementary School gets a new name – 11/23/15
Board of Supervisor’s Meeting November 18, 2015 Supervisors attending: Donna Hirst, Mike Rinker, Steve Ytkin Absent: Scott Sylvainus & William Austin Community Concerns Once again the installation of a traffic light at Friedenstahl Avenue and Route 191 was not listed on the agenda. Mr. Ytkin claimed the supervisors can do nothing until … More Zoning Issue Gets Heated–Supervisor’s Meeting 11/18/15
Nazareth Area School Board Meeting November 16, 2015 The School Board did not address the issue of the contract with the Teacher’s Union or indicate if it has been signed yet. Community Announcements CIT (5335 Kesslerville Road, Easton, PA) will hold an open house this Wednesday (November 18th) from 5:00 – 8:00 for … More School Board Meeting – Nov. 16, 2015
During the election, several people asked me about The Ranch House Bar and Grill, expressing concern about how ugly and hazardous it looks and how it’s probably infested with vermin. The topic of this structure has come up several times during Supervisor meetings. The property at the corner of East Lawn and Shoeneck Ave is … More What’s Up with the Ranch House Bar and Grill?
Board of Supervisor’s Meeting November 4, 2015 All Supervisors attended. Township manager, Edward Mentry, was absent Community Concerns The traffic light at Friedenstahl Avenue and Route 191 was not included on the agenda. I requested an update on this project as the Supervisors have been claiming since July that construction is imminent. At … More The Lack of Progress Continues – Supervisor’s Meeting Nov. 4, 2015
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