Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Nazareth Area School Board Meeting – July 24, 2017 Students Recognized Victoria Palochick was awarded the 2017 Athlete of the Year Award by Coordinated Health. A swimmer for Nazareth High School, Victoria received a $11,000 scholarship. She plans to attend Drexel University and pursue a degree in medicine. Seven Middle School students were recognized for … More School Board Recognizes Student Achievement

July 5, 2017 – Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting Community Concerns A resident asked the supervisors to take proactive measures to prevent sludge being spread in the township. Plainfield is currently having an intense public debate on this issue. A question was brought up about invasive bamboo in the area. Bethlehem township has outlawed some species … More East Lawn Garden Streets to be Resurfaced in August

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – June 21, 2017 Upcoming Events August 25 & 26 – Community Day at Tuskes Park October 7th – Touch a Truck at Tuskes Park Community Concerns A resident polled the supervisors about the proposal to build the new county prison opposite Gracedale. They reported that they’ve had one informational meeting … More Supervisors have no interest for a prison in Upper Nazareth

Nazareth Area School Board Meeting – June 19, 2017 Student Recognized The board recognized Lucas Pires, a 1st grader at Lower Nazareth, for his artwork which will be displayed in the district offices. Community Concerns Jeanie Morgano, a Nazareth resident, requested a waiver for the fee to use the LGI (Large Group Instruction) Room at … More School Employees to Receive Training on Dealing with an Active Shooter

June 8, 2017 – Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting This is Why People Hate Government After three meetings over 9 months on the issue of moving to a single trash hauler, Upper Nazareth Supervisors are refusing to even hold a vote. At the May 3rd meeting I asked why the board hadn’t taken action on the … More Supervisors Punt on Multiple Issues

Nazareth Area School Board Meeting – May 22, 2017 Awards For the fourth year, the district presented “I Touch the Future” awards to honor former employees and board members who have continue to educate and serve after their retirement.  Superintendent Dennis Riker gave awards to: Barbara Abel taught 3rd grade at Shafer and, since her … More “I Touch the Future” awards presented to Nazareth educators

Nazareth School Board General Meeting – May 15,2017 Student Achievement Thomas Bostian was recognized for placing second in Electronic’s Technology at the Skills USA State Competition Grace Graves was recognized for winning the Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Award. Her art project will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for a year. Breanna Dech was recognized … More School Board Debates the Payoff from Investments in New Computers

Upper Nazareth Supervisors – May 3, 2017 Upcoming Events May 6th  Electronic Recycling Event from 9:00-Noon at the Intermediate School May 20th Household Hazardous Waste Event at NCC (main campus) from 8:30 – 2:00 pm June 19th The Library will have an event with zoo animals at Tuske’s Park Community Concerns Thanks were extended to … More Supervisors Continue to Stall on Trash Issue

Nazareth School Board General Meeting – April 24,2017 Student Achievement Four Middle School students were recognized for winning an Outstanding Endings award for a film about manufacturing.  Victaulic Inc liked the video so much they plan on using it as a marketing tool. Budget Passes The Board passed the budget with one vote against (Dr. … More School Board Budget Passes With Some Dissension

Upper Nazareth Supervisors – April 19, 2017 EDITOR’S NOTE: The Supervisors did not introduce the topic of moving the township to a single trash hauler despite two public meetings on the topic last fall, a presentation at the April 5th meeting, and a unanimous approval from the Recycling Board. This indecisiveness and lack of action … More Supervisors Continue to Stall on Garbage Hauler Issue