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
For a campaign waged with very little money, I’m thrilled about getting 45% of the vote. Thanks to all the supporters and volunteers who engaged their neighbors about the local issues, then brought those people to the polls. I plan to keep attending meetings and blogging about what goes on there. Once I committed … More Many thanks to my voters – all 352 of them
Nazareth Area School Board Meeting October 26, 2015 School Board members made no statements on the contract negotiations despite news reports that a deal has been reached with the Nazareth Area Education Association (NAEA). The agreement between the union and the school district has not yet been signed. Tonight’s meeting lasted only … More School Board Meeting – October 26, 2015
Here is a graph of the “Active Projects” in Upper Nazareth Township. Projects take an average of 10 meetings (5 months) to be accomplished which, according to past supervisors, is not how it used to be. The Supervisors used to be a lot more proactive in getting things done. graph.jpeg Note: The Township is no … More What Your Local Government isn’t Doing
Board of Supervisor’s Meeting October 21, 2015 All Supervisors attended Construction Updates Chrin came to the meeting with maps, seeking approval for 2 more warehouses to be constructed at the intersection at Van Buren and Tatamy Roads. The warehouse on the north side will be 1 million square feet, the warehouse on the … More Get Ready for More Traffic – Supervisor’s Meeting, October 21, 2015
On Tuesday, October 27th, there will be two forums at Gracedale Nursing Facility. 6:30 – 7:15 – The County controller candidates will debate (Stephen Barron vs. Hayden Phillips) 7:30 – 8:45 – The County Council candidates for districts Three and Four will debate. (Scott Parsons vs. Matthew Dietz; Lori Vargo Heffner vs. John Cusick) On … More Upcoming Candidate Debates
Nazareth Area School Board Meeting October 19, 2015 School Board members made no statements on the contract negotiations despite news reports that a deal has been reached with the Nazareth Area Education Association (NAEA). The agreement between the union and the school district has not yet been signed. Tonight’s meeting lasted only … More School Board Meeting – October 19, 2015
Special School Board Meeting October 8, 2015 “Education is the most powerful tool you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela In a colossal waste of our tax dollars (no one knows how much because the district refuses to say), the Nazareth School Board voted 9 to 0 to reject the Fact … More Nazareth School Board Wastes Undisclosed Amount of Tax Dollars
Board of Supervisor’s Meeting October 7, 2015 Supervisors Attending: Mike Rinker, Scott Sylvainus, Steve Ytkin & Donna Hirst Absent: Will Austin Upcoming Events October 10, 2015 – Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event at NCC Main Campus (8:30 AM – 2:00 PM) October 19th and 27th – Leaf Pickup November 26, 2015 – 9th … More Supervisor’s Meeting – October 7, 2015
Upper Nazareth Township Meetings 