Township Gets Grant for Police Car, Park Security

Lower Saucon Township was one of 28 municipalities to recently receive partial grants from the Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority.

Council Supports Football Field Shed Proposal

On Aug. 20 Hellertown Borough Council voted to apply for a variance on behalf of Saucon Valley Youth Sports, whose directors--citing safety concerns--recently requested permission to install a shed at the Dimmick Park football field.

Local Pub Hopes to Host Outdoor Fall Event

A representative for Braveheart Highland Pub and Restaurant recently told Hellertown Borough Council that the afternoon event would be held in late September or October.

Report: L. Saucon's Second Largest Revenue Source is Landfill

According to a Landfill Funds Report recently released by Lower Saucon Township, IESI Bethlehem Landfill was the source of more than $2 million in revenue in 2011.

Resident Tells Council: Ban Smoking in Borough Parks

Do you think people should be allowed to smoke in Hellertown's parks? Tell us in the comments and vote in the poll, below.

Borough Police Officers Presented With Annual Awards

Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp presented five officers with performance-based awards at Borough Council's Aug. 20 meeting.

IESI Targets Steel City Residents With Informational Mailer

The double-sided mailer from local landfill owner IESI recently arrived in the mailboxes of many Steel City, Lower Saucon Township residents, some of whom have voiced opposition to the landfill's proposed expansion.

Councilman Expresses Concern About Intersection

Lower Saucon Township Councilman Ron Horiszny asked Aug. 15 if anything can be done to help slow down motorists at the intersection of Black River and Bingen roads.

Solicitor: Township's Gun Ban in Parks Not OK

On Aug. 15 Lower Saucon Township Council voted to authorize changes to the township's park and trail rules. The changes will bring the rules into accordance with state gun law, council's solicitor said.

Entertainment Center's Liquor License Transfer OK'd

On Aug. 15, Lower Saucon Township Council approved a request by Frank Hospitality Saucon LLC for a liquor license transfer. The license will be used by a bowling-themed entertainment center the company plans to open in a former movie theater.

Reactions Vary to Court's Voter ID Law Decision

Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson, who is from Nazareth, upheld Pennsylvania's controversial voter ID law in a decision handed down Wednesday.

Library Task Force's Final Report Released

The Saucon Valley Library Task Force recently concluded nearly two years of work that involved studying the feasibility of switching Lower Saucon Township's library services from Bethlehem Area Public Library to Hellertown Area Library.

Poll: Saucon Valley Reacts to Voter ID Decision

Will the Commonwealth Court decision to uphold Pennsylvania's controversial voter ID requirement stick? Tell us in the comments.

Hellertown Library Planning 5K Run/Walk

The Get Bookin' 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 29 will raise funds for the Hellertown Area Library.

Borough May Prod Businesses to Recycle

Hellertown Borough Manager Cathy Kichline said Aug. 6 that borough businesses are required to recycle, but many are not doing so.

Chief: Residents Happy With Speed Enforcement Effort

Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp told Borough Council Aug. 6 that the electronic speed monitoring sign his department has been using is helping to identify areas where motorists routinely disobey posted speed limits.

Borough: No News on High Street Bridge

Hellertown officials recently told a local business owner they don't know when the closed High Street Bridge will be replaced.

Council Criticized for Raising Residents' Pool Rates

On Aug. 6, Hellertown resident Christine Bauer criticized Borough Council's mid-summer decision to double daily admission rates for all pool attendees.

Library Task Force Prepares for Final Meeting, Report

The Saucon Valley Library Task Force's final meeting is scheduled for Aug. 9 at 6pm in the Lower Saucon Township building.

Township Recipient of Grant for Traffic Light Battery Backups

In the spring, Lower Saucon Township received $53,430 in casino gaming grant funds to install battery back-up units on six local traffic signals.

School Board Discusses Naming of Campus Facilities

The Saucon Valley School Board will consider honoring prominent individuals with a naming policy that would recognize their contributions to the community.

EPA Fines Hellertown Company More Than $100,000

Bethlehem Apparatus Company was fined $103,433 by the EPA for alleged violations of reporting and record-keeping requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Federal Agency Investigating Toll Increases

The General Accounting Office wants to see if Delaware River toll agencies are accountable.

Zoning Board Delays Group Home Decision Till August

A discussion about a group home proposed for 1360 Main Street was tabled until Aug. 22, after the applicant to the Hellertown Zoning Hearing Board requested a continuance July 18.

Mayor: Business's Contents to Be Sold at Sheriff's Sale

Premier Urgent Care, which was located in the Shoppes at Hellertown on Main Street, closed abruptly more than a year ago.

Borough Officer Wins 'Most DUIs' Award

Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp told Borough Council July 16 that Officer Carl Fischer was this year's recipient of a county award given to the police officer with the most DUI arrests.

Hellertown Borough Business Revitalization Program meeting

Hellertown Borough Business Revitalization Program meeting: Streetscape Presentation

Saucon Rail Trail committee meeting

Lower Saucon Township Parks & Recreation Board meeting

State Rep. Bob Freeman - Scheduled Visit

Hellertown Board of Health meeting

Hellertown Zoning Hearing Board meeting

Hellertown Planning Commission meeting

Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority meeting

Lower Saucon Authority meeting

Lower Saucon Township Environmental Advisory Council meeting

Lower Saucon Township Council meeting

Hellertown Borough Council meeting

Lower Saucon Township Planning Commission meeting