Some Season Pool Pass-Holders Want Refunds

Because the Hellertown Pool's opening was delayed by 12 days, some season pass-holders who bought passes with the understanding that the pool would open June 15 are asking for money to be refunded to them.

Bethlehem Library Says 'No' to Township's Fund-Sharing Request

The Bethlehem Area Public Library Board of Trustees on Monday rejected a request by Lower Saucon Township officials to allow the township's annual library contribution to be split with Hellertown Area Library.

Kennel for Stray Dogs to Be Built by Township

Lower Saucon Township Council approved a motion Wednesday to hire a canine control officer and construct a holding pen for stray dogs next to the public works building.

Sex Offender Law Could Be Repealed

Because of court decision, Hellertown could revoke 2007 law governing where sex offenders can live.

Council President Defeated by One Vote

Hellertown Borough Council President Phil Weber will not appear on the ballot in November's general election, if unofficial results from Tuesday's Democratic primary are upheld.

Polk Valley Road Traffic Light Isn't Needed, Councilors Say

Hellertown Borough Council members recently questioned the need for a planned traffic light at Route 412 and Polk Valley Road.

Saucon Valley Voter's Guide: 2013 Primary Election

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's primary election in Hellertown, Lower Saucon Township and the Saucon Valley School District.

Puerta, Miller Win Saucon Valley School Board Primary

Saucon Valley residents took the polls Tuesday to vote for school board candidates. Below are the unofficial primary election results provided by Northampton County.

End Cross-Filing by School Board Candidates, State Rep. Says

State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) announced in a press release that he is sponsoring a bill to 'remove the ability of school board candidates to cross-file nomination petitions.'

Who's Running for Saucon Valley School Board?

The Saucon Valley School Board primary features 11 cross-filed candidates running for four seats.

Property Maintenance Letters Going Out: Official

Notices being sent out to those who have not adequately maintained their property.

Meet School Board Candidate Janie Hecker

Janie Hecker is one of 11 candidates running in the Saucon Valley School Board primary on May 21.

Meet School Board Candidate Ed Inghrim

Ed Inghrim is one of 11 candidates running in the Saucon Valley School Board primary on May 21.

Meet School Board Candidate Ralph Puerta

Ralph Puerta is one of 11 candidates running for Saucon Valley School Board in the May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate John Dowling

John Dowling is one of 11 candidates running for Saucon Valley School board in the May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate Russell Lebkuecher

Russell Lebkuecher is one of 11 candidates running for Saucon Valley School Board in the May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate Herbert C. Payung

Herbert C. Payung is one of 11 candidates running for Saucon Valley School Board in the May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate Jeanne Reilly

Jeanne Reilly is one of 11 candidates running in the Saucon Valley School Board May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate Cedric Dettmar

Cedric Dettmar is one of 11 candidates running for Saucon Valley School Board in he May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate Sandra A. Miller

Sandra A. Miller is one of 11 candidates for Saucon Valley School Board running in the May 21 primary.

Meet School Board Candidate Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips is one of 11 candidates running for Saucon Valley School Board in the May 21 primary.

Rt. 412 Restrictions Concern Officials, Business Owners

With barricades going up on side streets at Main Street's north end in Hellertown, business owners, residents and officials are worried about the potential for long-term, major inconvenience.

Dozens of Silver Creek Road Trees Spared the Axe

Lower Saucon Township Council Vice President Tom Maxfield said power company PPL's recent plan to remove about 70 trees from a section of Silver Creek Road was partly quashed thanks to township intervention.

County Exec Candidate Discusses Rt. 378/I-78 Interchange

During a recent interview with the Express-Times editorial board, Northampton County Executive candidate Glenn Reibman talked about revisiting the idea of building an interchange at Route 378 and I-78 in Lower Saucon Township.

Township Fears Silver Creek Road Trees Will Be Axed

PPL has marked a number of large trees for removal along a section of Silver Creek Road in Lower Saucon Township. Township council members have expressed concern about the potential loss of the trees.

Township Traffic Lights Now Have Battery Back-Ups

Battery back-up systems have been installed at six signalized intersections in Lower Saucon Township. The back-ups were purchased in the wake of two major power outages in 2011 and 2012.

Pool Liner's Production Delayed, Council Told

On Monday, Hellertown Borough Council gave engineer Rob Sarnowski permission to 'play hardball' with the company contracted to manufacture the new liner for the borough pool.

Feral Cat Program is Succeeding, Manager Says

Hellertown Borough Manager Cathy Kichline said recently that a trap-neuter-release initiative implemented to help control the borough's feral cat population is working well.

New High Street Bridge Being Designed

Hellertown Borough Manager Cathy Kichline says the bridge's design and engineering phase is expected to be completed by July 2014.

Township Seeks Cleaning Person Applicants

Candidates for the position of part-time cleaning person are encouraged to apply to Lower Saucon Township by April 19.

Borough Councilman Announces Re-Election Bid

Thomas Rieger is seeking re-election to the Hellertown Borough Council.

Walking Trails Could Be Built on Township Land

Lower Saucon Township Council discussed a proposal to construct walking trails and a parking area on township-owned land known as the Dravecz property near Apple Street.

Black River Road Residents Want Runoff Addressed

Residents of Black River Road recently told Lower Saucon Township Council that spring water runoff in the area of Fire Lane is damaging property and threatening safety.

L. Saucon Council Candidate Plans Write-In Campaign

Lower Saucon Township Council candidate Donna Louder says she is not opposing a legal challenge to the petition she filed to appear on the May primary ballot. Instead, she is launching a write-in campaign.

Township Adopts Stray Animal Policy

Lower Saucon Township has announced the adoption of the following stray animal policy, which was recently posted on the township website: www.lowersaucontownship.org.

6 Vying for 4 Borough Council Seats

Six candidates have filed petitions to appear as Hellertown Borough Council candidates on the May primary ballot. One Republican and five Democrats are vying for four open seats.

3 Running for 2 Lower Saucon Council Seats

Two incumbents and one political newcomer have filed petitions to appear on the May primary ballot in Lower Saucon Township. All three are running as Republicans.

11 Vying for 4 School Board Seats

Eleven people have filed petitions as school board candidates for the May primary election in the Saucon Valley School District. There are four open school board seats.

Rail Trail to Extend Further South This Year

Upper Saucon Township supervisors awarded a contract to build the second phase of the township's section of the Saucon Rail Trail.

New Compost Center Hours Announced

The Saucon Valley Compost Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays when it reopens in April.