Steel City Park Upgrades Postponed Until 2014

In a news release, Lower Saucon Township announced that the Steel City Park construction scheduled for this year has been postponed due to permitting delays.

Feral Cat Colonies Target of Trap-Neuter Program in Hellertown

The Borough of Hellertown has partnered with No Nonsense Neutering to bring a 'Trap-Neuter-Return' program to neighborhoods where feral cat colonies are causing problems.

Lower Saucon Citizens Academy Spots Still Open

The Lower Saucon Township Citizens Academy, which will run for six weeks, is set to kick off on Thursday, March 7, 2013 starting at 7pm at Seidersville Hall, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike.

Sen Toomey: Let Obama Make Sequester Cuts

Lehigh Valley Sen. Pat Toomey (R) proposes letting the White House make targeted spending cuts to avoid across-the-board reductions if the sequester kicks in Friday.

Hellertown Streetscape Project Underway

The downtown streetscape improvement project is focused on the area surrounding Borough Hall, which is at Main Street, Easton Road and Water Street.

Limeport Pike Closures to Impact Traffic for Months

PennDOT announced Friday that part of Limeport Pike in Upper Saucon Township will be subject to daytime closures through early June, as crews replace a water main.

Main Street Needs More Money, Freeman Says

State Rep. Bob Freeman pushing bill that would extend Main Street programs.

Hellertown Gateway Sign Gets Green Light

Hellertown Borough Council recently approved a proposed gateway sign that would help direct motorists to downtown. The sign is proposed for the intersection of Mountain Drive South and Hickory Hill Road in Lower Saucon.

Water Street Park Improvements Discussed

Hellertown Borough Council discussed last week a proposed plan to upgrade the popular borough recreation area.

2-Hour Parking to Be Removed on Linden Avenue

On Feb. 19 Hellertown Borough Council approved a recommendation by Public Works Director Tom Henshaw that a two-hour parking zone be removed along Linden Avenue.

Hellertown Mayor Seeks Fifth Term

Richard Fluck, who's been the mayor of Hellertown since 1997, has announced he is seeking a fifth term in office.

Highest Paid in Lower Saucon Twp: Manager, Police Chief

Information about Lower Saucon Township's highest-paid employees was revealed by a recent Right-to-Know request.

New Alert System Launches in Lower Saucon

Residents can register to receive emergency and public safety alerts via the township's website.

Northampton County Races Heating Up

Lower Nazareth Township and Bethlehem residents have announced their candidacies for Northampton County Council, and a former county executive is expected to seek re-election.

L. Saucon Library Services Discussion Planned

A discussion of library services for Lower Saucon Township residents will take place at the next township council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7pm.

Saucon Valley Compost Center Needs Volunteers

The popular compost center in Lower Saucon Township will reopen for the 2013 season on April 12.

New Emergency Management Coordinator Appointed

Bryan Evans was appointed to fill the position vacated by Bill Csaszar at township council's Jan. 16 meeting.

Dog Control Officer Sought by Township

The position was discussed at length by Lower Saucon Township Council on Jan. 16.

Lower Saucon Township to Host 'Citizens Academy'

Registration is now open for the Lower Saucon Township Citizens Academy, which is being held to educate and involve residents in the functions of township government.

School Board Discusses Possibility of Tax Hike

A 1.66 percent tax increase and the elimination of 2.5 positions are part of the initial 2013-2014 Saucon Valley School District budget.

State Rep. Simmons Opens Office in Coopersburg

In a news release, state Rep. Justin Simmons (R-131) said his new district office will be more convenient for constituents. His office was formerly located in Lower Saucon Township.

Interpretive Signs Installed at Hellertown Marsh

The new educational signage is located along the Saucon Rail Trail in the borough of Hellertown.

Borough Police Officer Promoted to Corporal

Hellertown Police Department patrolman Matt Andree was sworn in as a corporal by Mayor Richard Fluck on Jan. 22.

SVHS Participating in PA Mock Trial Competition

Saucon Valley is one of more than 300 high school teams from throughout the state participating in the 2013 Statewide Mock Trial Competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

County Receives Sandy Federal Disaster Declaration

The action makes federal funding available to Pennsylvania, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, according to a news release. Individual assistance will not be made available.

MLK Day: What's Open, Closed in Saucon Valley

Although many governmental agencies will be closed Monday in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, local government offices will be open. If you know of an opening or closure we've missed, please post a comment.

New Rules for Electronics Disposal About to Take Effect

The new rules for the disposal of electronic devices will take effect Jan. 24.

Boscola Proposes Child Protection Legislation

Among the legislative package recently introduced by state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) is a bill that would limit where registered sex offenders can live.

L. Saucon Seeks Volunteers to Fill Board, Committee Vacancies

On its website, Lower Saucon Township recently announced the following openings on township boards, commissions and committees. Resident-volunteers are being sought to fill the vacancies.

Former S.V. Teacher Appointed to Nazareth School Board

Dominic A. Villani, a retired educator from Upper Nazareth Township, has been chosen to fill a vacant Nazareth Area School Board seat.

L. Saucon Accepting Bids for Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems

Sealed bid proposals must be received by Lower Saucon Township prior to 2pm on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013.

Dog Poop Still a Problem on Trail, Resident Says

On Jan. 7, Lee Weidner told Hellertown Borough Council he'd like it to investigate an unsightly and unsanitary problem--excessive dog poop on a section of the Saucon Rail Trail.

Borough Seeks Stand-By Snow Plow Drivers

The Borough of Hellertown is accepting applications for stand-by winter equipment maintenance operators to assist Public Works Department employees in plowing snow.

Cost of Stamps Will Soon Increase

The cost of a first-class stamp will go up a penny later this month.

Bank Blocks Some Online Customers While Combating Cyber Attacks

PNC Bank recently sent an e-mail alerting customers that some may have lost online banking access in an attempt to block cyber attacks.

Street Light Outages Can Be Reported on Borough Website

Hellertown Borough Councilman announced Dec. 17 that residents can now report street light outages via the borough website.

Rt. 412 Closure in Hellertown Confirmed for Thursday

The closure of a one-block section of Main Street in downtown Hellertown will occur from about 9am to 1pm Thursday, Dec. 13. The closure is planned to help facilitate the movement of a 500,000-pound piece of equipment.

Borough Pool Committee to Hold First Meeting

The first meeting of the Hellertown Pool Committee will be held Monday, Dec. 10 at 6:30pm at Borough Hall. Among other things, the committee will examine daily rate increases that were enacted mid-season this year.

Borough Council Approves Tax Increase

On Monday, Dec. 3, Hellertown Borough Council voted to adopt a final 2013 budget that includes a one mill property tax increase.

Lime Kiln Burial Ground's Walls Could Be Restored

The historic cemetery on Creek Road in Bethlehem contains the graves of early Heller settlers, after whom Hellertown was named.