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Rail Trail's Phase 2 Expected to Open in Mid-Late June

Phase Two of the Saucon Rail Trail in Upper Saucon Township should be open to the public by early summer, the township's engineer told supervisors May 13.

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Property Maintenance Letters Going Out: Official

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

Government

Legal Action Possible Against Property Owner

Citing a potential for nuisance/zoning ordinance violations, Lower Saucon Township Council unanimously approved a motion to take legal action against the owner of 1415 Puggy Lane.

Government

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.

Government

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.

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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.

Government

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.

Government

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.

Government

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.

Government

Borough Hall Streetscape Project Taking Shape [Photos]

Major mprovements are currently being made in and around Hellertown Borough Hall. They include the construction of pedestrian areas and walkways, new signage, a 'green' bus shelter, and the installation of bicycle racks and lighting.

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