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Alice Banks
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Opinion: This Election Our Family Will Not Vote Democrat
This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of the community. Growing up, my parents, siblings and I were lifelong Democrats. As an...
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Saucon Voice
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Opinion: From Lower Saucon Resident Milou Mackenzie
This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of the community. As the November 7th election draws near, it has become abundantly clear...
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Brad Chambers
Oct 13, 20234 min read
Opinion: HAL - Hellertown Council & deLeon Want a Campaign Issue, Not a Solution
This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of the community. Is the Hellertown Area Library (HAL) funding being used by Lower Saucon...
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Saucon Voice
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Become a Lifesaver: Free Community CPR Training
In times of crisis, knowing how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can be the difference between life and death. The Lower...
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Saucon Voice
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Saucon Valley SD Fall Festival Is Tomorrow
The Saucon Valley School District is gearing up for a spectacular event that promises to be fun for the entire family. The "Fall into...
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Saucon Voice
Oct 5, 20233 min read
A Vision for the Future: Lower Saucon's Fire Service Consolidation Plan
In Lower Saucon Township, a forward-thinking committee has been hard at work discussing the fire service needs of the community and...
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Saucon Voice
Oct 3, 20234 min read
Hellertown Borough Rejects Lower Saucon Library Offer
During its October 2, 2023, meeting, Hellertown Borough Council discussed and ultimately rejected the offer presented by Lower Saucon...
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Matthew French
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Lower Saucon's Library Offer is a Fair One
This opinion piece was submitted by a resident of Lower Saucon Township. Fair-minded individuals will find it hard to argue against Lower...
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Saucon Voice
Sep 23, 20232 min read
Black River Farms: Where Sip Meets Serenity in Lower Saucon
Nestled along the picturesque Black River Road in Lower Saucon Township, you'll discover a hidden gem that's been delighting locals and...
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Bonnie Savage
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Lower Saucon Council Unanimously Supports Halloween Parade
Despite recent tensions between the municipalities, Lower Saucon Council voted unanimously at its August 16, 2023, council meeting to...
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Brad Chambers
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Lower Saucon Offers Deal to Hellertown Over Library
UPDATED: The formal offer letter from Lower Saucon Township to the Borough of Hellertown is included at the bottom of this article. After...
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Bonnie Savage
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Celebrate Fall at Historical Society's Apple Festival
UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the Apple Festival has regrettably been canceled. Football has started so that must...
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William Gunderson
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Pt. 4 - Bethlehem Landfill: Not in My Backyard
As mentioned in Part 1 [read here], few of course, want to live next to a landfill, yet landfills are a necessary part of our society...
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Bonnie Savage
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Polk Valley Park Closed to Honor Resident & Longtime Community Servant
Per an advisory sent out by email from the Lower Saucon Township Police Department, community members are advised that Polk Valley Park...
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William Gunderson
Sep 7, 20234 min read
Pt. 3 - Bethlehem Landfill: Council Approves Easements & Host Agreement
During its August 30, 2023, meeting, Lower Saucon Township Council approved several resolutions related to lands owned by and adjacent to...
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William Gunderson
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Lower Saucon Seeks Volunteers for Board Vacancies
UPDATED: The below article has been updated to reflect, in addition to the below positions, that a vacancy now also exists for a...
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William Gunderson
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Landfill Leachate Doesn't Enter Lehigh River, says Waste Plant Director
In response to concerns raised by a majority of Lower Saucon Township Council at its July 28, 2023, meeting about the Bethlehem Waste...
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Brad Chambers
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Pt. 2 - Bethlehem Landfill: The Financial Implications
As reported in Part 1 which can be read here, the Bethlehem Landfill contributed $2.6 million to Lower Saucon Township in 2022 and has...
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Brad Chambers
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Pt. 1 - Bethlehem Landfill: Facts vs. Speculation
On August 30, the Lower Saucon Township Council met for a 6+ hour meeting to discuss, among other items, proposed rezoning and a...
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Brad Chambers
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Council Approves Term Limit Referendum
At the July 26, 2023 Lower Saucon Township Council meeting, a majority of Council voted (3-1, Priscilla DeLeon against) to ask Lower...
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