Northampton Borough, Northampton County, PA Northampton County, Pennsylvania News General Info Council/Boards/Commissions Departments Planners Notebook Borough Activities Recreation Center The Mayor's Corner Borough Parks Borough Trails Atlas Museum Historical Society/Siegfried Station Miscellaneous Trash & Recycling Farmers' Market Storm Water Facts Animal Control Library Calendar More Northampton News Due to inclement weather, King St Recycling Center will be closed on Saturday, May 17th. The Recycling Center will reopen on Wednesday, May 21st. Wheels on the Canal has been postponed from Saturday, May 17th to Sunday, May 18th. The event will run from 10 am - 3 pm. Click here to watch the Borough Council meeting on Youtube. Next meeting - May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM The Borough's Spring Newsletter has arrived! Click below to read this issue! The Borough's app "My Northampton" has arrived. Click for more info! Starting May 1st, pool passes are available for purchase only at the Northampton Recreation Center Welcome to the Borough of Northampton The Borough of Northampton is a small, yet busy community, nestled peacefully in the Lehigh Valley, which is located about 60 miles north of Philadelphia. The area was first settled in 1740 and incorporated in 1902, with a current population of approximately 10,323. Northampton prides itself with being a rich and diverse community with a mix of home types, businesses, and recreation for all residents and visitors. Please feel free to contact us with your inquiries.

reccenter.JPG Fitness+Room+1.jpg rec+lobby.JPG reccenter.JPG 1/3 The Northampton Recreation Center has come a long way since its grand opening in November 2000. Our facility has become a hub for physical and social activity. Diverse age groups, ranging from preschool to seniors utilize our facility. The Northampton Recreation Center's goal is to provide a quality environment for all its members. To ensure that we reach our goals, the Center is constantly providing new exercise programs, invigorating equipment and service. Jason Kremus, the Center's director, oversees the day-to-day operations, assisted by a staff of nine part-time employees and a core of dedicated volunteers. For more information, you can contact the Recreation Center via telephone at 610-502-2990 or email - reccenter@rcn.com . Check out the Rec Center's Website - www.norbororec.com

Upcoming Events April 13: Easter Egg Hunt, 1:00 PM, Municipal Park April 26: Northampton Borough Shredding Event, 10 AM - Noon, Northampton Memorial Community Center May 3: Northampton Fire/Police Annual Golf Tournament , 8:00 AM, Whitetail Golf Club, Bath, PA May 17: Wheels on the Canal, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Canal Street Park June 8: Paw Prints on the Canal, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Canal Street Park July 7-11: NFD42 Summer Camp , 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4 Lerchenmiller Dr. - Northampton Fire Station July 16-19: Community Days, Municipal Park Sept. 13: Uptown Northampton Street Fair, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Main Street Nov. 3: Election Day, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, At your ward-specific polling place Nov. 22: Tree Lighting, 1 Lerchenmiller Drive - Recreation Center Parking Lot

CANAL PARK RESTROOM PROJECT Civita, San Diego could have been the usual storm water detention basin for a nearby land development with a cyclone fence surrounding it to keep it safe from people falling into it. Instead, via a public-private partnership Civita Park was created as a neighborhood park. It accommodates an occasional concert and weekend farmers market. We discovered this gem as past of the 2022 national American Planning Association conference held in San Diego California. In Northampton Borough we are planning a pedestrian Delaware and Lehigh Heritage trail welcome center-rest stop at the northern entrance to our D&L Trail along the Lehigh River. Our project will be just south of 21St Street in an existing off-street parking lot for the Canal Park and its gazebo. We will not replicate Civita Park in Northampton Borough, PA. However, we do plan on learning how to make our Rest Stop - Welcome Center a special place for the trail user and other Borough residents.

Storm Water Facts The MS4 Annual Progress Report is available for viewing in the lobby at Borough Hall, 1401 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA STORMWATER UPDATE AUGUST 2018 The Borough of Northampton has had a federally mandated stormwater program (MS4) for 20 years. Up to this point, public awareness and education have been the primary focus of the program. In 2017, a new MS4 permit was issued and mandated. The Borough must reduce the amount of solids which are conveyed to the Lehigh River by over 100,000 pounds per year. This reduction project must be completed by 2023. The Borough, along with our engineers, is currently looking at various options such as storm retention pond modifications and stream restoration to accomplish this goal. The design, permitting, and construction of this project is estimated at $250,000. If anyone in the public wants additional information or would like to be involved or participate in the MS4 program, please contact the Borough office at 610-262-2576. Scott Gillespie Stormwater Coordinator STORMWATER UPDATE OCTOBER 2016 The Borough of Northampton has been involved with stormwater issues since the mid 1990's. Since 2002, we have been involved with the USEPA/PADEP STORMWATER PROGRAM (MS4). The program up to this point, has been mainly administrative and public information oriented. However, with a new permit cycle approaching, the rules and regulations have changed. It is estimated that in the next five (5) years, costs could exceed over $200,000. Costs include mapping, engineering and legal fees and maintenance and equipment additions. These rules apply nationwide. To help pay for this unfunded federal mandate, some towns have created stormwater authorities or created a new tax. Within the next year, the Borough will be making these types of decisions. Any questions concerning this program can be directed to 610-262-2576 or 610-262-6131. Scott Gillespie Stormwater Coordinator Did You Know? A sewer system and a storm drain system are not the same. These two systems are completely different. The water that goes down a sink or toilet in your home or business flows to a wastewater treatment plant where it is treated and filtered. Water that flows down driveways and streets and into a gutter goes into a storm drain which flows directly to a lake, river or the ocean. This water may pick up pollutants along the way which are never treated. Storm drains do not remove pollutants and were designed for the specific purpose of draining water from sidewalks and streets. Less than 1% of the water on the earth can actually be used by human beings. What is Stormwater Runoff? Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground. Unlike the water that goes down your drain to the sewer, water that flows into storm drains is not treated and filtered for pollutants. This contaminated water flows into canals, into streams and lakes, then ends up in the ocean. Everything other than pure rain water is a potential contaminant that degrades water quality. It's very important that you help prevent contaminants from flowing into storm drains and never pour anything into them. Intentionally pouring water and pollutants into street gutters and storm drains is dangerous to the environment and is also illegal. Why is Storm Water Runoff a Problem? Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the waterbodies we use for swimming, fishing and providing drinking water. What is Storm Water Pollution? Storm water is the water that runs down the street when it's raining. Storm water runs through storm drains in the gutter. Water that flows down the street when it's NOT raining, like when you wash your car or water your lawn, is called urban runoff. Storm drains do not remove pollutants and were designed for the specific purpose of draining water from sidewalks and streets. Polluted stormwater often affects drinking water sources. This, in turn, can affect human health and increase drinking water treatment costs. An average family of four in the United States uses approximately 107,000 gallons of water a year. Waste from household repairs can pollute our water. Contractors and service people must properly dispose of chemicals and water used during their work. Make sure contractors you hire dispose of chemicals properly. Request that they use non-toxic products. 8 Water Pollution Facts for the U.S. We all live in a watershed. What you do on your property affects our water, even if you don't live near water. A watershed is an area of land which drains to the lowest point, usually a stream or river. Anything you place in storm drains goes directly into lakes, rivers & streams. Water from rain, storm drains and ditches flows directly into our rivers and lakes with little or no treatment. Storm drains and ditches are DIFFERENT than sewers. They are NOT CONNECTED to a treatment plan. Small amounts of contaminants from all over the land add up to cause pollution in our water. Yes, even the little things matter. You WILL make a difference, no matter how small, if you change the way you do some things. Soap from washing your car at home pollutes. Soap and dirt from washing your car flows through our storm drains and ditches and end up in our rivers and lakes untreated. Wash your car at a commerical car wash, on the grass or on a graveled area. Oil and antifreeze from leaking cars pollutes. When it rains, water runs over the ground and picks up oil, antifreeze, and other pollutants and carries them to our streams and bays. Put a drip tray under your car to catch car leaks. Fix car leaks. 80 percent of water pollution is caused due to domestic sewage like throwing garbage on open ground and water bodies. Don't be a litterbug, dispose of all trash properly. 40% of the rivers and 46% of the lakes in America are polluted and are considered unhealthy for swimming, fishing or aquatic life. U.S. EPA estimates that every year in the United States, 1.2 trillion gallons of sewage from household, industry and restaurants are dumped into U.S. waters annually.

Historic Sites, Present Culture, Future Plans Atlas Museum History Stories Describe your image 1/15 Sites and Buildings of Local Historic and/or Architectural Significance in Northampton 1/47 Historic Buildings Constructed Between 1700 and 1880 1/9 Canal Street Park Heritage Trail along Lehigh River Tri-Boro Canal & River Access 1/9 Images of American Northampton By Anthony S. Pristash Future Plans Comprehensive Plan 2005 - 2030 (adopted September 15, 2005) (reaffirmed April 2019) (action plan 2018 to 2023)

atlasmuseum2 atlas museum museumwall atlasmuseum2 1/7 The Atlas Cement Memorial Museum was recently featured as Sight of the Week by the editors of Roadside America . Here is the link to the article. Museum Website The Atlas Cement Museum was made possible through a generous grant from U.S. Generating Company. The museum links the wonderful Atlas memories to the new industry that has taken up residence on this legendary site. Families still remember when cement was "king." The Atlas Museum lists the names of thousands of former employees on the wall of honor. Exhibits of photographs, artifacts and a giant mural attempt to preserve the heritage and lore of the Atlas for future generations. The Museum is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Sunday from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. between May and September. The 2023 Season starts on Friday, May 12th! Curator Edward Pany and a core group of volunteers staff and maintain this Borough treasure. Group tours are available. Please call Mr. Pany at 610-262-4562 or email atlascementmuseum@gmail.com to make arrangements.

Board of Health The Northampton Borough Board of Health meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall. The Board is appointed by Borough Council and all serve 5 year terms. The members of the Board and their term end dates are as follows: Donna Lee Zangari (Chair) - 12/31/27 Irene Urban (Vice Chair) - 12/31/24 Carrie Hirschman (Secretary) - 12/31/25 Bernadette Klucsarits - 12/31/23 John Yurish - 12/31/26 Theodore Veresink - Health Officer The Board of Health administers and enforces the health laws and related ordinances of the Borough. This is done by meeting the necessary qualifications for the issuance of permits and certificates, through health inspections conducted by the Health Officer. Health Ordinances Covid-19 Vaccine Info Norovirus Info Special Event Form RSV Immunization Fight the Flu Info

Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) Non Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) Non Emergency (Police Headquarters) Non Emergency (Fire Deparment Headquarters) Administration Building and Zoning Swimming Pool Public Works Garage Wastewater Treatment Plan Recreation Center Water Authority (N.B.M.A.) District Justice Post Office Northampton County Government Center Republic Services (Boro Trash Hauler) 9 - 1 - 1 610-317-0808 610-261-0404 610-262-9411 610-262-2576 610-262-1433 610-262-0666 610-262-0823 610-262-6131 610-502-2990 610-262-6711 610-767-6345 610-262-2676 610-829-6500 484-273-3940 2024 Borough Register

Beth Smith is the Borough's Animal Control Officer. Beth is responsible for reuniting lost and found dogs with their owners. She is not responsible for wildlife or any other animal control. Should you find a lost dog, contact Beth at 484-239-7072