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BOROUGH OF
BATHBATHBATHBOROUGH OFBOROUGH OF
P E N N S Y L V A N I AP E N N S Y L V A N I A
Founded 1737 Autumn 2021 NEWSLETTER
121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 • Ph: 610-837-6525 • Fx: 610-837-8989Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
www.BathBorough.org
Why not be part of a committee here at the Borough. Below is a brief description of what some of our committees get involved in.
Environmental Steering Committee in conjunction with the Borough Manager, deals with any Sanitation and public health issues within the Borough which may require discussion at monthly council meetings.
Environmental Steering Committee addresses concerns dealing with Waste Management and Recycling Programs.
Environmental Steering Committee shall act as Liaison between the Borough Council, Borough Manager and Bath Borough Water and Sewer Authority.
Last quarter of 2022 committee will be working sanitation specs for the bidding of the Borough’s Sanitation contract.
What does the Personnel, Finance and Administration (PFA) committee do?The committee is comprised of the President, Vice-President and Pro-tem. The committee focuses on
three different areas. First, personnel which deals with new and existing employees. It can be a discussion related to salaries, performance, bonuses, scheduling, and attendance to name a few. Finance’s biggest topic is the “budget”. Although it is adopted once a year, it is a yearlong discussion to ensure we have enough funds to cover all bills, look at projects, roads, and other enhancements to make the Borough of Bath the place to live. Administration includes upcoming amendments to ordinances, or it can include policy and procedure updates, like the snow removal or leaf pickup policy. Another administrative item is cyber security. We are always looking at ways to improve our processes, as well as make it the place for our employees to work long term. Meetings are held once a month on a Wednesday night.
Community and Economic Development Committee focuses on enhancing both economic and community opportunities of Bath Borough in a responsible, measured, and sustainable way. The Committee looks at ways to market, attract, and sustain business and tourism for our Borough. The Committee also looks for ways to develop our community as a whole for our fellow residents and future residents through infrastructure and beautification strategies to showcase the many assets and values that Bath Borough has to offer.
Parks and Recreation is responsible for parks, recreation areas, shade trees within the right-of-way of any public area. They discuss replacing old playground equipment with new playground equipment and recommend park rules to Borough Council. The committee also keeps close eyes on how well the parks are kept clean.
Public Safety Committee: This Committee is Responsible for any issue that affects public safety. The Committee shall meet to address any public safety concerns of the Borough or any concerns which the Pennsylvania State Police, Bath Fire Department or Emergency Management agencies feel affect protections or safety of the citizens of the Borough. The Committee shall work with the Emergency Management officials in the event of an emergency affecting the Borough. The committee acts as a liaison between Borough Council, the Borough Manager and the Pennsylvania State Police. MEETS ON THE 4TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH (AS NEEDED) A T 6:00 PM
Public Works and Facilities: The Committee, in conjunction with the Borough Manager, shall be responsible for the oversight of the activities of the Public Work’s Department. The Committee with be responsible for the conditions of Public Facilities, including roads, bridges, parks, public buildings, parking, traffic, and drainage. MEETS ON THE 4TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH (AS NEEDED) AT 6:30PM
Borough of Bath Committee Overviews
INDEX
Borough Officials ............. 3
Message from the Mayor . 4
Tax Collection .................. 4
Can You Identify Which Borough Businesses are Pictured? ........................... 4
Public Notice .................... 4
Beautifying our Little Borough of Bath ............... 5
Community-Wide Yard Sale ............................ 5
Notary Public.................... 5
Your Police Department .. 5
Upcoming Events ............. 6
Electronics Recycling ....... 6
Yard Waste Dumpster ...... 6
Street Sweeping Warning 7
Road Reconstruction ....... 7
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BOROUGH OFFICIALSELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor: Fiorella ‘Fi’ Reginelli-Mirabito 484-281-3628, [email protected]
Council President: Michele Ehrgott 484-554-9837 [email protected]
Council Vice President: Barry Fenstermaker 484-554-3936 [email protected]
Council Pro-Tem: Frank Hesch610-462-0697, [email protected]
Councilman: Mark Saginario484-201-1372, [email protected]
Councilman: Anthony Kovalovsky - [email protected]
Councilwoman: Carol Bear-Heckman610-390-0555, [email protected]
Councilwoman: Phyllis Andrews610-554-1428, [email protected]
Tax Collector: Lauren Baksa
Deputy Tax Collector: Keystone Collections Group, 1-866-539-1100
Mission StatementThe Borough of Bath Council, Mayor, Manager and Staff are committed to make the Borough a quality
community to live, work and raise a family while preserving and enhancing our unique heritage. As a community we need to continuously look for ways to improve safety and quality of living, treat everyone with courtesy and respect, continuously work on improving communications, trust and performance while valuing the diversity of our residents and grow local business and life in a sustainable manner through careful planning and judicious risk taking.
APPOINTED OFFICIALSBorough Manager/Secretary/Treasurer: Bradford T. Flynn
484-281-3451 ([email protected])Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer: Shawn Leidy
Barry Isett & Associates, 484-281-3723 ([email protected])Solicitor: Blake Marles, Esquire, Stevens and Lee, 610-837-6525
Borough Engineer: Ryan ChristmanKeystone Consulting Engineers, 610-837-6525
Fire Chief: Chuck Tully, 610-837-6400 ([email protected])Emergency Management Coordinator: Mark Saginario
484-201-1372 ([email protected])
STAFF MEMBERSOffice Administrator: Marena Rasmus
([email protected])Office Secretary: Tanya Lamparter
([email protected])Public Works Crew Leader: Steve Kowalchuk
([email protected])Public Works Crewmembers:
Bill Yob, Allen Blakeslee, Chris CraigParking Enforcement Code Officer: Onix Reyes-Santiago
484-225-0728 ([email protected])
WELCOME TO THE BOROUGH OF BATH
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The Borough of Bath Council and staff would like to thank the businesses that appear in this newsletter and to recognize each of them as supporters and cornerstones of our community. For it is with their
contributions that this newsletter has been produced at no cost to our residents. Thank you!
All of our menus are availablefor Eat-in or Take-out.
Closed Sunday & Monday Tues – Thurs 11am to 9:30pm
Fri & Sat 11am to 10:30pm
610–837–8884Celebrating 33 Years • 1988-2021
MY PLACEPIZZA • RESTAURANT270 East Northampton Street
Bath, PA 18104MyPlaceBath.com
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Can You Identify Which Local Land Marks are
Pictured Below?
see answers on page 6
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR:“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation, is not to utter words, but to live by them…”
- John F. Kennedy
We must always be grateful - for all we have and all we’ve been given. We’ve all experienced difficult times over the past year, with so much unknown and inundated with so much information that it often became overwhelming. Although, we must never forget that we’re all in this together - we must help one another. As President Kennedy’s quote above says - “…not to utter words, but to live by them” - a reminder to all of us to live every day by contributing to the greater good for all.
I wish you all continued good health and happiness…always!
Sincerely,
Fiorella R. Mirabito, Mayor
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Tax Collection
Keystone Collections Group Irwin, PA 15642
Taxpayer Hotline 1-888-328-0565
If you have questions regarding local earned income tax filing, call Keystone’s Taxpayer Helpline at 1-888-328-0565 to speak with a local, knowledgeable Taxpayer Service Agent.
NEWNEW Local Office 3477 Corporate Parkway, 1st Floor Room 154
Center Valley, PA 18034 1-888-519-3897
County Real Estate Tax Northampton County Revenue Office
669 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042 610-868-3022
*Bill mailed on or about February 1st*
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Borough of Bath Real Estate Tax || Earned Income Tax || Local Service Taxes || School District Taxes
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF BATH YEAR 2021 BOROUGH OF BATH YEAR 2021
AMENDED SCHEDULE OF MEETINGSAMENDED SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given by the Borough of Bath, Northampton County, Pennsylvania pursuant to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of the following scheduled meetings for the remainder of 2021. Said meetings are held in Council Chambers, at the:
Borough of Bath Municipal Building 121 South Walnut Street Bath, PA 18014 and via the ZOOM Platform using the following:
Meeting ID 562 567 9822 Password 610837
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath is scheduled for the first Monday of each month commencing at 6:30 PM, with the exception of: the Monday, July 5th meeting being held Tuesday, July 6th due to the Federal holiday of Independence Day and the Monday September 6th meeting, being held on Wednesday, September 8, 6:00 due to the Federal Holiday of Labor Day. The Bi-Monthly Meetings of the Borough Council of the Borough of Bath are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each odd numbered month commencing at 6:30 PM, with the exception of: the September meeting which is cancelled.
The following are the scheduled monthly meeting times for various committees:
Environmental Steering – 2nd Monday 2:00 PM
Parks & Recreation – 2nd Monday 5:00 PM
Personnel, Finance, & Admin - 3rd Wednesday 6:30 PM
Planning Commission – 3rd Monday 6:00 PM
Community and Economic Dev. – 3rd Wednesday 5:00 PM
HARB – as needed 3rd Wednesday 7:00 PM
Public Works and Facilities – 4th Monday 6:00 PM
Public Safety – 4th Monday 6:30 PM
The Zoning Hearing Board, the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals, and other various committees will meet on an “as needed” basis only.
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Notary PublicDid you know that the Borough
has a Notary Public?
Marena, can notarize all your legal paperwork.
Call the Borough Office to make sure she is available or set up an
appointment.
The fee is $5.00 per notarization.
Keep an eye open for some NEW Playground Equipment at Keystone Park, Paw Park, and Carl Rehrig Athletic Field. Public Works has worked very hard getting our community in tip top shape. They are replacing worn playground equipment with new. Ciff Cowling and Carl Rehrig Athletic Fields have been refreshed with field mix, flowers were planted, and “welcoming” banners have been hung.
Your Police Department
Emergency Phone 911
Non-Emergency (610) 861-2026
Twitter @PSPTroopMPIO
Bethlehem Barracks 2930 Airport Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Web Address
www.patrooper.com
www.psp.pa.gov
Suspicious Activity
(888) 292-1919
Keep Your Eye Open...
Check out the new sand court at Diehl Field, off of Race St. Call the Borough Office for any organized game for rental information. Or just enjoy the open space for pick up games.
EnjoyEnjoy a Good Game of Volleyball?
Beautifying Our Little Borough of Bath
On September 26, 2020, a bunch of volunteers got together and planted arborvitaes on Creek Rd. The Borough has been storing millings and fill for the use in the Borough, at this spot for some time now. Our Community and Economic Development Committee suggest that we plant trees around this area to make a prettier entrance on Creek Road for Old Forge Estates.
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Electronic Recycling event was held in June and what a turn out it was. We had the truck filled in 1 hour. This went so well that another date was set for July. Thank you, Councilwoman, Phyllis Andrews and the Environmental Steering Committee for organizing these events.
Electronics Recycling Yard Waste DumpsterThe YARD WASTE
DUMPSTER that has been in our public works yard may be moving to
Fireman’s Field. Watch for updates on Facebook and
the Borough Website.
Answers to the Local Land Marks in Bath
1. ESTELL STEIN DENTISTRY
2. FOOT BRIDGE AT MONOCACY CLOCK PARK
3. KAYS POOCH PARLOR
4. MY PLACE PIZZA
5. RESIDENT ON W. MAIN ST.
6. ZIPPYS CAR WASH
Our Borough Manager, Brad Flynn, likes to keep everyone informed about things happening in the Borough. Keep a look out for his interesting videos on Facebook.
BLUES N BREWS Saturday, September 18 – 1pm to 6pm
COFFEE-WITH-A-COP Tuesday, October 19th - 9am to 11am
HALLOWEEN PARADE October 19 – 7pm
COMMUNITY CAMPFIRE Saturday, October 23rd - 7pm to 10pm
TREATS-WITH-A-TROOPER & TRICK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 31st - 6pm to 8pm
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Sunday, November 28th - 6pm to 8pm
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE BOROUGH OF BATH: (Always check out our Facebook page, for changes and additions.)
Celebrating 60 Years1961-2021
bath supply co., inc.457 Race Street • PO Box 100
Bath, PA 18014
610-837-18056
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4. MY PLACE PIZZA
5. RESIDENT ON W. MAIN ST.
6. ZIPPYS CAR WASH
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON PENN, INDEPENDENCE, & EASTER TERRACE
Week of September 13th – Public Works Crew and Upper Nazareth Twp PW are tentatively scheduled to overlay Independence and Easter Terrace. Could take 1 to 2 weeks to complete.
The Company RECON (in charge of this project) have made all necessary notifications to residents affected along these streets where work is to begin.
Borough has upload information on the website and Facebook page for this project.
Project could be delayed by outside factors such as rain or other scheduling conflicts. Other factors could include improperly sized manhole and water valve covers requiring special order parts. RECON is currently working to ensure parts/materials will not be a problem.
STREET SWEEPING WARNING PARKING PROHIBITED DURING STREET SWEEPING
MONDAYS 5AM – 9AM • FRIDAYS 5AM – 9AM
VEHICLES MUST BE MOVED OR WILL BE TICKETED OR TOWED.
PER BOROUGH ORDINANCE 2021-707
PERMANENT SIGNS WILL BE POSTED
• We accept most insurance plans• CVS/Caremark • Medicare parts B & D • Covid Vaccines Available -
Appointments Required• Walk in flu shots & shingles
vaccines• Free local delivery services• CBD products available• Flavoring & compounding of
medications• Senior Citizen Discount Tuesdays
• Large selection of vitamins & over the counter medications
• Discount prices on Veterinarian prescriptions
• Fax & Copy Services, Western Union, Lottery, and UPS Services Drop-Off & Pick-Up
• Large card & gift department: Yankee Candles, Russell Stover Candies, & many more.
• Ostomy, surgical supplies & compression hosiery
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