Friday, March 29, 2013
Northampton Township will apply for a $250,000 grant through the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to improve its recreation complex.
Northampton Township is looking to improve its recreation complex and is seeking aid from the state to carry out the repairs. The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing the township administration to apply for a $250,000 grant through the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The grant, which must be matched equally by the township, will be used to make parking and traffic flow improvements at the complex plus other enhancements. Township officials say improvements include the addition of more than 100 parking spaces, a reconfiguration of access points, ensuring the facilities are up to date on ADA compliance, new field lights and more. Down the line, township officials say they’d like to do …
Friday, March 22, 2013
The egg hunt will feature a magic show and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Spring/Summer catalog was recently released by Northampton Township Parks and Recreation.
Northampton Township Parks and Recreation has released its spring/summer catalog and offerings include everything from sports to special events. Registration is now open for dozens of activities, including summer camps, art workshops, bus trips, gymnastics and more. The catalog features the following activities and more: Click here to view the full catalog online.
Monday, February 18, 2013
The Bunny 'Egg' Venture will be held Saturday, March 23 at Maureen M. Welch Elementary School.
Northampton Township Parks and Rec is hosting a special Easter event Saturday, March 23 for children ages 2 to 12. The Bunny "Egg" Venture will feature a magic show, an egg hunt, refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny. The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. at Maureen M. Welch Elementary School. The event will start with a magic show followed by an outdoor journey to find the Easter Bunny. "There may be some surprises along the way, so bring your Easter baskets," Parks and Rec said in a Patch event listing. All participants must pre-register. No tickets will be sold at the door. The cost to participate is $8 per child, which includes magic show, egg hunt, golden ticket raffles, donuts and juice as well as photos with the Bunny. …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The purpose of the meeting is to gather input from the community about the most important issues for the future of the township.
Northampton Township Parks and Recreation is hosting a Public Vision Meeting Feb. 21. at the Township Administration Building. The purpose of the meeting is to gather input from the community about the most important issues for the future. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. This is the final Public Visioning Meeting required in order to receive grant money from the Pennsylvania State Department of Conservation and Recreation. The meeting will help shape and update of the township's Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan. This plan will address the current and future needs of the community as it pertains to recreation facilities and programs, according to information from the township. The Township has contracted with Boucher and James …
Don George
2:11 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
Conspicuously missing from this report is that Steve Bryer, a member of the Parks&Rec Board claimed that the money in the the Capital Reserve Fund was available for the project. He then said that the $430k "was not taxpayer" money. Oh no? Where did it come from, Steve? more ›