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Monday, April 15, 2013
Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins This Week
Residents in the areas being flushed may notice discoloration in the water, which should not be used for drinking, cooking and washing clothes that day.
The annual spring flushing of fire hydrants and water mains in Northampton will begin Tuesday. Residents in the areas being flushed may notice discoloration in the water. The water should not be used for drinking, cooking or washing clothes between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the day of the flushing. Here is this week's flushing schedule. (Click here to view the full schedule) Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Friday, April 12, 2013
Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins Tuesday
Residents in the areas being flushed may notice discoloration in the water, which should not be used for drinking, cooking and washing clothes that day.
The annual spring flushing of fire hydrants and water mains in Northampton will begin Tuesday. Residents in the areas being flushed may notice discoloration in the water. The water should not be used for drinking, cooking or washing clothes between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the day of the flushing. Here is next week's flushing schedule.(Click here to view the full schedule) Tuesday, April 16 Wednesday, April 17 Thursday, April 18 Friday, April 19
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Township Holds Leaf Bag Sale
Northampton Township will sell leaf bags on April 20 at a cost of $20 for 50 bags.
Northampton Township will be selling leaf bags on April 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the township Public Works Garage, 65 Township Rd. Leaf bags will be sold in bundles of 50 for $20 (cash only). Yard waste collection for Northampton Township residents starts this week. Through Dec. 15, unlimited yard waste will be collected for composting the day after trash is picked up. Residents should use biodegradable, 30-gallon paper bags or trash containers that do not weigh more than 50 pounds when full, according to information from Northampton Township. Yard waste in plastic bag will not be collected. Tree branches and shrubbery must be no more than 36 inches long and less than three inches in diameter. Braches must be bundled and tied, taped or …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Yard Waste Collection Begins This Week
Unlimited yard waste will be collected and taken to a composting facility the day after trash collection starting this week.
Yard waste collection for Northampton Township residents starts this week. Through Dec. 15, unlimited yard waste will be collected for composting the day after trash is picked up. Residents should use biodegradable, 30-gallon paper bags or trash containers that do not weigh more than 50 pounds when full, according to information from Northampton Township. Yard waste in plastic bag will not be collected. Tree branches and shrubbery must be no more than 36 inches long and less than three inches in diameter. Braches must be bundled and tied, taped or put in biodegradable bags. Branches or shrubbery cannot extend over the top of the can or bag, according to the township.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Yard Waste Collection Starts April 1
Unlimited yard waste will be collected and taken to a composting facility the day after trash collection.
Yard waste collection for Northampton Township residents begins April 1. Through Dec. 15, unlimited yard waste will be collected for composting the day after trash is picked up. Residents should use biodegradable, 30-gallon paper bags or trash containers that do not weigh more than 50 pounds when full, according to information from Northampton Township. Yard waste in plastic bag will not be collected. Tree branches and shrubbery must be no more than 36 inches long and less than three inches in diameter. Braches must be bundled and tied, taped or put in biodegradable bags. Branches or shrubbery cannot extend over the top of the can or bag, according to the township.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Two E-Waste Recycling Events Planned
Northampton Township has scheduled two e-waste recycling events for April 20 and Sept. 28.
Northampton Township has partnered with Leck Waste Services to schedule two e-waste recycling events so residents have a place to properly dispose of computers and other electronics safely. The first e-waste recycling event will be held April 20 from 8 a.m. to noon and the second will be held Sept. 28 , also from 8 a.m. to noon. Both events will be held at Leck, 237 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland. According to township officials, a new state law prohibits the township’s trash hauler from taking electronics. The law, the Covered Device Recycling Act 108, prohibits computers, keyboards, televisions, printers, microwave ovens, fax machines and other electronics from disposal at Department of Environmental Protection solid waste landfills. …
Monday, March 11, 2013
Tax Structure Shift Considered for Council Rock
Council Rock is considering eliminating the Per Capita and Occupation Assessment tax and replacing it with an alternative revenue source.
Council Rock is considering eliminating the Per Capita and Occupation Assessment taxes due to the high cost of collection and overhead. The Council Rock School Board last week voted to have its solicitor look into the issue of eliminating those taxes and replacing them with an alternative revenue source. Board Member Bill Foster, a member of the district’s Finance Committee, said the Per Capita and Occupation Assessment taxes are inefficient and complicated to collect. The average Council Rock taxpayer receives three tax bills—Real Estate, Per Capita and Occupation Assessment—resulting in a $6.15 collector fee per residence. The tax collector receives $2.05 compensation per bill. Each municipality in the Council Rock School District has …
Cece Burnes
7:18 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The article says there are a lot of delinquent bills. Does anyone ever go after the money? I pay these bills every year, it's not fair to those that do pay!!!!! more ›
Local Navy Corpsman to be Honored Tonight
Navy Corpsman Bryan Lynn will be honored tonight at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Township Municipal Building
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Alleged Marijuana Grow Operation Busted, Women's Education Activist to Speak Top Local News
A look at the top stories that made headlines in Northampton this week.
Here's a look at the top stories that made news this week in Northampton. Alleged Marijuana Grow Operation Busted by Police Northampton Township police say 20-year-old Scott Fosmire was growing marijuana in the home he rented at the 500 block of Sackettsford Road. Holland Elementary Renovation Project Ahead of Schedule District officials said some of the renovations at Holland Elementary School will be completed in April, two months ahead of schedule. Snow Causes Messy Morning Commute While Council Rock School District opened on time, officials reported that buses had trouble making it into school on time Friday. Library Creates Online Wish List for Donations The Free Library of Northampton Township has an online wish list, which includes …
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Nancy
9:52 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
You don't have to wait! Cell phones can be recycled anytime via specially marked boxes at Shop-n-Bag (in the entry way), Northampton Library (by the resource desk), Northampton Township Building (just past the entry on the left-side shelf), and the orthodontist office of Dr. Cathleen George in Richboro (by the stairs). We also take cell phone wires, cell phone chargers, and cell phone batteries. … more ›