Four Democrats appear to have secured four open seats on Bethlehem City Council, unofficial poll results show. Mayor J. William Reynolds also secured another term, running unopposed after knocking off Bethlehem City Councilwoman and mayoral potential Grace Crampsie Smith in May's primary.
The borough on Monday swore in Matthew Simkovic as the newest assistant chief for its volunteer-run Dewey Fire Co.
The seasonal overnight shelter at 75 E. Market St., its entrance at the rear of Christ Church United Church of Christ, will be open through April 30.
At City Council’s Oct. 21 meeting, Mayor J. William Reynolds said that as of mid-September, 75 people were living in the area in question; the latest data shows that number was 53 as of a week ahead of the council meeting.
The more than $112 million spending plan includes no property tax increase, hefty payments toward city debt, a “27th pay” allocation and no capital borrowing for the next four years.