Mayor Panto presented his 2027 budget proposal at a special City Council session on October 1. All seven council members attended, with Mrs. Rose participating remotely. The Mayor's proposed budget served as the sole substantive business of the meeting. The council adjourned unanimously at 12:41
Easton City Council approves infrastructure projects, formally adopts data center opposition policy. City Council unanimously authorized three major projects: a trail connection and pedestrian improvements along Bushkill Drive, a parking garage at 669 Washington with the County of Northampton, and
Easton council approves developer agreements and parking evaluation contract. City Council voted unanimously on three developer agreements for properties at 364 East Berwick, 367 East Berwick, and 1123 Centre Street, with each requiring stormwater facility compliance. Planning and Codes Committee
Easton City Council unanimously approves grant applications and software financing July 22. The council authorized the Department of Community and Economic Development to apply for Justice Assistance, Multimodal Transportation, and Hotel Tax grants while approving OpenGov software implementation
Easton City Council unanimously approved three resolutions authorizing grant applications and an appointment to the Board of Health while tabling a cemetery lease renewal. The council authorized Easton DCED to apply for an Automated Red Light Enforcement Award and a Sesquicentennial Grant
Council approves $1 million CDBG allocations and development agreements. Easton City Council approved approximately $1 million in Community Block Grant funding for nonprofits at the second hearing on allocations, with Michael Brett, Deputy Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presenting.
Easton City Council amends affordable housing ordinance. The council unanimously approved amendments to Bill No. 12 revising Chapter 176 Affordable Housing, broadening section 176-3 criteria following discussion led by Council Member Julie Zando-Dennis. The council also passed five resolutions:
Easton City Council approves historic preservation permits and infrastructure agreements. The seven-member council unanimously approved eight certificates of appropriateness for historic district properties and four infrastructure resolutions on April 22, including agreements with Road-Con for
Easton City Council unanimously approves 19 resolutions advancing infrastructure maintenance and economic development. All seven members voted to authorize two-year fire-detection contract with Johnson Controls at City Hall, sewer rehabilitation with Insituform Technologies in the West Ward, and
Easton City Council approves Canal Street property sale and advances infrastructure projects. The council unanimously approved the sale of 324-362 Canal Street property and a six-month parking agreement with St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with potential for expansion. Council also