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 Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approves freestanding sign variance for Reynolds Street church. Brynlee Lippincott, representing River of God Fellowship Church, sought approval for 136 square feet of signage at 813 Reynolds Street, where six square feet is the standard maximum, and for a
Easton Planning Commission conditionally approved an eight-lot townhome subdivision on Stewart Street in a contested 4-2 vote. Applicant Manshi Patel, representing property owner Scott Kindred, will develop seven townhome units with required conditions addressing fire access and stormwater
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 Zoning Board approved a mixed-use development on Bushkill Drive featuring a 60-foot building with variances for height, street trees, and wide driveways despite public concerns about floodplain management, stormwater impact, and traffic. Developer Brandon Walker said the design accommodates
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 Planning Commission unanimously recommends two special exceptions to Zoning Hearing Board. The commission voted to recommend approval for converting 329 Folk Street into four multifamily units, with conditions requiring an impact assessment and applicant commitment to plant street trees
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 Environmental Council tables letter on state solar warehouse bill. The council deferred a proposed letter to city council regarding HB 1260, which would establish solar requirements for warehouses, after Robert MacDonald's motion to send it faced debate over whether the council should also
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
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