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Bath Borough Directory.......3-4

Permits & Applications ..........4

Street Sweeping Operations ....4

Borough of BathVolunteer Firefighters .............4

Snow Removal Operations......5

A Message from the Mayor.....5

Parks & Recreation.................6

A Message from the Council President ...................7

Playground Safety ...................7

A Message from the Bath Area Food Bank ......................8

Tax Collection.........................8

Recycling.................................9

INDEX

Family owned and operated for over 100 years.

George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc.

2165 Community Dr. (Route 946 Moorestown), Bath , PA 18014

610-759-3901www.bensingfuneralhome.com

JOHN H. SIMONS - SupervisorFRANCES BENSING - Funeral Director

A Full Service Funeral Home, Offering Affordable Traditional& Cremation Services to Families of All Faiths.

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FOUNDED 1737 Spring / Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER

WELCOME TO THE BOROUGH OF BATH215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014

Phone: 610-837-6525 – Fax: 610-837-8989Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

On May 11, 2015, the Bath Council appointed Bradford T. Flynn tobe the next Borough Manager.

Brad was born and raised in Delware County, Pennsylvania. Hegraduated from Springfield High School in 2000. As a teenager, hebegan his career in public service volunteering as a member of theSpringfield Fire Company (Station 44). In 2001, Brad enlisted into theUnited States Air Force. While in the Air Force, Brad served as aSecurity Forces member, providing air base defense, flightline security,and protection of weapons vital to national security. His duty basewas located in Minot, North Dakota. Brad later served in OperationIraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom during the secondPersian Gulf War, stationed at Al Jabar Air Base, Kuwait. While stationed in Kuwait, Brad wouldearn the Air Force Achievment Medal for conducting 25 security escort missions throughoutthe Kuwaiti theatre, transporting troops and supplies to strategic military locations. Afterserving four years of active duty, Brad decided to re-enter the civilian workforce.

In 2005, Brad moved to northeast Tennessee and later married Victoria Kayla Flynn, a nativeof Greeneville, Tennessee. In 2006, Brad was hired as a police officer with the Johnson CityPolice Department, Johnson City, Tennessee. Brad served the community as a police officer fornine years. In 2013, Brad also worked part-time at the Washington County EmergencyCommunications District as dispatcher/telecommunications operator.

While working full-time, Brad enrolled in the Veterans Administration Upward Boundeducational program. This program enabled Brad to work on his undergraduate studies at EastTennessee State University (ETSU). In 2012, Brad received his Bachelor’s Degree inInterdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice and a concentration inOrganizational Leadership from ETSU. In 2014, continuing his education, he earned a Masterof Public Administration with a concetration of Non-profit Administration from ETSU. In2015, he earned graduate certificates in Urban Planning and Economic Development fromETSU.

In addition to Brad’s work and educational experience, he supported his community. In2012, he founded a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization called the Northeast TennesseeSports Association, Inc. This organization provides low to no-cost sports opportunities to areayouth and adults with exposure to non-typical sports activities. In 2014, this organizationintroduced youth lacrosse programs for ages seven through fourteen. This was the first lacrosseinitiative of its kind in northeast Tennessee for children. The organization plans to work witha local municipality in planning and constructing a multi-purpose public sportsplex facility.

After being away from Pennsylvania for fourteen years, Brad is excited to return home andserve as the new Borough Manager for Bath!

MEET THE NEW BOROUGH MANAGER

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FOR YOURPARTY NEEDS

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• Microbrews• Domestic Beer• Import Beer• Water• Soda• Ice

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Community Veterinary PracticeDr. Arthur R. Hulshizer, MS, VMD

Dr. Kelli Carpenter, DVM

610-837-5888 • Fax 610-837-58772550 Community Drive, Bath, PA

www.CommunityVeterinaryPractice.com

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• We accept most insurance plans• CVS/Caremark • Medicare parts B & D

• Free local delivery services• Flavoring & compounding medications• Senior Citizen Discount Tuesdays• Walk in flu shots & shingles vaccines

• Ostomy, surgical supplies & compressionhosiery

• Large selection of vitamins & over the countermedications

• Discount prices on Veterinarian prescriptions• Large card & gift department • Yankee Candles

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BartholomewFuneral Home

Family Owned and Operated - Serving Families Since 1853

243 South Walnut StreetBath, PA 18014

610-837-6451Zee R. Bartholomew

Supervisor

www.bartholomewfuneralhome.net

Internal Medicine - Bath

Linda K. Blose, MD & Jane K. Garnjost, DO

• Rt. 512 North• 1/4 mile past Southmoore

Golf Course• Southmoore Plaza on right

Now located at:Southmoore Plaza2445 Plaza CourtBath, PA 18014

Phone number stays the same610-837-8710

Bath Internal Medicine provides comprehensivehealth care to our valued patients.

MY PLACEPIZZA • RESTAURANT270 East Northampton Street

Bath, PA 18104

All of our menus are available for Eat-in or Take-out.

Closed Monday • Tues – Thurs 11am to 9:30pmFri & Sat 11am to 10:30pm • Sunday 11:30am to 9:30pm

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PrimitivesHandmades

Honey & Wool

107 N. Chestnut StreetBath, PA 18014

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172 Grouse Dr, Bath PA

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BOROUGH OF BATHBOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL

2016 MEETING SCHEDULE

The regular monthly meetings of the Borough ofBath Council are the first Monday of each monthcommencing at 7:00 PM, unless advertised otherwise.Special Meetings of Council may also be held on an “asneeded” basis and will be advertised accordingly followingthe requirements of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (65 Pa.C.S.A. § 701).

The monthly meetings of the Bath Business & Community Partnership (BBCP) are the second &fourth Monday of each month commencing at 5:00 PM.

The Zoning Hearing Board, the Property MaintenanceCode Board of Appeals, and other various committees,will meet on an “as needed” basis only.

All meetings will be held in Borough Hall at theBorough of Bath Municipal Building.

MAYORFiorella “Fi” Reginelli-Mirabito

[email protected]

BOROUGH MANAGER,SECRETARY AND TREASURER

Bradford T. Flynn

CHIEF OF POLICE COLONIALREGIONAL POLICE

DEPARTMENT (CRPD) Roy D. Seiple 610-861-4820

CODE ENFORCEMENT ANDZONING OFFICER Keller Zoning and Inspection Services

Dennis Huth 610-759-8227

BOROUGH SOLICITORStevens and Lee

Blake C. Marles, Esquire610-837-6525

BOROUGH ENGINEERKeystone Consulting Engineers

Kevin J. Horvath, P.E. 610-837-6525

FIRE CHIEF Emilio DeNisi 610-837-6400

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTCOORDINATOR

Mark A. Saginario [email protected]

ASSISTANT EMERGENCYMANAGEMENTCOORDINATOR

Michael D. Reph [email protected]

PUBLIC WORKS CREW LEADER:

Lou Nigrelli 610-837-6525

BATH PLANNINGCOMMISSION

Mark Saginario - ChairpersonAllen George - Vice ChairpersonRay Heiny • Darrin Heckman

Brad DeMinichiJames Kratz, EsquireKevin J. Horvath, P.E. -

Project Mgr Keystone Engineering Bradford Flynn -

Secretary of the PlanningCommission

ZONING HEARING BOARD Marlene Bender - Chairperson

Joseph Tavianini Jr.Suzete Campos • Andrew Ehrgott Emanuel Mirabito - Alternate

TAX COLLECTOR CONTACT INFO

Property TaxDebra Mills, Tax Collector •

610-837-8587

Deputy Tax Collector W. Jay Mills

Earned Income TaxKeystone Collections Group

Phone: 724-978-0300Website: www.keystonecollects.com

For timely Municipal updates, please visit our website at: www.bathborough.org

Celebrating 53 Years1961-2016

bath supply co., inc.457 Race Street • PO Box 100

Bath, PA 18014

610-837-1805

2429 Plaza CourtBath, PA 18014

610-837-1107Tues 9-8 • Wed 12-8

Thurs 11-8 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-2

Family Owned and Operated

(610) 837-4888www.MiklasRealty.com

Robert J. Miklas – Broker / Appraiser

Rebecca Miklas – Associate Broker

Rosalie Miklas-Gebhardt – Sales Associate

222 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014

BLUE MOUNTAIN COMPOUNDING484-287-6341

• We will work with your doctor to customize medication to meet your needs

• Offering unique dosage forms for you and your pets.• Specializing in dental and dry mouth medications,

hormone replacement therapy, topical pain medications, and veterinary medications.

SOUTHMOORE PHARMACY484-287-MEDS (6337)

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HEALTH

FREE DELIVERY

Conveniently located in South Moore Plaza on Route 512 • 2453 Plaza Court, Bath, PA 18014

• Easy prescription transfers• Phone in refills 24 hours a day• Pharmacy drive-thru• Flu and Shingles vaccines available

with no appointment necessary• Leanin Tree greeting cards• Accepting most insurance plans

25% OffWoman’s Haircut

New Clients Only. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Expires 12/16

Mark A. Saginario – President484-201-1372

[email protected]

Michele Ehrgott – Vice President484-892-9627

[email protected]

Michael D. Reph- President Pro Tem610-837-1941

[email protected]

Carol Bear-Heckman610-390-0555

[email protected]

Barry Fenstermaker610-837-8448

[email protected]

Cynthia Anderson484-241-6239

[email protected]

Phyllis Andrews 610-837-6001

[email protected]

Kevin Danyi, Esquire -Solicitor and Board Secretary

HISTORICALARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

BOARD (H.A.R.B.) Carol Heckman • Mahdi Bourhim

Patty Weist - Realtor Bryan Adams - Architect

Christine Ussler - Consultant Architect

PROPERTY MAINTENANCECODE BOARD OF APPEALS Michael Thorpe - Chairperson

Derick EdelmanLouise (Gigi) Kahler

Elizabeth (Betty) Fields

BATH MUSEUM COMMITTEE Marjorie Rehrig - Curator Diane Miller - Curator

BATH WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY

George Gasper - Chairperson Sterling Heckman (Term 2011-15)Phillip Shunk Sr. • W. Jay Mills

Anthony Kovalovsky

COUNCIL-CITIZENCOMMITTEES

LAND-USE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Barry FenstermakerCynthia Anderson

Heather Davis • TBD

PROPERTY REGISTRATION &INSPECTION COMMITTEECarol Heckman - Chairperson

Mark Saginario • Joseph Tavianini Jr.Michele Erghott • Kathryn Roberts

MISSION STATEMENT

The Borough of Bath Council, Mayor, Manager andStaff are committed to make the Borough a qualitycommunity to live, work and raise a family whilepreserving and enhancing our unique heritage. As acommunity, we need to continuously look for ways toimprove safety and quality of living, treat everyonewith courtesy and respect, continuously work onimproving communications, trust and performancewhile valuing the diversity of our residents and growlocal business and life in a sustainable mannerthrough careful planning and judicious risk taking.

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BOROUGH OF BATHBath Council – Government Committees

The following committees are established by Bath Council volunteers and may be further developed by the President of Council.Each committee chairperson is responsible for conducting meetings and writing a report that is discussed at monthly regular

sessions of Council.

Public Safety CommitteeCarol Bear-Heckman - Chairperson

Mark Saginario -Emergency Coordinator & Fire Co. Liaison

Finance, Administration & Personnel CommitteeMark Saginario - ChairpersonMichele Ehrgott • Michael Reph

Bradford Flynn - Borough Manager

Public Works & Facilities CommitteeMichael Reph - Chairperson

Michele Ehrgott • Cynthia Anderson

Community Development CommitteeCarl Bear-Heckman - Chairperson

Phyllis Andrews • Barry Fenstermaker

Heath/Sanitation & Water Authority CommitteePhyllis Andrews - Chairperson

Barry Fenstermaker • Michele Ehrgott

Parks & Recreation CommitteeBarry Fenstermaker - ChairpersonMichael Reph • Mark Saginario

Pension BoardBradford Flynn - Chairperson

Mark Saginario • Michele Ehrgott

Colonial Regional Police Department Commission RepresentativesFiorella Mirabito, Mayor - Delegate

Michele Ehrgott - Alternate

Nazareth-Area Council of Government Representatives

Cynthia Anderson - Delegate Bradford Flynn - Alternate

Earned Income Tax – Act 32 Representative


Nazareth Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Representative

Cynthia Anderson

Permits and ApplicationsApplications for zoning and building

permits can be found on the Borough ofBath’s website at http://bathborough.org. Orat the Borough of Bath Municipal Office

Moving permits are required when movingin, out or within the Borough. There is nocost for filling out the permit. The movingpermit also can be found online or you maystop at the Borough of Bath Municipal Office.

Street Sweeping OperationsAs of June 2015, your Borough Council is

pleased to announce that Bath was awarded agrant through Monroe County for the purchaseof a new street sweeper! Our Public WorksDepartment will have this added equipment toits fleet in the coming months. A localOrdinance, policy, and operational procedurewill be drafted and implemented over thecourse of this winter.

This year the Bath Fire Department is goingto practice an active shooting drill at thelocal elementary schools with police.

The Fire Chief is encouraging all boroughbusinesses to have a Knox Box. What is aKnox Box? A Knox Box I a secure keysafe that mounts on the wall of abuilding. The only keys available to openthe box are in the possession of the firecompany. When there is a fire alarm or afire, the fire company can access the key safe

and use the building keys to enter the buildingrather than breaking into the building.

Interested in becoming a firefighter? Notsure if firefighting is going to be for you?Please feel free to stop by our station onany Monday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and we will happily show youwhat firefighting is all about.

If anyone has questions please feel free to contact Chief Emilio DeNisi at610-837-6400

Borough of Bath Volunteer FirefightersHappy New Year from the Fire Chief, Emilio DeNisi!

RECYCLING

SANITATION REMINDER FRIENDLY REMINDER: As per Chapter 147 (Solid Waste) of the Code of theBorough of Bath, specifically § 147-7, streetside placement of MSW andRecyclables must occur no earlier than 3:00PM of the day preceding collectionof MSW and Recyclables and the containers must be removed no more thantwelve (12) hours after pickup. Failure to adhere to this ordinance may resultin enforcement action- up to and including fines.

METAL: Tin and aluminum cans.GLASS: Jars and bottles (Must be rinsedthoroughly).CARDBOARD: Empty, flattened and looseMIXED PAPER: Newspaper, mail (junk andpersonal).

PUT YOUR COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES, PAPER AND JUNK MAILIN CLEAR PLASTIC OR BROWN PAPER BAGS.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Recycle #1 - #7plastics ONLY (mostly beverage and detergentcontainers).Look for one of these numbers on the bottom ofthe container to see if it’s acceptable.

WHAT IS SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING?Single-Stream recycling allows residents to place all recyclables: cans, bottles and plastics together withnewspapers, cardboard, and mixed paper in one container. There is no need to separate items since the “singlestream” recycling process use allows all recyclables to be mixed together.

WHAT CAN YOU RECYCLE?1-7 plasticsAluminum CansAluminum FoilCardboardCereal BoxesColor PaperDetergent BottlesEmpty Aerosol CansEnvelopes (window OK)Egg Cartons

File FoldersGlass Jars & BottlesHard & Soft Cover BooksJuice & Milk CartonsJunk MailNewspaper/InsertsMagazines/BrochuresMulti 3-Ply PaperWhite Paper

Paperboard BoxesPhone Books/CatalogsPlastic Milk JugsPlastic Soda BottlesPots & PansSchool PapersSmall MetalsTin CansWater Bottles

DO NOT RECYCLE!CeramicsDishesCoffee CupsDrinking Glasses Glass OvenwarePyrexVision WareWindow GlassMirrorsLight BulbsPlastic BagsStyrofoam PackagingBubble WrapTissue or Paper TowelsMilk/Juice Wax Paper CartonsMetallic or Coated PaperWaxed BoxesBooks or Toys

MetalNO Materials in Plastic BagsNO Plastic BagsNO Scrap Metal

Paper & CardboardNO Books

GlassNO Window GlassNO Light BulbsNO Mirrors

PlasticNO ToysNO StyrofoamNO Ceramics

Single Stream recycling material can be placed together in the same container

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SNOW REMOVAL

Public Works operates three vehicles equipped with plows andsalt spreaders. Salt and cinder is applied to designated snow

routes, hills and school zones when the snow begins to stick to theroads. There is approximately 6 miles of borough streets the crewmaintains. PennDOT salts and plows all State Roads; theBorough is not responsible for state roadways.

Plowing begins when the snow reaches two (2″) inches in depth.If the snow accumulation is greater than four (4″) inches, thecrews will continuously plow all snow routes to keep the streetsopen for emergency vehicles. A full-width plowing is done at theend of the storm to open all streets. During plowing operations,snow is pushed to the right side of the road blocking drivewaysand parked cars. Residents may wish to wait until the streetplowing operations are complete before digging out driveways andparked cars.

The Municipal Parking Lot(s) are salted and/or plowed as soonas manpower is available. During winter weather emergencyconditions (snow accumulation of two or more inches, existingsnow/ice conditions which make driving particularly hazardous,or upon declaration by the Mayor), on-street parking is restrictedas follows: (a) parking is prohibited on Snow Emergency Routes(SERs) — State Routes 512, 987, 329, 248, and 3020 and Boroughstreets that have signs designating them as SERs; and (b) parkingis restricted to even numbered days (between the hours ofMidnight and 8:00 AM) on the even numbered side of the streetand odd numbered days on odd numbered side of the street.These restrictions are necessary to facilitate snow plowing/removaland to enable emergency personnel to get to incident locationsquickly and safely.

The Borough will not be acceptingcomplaints from citizens on what roadsshould be snow plowed, applied with saltand/or anti-skid materials. Public Workswill follow a road hierarchy plan that designatesroads into priorities. SERs will be cleared first,secondary routes next, and finally tertiary routes,such as rear alleyways will be done last. Eachwinter storm is different and the type ofprecipitation that falls determines the type of responsefrom our Public Works crew. The Borough will make every effortto keep main and side roads as safe as reasonably possibleconsidering the ever-changing conditions during winter weather.

Sidewalks are the responsibility of the property owner and mustbe cleared 12 hours after the snowstorm is over. It is illegal tothrow snow from your sidewalk, driveway, or parked car intostreets or alleys. If there is a fire hydrant in front of your property,please remove the snow around it. This will save time in case of anemergency.

From time-to-time, plow crews may pile snow near drievewaysand sidewalks that intersect with streets. Public Works does notunblock private driveways and sidewalks! Please refrain fromapproaching snow removal crews in their vehicles to make contactwith them. This creates an unsafe condition for our operators, thepublic, and you! If you find it necessary to file a complaint, call theBorough Office at (610) 837-6525. If you think a public road(s)are unsafe due to winter weather conditions, notify thenon-emergency line of 9-1-1. If you find another more seriousemergency, call 9-1-1.

Snow Removal Operations (2015-2016)

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

We welcome you with open arms, here in our beautiful little Borough of Bath! We offer amazing small businesses; dedicatedcommunity organizations; delicious restaurants to satisfy every palate; and, a municipal government dedicated to every single

resident; plus, so much more. The true definition of “Small Town America”…come see for yourself…you’ll be glad you did!

We also invite you to visit our website: www.boroughofbath.org…or, our Facebook page… both providing information and updates- on all things “Bath”!

We look forward to seeing you…soon!

Sincerely,Fiorella Reginelli-MirabitoMayor

TAX COLLECTION

Borough of Bath Real Estate TaxDeb Mills, Tax Collector215 East Main StreetBath, PA 18014610-837-8587


546 Wendel RoadIrwin, PA 15642

Taxpayer Hotline 1-888-328-0565

If you have questions regarding local earned income tax filing, call Keystone’s Taxpayer Helpline at 1-888-328-0565 tospeak with a local, knowledgeable Taxpayer Service Agent.

School District Real Estate TaxPer Capita Tax

Northampton Area School District Real Estate Tax2014 Laubach AvenueNorthampton, PA 18067

610-261-4612*Bill mailed on or about July 1st*

County Real Estate TaxNorthampton County Revenue Office

669 Washington StreetEaston, PA 18042610-868-3022

*Bill mailed on or about February 1st*

The Bath Area Food Bank is the food mission sponsored by theBath Area Council of Churches. Although we have been in

operation for many years, we affiliated with Second Harvest of theLehigh Valley in 2010 to increase our resources and better serveour community.

In addition to the food we receive from Second Harvest, we alsoreceive food from the US Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger fooddrive, the Boy Scout food drive and food donated by area churches,local farmers, Ahart’s and other grocery stores, and civicorganizations. Our funding comes almost exclusively from areachurches and their members.

During the summers, we provide milk and extra food to familieswith school-aged children. We have worked with the BathFarmer’s Market and the Buy Fresh, Buy Local organization topromote better nutrition. We also provide limited school suppliesto elementary school children each fall.

In September, 2010, when we began tracking our demographics,we served 232 individuals from 102 local families, includingsixty-two children and four senior citizens. As we wrapped up our2014-2015 fiscal year in June, 2015, we had served 279

different families throughout the year, representing 707individuals, including 240 children and 142 senior citizensthroughout the year.

In 2014, we spent over $40,000 on food. As the number ofchildren and seniors we serve increases, we continue to need yoursupport. We certainly welcome your food donations, but with thevolume of food we purchase, your money goes further. Food andfinancial donations can be dropped off at any Bath Area Councilof Churches member church.

Donations can be sent to:Bath Area Food Bankc/o St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church206 East Main StreetBath, PA 18014

A Message from the Bath Area Food Bank (Jeannie Judd Wagner, Chairman)

Thank youThe Borough of Bath Council would liketo thank the businesses that appear in this newsletter and to

recognize them each as supporters and cornerstones of our community. For it is with theircontributions that this newsletter has been produced at no cost to our residents.

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PARKS AND RECREATION

Monocacy Creek Park:Dedicated in 2012, the newest addition to the Borough’s parks and

recreation system is Monocacy Creek Park. The result of intergovernmentalcollaboration between DCNR, PennDOT and the Borough of Bath, theMonocacy Creek Park is an aesthetic “walk-through” park and is home tovarious wildlife- including the aquatic, avian and horticultural varieties.

Keystone Park: Located at the intersection of S.R. 329 (Race Street) and Green Street, this

6 acre park is home of America’s Friendship Tree. Bordered by a tributary ofthe Monocacy Creek and the Keystone Rod & Gun Club, this park providesa large, open space play area with playground equipment, volleyball court,and a baseball field. Keystone Park is also home to the Bath Farmer’sMarket, which runs from May through to the last week of September eachyear. The recently reconstructed Keystone Park Pavilion is available forrental during the spring and summer seasons. For more information pleasecall the Borough Office at 610-837-6525. The original Keystone ParkPavilion was destroyed in 2011 during the events of Tropical Storm Lee andrebuilt in 2013 using disaster relief funds.

Volunteer Firefighters Park:Located at the intersection of S.R. 987 (N. Chestnut Street) and Creek

Road, this 12 acre park is bordered on the North side by a tributary of theMonocacy Creek. The home of two regulation tennis courts, a lightedbasketball four, tot lot, play/exercise facility, and softball field.

Ciff Cowling Field: Located on Allen Street, this 5 acre park is comprised of one hardball field

and one softball field as well as a large playing area with playgroundequipment and basketball court. A pavilion is available for picnics. Themain attraction of this park is the ballfield area. There are two major fields.The hardball field with bleachers and dugouts serves as the home for theAmerican Legion Post 470 Junior and Senior baseball teams. The softballfield serves adult leagues as well as the Bath-East Allen Youth Club boys andgirls traveling and house softball leagues. In the late summer and early fallthis versatile field serves as the home to the Bath Lions Football team.

Carl L. Rehrig Park:Located along Spyglass Hill Road, this park offers softball and

lacrosse/soccer fields for Bath/East Allen Youth club teams as well as othervarious organizations.

A MESSAGE FROM BOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL PRESIDENT

As the year rapidly comes to a conclusion, we have a bit of time to evoke of this year’s prosperities and prepare our Borough for theimpending year. As we conjure on 2015; Council has been rejuvenated with a new Borough Manager, two new Council members

and a reorganized officer platform. We also will be welcoming a newly elected Council-woman, Phyllis Andrews while welcoming backre-elected Council persons Barry Fenstermaker, Cynthia Anderson, Michele Ehrgott and I. Departing Council after many years ofservice are Jennifer George and Bob Fields. Kate Roberts also moved out of the Borough earlier this year. We wish all of them luck withlife’s future endeavors.

What are some of the projects for 2016? Well, following the Borough’s mission statement we will be taking some sensible risk takingto better our Borough. Council will be borrowing money to upgrade some of the Borough roads, Brad has already applied for matchinggrants for a new pedestrian crosswalk downtown, which I may add has resulted in many inquiries to Council at the Monday nightmeetings. Yes, it does make a difference when we hear the residents’ complaints and recommendations, all welcome with open arms toeach and every meeting. Council encourages all to stay involved with your community.

We will also be replacing the annual donation to the Fire Department with a .25 mill Fire Tax, following suit with many othermunicipalities to better assist local volunteer fire companies. We look forward to this continued and evolving relationship with the Fireand EMS Departments.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the residents for a great year and look forward to representing Bath throughout the Lehigh Valley; staysafe this winter, good luck is extended to all of our hunting residents, I trust everyone had a happy and safe Holiday Season and GodBless America!

You’re Borough of Bath Council President

Mark A. Saginario

Place this list in a prominent area of your home for quick reference. Then, before yourchildren head out the door for the playground, check that:

Supervision is present, but strings and ropes aren’t.Adult presence is needed to watch for potential hazards, observe, intercede and facilitateplay when necessary. Strings on clothing or ropes used for play can cause accidentalstrangulation if caught on equipment.

All children play on Age-appropriate equipment.Preschoolers, ages 2-5, and children ages 5 -1 2, are developmentally different and needdifferent equipment located in separate areas to keep the playground safe and fun for all.

Falls to surface are cushioned.Nearly 70 percent of all playground injuries are related to falls to the surface. Acceptable surfaces include hardwoodfiber/mulch, pea gravel, sand and synthetic materials such as poured-in-place, rubber mats or tiles. Playgrounds surfacesshould not be concrete, asphalt, grass, blacktop, packed dirt or rocks.

Equipment is safe.Check to make sure the equipment is anchored safely in the ground, all equipment pieces are in good working order, S-hooks are entirely closed, bolts are not protruding, there are no exposed footings, etc.

Checklist is from the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) at www.uni.edu/playground/

PLAYGROUND SAFETYA quick checklist for parents

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SNOW REMOVAL

Public Works operates three vehicles equipped with plows andsalt spreaders. Salt and cinder is applied to designated snow

routes, hills and school zones when the snow begins to stick to theroads. There is approximately 6 miles of borough streets the crewmaintains. PennDOT salts and plows all State Roads; theBorough is not responsible for state roadways.

Plowing begins when the snow reaches two (2″) inches in depth.If the snow accumulation is greater than four (4″) inches, thecrews will continuously plow all snow routes to keep the streetsopen for emergency vehicles. A full-width plowing is done at theend of the storm to open all streets. During plowing operations,snow is pushed to the right side of the road blocking drivewaysand parked cars. Residents may wish to wait until the streetplowing operations are complete before digging out driveways andparked cars.

The Municipal Parking Lot(s) are salted and/or plowed as soonas manpower is available. During winter weather emergencyconditions (snow accumulation of two or more inches, existingsnow/ice conditions which make driving particularly hazardous,or upon declaration by the Mayor), on-street parking is restrictedas follows: (a) parking is prohibited on Snow Emergency Routes(SERs) — State Routes 512, 987, 329, 248, and 3020 and Boroughstreets that have signs designating them as SERs; and (b) parkingis restricted to even numbered days (between the hours ofMidnight and 8:00 AM) on the even numbered side of the streetand odd numbered days on odd numbered side of the street.These restrictions are necessary to facilitate snow plowing/removaland to enable emergency personnel to get to incident locationsquickly and safely.

The Borough will not be acceptingcomplaints from citizens on what roadsshould be snow plowed, applied with saltand/or anti-skid materials. Public Workswill follow a road hierarchy plan that designatesroads into priorities. SERs will be cleared first,secondary routes next, and finally tertiary routes,such as rear alleyways will be done last. Eachwinter storm is different and the type ofprecipitation that falls determines the type of responsefrom our Public Works crew. The Borough will make every effortto keep main and side roads as safe as reasonably possibleconsidering the ever-changing conditions during winter weather.

Sidewalks are the responsibility of the property owner and mustbe cleared 12 hours after the snowstorm is over. It is illegal tothrow snow from your sidewalk, driveway, or parked car intostreets or alleys. If there is a fire hydrant in front of your property,please remove the snow around it. This will save time in case of anemergency.

From time-to-time, plow crews may pile snow near drievewaysand sidewalks that intersect with streets. Public Works does notunblock private driveways and sidewalks! Please refrain fromapproaching snow removal crews in their vehicles to make contactwith them. This creates an unsafe condition for our operators, thepublic, and you! If you find it necessary to file a complaint, call theBorough Office at (610) 837-6525. If you think a public road(s)are unsafe due to winter weather conditions, notify thenon-emergency line of 9-1-1. If you find another more seriousemergency, call 9-1-1.

Snow Removal Operations (2015-2016)

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

We welcome you with open arms, here in our beautiful little Borough of Bath! We offer amazing small businesses; dedicatedcommunity organizations; delicious restaurants to satisfy every palate; and, a municipal government dedicated to every single

resident; plus, so much more. The true definition of “Small Town America”…come see for yourself…you’ll be glad you did!

We also invite you to visit our website: www.boroughofbath.org…or, our Facebook page… both providing information and updates- on all things “Bath”!

We look forward to seeing you…soon!

Sincerely,Fiorella Reginelli-MirabitoMayor

TAX COLLECTION

Borough of Bath Real Estate TaxDeb Mills, Tax Collector215 East Main StreetBath, PA 18014610-837-8587


546 Wendel RoadIrwin, PA 15642

Taxpayer Hotline 1-888-328-0565

If you have questions regarding local earned income tax filing, call Keystone’s Taxpayer Helpline at 1-888-328-0565 tospeak with a local, knowledgeable Taxpayer Service Agent.

School District Real Estate TaxPer Capita Tax

Northampton Area School District Real Estate Tax2014 Laubach AvenueNorthampton, PA 18067

610-261-4612*Bill mailed on or about July 1st*

County Real Estate TaxNorthampton County Revenue Office

669 Washington StreetEaston, PA 18042610-868-3022

*Bill mailed on or about February 1st*

The Bath Area Food Bank is the food mission sponsored by theBath Area Council of Churches. Although we have been in

operation for many years, we affiliated with Second Harvest of theLehigh Valley in 2010 to increase our resources and better serveour community.

In addition to the food we receive from Second Harvest, we alsoreceive food from the US Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger fooddrive, the Boy Scout food drive and food donated by area churches,local farmers, Ahart’s and other grocery stores, and civicorganizations. Our funding comes almost exclusively from areachurches and their members.

During the summers, we provide milk and extra food to familieswith school-aged children. We have worked with the BathFarmer’s Market and the Buy Fresh, Buy Local organization topromote better nutrition. We also provide limited school suppliesto elementary school children each fall.

In September, 2010, when we began tracking our demographics,we served 232 individuals from 102 local families, includingsixty-two children and four senior citizens. As we wrapped up our2014-2015 fiscal year in June, 2015, we had served 279

different families throughout the year, representing 707individuals, including 240 children and 142 senior citizensthroughout the year.

In 2014, we spent over $40,000 on food. As the number ofchildren and seniors we serve increases, we continue to need yoursupport. We certainly welcome your food donations, but with thevolume of food we purchase, your money goes further. Food andfinancial donations can be dropped off at any Bath Area Councilof Churches member church.

Donations can be sent to:Bath Area Food Bankc/o St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church206 East Main StreetBath, PA 18014

A Message from the Bath Area Food Bank (Jeannie Judd Wagner, Chairman)

Thank youThe Borough of Bath Council would liketo thank the businesses that appear in this newsletter and to

recognize them each as supporters and cornerstones of our community. For it is with theircontributions that this newsletter has been produced at no cost to our residents.

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BOROUGH OF BATHBath Council – Government Committees

The following committees are established by Bath Council volunteers and may be further developed by the President of Council.Each committee chairperson is responsible for conducting meetings and writing a report that is discussed at monthly regular

sessions of Council.

Public Safety CommitteeCarol Bear-Heckman - Chairperson

Mark Saginario -Emergency Coordinator & Fire Co. Liaison

Finance, Administration & Personnel CommitteeMark Saginario - ChairpersonMichele Ehrgott • Michael Reph


Public Works & Facilities CommitteeMichael Reph - Chairperson

Michele Ehrgott • Cynthia Anderson

Community Development CommitteeCarl Bear-Heckman - Chairperson

Phyllis Andrews • Barry Fenstermaker

Heath/Sanitation & Water Authority CommitteePhyllis Andrews - Chairperson

Barry Fenstermaker • Michele Ehrgott

Parks & Recreation CommitteeBarry Fenstermaker - ChairpersonMichael Reph • Mark Saginario

Pension BoardBradford Flynn - Chairperson

Mark Saginario • Michele Ehrgott

Colonial Regional Police Department Commission RepresentativesFiorella Mirabito, Mayor - Delegate

Michele Ehrgott - Alternate

Nazareth-Area Council of Government Representatives

Cynthia Anderson - Delegate Bradford Flynn - Alternate

Earned Income Tax – Act 32 Representative


Nazareth Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Representative

Cynthia Anderson

Permits and ApplicationsApplications for zoning and building

permits can be found on the Borough ofBath’s website at http://bathborough.org. Orat the Borough of Bath Municipal Office

Moving permits are required when movingin, out or within the Borough. There is nocost for filling out the permit. The movingpermit also can be found online or you maystop at the Borough of Bath Municipal Office.

Street Sweeping OperationsAs of June 2015, your Borough Council is

pleased to announce that Bath was awarded agrant through Monroe County for the purchaseof a new street sweeper! Our Public WorksDepartment will have this added equipment toits fleet in the coming months. A localOrdinance, policy, and operational procedurewill be drafted and implemented over thecourse of this winter.

This year the Bath Fire Department is goingto practice an active shooting drill at thelocal elementary schools with police.

The Fire Chief is encouraging all boroughbusinesses to have a Knox Box. What is aKnox Box? A Knox Box I a secure keysafe that mounts on the wall of abuilding. The only keys available to openthe box are in the possession of the firecompany. When there is a fire alarm or afire, the fire company can access the key safe

and use the building keys to enter the buildingrather than breaking into the building.

Interested in becoming a firefighter? Notsure if firefighting is going to be for you?Please feel free to stop by our station onany Monday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and we will happily show youwhat firefighting is all about.

If anyone has questions please feel free to contact Chief Emilio DeNisi at610-837-6400

Borough of Bath Volunteer FirefightersHappy New Year from the Fire Chief, Emilio DeNisi!

RECYCLING

SANITATION REMINDER FRIENDLY REMINDER: As per Chapter 147 (Solid Waste) of the Code of theBorough of Bath, specifically § 147-7, streetside placement of MSW andRecyclables must occur no earlier than 3:00PM of the day preceding collectionof MSW and Recyclables and the containers must be removed no more thantwelve (12) hours after pickup. Failure to adhere to this ordinance may resultin enforcement action- up to and including fines.

METAL: Tin and aluminum cans.GLASS: Jars and bottles (Must be rinsedthoroughly).CARDBOARD: Empty, flattened and looseMIXED PAPER: Newspaper, mail (junk andpersonal).

PUT YOUR COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES, PAPER AND JUNK MAILIN CLEAR PLASTIC OR BROWN PAPER BAGS.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Recycle #1 - #7plastics ONLY (mostly beverage and detergentcontainers).Look for one of these numbers on the bottom ofthe container to see if it’s acceptable.

WHAT IS SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING?Single-Stream recycling allows residents to place all recyclables: cans, bottles and plastics together withnewspapers, cardboard, and mixed paper in one container. There is no need to separate items since the “singlestream” recycling process use allows all recyclables to be mixed together.

WHAT CAN YOU RECYCLE?1-7 plasticsAluminum CansAluminum FoilCardboardCereal BoxesColor PaperDetergent BottlesEmpty Aerosol CansEnvelopes (window OK)Egg Cartons

File FoldersGlass Jars & BottlesHard & Soft Cover BooksJuice & Milk CartonsJunk MailNewspaper/InsertsMagazines/BrochuresMulti 3-Ply PaperWhite Paper

Paperboard BoxesPhone Books/CatalogsPlastic Milk JugsPlastic Soda BottlesPots & PansSchool PapersSmall MetalsTin CansWater Bottles

DO NOT RECYCLE!CeramicsDishesCoffee CupsDrinking Glasses Glass OvenwarePyrexVision WareWindow GlassMirrorsLight BulbsPlastic BagsStyrofoam PackagingBubble WrapTissue or Paper TowelsMilk/Juice Wax Paper CartonsMetallic or Coated PaperWaxed BoxesBooks or Toys

MetalNO Materials in Plastic BagsNO Plastic BagsNO Scrap Metal

Paper & CardboardNO Books

GlassNO Window GlassNO Light BulbsNO Mirrors

PlasticNO ToysNO StyrofoamNO Ceramics

Single Stream recycling material can be placed together in the same container

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BOROUGH OF BATHBOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL

2016 MEETING SCHEDULE

The regular monthly meetings of the Borough ofBath Council are the first Monday of each monthcommencing at 7:00 PM, unless advertised otherwise.Special Meetings of Council may also be held on an “asneeded” basis and will be advertised accordingly followingthe requirements of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (65 Pa.C.S.A. § 701).

The monthly meetings of the Bath Business & Community Partnership (BBCP) are the second &fourth Monday of each month commencing at 5:00 PM.

The Zoning Hearing Board, the Property MaintenanceCode Board of Appeals, and other various committees,will meet on an “as needed” basis only.

All meetings will be held in Borough Hall at theBorough of Bath Municipal Building.

MAYORFiorella “Fi” Reginelli-Mirabito

[email protected]

BOROUGH MANAGER,SECRETARY AND TREASURER

Bradford T. Flynn

CHIEF OF POLICE COLONIALREGIONAL POLICE

DEPARTMENT (CRPD) Roy D. Seiple 610-861-4820

CODE ENFORCEMENT ANDZONING OFFICER Keller Zoning and Inspection Services

Dennis Huth 610-759-8227

BOROUGH SOLICITORStevens and Lee

Blake C. Marles, Esquire610-837-6525

BOROUGH ENGINEERKeystone Consulting Engineers

Kevin J. Horvath, P.E. 610-837-6525

FIRE CHIEF Emilio DeNisi 610-837-6400

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTCOORDINATOR

Mark A. Saginario [email protected]

ASSISTANT EMERGENCYMANAGEMENTCOORDINATOR

Michael D. Reph [email protected]

PUBLIC WORKS CREW LEADER:

Lou Nigrelli 610-837-6525

BATH PLANNINGCOMMISSION

Mark Saginario - ChairpersonAllen George - Vice ChairpersonRay Heiny • Darrin Heckman

Brad DeMinichiJames Kratz, EsquireKevin J. Horvath, P.E. -

Project Mgr Keystone Engineering Bradford Flynn -

Secretary of the PlanningCommission

ZONING HEARING BOARD Marlene Bender - Chairperson

Joseph Tavianini Jr.Suzete Campos • Andrew Ehrgott Emanuel Mirabito - Alternate

TAX COLLECTOR CONTACT INFO

Property TaxDebra Mills, Tax Collector •

610-837-8587

Deputy Tax Collector W. Jay Mills


Phone: 724-978-0300Website: www.keystonecollects.com

For timely Municipal updates, please visit our website at: www.bathborough.org

Celebrating 53 Years1961-2016

bath supply co., inc.457 Race Street • PO Box 100

Bath, PA 18014

610-837-1805

2429 Plaza CourtBath, PA 18014

610-837-1107Tues 9-8 • Wed 12-8

Thurs 11-8 • Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-2

Family Owned and Operated

(610) 837-4888www.MiklasRealty.com

Robert J. Miklas – Broker / Appraiser

Rebecca Miklas – Associate Broker

Rosalie Miklas-Gebhardt – Sales Associate

222 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014

BLUE MOUNTAIN COMPOUNDING484-287-6341

• We will work with your doctor to customize medication to meet your needs

• Offering unique dosage forms for you and your pets.• Specializing in dental and dry mouth medications,

hormone replacement therapy, topical pain medications, and veterinary medications.

SOUTHMOORE PHARMACY484-287-MEDS (6337)

YOUR PARTNERSTO BETTER

HEALTH

FREE DELIVERY

Conveniently located in South Moore Plaza on Route 512 • 2453 Plaza Court, Bath, PA 18014

• Easy prescription transfers• Phone in refills 24 hours a day• Pharmacy drive-thru• Flu and Shingles vaccines available

with no appointment necessary• Leanin Tree greeting cards• Accepting most insurance plans

25% OffWoman’s Haircut

New Clients Only. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Expires 12/16

Mark A. Saginario – President484-201-1372

[email protected]

Michele Ehrgott – Vice President484-892-9627

[email protected]

Michael D. Reph- President Pro Tem610-837-1941

[email protected]

Carol Bear-Heckman610-390-0555

[email protected]

Barry Fenstermaker610-837-8448

[email protected]

Cynthia Anderson484-241-6239

[email protected]

Phyllis Andrews 610-837-6001

[email protected]

Kevin Danyi, Esquire -Solicitor and Board Secretary

HISTORICALARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

BOARD (H.A.R.B.) Carol Heckman • Mahdi Bourhim

Patty Weist - Realtor Bryan Adams - Architect

Christine Ussler - Consultant Architect

PROPERTY MAINTENANCECODE BOARD OF APPEALS Michael Thorpe - Chairperson

Derick EdelmanLouise (Gigi) Kahler

Elizabeth (Betty) Fields

BATH MUSEUM COMMITTEE Marjorie Rehrig - Curator Diane Miller - Curator

BATH WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY

George Gasper - Chairperson Sterling Heckman (Term 2011-15)Phillip Shunk Sr. • W. Jay Mills

Anthony Kovalovsky

COUNCIL-CITIZENCOMMITTEES

LAND-USE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Barry FenstermakerCynthia Anderson

Heather Davis • TBD

PROPERTY REGISTRATION &INSPECTION COMMITTEECarol Heckman - Chairperson

Mark Saginario • Joseph Tavianini Jr.Michele Erghott • Kathryn Roberts

MISSION STATEMENT

The Borough of Bath Council, Mayor, Manager andStaff are committed to make the Borough a qualitycommunity to live, work and raise a family whilepreserving and enhancing our unique heritage. As acommunity, we need to continuously look for ways toimprove safety and quality of living, treat everyonewith courtesy and respect, continuously work onimproving communications, trust and performancewhile valuing the diversity of our residents and growlocal business and life in a sustainable mannerthrough careful planning and judicious risk taking.

FOR YOURPARTY NEEDS

DISCOUNTBEVERAGEWAREHOUSE

Rt. 512 Downtown Bath

• Microbrews• Domestic Beer• Import Beer• Water• Soda• Ice

484-281-3303

Community Veterinary PracticeDr. Arthur R. Hulshizer, MS, VMD

Dr. Kelli Carpenter, DVM

610-837-5888 • Fax 610-837-58772550 Community Drive, Bath, PA

www.CommunityVeterinaryPractice.com

$25 OFFYour First Office Visit.

New Clients Only.

310 S. Walnut St. • Bath, PA 18014Phone: 610-837-9992 • Fax: 610-837-7411

Say goodbye to mail order prescriptions – Fill your Prescriptions here!WE MATCH OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR’S PRICES

• We accept most insurance plans• CVS/Caremark • Medicare parts B & D

• Free local delivery services• Flavoring & compounding medications• Senior Citizen Discount Tuesdays• Walk in flu shots & shingles vaccines

• Ostomy, surgical supplies & compressionhosiery

• Large selection of vitamins & over the countermedications

• Discount prices on Veterinarian prescriptions• Large card & gift department • Yankee Candles

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Bath, PA 18014

Providing:

• TRADITIONAL FUNERALS

• CREMATION SERVICES

• PRE-ARRANGEMENTPLANNING

BartholomewFuneral Home

Family Owned and Operated - Serving Families Since 1853

243 South Walnut StreetBath, PA 18014

610-837-6451Zee R. Bartholomew

Supervisor

www.bartholomewfuneralhome.net

Internal Medicine - Bath

Linda K. Blose, MD & Jane K. Garnjost, DO

• Rt. 512 North• 1/4 mile past Southmoore

Golf Course• Southmoore Plaza on right

Now located at:Southmoore Plaza2445 Plaza CourtBath, PA 18014

Phone number stays the same610-837-8710

Bath Internal Medicine provides comprehensivehealth care to our valued patients.

MY PLACEPIZZA • RESTAURANT270 East Northampton Street

Bath, PA 18104

All of our menus are available for Eat-in or Take-out.

Closed Monday • Tues – Thurs 11am to 9:30pmFri & Sat 11am to 10:30pm • Sunday 11:30am to 9:30pm

610–837–8884

2413 Community DriveBath, PA 18014

610-746-2588Complete kitchen and bath experts

www.bluemtnwood.comLet us give you a FREE Quote,

You Will Be Surprised!

Firefly FieldsFirefly Fields

PrimitivesHandmades

Honey & Wool

107 N. Chestnut StreetBath, PA 18014

570-640-2188

Full Circle Health Massage

Receive $10 off your first visit!

172 Grouse Dr, Bath PA

610-413-3675www.full-circle-health.com

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Bath Borough Directory.......3-4

Permits & Applications ..........4

Street Sweeping Operations ....4

Borough of BathVolunteer Firefighters .............4

Snow Removal Operations......5

A Message from the Mayor.....5

Parks & Recreation.................6

A Message from the Council President ...................7

Playground Safety ...................7

A Message from the Bath Area Food Bank ......................8

Tax Collection.........................8

Recycling.................................9

INDEX

Family owned and operated for over 100 years.

George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc.

2165 Community Dr. (Route 946 Moorestown), Bath , PA 18014

610-759-3901www.bensingfuneralhome.com

JOHN H. SIMONS - SupervisorFRANCES BENSING - Funeral Director

A Full Service Funeral Home, Offering Affordable Traditional& Cremation Services to Families of All Faiths.

ON-SITE CREMATORY

FOUNDED 1737 Spring / Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER

WELCOME TO THE BOROUGH OF BATH215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014

Phone: 610-837-6525 – Fax: 610-837-8989Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

On May 11, 2015, the Bath Council appointed Bradford T. Flynn tobe the next Borough Manager.

Brad was born and raised in Delware County, Pennsylvania. Hegraduated from Springfield High School in 2000. As a teenager, hebegan his career in public service volunteering as a member of theSpringfield Fire Company (Station 44). In 2001, Brad enlisted into theUnited States Air Force. While in the Air Force, Brad served as aSecurity Forces member, providing air base defense, flightline security,and protection of weapons vital to national security. His duty basewas located in Minot, North Dakota. Brad later served in OperationIraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom during the secondPersian Gulf War, stationed at Al Jabar Air Base, Kuwait. While stationed in Kuwait, Brad wouldearn the Air Force Achievment Medal for conducting 25 security escort missions throughoutthe Kuwaiti theatre, transporting troops and supplies to strategic military locations. Afterserving four years of active duty, Brad decided to re-enter the civilian workforce.

In 2005, Brad moved to northeast Tennessee and later married Victoria Kayla Flynn, a nativeof Greeneville, Tennessee. In 2006, Brad was hired as a police officer with the Johnson CityPolice Department, Johnson City, Tennessee. Brad served the community as a police officer fornine years. In 2013, Brad also worked part-time at the Washington County EmergencyCommunications District as dispatcher/telecommunications operator.

While working full-time, Brad enrolled in the Veterans Administration Upward Boundeducational program. This program enabled Brad to work on his undergraduate studies at EastTennessee State University (ETSU). In 2012, Brad received his Bachelor’s Degree inInterdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice and a concentration inOrganizational Leadership from ETSU. In 2014, continuing his education, he earned a Masterof Public Administration with a concetration of Non-profit Administration from ETSU. In2015, he earned graduate certificates in Urban Planning and Economic Development fromETSU.

In addition to Brad’s work and educational experience, he supported his community. In2012, he founded a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization called the Northeast TennesseeSports Association, Inc. This organization provides low to no-cost sports opportunities to areayouth and adults with exposure to non-typical sports activities. In 2014, this organizationintroduced youth lacrosse programs for ages seven through fourteen. This was the first lacrosseinitiative of its kind in northeast Tennessee for children. The organization plans to work witha local municipality in planning and constructing a multi-purpose public sportsplex facility.

After being away from Pennsylvania for fourteen years, Brad is excited to return home andserve as the new Borough Manager for Bath!

MEET THE NEW BOROUGH MANAGER

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