'Shoddy' Amphitheater Work Still Unresolved
Forks supervisors say architect will present plans to fix amphitheater in time for summer use.
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Week in Review
Trashy Township, Messy Schools, Shoddy Work Top Local News
Palmer Township changed its trash collection system, but one resident complained that the township looks like a 'dump.'
Trash talk and trash changes were te talk of Palmer Township. The township switched to a new trash hauling system Wednesday. Meanwhile, a resident said at a recent meeting that the township looks like a "dump." The Easton Area School District is also considered a mess right now. And while it may be trying to plug holes by hiring a new superintendent, Forks Township is finding holes—with water leaks in its new public works building—and is still dealing with "shoddy" work on its amphitheater. Here is the Week in Review: Palmer Township resident Karen Miller appeared before the Board of Supervisors to complain about numerous eyesores. Forks Township officials want repairs to amphitheater done before summer begins. After three month-closure, …
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Beyond Cakes Dazzles with Delicious Delights
The new Beyond Cakes in Forks Township held a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday.
They came to meet and greet—and eat. Community business leaders, Forks Township officials and state Rep. Joe Emrick turned out Tuesday afternoon to welcome Beyond Cakes to the neighborhood. Owner Diane Hamilton took over the site from Antonella's Bakery about a month ago and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce decided to honor the new business with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting. But Hamilton provided the sweet reception. She offered up some of her tasty treats, including the numerous speciality cupcakes that make the business Beyond Cakes. Emrick presented Hamilton with a proclamation. He was joined by Forks Township supervisors Erik Chuss and David Billings and former supervisor C. David Howell. Beyond Cakes is …
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Forks, Easton Hold Summer Camps
Find out where camps are taking place in the Lehigh Valley this summer.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Forks Skate Park on Track for June
Ground broken behind fire station in Forks Township Friday on new skate park. The park could be ready to open by the end of June, officials said.
They're starting to roll with it. The Forks Township Public Works Department was out Friday morning digging the foundation for the township's new skate park. "We're ready to move forward," Recreation Director Rachel Sulzbach said recently. Sulzbach recently told the Board of Supervisors that the Skate Park Committee approved the design of the skate park and the supervisors, skaters and Police Chief Greg Dorney signed off on it as well. One change was putting the park together in one phase instead of two. "We're doing everything at once, which is going to save money," she said. The skate park is included in the township's five-year parks and recreation plan. It was estimated that the skate park, which would be between the fire station and …
Drippy Dilemma: $5.5M Public Works Building Leaks
Forks Township officials have been dealing with leakage issues at new public works building for more than six months. A resolution may finally be near.
For the past year, Public Works Director Mark Roberts has taken drives down Newlins Mill Road to watch a monstrous football stadium-like structure take shape. And while Forks Township's new public works facility is supposed to be state-of-the-art and have all the bells and whistles that a $5.5 million structure should, some wonder when it will ever open. That's because for the past six months or so, Roberts has been dealing with water-proofing leakage issues. "Water-proofing is still not resolved," Roberts informed the board of supervisors at a recent meeting. There was talk that the facility could open in October or November, but those months have long passed. Some municipalities are asking for a tour and to hold a meeting there in mid-…
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Combative Arts Institute Opening in Forks
A grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place for the Combative Arts Institute in the Park Plaza at Sullivan Trail Friday night.
There's a new business opening up in Forks Township and it might not need much of a kick start. The Combative Arts Institute will get the grand reception from the Business and Commerce Association of Forks Township and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Friday night. Located in the Park Plaza at Sullivan Trail, the Combative Arts Institute will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony starting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A special seminar with the legendary Royce Gracie begins at 7 p.m. Gracie is the first UFC Champion and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend. The cost is $100 for the special two-hour seminar. Combative Arts Institute is a mixed martial arts academy specializing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mixed Martial Arts, MMA …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
'Shoddy' Amphitheater Work Remains
Forks Township officials want repairs to amphitheater done before summer begins.
Forks Township Supervisor Dan Martyak asks the same question practically every meeting. "What is the status with the amphitheater?" And Martyak usually receives the same answer: Absolutely nothing. Forks Township officials are demanding answers to why repair work that needs to be done on the township's amphitheater is falling on deaf ears. For nearly a year now, Forks officials have dealt with "shoddy" work done by the contractor of the amphitheater, which the township uses for its Sounds of Summer concert series and for Forks Community Days. Public Works Director Mark Roberts told Martyak at last month's Board of Supervisors meeting that solicitor Karl Kline has tried to reach out to get Fourmen Construction Co. of New York back to make …
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WILFREDO G. SALCEDO, Sr.
6:21 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013
Talk about outsourcing...Maybe, hire a reputable contractor to build this edifice, maybe from China or Japan? more ›
Meet Forks Township Supervisor Candidate Bonnie Nicholas
Former Forks Township Supervisor Bonnie Nicholas is one of three Democrats running for two supervisor seats in May 21 primary election.
Bonnie Nicholas Though I am running on the Democratic line, as I have done throughout my career in public service , I look forward to serving all of the people of Forks Township regardless of there affiliation. Forks resident since 1979 Raised in Palmer Township I have a 21 year old son who also is a resident of Forks Township. I coached the following: Forks soccer Forks T-ball Forks Baseball I was Cub Scout leader and Boy Scout leader in Forks Township I served on the Zoning Hearing Board for 8 years, until I was elected Forks Township supervisor. Severed on the Board one term 2004 – 2009 First Elected Female Served…
Rogue42
9:11 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
Not the best candidate for the Board. Difficult to work with. Vote Egolf! more ›
Meet Forks Township Supervisor Candidate Blandine Mballa-Fonkeu
Newcomer Blandine Mballa-Fonkeu is one of three Democrats vying for two Forks Township supervisors seats in Tuesday's primary election.
Name: Blandine Mballa-Fonkeu Age: 46 Gender: Female Political Affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Independent Business Consultant Education: M.S. Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, GERMANY 1998 How long a resident for: Resident of Forks Township since 2001 Telephone Number where you can be reached: 610-438-8884 Email Address: VoteForBlandine@gmail.com Campaign Website: www.VoteForBlandine.com Candidate for: Forks Township Supervisor Qualifications for this office: Forks Township Resident, 12 years; Forks Neighborhood Organizer with OFA_PA, 4 years; Statistical Business Consultant, 7 years Why are you running for election? I am running to be an independent voice on the Board of Supervisors. I bring thoughtful and …
Opre Garga
9:55 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
This woman clearly knows nothing about the township. So you've been to a couple BOS meetings to save that stupid cottage...wahoo. There is not one mention of any SPECIFIC issue facing Forks Township in her response. more ›
Bricktop
9:58 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
If I maintained my budget at work like this joke of a building, I would be unemployed quickly. more ›