WWW .BATHBOROUGH.ORG Bath Borough Directory ..........3 Upcoming Events....................4 Wunderler’s Way Reconstruction ........................4 Creek Road and Reconstruction Project ...........4 Stormwater Management ........5 Best Management Practices BMP’s ....................6-8 Bath Borough Community Yard Sale Sept 6.......................8 Turning Bath Pink...................9 A Message from the Bath Area Food Bank ....................10 Installing a Pool? ..................10 First Regional Compost Authority FRCA....................11 Recycling...............................12 Bath Community Day ...........13 In Memoriam ........................14 INDEX FOUNDED 1737 Summer 2014 NEWSLETTER WELCOME TO THE BOROUGH OF BATH 215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014 Phone: 610-837-6525 – Fax: 610-837-8989 Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm I t is very important that residents alert Met-Ed when your power is out. The outage repair schedule is prioritized by the number of customers in any given area that are without power. Hospitals, nursing homes, emergency centers, first responders (police, fire, etc.), public safety hazards and high voltage, critical distribution lines are given first repair priority. Then Met-Ed begins to work on the greatest amount of customers affected. Power outage calls are recorded and used as indicators to how many people are affected by a particular outage area. Do NOT assume your neighbor has called. One light on the board means 1 house without power. Many calls initiated by Borough of Bath residents will move the Borough up on the priority list. To report an outage, please call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or if you have still internet access, report the outage online at www.firstenergycorp.com For hazardous situations or downed power lines, please call 1-888-544-4877. Do not use the online form. Stay away from all power lines; assume they are live and dangerous. POWER OUTAGE PROCEDURES T he Borough of Bath is now on Facebook! Become a fan of the official Borough of Bath Facebook page and learn about the latest events and timely information updates. Search for “Borough of Bath” on Facebook and then “like” the page.
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It is very important that residents alert Met-Ed when your power is out.
The outage repair schedule is prioritized by the number of customers inany given area that are without power. Hospitals, nursing homes, emergency centers, firstresponders (police, fire, etc.), public safety hazards and high voltage, critical distribution linesare given first repair priority. Then Met-Ed begins to work on the greatest amount ofcustomers affected. Power outage calls are recorded and used as indicators to how manypeople are affected by a particular outage area. Do NOT assume your neighbor has called.One light on the board means 1 house without power. Many calls initiated by Borough ofBath residents will move the Borough up on the priority list.
To report an outage, please call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or if you have stillinternet access, report the outage online at www.firstenergycorp.com
For hazardous situations or downed power lines, please call 1-888-544-4877. Do not usethe online form. Stay away from all power lines; assume they are live and dangerous.
POWER OUTAGE PROCEDURES
The Borough of Bath is now on Facebook! Become a fan ofthe official Borough of Bath Facebook page and learn
about the latest events and timely information updates. Searchfor “Borough of Bath” on Facebook and then “like” the page.
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BOROUGH OF BATHBOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL
Robert R. Fields – PresidentMark A. Saginario – Vice President
Carol Bear-Heckman - President Pro TemMichele EhrgottJennifer L. GeorgeMichael D. RephKathryn E. Roberts
2014 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 Planning Commission arethe third Monday of each month commencing at 7:00 PM.
The monthly meetings of the Historical ArchitecturalReview Board (HARB) are the third Wednesday of eachmonth commencing at 7:00 PM.
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 Reginelli-Mirabito
PUBLIC WORKSLucio C. Nigrelli– Crew Leader
John H. BeltzJonathan R. Fritz
BOROUGH ENGINEERRyan D. Christman
Keystone Consulting Engineers
BOROUGH SOLICITORBlake C. Marles, Esquire
Stevens and Lee
ZONING HEARING BOARDMarlene Bender
Joseph A. Tavianini, Jr.Emanuel Mirabito
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Derick EdelmanMichael Thorpe
Louise “Gigi” KahlerPLANNING COMMISSION
Mark A. SaginarioAllen J. GeorgeRay Heiny
Marlene S. Talaber
BOROUGH MANAGER,SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Thomas R. Petrucci
CHIEF OF POLICE COLONIALREGIONAL POLICE
DEPARTMENTRoy D. Seiple
BATH VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS &
AMBULANCE CORPSEd Demchak, Fire Chief
Gerald DeGarmo, Jr., First Assistant Fire Chief
Alissa Kline, Ambulance Captain
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTCOORDINATORMark A. Saginario
HISTORICALARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD (HARB)Carol Bear-HeckmanDr. Christine UsslerBryan S. AdamsMahdi Bourhim
Patty Weist
BATH BUSINESS COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIP (BBCP)Mary Kositz, ChairpersonCarol Bear-HeckmanTracy Berger-Carmen
John D. Kearns
2014 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
New Year’s Day – 1/1President’s Day – 2/17Good Friday – 4/18Memorial Day – 5/26
Independence Day – 7/4Labor Day – 9/1
Columbus Day – 10/13Election Day – 11/4Thanksgiving – 11/27
Day After Thanksgiving – 11/28Chirstmas Eve – 12/24Christmas Day – 12/25
Custom Catering Services and Take Out Available 484-281-3314
Monday-Friday • 6am-2pm
116 E. Main Street • Bath, PA 18014Weekly specials online at www.eatatdailygrind.com
Super-storm Sandy’s destructive path caused many residentsto think about installing a portable generator in case
electricity service isinterrupted.
For the informationof all residents, anelectrical permit isrequired if a generatoris being hard-wired intothe building wiring.
While generators comein handy when severe
storms knock out power, they need to be operated safely. Youcan’t see or smell the deadly carbon monoxide produced by agenerator and it can kill quickly.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, onegenerator can produce as much carbon monoxide ashundreds of cars.
Here are some tips for using a portable generator:
• Do not use indoors, or in a garage, basement, or shed.
• Use generators outside, away from windows, doors, andvents or any other opening in the house.
• Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm.
THINKING ABOUT A GENERATOR?
Joseph E. Linsenmann VI, 56, of Bath, passed away on Thursday,November 28, 2013. He was born on July 30, 1957. He was the
son of the late Joseph E. Linsenmann V and Betty Jane (Crone)Linsenmann. Joe attended Lafayette College and Lehigh CountyCommunity College and became a civil structural engineer. Joehad a brilliant mind which led to his success in the cementindustry where he held several key positions for over 40 years. Hewas a former council member for the Borough of Bath as well asChairman of the Bath Borough Planning Commission. Joe enjoyedplaying golf and baseball and loved to fish. Survivors: Joe was awell-respected man and the devoted husband to Mary Beth
(Grimmer) Linsenmann of Bath; and a loving father to his sons, Joseph E. Linsenmann, VII and his fiance, Caitlin Kordek, of Hellertownand Jon Thomas Linsenmann of Cincinnati, OH. Joe is also survived by his brothers, Richard and his wife, Nancy, of Loveland, CO,Jeffrey of Allentown, Douglas and his wife, Bridget, and Matthew, all of Whitehall.The Borough of Bath thanks the late Mr. Linsenmann for his contributions and dedication to the community.
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GENERAL NEWS
During the tumultuous winter season of 2013/2014,Wunderler’s Way was impacted by a large sinkhole.
The Borough discovered that the storm sewer piping atthat location needed to be replaced. The road wascompletely reconstructed in June. In addition to theasphalt repair work, the inlets and the storm sewer systemat the location received an upgrade in order to preventfurther occurrences of sinkholes. The location is key due tothe amount of stormwater runoff which gets channeled tothe outlet located just off of the road. The location handleswater runoff which is emanating all of the way from theHoliday Hill/Park Ridge developments.
The Borough of Bath is pleased to report that theBorough was awarded a 2013 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) from theNorthampton County Department of Community andEconomic Development in the amount of $175,000.00 toreconstruct a segment of Creek Road and all of CenturyDrive within the Borough of Bath. The project willcommence in the summer of 2014, and will also includethe replacement of six stormwater inlet tops as well as twonew handicap-accessible ramps in accord with theprovisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
WUNDERLER’S WAY RECONSTRUCTION
2014 CREEK ROAD AND CENTURYDRIVE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
TURN BATH PINKCalendar of Events
OCTOBER 4: Medical EventsLocation: Thirst Quenchers Parking Lot • Time: 12 noon-4:00PM
OCTOBER 4: All Pink Pet ParadeLocation: Poplar Street • Time: 5:00PM
OCTOBER 11: Turn Bath Pink 5K Run/WalkLocation: Ciff Cowling Field • Time: 9:00AM
OCTOBER 18: Aerial Photo of Human RibbonLocation: Behind George Wolf Elementary School • Time: 10:00AM
OCTOBER 25 AND 26: “Pink” Auction, Bath Social HallLocation: Bath Social HallTime: Saturday, 12 noon-8:00PM
Sunday, 10:00AM-3:00PMPrizes drawn on Sunday at 3:30PM
Registration forms are available at the Borough Office or online atthe following website: www.turnbathpink.com
For timely updates on Turn Bath Pink, the communityevent can be “liked” on Facebook.
OCTOBER 4 (SATURDAY) 2014 Bath Community Day 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE Keystone Park, 250 Green Street, Bath, PA 18014Contact: [email protected] or call 610-984-2761
NOVEMBER 14TH, AT 9:00AM Your input is needed! The Nazareth-Bath Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Bath willhold a meeting with all interested Borough of Bath business owners/managers to exchange ideas on what programs and events would be mostbeneficial to the entire Borough business community in 2015. The meetingis scheduled for November 14th, 2014 at 9:00AM and will take place atBorough Hall (215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014). We look forward tohearing from you. Please contact Borough Manager Thomas Petrucci at610-837-6525 or Nazareth-Bath Area Chamber ofCommerce President Tina Smith at 610-759-9188
NOVEMBER 30TH (SUNDAY)The Christmas Tree LightingCeremony will be held on Sunday,November 30th at Monocacy CreekPark. The festivities will begin at6:00PM. Frosty, Santa, and a few othersurprises will be there! Come see theBorough's Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree all decorated andgussied up for the holiday season.
DECEMBER 13 (SATURDAY)Luminaria Night in Bath! Get your kit! 10 Bags • 10 Candles • SandAll for just $10.00!
2014 UPCOMING EVENTS
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RECYCLING
SANITATION REMINDER FRIENDLY REMINDER: As per Chapter 147 (Solid Waste) of the Code of the Borough ofBath, specifically § 147-7, streetside placement of MSW and Recyclables must occur noearlier than 3:00PM of the day preceding collection of MSW and Recyclables and thecontainers must be removed no more than twelve (12) hours after pickup. Failure to adhereto this ordinance may result in enforcement action- up to and including fines.
METAL: Tin and aluminum cans.GLASS: Jars and bottles (Must be rinsed thoroughly).CARDBOARD: Empty, flattened and looseMIXED PAPER: Newspaper, mail (junk and personal).
PUT YOUR COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES, PAPER AND JUNK MAILIN CLEAR PLASTIC OR BROWN PAPER BAGS.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Recycle #1 - #7 plasticsONLY (mostly beverage and detergent containers).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
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
STORMWATER INFORMATION
When rain comes down or the snow melts,where does it go? It trickles down roof tops,
across lawns, through the streets, and into storm drains and streams. Along the way,that stormwater picks up chemicals, dirt, and debris, which can contaminate our watersupply and delicate aquatic environments. Help protect your water by reducingstormwater contamination.
Ways to Prevent Stormwater DischargeProperly dispose of hazardous substances, such as used motor oil, cleaningsupplies, and paint. Never pour them down any part of the storm sewer system.Report anyone who does.
Use pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides properly and efficiently to prevent excessrunoff.
Look for signs of soil and other pollutants, such as debris and chemicals, leavingconstruction sites in stormwater runoff or tracked into roads by constructionvehicles. Report poorly managed construction sites that could impact stormwaterrunoff to the township.
Install innovative stormwater systems on residential properties, such as rain barrelsor rain gardens, that capture stormwater and keep it on-site instead of letting itdrain away into the storm sewer system.
Report any discharge from stormwater outfalls during times of dry weather—asign that there could be a problem with the storm sewer system.
Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly. No matter where pets makea mess—in a backyard, on open space, or a sidewalk—stormwater runoff can carrypet waste from the land to the storm sewer system to a stream.
Keep potentially-polluting materials indoors. To eliminate exposure of materials tostormwater, use outdoor storage containers that do not rust or leak.
Illicit DischargesAn illicit discharge is any discharge to the storm sewer system that is not composedentirely of stormwater. A few exceptions to this rule include: firefighting activities,landscape irrigation, foundation drains, and water from crawl space pumps.
Sources of illicit discharge include but are not limited to:
Sanitary wastewater
Failing septic systems
Improper oil disposal
Radiator flushing disposal
Spills from roadway accidents
Improper disposal of toxics
Improper use of pesticides and herbicides
Illicit discharges enter the system either through direct connections (deliberate pipehookups to the storm drain system) or indirect connections (spills collected by drainoutlets, or deliberate dumping down the storm drain). These illicit discharges draindirectly to the creeks and streams and may be loaded with large amounts of harmfuland toxic substances. If you notice illicit discharges, please report them to the BoroughManager at 610-837-6525.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The inaugural Borough of Bath Electronic Device Disposal Day was held on May 17th, 2014 from 9:00AMto 12:00PM. The service was available to Borough residents only, and there was no cost for this service.
Please stay tuned for the announcement of additional Electronic Device Disposal days in the Borough.
BOROUGH OF BATH ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPOSAL DAY
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The term Best Management Practice (BMP)refers to practices or measures used tocontrol water pollution that keep our riversand streams as clean as possible. BMPs can beemployed at commercial, residential andindustrial sites to help control and preventstormwater runoff pollution. While manysimple BMPs are inexpensive to implement, otherBMPs are more costly. The Clean Water Partnersprogram promotes using simple and less costly Good Housekeeping
BMPs to prevent stormwater from pickingup debris, wastes and chemical pollutants.Good Housekeeping BMPs are commonsense measures that help businessesmanage site activities and operations tocontrol pollution. When employed, theseBMPs prevent materials and wastes frombeing exposed to stormwater, therebypreventing stormwater runoff pollution.“Treatment” BMPs include structures
and devices specifically designed to remove pollutants in stormwaterrunoff. Treatment BMPs generally are more costly and involvemethods of mechanically trapping or chemically altering pollutants instormwater runoff, prior to stormwater being discharged off site.
10 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICESYour Business Should Employ
• Routinely sweep paved areas to remove and pick up silt, sand, dirt,debris, and litter for proper disposal as solid waste into a dumpsteror trash receptacle.
• Avoid using water to hose down dirty sidewalks, bays, and otherpaved areas to prevent washing debris, silt, grease, and detergentsinto storm drains and streams.
• Use dry methods (such as granular or fabric absorbent products)to clean up spilled or leaked oil, grease or chemicals. Absorbentsshould be selected based on the type of chemical that was spilled.Spent absorbents must be picked up after use and properlydisposed.
• Spot clean stains where necessaryto remove oil, grease or chemicalresidues. Take steps to limit waterusage when spot cleaning toreduce the production ofwastewater. If wastewater isgenerated, collect and properlydispose of the liquid into a drainconnected to a wastewatertreatment system or sanitarysewer, according to local code.
• When sweeping alone isinsufficient or your area is toolarge, use a cleaning machine.Cleaning machines can be leasedas needed or a cleaning contractorcan be hired. Wastewater fromthese activities must be disposedat approved locations.
• Cover outdoor storage containers with leak proof lids that fitsecurely to contain contents and materials.
• Materials and wastes stored outdoors should remain containedand covered when not in use.
• Elevate materials stored outside using platforms or wood pallets toprevent direct contact with runoff.
• Locate certain activities under a cover or roof, such as anoverhanging awning, a lean-to structure, or a stand-alone canopy.These activities include fueling and maintenance of vehicles;battery, hazardous material, and salvage storage.
• Use stormwater diversion methods like barriers, berms, andcurbing or constructed devices, to redirect stormwater runoffaway from stored materials and stockpiles.
• Use temporary covers, such as tarps, for materials that do not havepermanent coverage or containment. Plastic tarps mustimpermeable and well anchored to prevent them from blowingaway. (Check guidelines in your municipality.)
• Control easily dissolved and eroded materials, such as earth or soil,using temporary seeding or other stabilization methods.
• Use secondary containment, including drip pans/trays, catch basins,curbing, or containers, to collect and contain materials in the eventa primary storage container (i.e., fuel tank, holding tank) isbreached, overflows or leaks. (Know local requirements forhazardous materials stored on site.)
• Capture pollutants before runoff enters storm drains or streams.Employ temporary or permanent treatment practices, asnecessary, to filter and treat any polluted runoff that cannot becaptured. (Check guidelines in your municipality.)
• Locate outdoor activities likely to pollute stormwater runoff (i.e.,waste storage, material/product storage, processing and cleaningactivities) as far away as possible from stormwater flow paths,including downspouts, gutters, ditches, depressions, and channelswhere stormwater collects, flows and drains.
• Locate outdoor activities on higher elevations to provideemployees more time to recognize and clean up spilled materialsbefore they reach stormdrains or streams.
• Locate fueling activities on an impervious surface (i.e., concretepad) to prevent any spilled fuel from soaking into the ground.
1. Sweep Regularly and Employ Dry Methods for Cleaning
2. Cover, Contain, & Elevate Materials
3. Relocate Activities Away from Surface Drainage Paths
and easy to use,BMPs help you to doyour share to protectthe environment.
2014 FRCA SUMMER HOURS AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULESummer hours will begin on Monday, March 24thWinter hours will begin on Monday, December 1st
PUBLIC DROP-OFF HOURS:Monday ____8:00 am to 4:00 pmTuesday ____ClosedWednesday__ClosedThursday ___12:00(noon) to 6:00pmFriday______8:00 am to 4:00 pmSaturday____8:00 am to 3:00 pmSunday _____ClosedThese hours are subject to change due to inclement weather.
2014 FRCA HOLIDAY SCHEDULEThe FRCA/Weaversville Site will be closed on the followingholidays:
Memorial Day: ................Monday May 26, 2014
Independence Day: ..........Friday July 4, 2014
Labor Day:........................Monday, September 1, 2014
Veterans Day: ..................Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Thanksgiving Eve: ............Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thanksgiving Day: ..........Thursday, November 27, 2014
Christmas Eve: ................Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Christmas Day: ................Thursday, December 25, 2014
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)... What are They?
Sediment and debris in thewater make it difficult for fish to breath, just like smoke in theair makes it difficult for humans
to breath.
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1. I am resident (full or part time) of the Borough of Bath.• True• False
2. Please indicate whether you own or rent your home.• Own• Rent• Other
3. Are you currently aware of the services available to youthrough the FRCA as a Borough of Bath resident?• Yes• No
4. Please indicate the number of hours you spend per weekmaintaining your yard.• 1-3 • 4-8• 9-12 • 12+• I contract with an independent landscaping service.
5. Please indicate the number of times you have visited theFRCA Central Processing Center to drop off brush, wood,wood chips, leaves, and grass clippings, sod and top soilwithin the past 12 months.• 0 • 1-3• 4-8 • 9-12• 12+
6. If you have utilized the FRCA Central Processing Centerin the past, please indicate the type of vehicle you used todrop off organic materials.• Pick-up truck (6-foot bed)• Pick-up truck (8-foot bed)• Small trailer (up to 8 feet)• Passenger vehicle
7. Please rate your current level of satisfaction with theservices provided by FRCA.• 5- Extremely Satisfied• 4- Satisfied• 3- Moderately Satisfied• 2- Dissatisfied • 1- Extremely Dissatisfied
8. In the space below, please provide a suggestion as to howthe Borough of Bath could improve upon the servicesoffered through the FRCA.
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FIRST REGIONAL COMPOST AUTHORITY (FRCA) SURVEY/QUESTIONNAIREBOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Please circle the appropriate response and return to the Borough Office between the hours of 9:00AM-4:00PM,Monday through Friday by October 31, 2014. The survey may also be mailed to the Borough of Bath,
215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014 Attention: FRCA Survey Alternatively, the survey may be completed online via the SurveyMonkey.com website at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D3LGGBY
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Please remember that installing a pool inthe Borough of Bath will likely require a
zoning and/or building permit.The specificrequirements for pool permits are asfollows:
All in-ground pools require both zoning building permits aswell as a fence.
A pool under 48 inches (4 ft.) in height requires a fence,zoning permit and building permit.
A pool between 24 inches (2 ft.) to 47 inches in height requiresa fence, zoning permit and a building permit.
A pool under 24 inches (2 ft.) high requires no permit for thepool; however, a fence is still required. A zoning permit isrequired for a fence.
Setback requirements for side lot lines and rear lot lines varydepending on the zoning district in which your home issituated.Please contact the Borough Office at 610-837-6525 between the
hours of 9:00AM and 4:00PM for additional information or toobtain a zoning and/or building permit application. Both Zoningand Building permit applications are also available on the Boroughwebsite under the heading “Code/Zoning Enforcement.”
• Reschedule activities (i.e., painting, mixing chemicals or fertilizing)when rain or snow are likely to occur. If an activity cannot berescheduled, take extra precautions to prevent stormwater runoffpollution.
• Discontinue activities on sites where good housekeeping practicesare not feasible or effective. For example, in lieu of washing vehicleson site, take vehicles to acommercial car wash thatcollects and treats wastewater.Lease enclosed storage spacefor supplies, overstock andsalvage, when on-site space islimited or inadequate.
• Seek non-toxic or alternative products and practices for cleaning,pest control, and degreasing. For example, steam cleaning systemsthat use water, mild detergents, and mechanical action, rather thansolvents, may be an alternative to some cleaning and degreasingactivities.
• Keep inventory to a minimum bypurchasing only amounts needed forthe foreseeable future.
• Consider possible cost savingsassociated with non-toxic productuse compared to both the purchaseand disposal costs of productscontaining toxic chemicals.
• Visually inspect all outdoor areas (parking lots, loading bays,walkways, waste storage) to check for residues, stains or tracesof pollutants on paved surfaces, around stormwater conveyancesand structures, and ports and valves.
• Replace leaking, corroded, or otherwise deteriorating outdoorstorage containers, facilities,or structures to preventrelease or discharge ofmaterials and wastes that canpollute stormwater runoff.
• Conduct periodic visualinspections to removeblockages in stormwaterconveyances and structures(storm drains, gutters, grates,catch basins, basins, andponds) to ensure theirproper function. Inspectionsshould always be conductedfollowing storm events.
• Clean stormwater conveyances and structures on a regular basisto prevent the transport of accumulated sediment and debris fromentering receiving waters.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of stormwater facilities shouldalways include removing pollutants, not flushing them into stormdrains and receiving waters. (Check telephone directory to identifycontractors providing pollutant removal services.)
• If unsure about where a drain or wastewater discharges, have alicensed plumber verify that indoor drains properly discharge to asanitary treatment system or other approved system wherewastewater is treated to remove dirt and contaminants. “Illicitconnections,” as they are often called, improperly connect indoorplumbing to storm drainage systems and streams. Illicitconnections to storm drainage systems are often from floordrains, slop sinks, and boilers, facility heatingand cooling systems, and productionprocesses. These occurrences are common inolder buildings and can easily persistunnoticed for years.
• Wastewater containing chemicals, residues,pesticides, oil, and grease should be disposed ordischarged into an approved treatment system.
• Stock and maintain adequate supplies of spill cleanup materials(including absorbent granules, fabrics and pads; containers/bags;brooms and dustpans; and vacuum equipment) in locationsaccessible to where spills and leaks are likely to occur.
• Familiarize all employees, subcontractors, and delivery personnelwith spill control and clean up procedures for materials handled onsite, including the proper disposal of spent clean up materials.
• Display clean up procedures as a reminder, especially for infrequentactivities (i.e., periodic refueling and restocking).
• Know special handling, clean up and disposal procedures forhazardous materials/wastesused on site. Check withmanufacturers, product labels,and product Material SafetyData Sheets (MSDS).
• Educate your employees, suppliers, subcontractors, and customersabout stormwater pollution control and associated responsibilities.
• Label stormwater inlets (i.e., storm drains) as a reminder thatpollutants entering a storm drainage system discharge to nearbywaterways.
• Inform employees at staff meetings or training sessions about goodhousekeeping practices and procedures to control stormwaterrunoff pollution.
• Consider offering incentives that encourage adherence to goodhousekeeping practices.
• Maintain vegetation and landscaping in sloped areas and around thesite since plants (native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees), aswell as the soil they grow in, have the capacity to filter pollutantsin stormwater runoff.
• Seek opportunities for stormwater to soak into the ground and beabsorbed by soil and plants by directing rainwater, gutters anddownspouts into stabilized and planted areas. Ensure areas wherestormwater is being directed are well situated away from buildingfoundations. Areas suitable for passive stormwater infiltrationinclude those with little or no pedestrian and vehicular traffic, andareas that are level and well stabilized with vegetation or rock.
4. Reduce or Avoid Certain Activities
5. Limit Use of Toxic Products and Materials
6. Inspect Outdoor Areas Regularly to Identify Maintenance Needs
7. Eliminate Illicit Connections to Storm Drainage System
8. Stock Spill Control and Cleanup Supplies
9. Educate Employees, Contractors, & Customers
10. Use Plantings to Help Control Stormwater Runoff Pollution
INSTALLING A POOL THIS SUMMER?
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Bath, PA 18104
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Mon – Thurs 11am to 10 pm • Fri & Sat 11am to 11pmSunday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
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“Pesticides” include alarge group of chemicalproducts, designed tocontrol or kill “pests”including mold, mildew,bacteria, plants, weeds,insects, and rodents.
The Bath Area Food Bank(BAFB) is a mission of the
Bath Council of Churches. Thelocal pastors thought it wasimportant for us to affiliate withSecond Harvest of the LehighValley to increase our sources forfood and other items.
In September, 2010, we begantracking and reporting ourstatistics on our clients. That first month, we served 102 localfamilies or 232 individuals. Sixty-two of those served werechildren, 4 were senior citizens, and the balance were mostlyworking or disabled adults.
As we wrap up our fiscal year in June, we had 281 familiesregistered and served 168 local families or 395 people, including119 children and 76 senior citizens.
In addition to the food we receive from Second Harvest, wereceive food from the USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive, the BoyScout food drive and food donated by area churches, grocery storesand civic organizations.
Our funding comes almost exclusively from area churches andtheir members. In 2013, we spent over $32,000.00 on food. In2014, we are spending approximately $3,000.00 a month for food.
For the first time in many years, we find ourselves in a financialcrunch and we need your help. We certainly welcome your fooddonations, but with the volume of food we purchase, your moneygoes further.
We calculate that it takes $40.00 a month for us to provide foodfor one family. The Bath Area Food Bank currently serves thefollowing amount of individuals/families as of their Junedistribution:
Children under 18 119
Senior Citizens 60+ 76
Residents 18-59 200
Family units 168
New units 7
Would you consider sponsoring afamily for a month? 6 months? A year?
Financial donations can be droppedoff at any Bath Council of Churchesmember church. At Christ Church ofBath, you can also give your donationto Marjorie Rehrig, Eileen Applegateor Jeannie Judd Wagner.
We appreciate your support as westrive to feed those in our communitywho are hungry.
Donations can be sent to:
Bath Area Food Bank206 East Main StreetBath, PA 18014
A Message from the Bath Area Food Bank (Jeannie Judd Wagner, Chairman)
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• Control dirt and disturbed earth to prevent soilerosion, which clogs stormwater grates, drainsand conveyances and causes sediment pollution inwaterways by employing the following erosioncontrol measures:
Temporary Erosion Control Measures:These measures may include placing strawmulch, organic mulches, erosion control fabrics,or rock on areas during grading, construction,landscaping, and earth moving activities.Permanent Erosion Control Measures:(1) Regrade to reduce the slope of the ground
and to slow speed of flowing water;
(2) Plant well-adapted grasses, ground covers,and plants with good root systems to holdsoil in place and improve stormwaterpercolation into the ground; and
(3) Place stone or rock on disturbed areas toprevent soil from washing away. Mulch canhelp control erosion depending upon slopeand force of runoff.
(Obtain information from local conservationdistrict or municipality for acceptable erosioncontrol practices.)
Treatment BMPs, also called structural BMPs, refer tostructural methods and devices designed to remove or
treat pollutants that have been picked up by stormwaterrunoff flowing across a site.Treatment BMPs should be considered and implementedwhen good housekeeping practices alone are not sufficient inpreventing stormwater runoff pollution. Treatment BMPs aredesigned by an engineer and can be installed or constructed on siteto address site-specific conditions and activities. Treatment structuresdesigned to filter oil and grease from parking lot runoff include oil-waterseparators, sand filters, and stormceptors. Treatment BMPs can also
include biological treatment methods such as wetponds,biofiltration swales, and constructed wetlands that useselected plants and vegetation to absorb and trap certainpollutants. All treatment BMPs require ongoing inspectionand maintenance to ensure proper functioning and,generally, are more expensive to implement and maintain
than Good Housekeeping BMPs.More information about treatment BMPs, including design and
inspection guidelines, can be obtained from your county or localconservation district office, state environmental protection agency, oryour municipality.
Robert J. Miklas, Broker/AppraiserRebecca Miklas, Associate Broker
Rosalie Miklas-Gebhardt, Sales Associate
222 S. Walnut St. www.miklasrealty.comRt. 512 Ph: 610-837-4888Bath, PA 18014-1068 Fx 610-837-4889
Family Owned and Operated
Thank youThe Borough of Bath Council would like to thank
the businesses that appear in this newsletter and torecognize them each as supporters and cornerstones ofour community. For it is with their contributions that
this newsletter has been produced at no cost to our residents.
TREATMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES When are They Needed?
The Federal Clean Water Actprohibits illicit discharges intostormwater drainage systems.
Saturday, September 6, 2014Rain or Shine • 8:00am to 2:00pm
Yard Sale Permit Fee Waived(Note: $5.00 fee will be waived for this date only)
Any questions, please contact Michele Ehrgott @ 484-892-9627 or Phyllis Andrews @ 610-554-1428.
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• Control dirt and disturbed earth to prevent soilerosion, which clogs stormwater grates, drainsand conveyances and causes sediment pollution inwaterways by employing the following erosioncontrol measures:
Temporary Erosion Control Measures:These measures may include placing strawmulch, organic mulches, erosion control fabrics,or rock on areas during grading, construction,landscaping, and earth moving activities.Permanent Erosion Control Measures:(1) Regrade to reduce the slope of the ground
and to slow speed of flowing water;
(2) Plant well-adapted grasses, ground covers,and plants with good root systems to holdsoil in place and improve stormwaterpercolation into the ground; and
(3) Place stone or rock on disturbed areas toprevent soil from washing away. Mulch canhelp control erosion depending upon slopeand force of runoff.
(Obtain information from local conservationdistrict or municipality for acceptable erosioncontrol practices.)
Treatment BMPs, also called structural BMPs, refer tostructural methods and devices designed to remove or
treat pollutants that have been picked up by stormwaterrunoff flowing across a site.Treatment BMPs should be considered and implementedwhen good housekeeping practices alone are not sufficient inpreventing stormwater runoff pollution. Treatment BMPs aredesigned by an engineer and can be installed or constructed on siteto address site-specific conditions and activities. Treatment structuresdesigned to filter oil and grease from parking lot runoff include oil-waterseparators, sand filters, and stormceptors. Treatment BMPs can also
include biological treatment methods such as wetponds,biofiltration swales, and constructed wetlands that useselected plants and vegetation to absorb and trap certainpollutants. All treatment BMPs require ongoing inspectionand maintenance to ensure proper functioning and,generally, are more expensive to implement and maintain
than Good Housekeeping BMPs.More information about treatment BMPs, including design and
inspection guidelines, can be obtained from your county or localconservation district office, state environmental protection agency, oryour municipality.
Robert J. Miklas, Broker/AppraiserRebecca Miklas, Associate Broker
Rosalie Miklas-Gebhardt, Sales Associate
222 S. Walnut St. www.miklasrealty.comRt. 512 Ph: 610-837-4888Bath, PA 18014-1068 Fx 610-837-4889
Family Owned and Operated
Thank youThe Borough of Bath Council would like to thank
the businesses that appear in this newsletter and torecognize them each as supporters and cornerstones ofour community. For it is with their contributions that
this newsletter has been produced at no cost to our residents.
TREATMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES When are They Needed?
The Federal Clean Water Actprohibits illicit discharges intostormwater drainage systems.
Saturday, September 6, 2014Rain or Shine • 8:00am to 2:00pm
Yard Sale Permit Fee Waived(Note: $5.00 fee will be waived for this date only)
Any questions, please contact Michele Ehrgott @ 484-892-9627 or Phyllis Andrews @ 610-554-1428.
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Please remember that installing a pool inthe Borough of Bath will likely require a
zoning and/or building permit.The specificrequirements for pool permits are asfollows:
All in-ground pools require both zoning building permits aswell as a fence.
A pool under 48 inches (4 ft.) in height requires a fence,zoning permit and building permit.
A pool between 24 inches (2 ft.) to 47 inches in height requiresa fence, zoning permit and a building permit.
A pool under 24 inches (2 ft.) high requires no permit for thepool; however, a fence is still required. A zoning permit isrequired for a fence.
Setback requirements for side lot lines and rear lot lines varydepending on the zoning district in which your home issituated.Please contact the Borough Office at 610-837-6525 between the
hours of 9:00AM and 4:00PM for additional information or toobtain a zoning and/or building permit application. Both Zoningand Building permit applications are also available on the Boroughwebsite under the heading “Code/Zoning Enforcement.”
• Reschedule activities (i.e., painting, mixing chemicals or fertilizing)when rain or snow are likely to occur. If an activity cannot berescheduled, take extra precautions to prevent stormwater runoffpollution.
• Discontinue activities on sites where good housekeeping practicesare not feasible or effective. For example, in lieu of washing vehicleson site, take vehicles to acommercial car wash thatcollects and treats wastewater.Lease enclosed storage spacefor supplies, overstock andsalvage, when on-site space islimited or inadequate.
• Seek non-toxic or alternative products and practices for cleaning,pest control, and degreasing. For example, steam cleaning systemsthat use water, mild detergents, and mechanical action, rather thansolvents, may be an alternative to some cleaning and degreasingactivities.
• Keep inventory to a minimum bypurchasing only amounts needed forthe foreseeable future.
• Consider possible cost savingsassociated with non-toxic productuse compared to both the purchaseand disposal costs of productscontaining toxic chemicals.
• Visually inspect all outdoor areas (parking lots, loading bays,walkways, waste storage) to check for residues, stains or tracesof pollutants on paved surfaces, around stormwater conveyancesand structures, and ports and valves.
• Replace leaking, corroded, or otherwise deteriorating outdoorstorage containers, facilities,or structures to preventrelease or discharge ofmaterials and wastes that canpollute stormwater runoff.
• Conduct periodic visualinspections to removeblockages in stormwaterconveyances and structures(storm drains, gutters, grates,catch basins, basins, andponds) to ensure theirproper function. Inspectionsshould always be conductedfollowing storm events.
• Clean stormwater conveyances and structures on a regular basisto prevent the transport of accumulated sediment and debris fromentering receiving waters.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of stormwater facilities shouldalways include removing pollutants, not flushing them into stormdrains and receiving waters. (Check telephone directory to identifycontractors providing pollutant removal services.)
• If unsure about where a drain or wastewater discharges, have alicensed plumber verify that indoor drains properly discharge to asanitary treatment system or other approved system wherewastewater is treated to remove dirt and contaminants. “Illicitconnections,” as they are often called, improperly connect indoorplumbing to storm drainage systems and streams. Illicitconnections to storm drainage systems are often from floordrains, slop sinks, and boilers, facility heatingand cooling systems, and productionprocesses. These occurrences are common inolder buildings and can easily persistunnoticed for years.
• Wastewater containing chemicals, residues,pesticides, oil, and grease should be disposed ordischarged into an approved treatment system.
• Stock and maintain adequate supplies of spill cleanup materials(including absorbent granules, fabrics and pads; containers/bags;brooms and dustpans; and vacuum equipment) in locationsaccessible to where spills and leaks are likely to occur.
• Familiarize all employees, subcontractors, and delivery personnelwith spill control and clean up procedures for materials handled onsite, including the proper disposal of spent clean up materials.
• Display clean up procedures as a reminder, especially for infrequentactivities (i.e., periodic refueling and restocking).
• Know special handling, clean up and disposal procedures forhazardous materials/wastesused on site. Check withmanufacturers, product labels,and product Material SafetyData Sheets (MSDS).
• Educate your employees, suppliers, subcontractors, and customersabout stormwater pollution control and associated responsibilities.
• Label stormwater inlets (i.e., storm drains) as a reminder thatpollutants entering a storm drainage system discharge to nearbywaterways.
• Inform employees at staff meetings or training sessions about goodhousekeeping practices and procedures to control stormwaterrunoff pollution.
• Consider offering incentives that encourage adherence to goodhousekeeping practices.
• Maintain vegetation and landscaping in sloped areas and around thesite since plants (native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees), aswell as the soil they grow in, have the capacity to filter pollutantsin stormwater runoff.
• Seek opportunities for stormwater to soak into the ground and beabsorbed by soil and plants by directing rainwater, gutters anddownspouts into stabilized and planted areas. Ensure areas wherestormwater is being directed are well situated away from buildingfoundations. Areas suitable for passive stormwater infiltrationinclude those with little or no pedestrian and vehicular traffic, andareas that are level and well stabilized with vegetation or rock.
4. Reduce or Avoid Certain Activities
5. Limit Use of Toxic Products and Materials
6. Inspect Outdoor Areas Regularly to Identify Maintenance Needs
7. Eliminate Illicit Connections to Storm Drainage System
8. Stock Spill Control and Cleanup Supplies
9. Educate Employees, Contractors, & Customers
10. Use Plantings to Help Control Stormwater Runoff Pollution
INSTALLING A POOL THIS SUMMER?
MY PLACEPIZZA • RESTAURANT270 East Northampton Street
Bath, PA 18104
All of our menus are available for Eat-in or Take-out.
Mon – Thurs 11am to 10 pm • Fri & Sat 11am to 11pmSunday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
610–837–8884
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“Pesticides” include alarge group of chemicalproducts, designed tocontrol or kill “pests”including mold, mildew,bacteria, plants, weeds,insects, and rodents.
The Bath Area Food Bank(BAFB) is a mission of the
Bath Council of Churches. Thelocal pastors thought it wasimportant for us to affiliate withSecond Harvest of the LehighValley to increase our sources forfood and other items.
In September, 2010, we begantracking and reporting ourstatistics on our clients. That first month, we served 102 localfamilies or 232 individuals. Sixty-two of those served werechildren, 4 were senior citizens, and the balance were mostlyworking or disabled adults.
As we wrap up our fiscal year in June, we had 281 familiesregistered and served 168 local families or 395 people, including119 children and 76 senior citizens.
In addition to the food we receive from Second Harvest, wereceive food from the USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive, the BoyScout food drive and food donated by area churches, grocery storesand civic organizations.
Our funding comes almost exclusively from area churches andtheir members. In 2013, we spent over $32,000.00 on food. In2014, we are spending approximately $3,000.00 a month for food.
For the first time in many years, we find ourselves in a financialcrunch and we need your help. We certainly welcome your fooddonations, but with the volume of food we purchase, your moneygoes further.
We calculate that it takes $40.00 a month for us to provide foodfor one family. The Bath Area Food Bank currently serves thefollowing amount of individuals/families as of their Junedistribution:
Children under 18 119
Senior Citizens 60+ 76
Residents 18-59 200
Family units 168
New units 7
Would you consider sponsoring afamily for a month? 6 months? A year?
Financial donations can be droppedoff at any Bath Council of Churchesmember church. At Christ Church ofBath, you can also give your donationto Marjorie Rehrig, Eileen Applegateor Jeannie Judd Wagner.
We appreciate your support as westrive to feed those in our communitywho are hungry.
Donations can be sent to:
Bath Area Food Bank206 East Main StreetBath, PA 18014
A Message from the Bath Area Food Bank (Jeannie Judd Wagner, Chairman)
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The term Best Management Practice (BMP)refers to practices or measures used tocontrol water pollution that keep our riversand streams as clean as possible. BMPs can beemployed at commercial, residential andindustrial sites to help control and preventstormwater runoff pollution. While manysimple BMPs are inexpensive to implement, otherBMPs are more costly. The Clean Water Partnersprogram promotes using simple and less costly Good Housekeeping
BMPs to prevent stormwater from pickingup debris, wastes and chemical pollutants.Good Housekeeping BMPs are commonsense measures that help businessesmanage site activities and operations tocontrol pollution. When employed, theseBMPs prevent materials and wastes frombeing exposed to stormwater, therebypreventing stormwater runoff pollution.“Treatment” BMPs include structures
and devices specifically designed to remove pollutants in stormwaterrunoff. Treatment BMPs generally are more costly and involvemethods of mechanically trapping or chemically altering pollutants instormwater runoff, prior to stormwater being discharged off site.
10 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICESYour Business Should Employ
• Routinely sweep paved areas to remove and pick up silt, sand, dirt,debris, and litter for proper disposal as solid waste into a dumpsteror trash receptacle.
• Avoid using water to hose down dirty sidewalks, bays, and otherpaved areas to prevent washing debris, silt, grease, and detergentsinto storm drains and streams.
• Use dry methods (such as granular or fabric absorbent products)to clean up spilled or leaked oil, grease or chemicals. Absorbentsshould be selected based on the type of chemical that was spilled.Spent absorbents must be picked up after use and properlydisposed.
• Spot clean stains where necessaryto remove oil, grease or chemicalresidues. Take steps to limit waterusage when spot cleaning toreduce the production ofwastewater. If wastewater isgenerated, collect and properlydispose of the liquid into a drainconnected to a wastewatertreatment system or sanitarysewer, according to local code.
• When sweeping alone isinsufficient or your area is toolarge, use a cleaning machine.Cleaning machines can be leasedas needed or a cleaning contractorcan be hired. Wastewater fromthese activities must be disposedat approved locations.
• Cover outdoor storage containers with leak proof lids that fitsecurely to contain contents and materials.
• Materials and wastes stored outdoors should remain containedand covered when not in use.
• Elevate materials stored outside using platforms or wood pallets toprevent direct contact with runoff.
• Locate certain activities under a cover or roof, such as anoverhanging awning, a lean-to structure, or a stand-alone canopy.These activities include fueling and maintenance of vehicles;battery, hazardous material, and salvage storage.
• Use stormwater diversion methods like barriers, berms, andcurbing or constructed devices, to redirect stormwater runoffaway from stored materials and stockpiles.
• Use temporary covers, such as tarps, for materials that do not havepermanent coverage or containment. Plastic tarps mustimpermeable and well anchored to prevent them from blowingaway. (Check guidelines in your municipality.)
• Control easily dissolved and eroded materials, such as earth or soil,using temporary seeding or other stabilization methods.
• Use secondary containment, including drip pans/trays, catch basins,curbing, or containers, to collect and contain materials in the eventa primary storage container (i.e., fuel tank, holding tank) isbreached, overflows or leaks. (Know local requirements forhazardous materials stored on site.)
• Capture pollutants before runoff enters storm drains or streams.Employ temporary or permanent treatment practices, asnecessary, to filter and treat any polluted runoff that cannot becaptured. (Check guidelines in your municipality.)
• Locate outdoor activities likely to pollute stormwater runoff (i.e.,waste storage, material/product storage, processing and cleaningactivities) as far away as possible from stormwater flow paths,including downspouts, gutters, ditches, depressions, and channelswhere stormwater collects, flows and drains.
• Locate outdoor activities on higher elevations to provideemployees more time to recognize and clean up spilled materialsbefore they reach stormdrains or streams.
• Locate fueling activities on an impervious surface (i.e., concretepad) to prevent any spilled fuel from soaking into the ground.
1. Sweep Regularly and Employ Dry Methods for Cleaning
2. Cover, Contain, & Elevate Materials
3. Relocate Activities Away from Surface Drainage Paths
and easy to use,BMPs help you to doyour share to protectthe environment.
2014 FRCA SUMMER HOURS AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULESummer hours will begin on Monday, March 24thWinter hours will begin on Monday, December 1st
PUBLIC DROP-OFF HOURS:Monday ____8:00 am to 4:00 pmTuesday ____ClosedWednesday__ClosedThursday ___12:00(noon) to 6:00pmFriday______8:00 am to 4:00 pmSaturday____8:00 am to 3:00 pmSunday _____ClosedThese hours are subject to change due to inclement weather.
2014 FRCA HOLIDAY SCHEDULEThe FRCA/Weaversville Site will be closed on the followingholidays:
Memorial Day: ................Monday May 26, 2014
Independence Day: ..........Friday July 4, 2014
Labor Day:........................Monday, September 1, 2014
Veterans Day: ..................Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Thanksgiving Eve: ............Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thanksgiving Day: ..........Thursday, November 27, 2014
Christmas Eve: ................Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Christmas Day: ................Thursday, December 25, 2014
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)... What are They?
Sediment and debris in thewater make it difficult for fish to breath, just like smoke in theair makes it difficult for humans
to breath.
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1. I am resident (full or part time) of the Borough of Bath.• True• False
2. Please indicate whether you own or rent your home.• Own• Rent• Other
3. Are you currently aware of the services available to youthrough the FRCA as a Borough of Bath resident?• Yes• No
4. Please indicate the number of hours you spend per weekmaintaining your yard.• 1-3 • 4-8• 9-12 • 12+• I contract with an independent landscaping service.
5. Please indicate the number of times you have visited theFRCA Central Processing Center to drop off brush, wood,wood chips, leaves, and grass clippings, sod and top soilwithin the past 12 months.• 0 • 1-3• 4-8 • 9-12• 12+
6. If you have utilized the FRCA Central Processing Centerin the past, please indicate the type of vehicle you used todrop off organic materials.• Pick-up truck (6-foot bed)• Pick-up truck (8-foot bed)• Small trailer (up to 8 feet)• Passenger vehicle
7. Please rate your current level of satisfaction with theservices provided by FRCA.• 5- Extremely Satisfied• 4- Satisfied• 3- Moderately Satisfied• 2- Dissatisfied • 1- Extremely Dissatisfied
8. In the space below, please provide a suggestion as to howthe Borough of Bath could improve upon the servicesoffered through the FRCA.
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FIRST REGIONAL COMPOST AUTHORITY (FRCA) SURVEY/QUESTIONNAIREBOROUGH OF BATH, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Please circle the appropriate response and return to the Borough Office between the hours of 9:00AM-4:00PM,Monday through Friday by October 31, 2014. The survey may also be mailed to the Borough of Bath,
215 East Main Street, Suite 1, Bath, PA 18014 Attention: FRCA Survey Alternatively, the survey may be completed online via the SurveyMonkey.com website at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D3LGGBY
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RECYCLING
SANITATION REMINDER FRIENDLY REMINDER: As per Chapter 147 (Solid Waste) of the Code of the Borough ofBath, specifically § 147-7, streetside placement of MSW and Recyclables must occur noearlier than 3:00PM of the day preceding collection of MSW and Recyclables and thecontainers must be removed no more than twelve (12) hours after pickup. Failure to adhereto this ordinance may result in enforcement action- up to and including fines.
METAL: Tin and aluminum cans.GLASS: Jars and bottles (Must be rinsed thoroughly).CARDBOARD: Empty, flattened and looseMIXED PAPER: Newspaper, mail (junk and personal).
PUT YOUR COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES, PAPER AND JUNK MAILIN CLEAR PLASTIC OR BROWN PAPER BAGS.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Recycle #1 - #7 plasticsONLY (mostly beverage and detergent containers).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
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
STORMWATER INFORMATION
When rain comes down or the snow melts,where does it go? It trickles down roof tops,
across lawns, through the streets, and into storm drains and streams. Along the way,that stormwater picks up chemicals, dirt, and debris, which can contaminate our watersupply and delicate aquatic environments. Help protect your water by reducingstormwater contamination.
Ways to Prevent Stormwater DischargeProperly dispose of hazardous substances, such as used motor oil, cleaningsupplies, and paint. Never pour them down any part of the storm sewer system.Report anyone who does.
Use pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides properly and efficiently to prevent excessrunoff.
Look for signs of soil and other pollutants, such as debris and chemicals, leavingconstruction sites in stormwater runoff or tracked into roads by constructionvehicles. Report poorly managed construction sites that could impact stormwaterrunoff to the township.
Install innovative stormwater systems on residential properties, such as rain barrelsor rain gardens, that capture stormwater and keep it on-site instead of letting itdrain away into the storm sewer system.
Report any discharge from stormwater outfalls during times of dry weather—asign that there could be a problem with the storm sewer system.
Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly. No matter where pets makea mess—in a backyard, on open space, or a sidewalk—stormwater runoff can carrypet waste from the land to the storm sewer system to a stream.
Keep potentially-polluting materials indoors. To eliminate exposure of materials tostormwater, use outdoor storage containers that do not rust or leak.
Illicit DischargesAn illicit discharge is any discharge to the storm sewer system that is not composedentirely of stormwater. A few exceptions to this rule include: firefighting activities,landscape irrigation, foundation drains, and water from crawl space pumps.
Sources of illicit discharge include but are not limited to:
Sanitary wastewater
Failing septic systems
Improper oil disposal
Radiator flushing disposal
Spills from roadway accidents
Improper disposal of toxics
Improper use of pesticides and herbicides
Illicit discharges enter the system either through direct connections (deliberate pipehookups to the storm drain system) or indirect connections (spills collected by drainoutlets, or deliberate dumping down the storm drain). These illicit discharges draindirectly to the creeks and streams and may be loaded with large amounts of harmfuland toxic substances. If you notice illicit discharges, please report them to the BoroughManager at 610-837-6525.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The inaugural Borough of Bath Electronic Device Disposal Day was held on May 17th, 2014 from 9:00AMto 12:00PM. The service was available to Borough residents only, and there was no cost for this service.
Please stay tuned for the announcement of additional Electronic Device Disposal days in the Borough.
BOROUGH OF BATH ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPOSAL DAY
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GENERAL NEWS
During the tumultuous winter season of 2013/2014,Wunderler’s Way was impacted by a large sinkhole.
The Borough discovered that the storm sewer piping atthat location needed to be replaced. The road wascompletely reconstructed in June. In addition to theasphalt repair work, the inlets and the storm sewer systemat the location received an upgrade in order to preventfurther occurrences of sinkholes. The location is key due tothe amount of stormwater runoff which gets channeled tothe outlet located just off of the road. The location handleswater runoff which is emanating all of the way from theHoliday Hill/Park Ridge developments.
The Borough of Bath is pleased to report that theBorough was awarded a 2013 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) from theNorthampton County Department of Community andEconomic Development in the amount of $175,000.00 toreconstruct a segment of Creek Road and all of CenturyDrive within the Borough of Bath. The project willcommence in the summer of 2014, and will also includethe replacement of six stormwater inlet tops as well as twonew handicap-accessible ramps in accord with theprovisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
WUNDERLER’S WAY RECONSTRUCTION
2014 CREEK ROAD AND CENTURYDRIVE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
TURN BATH PINKCalendar of Events
OCTOBER 4: Medical EventsLocation: Thirst Quenchers Parking Lot • Time: 12 noon-4:00PM
OCTOBER 4: All Pink Pet ParadeLocation: Poplar Street • Time: 5:00PM
OCTOBER 11: Turn Bath Pink 5K Run/WalkLocation: Ciff Cowling Field • Time: 9:00AM
OCTOBER 18: Aerial Photo of Human RibbonLocation: Behind George Wolf Elementary School • Time: 10:00AM
OCTOBER 25 AND 26: “Pink” Auction, Bath Social HallLocation: Bath Social HallTime: Saturday, 12 noon-8:00PM
Sunday, 10:00AM-3:00PMPrizes drawn on Sunday at 3:30PM
Registration forms are available at the Borough Office or online atthe following website: www.turnbathpink.com
For timely updates on Turn Bath Pink, the communityevent can be “liked” on Facebook.
OCTOBER 4 (SATURDAY) 2014 Bath Community Day 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE Keystone Park, 250 Green Street, Bath, PA 18014Contact: [email protected] or call 610-984-2761
NOVEMBER 14TH, AT 9:00AM Your input is needed! The Nazareth-Bath Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Bath willhold a meeting with all interested Borough of Bath business owners/managers to exchange ideas on what programs and events would be mostbeneficial to the entire Borough business community in 2015. The meetingis scheduled for November 14th, 2014 at 9:00AM and will take place atBorough Hall (215 East Main Street, Bath, PA 18014). We look forward tohearing from you. Please contact Borough Manager Thomas Petrucci at610-837-6525 or Nazareth-Bath Area Chamber ofCommerce President Tina Smith at 610-759-9188
NOVEMBER 30TH (SUNDAY)The Christmas Tree LightingCeremony will be held on Sunday,November 30th at Monocacy CreekPark. The festivities will begin at6:00PM. Frosty, Santa, and a few othersurprises will be there! Come see theBorough's Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree all decorated andgussied up for the holiday season.
DECEMBER 13 (SATURDAY)Luminaria Night in Bath! Get your kit! 10 Bags • 10 Candles • SandAll for just $10.00!
2014 UPCOMING EVENTS
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BOROUGH OF BATHBOROUGH OF BATH COUNCIL
Robert R. Fields – PresidentMark A. Saginario – Vice President
Carol Bear-Heckman - President Pro TemMichele EhrgottJennifer L. GeorgeMichael D. RephKathryn E. Roberts
2014 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 Planning Commission arethe third Monday of each month commencing at 7:00 PM.
The monthly meetings of the Historical ArchitecturalReview Board (HARB) are the third Wednesday of eachmonth commencing at 7:00 PM.
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 Reginelli-Mirabito
PUBLIC WORKSLucio C. Nigrelli– Crew Leader
John H. BeltzJonathan R. Fritz
BOROUGH ENGINEERRyan D. Christman
Keystone Consulting Engineers
BOROUGH SOLICITORBlake C. Marles, Esquire
Stevens and Lee
ZONING HEARING BOARDMarlene Bender
Joseph A. Tavianini, Jr.Emanuel Mirabito
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Derick EdelmanMichael Thorpe
Louise “Gigi” KahlerPLANNING COMMISSION
Mark A. SaginarioAllen J. GeorgeRay Heiny
Marlene S. Talaber
BOROUGH MANAGER,SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Thomas R. Petrucci
CHIEF OF POLICE COLONIALREGIONAL POLICE
DEPARTMENTRoy D. Seiple
BATH VOLUNTEERFIREFIGHTERS &
AMBULANCE CORPSEd Demchak, Fire Chief
Gerald DeGarmo, Jr., First Assistant Fire Chief
Alissa Kline, Ambulance Captain
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTCOORDINATORMark A. Saginario
HISTORICALARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD (HARB)Carol Bear-HeckmanDr. Christine UsslerBryan S. AdamsMahdi Bourhim
Patty Weist
BATH BUSINESS COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIP (BBCP)Mary Kositz, ChairpersonCarol Bear-HeckmanTracy Berger-Carmen
John D. Kearns
2014 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
New Year’s Day – 1/1President’s Day – 2/17Good Friday – 4/18Memorial Day – 5/26
Independence Day – 7/4Labor Day – 9/1
Columbus Day – 10/13Election Day – 11/4Thanksgiving – 11/27
Day After Thanksgiving – 11/28Chirstmas Eve – 12/24Christmas Day – 12/25
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Super-storm Sandy’s destructive path caused many residentsto think about installing a portable generator in case
electricity service isinterrupted.
For the informationof all residents, anelectrical permit isrequired if a generatoris being hard-wired intothe building wiring.
While generators comein handy when severe
storms knock out power, they need to be operated safely. Youcan’t see or smell the deadly carbon monoxide produced by agenerator and it can kill quickly.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, onegenerator can produce as much carbon monoxide ashundreds of cars.
Here are some tips for using a portable generator:
• Do not use indoors, or in a garage, basement, or shed.
• Use generators outside, away from windows, doors, andvents or any other opening in the house.
• Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm.
THINKING ABOUT A GENERATOR?
Joseph E. Linsenmann VI, 56, of Bath, passed away on Thursday,November 28, 2013. He was born on July 30, 1957. He was the
son of the late Joseph E. Linsenmann V and Betty Jane (Crone)Linsenmann. Joe attended Lafayette College and Lehigh CountyCommunity College and became a civil structural engineer. Joehad a brilliant mind which led to his success in the cementindustry where he held several key positions for over 40 years. Hewas a former council member for the Borough of Bath as well asChairman of the Bath Borough Planning Commission. Joe enjoyedplaying golf and baseball and loved to fish. Survivors: Joe was awell-respected man and the devoted husband to Mary Beth
(Grimmer) Linsenmann of Bath; and a loving father to his sons, Joseph E. Linsenmann, VII and his fiance, Caitlin Kordek, of Hellertownand Jon Thomas Linsenmann of Cincinnati, OH. Joe is also survived by his brothers, Richard and his wife, Nancy, of Loveland, CO,Jeffrey of Allentown, Douglas and his wife, Bridget, and Matthew, all of Whitehall.The Borough of Bath thanks the late Mr. Linsenmann for his contributions and dedication to the community.
It is very important that residents alert Met-Ed when your power is out.
The outage repair schedule is prioritized by the number of customers inany given area that are without power. Hospitals, nursing homes, emergency centers, firstresponders (police, fire, etc.), public safety hazards and high voltage, critical distribution linesare given first repair priority. Then Met-Ed begins to work on the greatest amount ofcustomers affected. Power outage calls are recorded and used as indicators to how manypeople are affected by a particular outage area. Do NOT assume your neighbor has called.One light on the board means 1 house without power. Many calls initiated by Borough ofBath residents will move the Borough up on the priority list.
To report an outage, please call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or if you have stillinternet access, report the outage online at www.firstenergycorp.com
For hazardous situations or downed power lines, please call 1-888-544-4877. Do not usethe online form. Stay away from all power lines; assume they are live and dangerous.
POWER OUTAGE PROCEDURES
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about the latest events and timely information updates. Searchfor “Borough of Bath” on Facebook and then “like” the page.
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