Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Bernadette Knecht’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northampton County Personnel and Finance Committees Committee Meeting
The committee discussed several items, including the appointment of an individual to a two-year term and a proposed term sheet for the Northampton County Deputy Sheriffs Association, which addresses competitive wages, health care benefit contributions, and administrative efficiencies. The meeting included a review of staffing levels and vacancies within the Sheriff's department. Furthermore, the committee evaluated a proposed memorandum of understanding between the county and the Conservation District designed to formalize ongoing cooperation, establish service guidelines, and define processes for annual subsidy requests. Finally, the committee reviewed audit reports for three magisterial district judges, focusing on accounting compliance and internal controls.
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The Council meeting involved several key discussions, including a County Executive report covering topics such as resident care improvements at Gracedale, responses to a Grand Jury report, and updates on public safety grants and infrastructure projects. The Council reviewed and introduced budget amendments across various departments including Public Works, Human Services, and Mental Health. Several resolutions were passed, including appointments to the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, personnel reclassifications, the approval of Local Share Account grant applications for Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites and Suburban Emergency Medical Services, and the authorization of funding for the City of Easton's trail corridor acquisition. Additionally, the Council approved the renaming of Fry's Run Park to Mineo Conservation Area and authorized the acceptance of donations for the Suicide Prevention Task Force.
Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northampton County Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting addressed various administrative and financial matters. Key actions included the authorization of a lease agreement for parking lot space at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church due to construction at the county courthouse, and the approval of applications for Local Share Account funds for the Gracedale Nursing Home laundry equipment and digital broadcast infrastructure for the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association. Additionally, the council approved grant projects for the 2026 Grow NorCo and 2027 Hotel Room Rental Tax programs, authorized a contract with Kremmer's Café & Catering for meal services, and approved a retention agreement with Kline & Specter, P.C. for outside legal counsel regarding class action litigation. Reports were also provided by the County Executive regarding department activities and by council committees.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
County Of Northampton Election Commission Special Meeting
The meeting primarily consisted of a public forum where citizens raised significant concerns regarding election administration. Key discussion topics included maintaining election integrity, the need for better communication regarding polling place changes due to redistricting, and requests for additional secure ballot drop-off locations. Public speakers highlighted issues with e-poll book updates, the management of popup voting sites, administrative difficulties faced by constables, and perceived inaccuracies in voter registration data. The consensus among the public contributors was a call for improved staff competence, transparency, and a focus on basic operational reliability.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
