Easton, Pennsylvania

City Council

The City Council will consider approving 13 Certificates of Appropriateness for historic properties across the city and discuss ordinances regarding exterior maintenance and definitions. The body will also authorize grants and software financing.

• Approval of 13 Certificates of Appropriateness for historic properties
• Ordinance amending exterior maintenance code (Bill No. 19)
• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for Justice Assistance Grant
• Resolution authorizing OpenGov software implementation through Univest Bank
• Resolution authorizing Restlawn Lease Agreement renewal with rent adjustment

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Easton DCED to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant, a Multimodal Transportation Grant, and a Hotel Tax Grant. It will also consider a resolution to finance the implementation of OpenGov software through Univest Bank. Additional agenda items include updates on workforce housing, hotels, a Restlawn lease renewal, vendor fees, and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant
• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for a DCED Multimodal Transportation Grant
• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for a Hotel Tax Grant
• Resolution authorizing financing of OpenGov software implementation through Univest Bank
• Restlawn Lease Agreement Renewal

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hear appeals from three property owners requesting variances and special exceptions for construction projects. The board will consider requests for mixed-use buildings, a duplex, and modifications to zoning regulations at specific addresses.

• Brandon Walker requests variances for mixed-use building at 0 Bushkill Dr.
• Brandon Walker requests variance for mixed-use building at 1111-13 Bushkill Dr.
• Michael Brett requests variance for two-unit duplex at 28 S Locust St.
• Public hearing scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm in City Hall.
• Meeting location is City Hall, 123 S 3rd Street, 3rd Floor.

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to review reports on sustainability, transportation, and waste. The body will discuss budget requests for 2027 and updates on a litter heat map. Members will also address a plastic reduction survey and a state bill regarding solar requirements for warehouses.

• 2027 Budget Planning and Request
• Litter heat map and cigarette butler updates
• Plastic Reduction Survey
• State bill on solar requirements for warehouses

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board will consider a Contract for Construction Services (Resolution 2026-06). The meeting also includes review of financing proposals and discussion of property disposition. Additional agenda items are approval of May 2026 and June 2026 bills, approval of May 20th 2026 minutes, public comment, and reports on projects and programs.

• Contract for Construction Services Resolution 2026-06
• Review of Financing Proposals
• Property Disposition Discussion
• Approval of May 2026 and June 2026 Bills
• Approval of May 20th 2026 Minutes

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will hear new applications for work on historic properties. Proposals include chimney repair, sign replacement, a mural on the Rt 22 overpass, façade repairs, and window replacements. The commission will consider each request for compliance with historic district guidelines.

• 330 Ferry St – repair chimney and repoint brick (St John’s Lutheran Church)
• 500-02 Northampton St – replace sign (Hampton Hotel Inc.)
• 328 Bushkill St – paint mural on Rt 22 overpass (Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission)
• 140 Bushkill St – repair façade, lighting, shutters, add handrail (Redevelopment Authority of Easton)
• 36 N 3rd St – repoint north side brick (Robert Gauthier)

City Council

The Easton City Council will meet to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and consider resolutions for red light enforcement grants, a restlawn lease renewal, and appointments to city boards.

• Resolution to apply for Automated Red Light Enforcement Award
• Resolution to apply for Sesquicentennial Grant
• Resolution to approve Restlawn Lease Agreement Renewal
• Ordinance amending Exterior Maintenance code (Bill No. 19)
• Ordinance amending Definitions code (Bill No. 21)

City Council

The City Council committee will receive presentations on a trolley pilot and capital improvements. Members will discuss hotel code updates, health department denials, and lease renewals for Restlawn.

• Code updates for Hotels
• DCED application for Automated Red Light Enforcement
• DCED application for Sesquicentennial Grant
• Restlawn Lease Agreement Renewal with rent adjustment
• Trolley Pilot presentation

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will discuss three items related to Bushkill Drive. These include a subdivision and lot consolidation, as well as land development for two mixed-use buildings.

• Bushkill Drive subdivision and lot consolidation
• Land development for a mixed-use building at 1100 Bushkill Drive
• Land development for a mixed-use building at 1111-13 Bushkill Drive

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license and CDBG. The body is deciding on several property agreements, including the Lynden Project and the Timothy House, as well as updates to city fees and parking restrictions.

• Agreement with Serfass Lynden Development LLC for 101 S. Third St.
• Agreement with Rock Church for property transfer and rehabilitation of Timothy House
• Ordinances amending Fire Safe Inspection fees and other city fees (Bills 14 and 15)
• Ordinances amending parking restrictions for street cleaning and trash pickup (Bills 16 and 17)
• Lease agreement between the City of Easton and Housing Authority of Easton

The council approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on 5th Street and amended several city ordinances, all by a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted multiple resolutions, including the transfer of a liquor license, a lease with the Housing Authority, a HUD community block grant, a development agreement for the Lynden Project at 101 S. Third St., and an encroachment agreement with Comcast. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 212 S. 5th St. (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 13 S. 5th St. (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5936 amending fire safe inspection fees (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5937 amending various fee chapters (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 560-54 amending parking restrictions for street cleaning (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 115-2026 transferring liquor license to Rio’s Brazilian Steakhouse (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 119-2026 authorizing development of the Lynden Project at 101 S. Third St. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 120-2026 authorizing Comcast encroachment agreement for power supply facilities (7-0)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider resolutions authorizing lease agreements with the Housing Authority of Easton and the Rock Church, approving a community block grant agreement with Northampton County, and authorizing development projects at 101 S. Third St. and Eddyside Pool.

• Resolution authorizing lease agreement with Housing Authority of Easton
• Resolution authorizing development of Lynden Project at 101 S. Third St.
• Resolution authorizing use of Eddyside Pool by Easton Aquatics
• Resolution amending the 2026 Salary and Wage Resolution
• Resolution approving Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to review reports on the Climate Action Plan and various sustainability initiatives. The body will discuss 2027 budget planning and a state bill regarding solar requirements for warehouses.

• 2027 Budget Planning and Request
• State bill on solar requirements for warehouses
• Litter heat map and cigarette butler updates
• Earthworks near Lower Hackett

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request by Janice Vazquez to operate an A13 group home in a semidetached residence at 236 Vista Dr. The board will also hear a variance request by Brian Weiss for a prefabricated shed at 525 Mixsell St. Additionally, the board will address a special‑exception request by Azanae Diggs‑Jackson for youth programming at 11 N 13th St.

• Variance request for A13 Group Home at 236 Vista Dr., South Side‑Block Class B
• Variance request for prefabricated shed at 525 Mixsell St., College Hill‑Block Class A
• Special exception request for youth programming (D10 Community services) at 11 N 13th St., West Ward Street Corridor Enhancement‑Block Class C

City Council

City Council will discuss an ordinance amending affordable housing sections and introduce bills to change fire safe inspection and other city fees. The body is also considering a new policy for advertising committee agenda items and a contract with National Fire Inspection Specialties Company.

• Bill No. 12: Ordinance amending Chapter 176 Affordable Housing
• Resolution for a 4th handicap parking space at 1121 Washington St.
• Resolution for a three-year contract with National Fire Inspection Specialties Company
• Bill No. 14: Ordinance amending Chapter 285-9 Fire Safe Inspection fees
• Bill No. 18: Ordinance amending Article V Firefighters’ Pension Plan

The Easton City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Affordable Housing ordinance (Bill No. 12). It also adopted five resolutions covering handicap parking, public advertisement of committee agendas, a Hugh Moore Park trust, a fire‑inspection contract, and a dumpster‑pad agreement. All votes were 7‑0 except one abstention on the dumpster‑pad resolution.

• Approved Affordable Housing ordinance amendment (Bill No. 12) (7‑0)
• Approved 4th handicap parking space at 1121 Washington St. (Reso 107‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved policy requiring public advertisement of committee agenda items (Reso 108‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved transfer from Hugh Moore Park Charitable Trust and creation of oversight committee (Reso 109‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved three‑year fire inspection contract with National Fire Inspection Specialties (Reso 110‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with VM Development for dumpster pad on Pine St. (Reso 111‑2026) (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Introduced Bills 14‑18 for further ordinance amendments (ordered for processing)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (7‑0)

City Council

City Council is meeting to discuss a range of administrative and safety items. The agenda includes a review of a NIOSH report and a grant for the Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program. Members will also discuss a Special Events Ordinance and handicap parking spaces.

• Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program Grant through DCED
• Special Events Ordinance
• NIOSH report recommendation from Chief Hennings
• Handicap Parking spaces
• Safe Harbor grant announcement

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to hear new applications for exterior work on three properties. The body will determine if the proposed roof and step replacements meet historic district standards.

• 212 S 5th St.: proposal to replace roof
• 24 N 3rd St: proposal to replace rear flat roof
• 13 S 5th St: proposal to replace steps and landing

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will consider certification of blighted properties at its June 3, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes from April 15, 2026, and a privilege of the floor. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 123 South Third Street.

• Certification of blighted property at 815 Spruce St
• Certification of blighted property at 623 W Lincoln St
• Certification of blighted property at 625 W Lincoln St
• Certification of blighted property at 1052 Butler St
• Certification of blighted properties at 127 S 9th St, 1317‑19 Lehigh St, and 159 Ann St

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. Commissioners voted to accept the resolutions certifying seven blighted properties. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Certified 7 blighted properties (all in favor)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items approving Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Northampton Street, Ferry Street, and South Third Street. New business includes a resolution to authorize an agreement with OpenGov, a resolution adding a fourth handicap parking space at 1121 Washington Street, and support for the South Side Edible Walkway project. The council will also hear two proposed ordinances: one amending affordable‑housing regulations and another adding a handicap parking space to the 300 block of Northampton Street.

• Resolution approving COA for 339‑41 Northampton St
• Resolution approving COA for 505‑507 Northampton St
• Resolution approving a 4th handicap parking space at 1121 Washington St
• Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with OpenGov
• Bill No. 12 – Ordinance amending Chapter 176, Affordable Housing

The council approved the agenda and the May 13 meeting minutes unanimously. A resolution on handicap parking was tabled for later consideration. The council then approved Resolution 106-2026, authorizing execution of an agreement with OpenGov to replace the city's legacy financial software.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 13 minutes (7-0)
• Tabled handicap parking resolution (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 106-2026 OpenGov agreement (7-0)

City Council

The Easton City Council will discuss several items, including a request for a loading/unloading handicap space for disabled clients, a request for an ADA‑accessible handicap parking space on Northampton Street in front of the Sigal Museum, Affordable Housing Bill #12, a request from Northampton County to temporarily modify metered parking around the Government Center, and Bill No. 11 to amend sections 285‑18 of the Public Health Code.

• Request for loading/unloading handicap space for disabled clients (Bob Rich, Private Industry Council)
• Request for ADA‑accessible handicap parking on Northampton St in front of Sigal Museum (Frank)
• Affordable Housing Bill #12 (Frank)
• Request from Northampton County to temporarily modify metered parking surrounding the Government Center (Mayor)
• Bill No. 11 – Ordinance amending sections 285‑18 of the Public Health Code (Mayor, previously tabled)

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority will consider several agenda items, including a budget update and reports on ongoing projects. The board will discuss financing for property renovations and a grant-to-loan payoff for Vagabond. The most consequential item is the approval of Resolution 2026-05 establishing property management services between the RDA and HOME Easton.

• Approval of Resolution 2026-05 for Property Management Services between RDA and HOME Easton
• Financing discussion for property renovations
• Grant to loan payoff for Vagabond
• Budget presentation in New Business
• Report on the Wilson Project

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will review solar efforts in the Lehigh Valley and provide reports on the Climate Action Plan and other sustainability initiatives. The body will also discuss winter salt usage and lighting at the Lehigh Dam.

• Presentation on solar efforts in the Lehigh Valley
• Discussion on winter salt usage
• Lighting on the Lehigh Dam
• Earthworks near Lower Hackett
• EAC logo design

The Environmental Advisory Council voted 5‑0 to send a letter to the Friends of Easton and another 5‑0 letter to City Council regarding lighting at the Lehigh Dam falls. Colleen O’Neal was appointed chair of the Outreach Committee. Several items, including the Climate Action Plan goal discussion and the HB1260 community solar bill, were tabled for future meetings.

• Motion to strike Logo discussion from agenda – approved 5‑0
• Motion to approve agenda (with strike) – approved 5‑0
• Motion to approve April minutes – approved 5‑0
• Colleen O’Neal appointed chair of Outreach Committee – approved
• Letter to Friends of Easton about Lehigh Dam lighting – approved 5‑0
• Letter to City Council about Lehigh Dam lighting – approved 5‑0
• Discussion on Climate Action Plan goals – tabled
• HB1260 Community Solar Bill – tabled for next meeting

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will meet on May 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm in City Hall’s 3rd‑floor council chambers. The board will consider a variance from Michael Sciabarassi for an 8 ft × 10 ft shed at 209 Charles St in the South Side‑Block Class B district. It will also consider a variance from Steven Marino for a 6‑ft vinyl fence and a small lean‑to shed at 827 W Lafayette St in the College Hill‑Block Class C district.

• Variance request for an 8 ft × 10 ft shed at 209 Charles St, South Side‑Block Class B
• Variance request for a 6‑ft vinyl fence and lean‑to shed at 827 W Lafayette St, College Hill‑Block Class C

City Council

City Council will hold the first of two public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The body is considering amendments to the 2026 General Fund budget and Chapter 595 Zoning. Members will also review resolutions for grant applications and city contracts.

• Public hearing for CDBG featuring non-profit presentations
• Bill No. 8: Ordinance amending the 2026 Budget Fund 101 General Fund
• Bill No. 9: Ordinance amending Chapter 595 Zoning
• Resolution to authorize contracts with FURR and The Center for Animal Health And Welfare for feral cat TNR services
• Resolution to authorize the sale of a 2009 KME Ladder Truck

The council unanimously approved Bill No. 8 amending the 2026 General Fund budget and Bill No. 9 amending the city zoning code. Eight resolutions covering grants, animal‑control, equipment leasing, fire‑apparatus sale, a private‑sector agreement, a financial‑management plan, and a watershed program were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Bill No. 8 (budget amendment) (7‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 9 (zoning amendment) (7‑0)
• Approved Reso 091‑2026: Grow NORCO Grant application (7‑0)
• Approved Reso 095‑2026: TNR services contracts with FURR and Center for Animal Health and Welfare (7‑0)
• Approved Reso 099‑2026: Sale of surplus 2009 KME ladder truck (7‑0)
• Approved Reso 098‑2026: Agreement with Sweetie Mommie LLC (7‑0)
• Approved Reso 096‑2026: Adopt PFM Group Consulting five‑year Financial Management Plan (7‑0)
• Approved Reso 094‑2026: Watershed Restoration and Protection Program application (7‑0)

City Council

The Easton City Council will receive a presentation from PFM Consulting LLC regarding a Strategic Management Program to develop a multi-year financial and operational strategy. The meeting will also include discussions on Home Rule Charter and an Affordable Housing update.

• Presentation: PFM Consulting LLC Strategic Management Program
• Discussion: Home Rule Charter
• Discussion: Affordable Housing update

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission meeting will consider six applications to modify existing historic properties, including façade changes, signage, and door replacements. The commission will also review a proposal to construct a new mixed-use building at 101 S 3rd St. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 42 S 3rd St – proposal to install faux brick on front second story (owner: Grillo PA Inc/Kristine Islas)
• 339-41 Northampton St – proposal to replace damaged soffit (owner: Robert Michael Cusano/Richard Moran)
• 505-07 Northampton St – proposal to install new storefront sign on 505 side (owner: Wangsville LLC/Suchita Patel)
• 325-27 Northampton St – proposal to replace front and rear doors on market (owner: Greater Easton Development Partnership Inc/Jared Mast)
• 101 S 3rd St – proposal to construct a new mixed-use building (owner: Basin Street Industrial Development LLC/Kevin Serfass)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider several resolutions, including an agreement with Road-Con to build bridge infrastructure over Bushkill Creek. Other items include a stormwater improvement agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design, signage for the 911 Memorial Trail, and a lease equipment line of credit for city departments. The council will also address an ordinance amendment adding a 15‑minute meter space on N. 2nd St and adopt procedures for new residential parking lease agreements.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Road-Con for bridge infrastructure over Bushkill Creek
• Resolution approving agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design for stormwater improvements in northern Williams Township
• Resolution approving signage identifying the 911 Memorial Trail within city limits
• Resolution establishing procedures for new residential parking lease agreements
• Bill No. 7 – Ordinance amending Traffic Control Map to add 15‑minute meter space on N. 2nd St

The council approved a consent agenda that included eight Certificates of Appropriateness for various properties. It also passed an ordinance amending the traffic‑control map to add a 15‑minute meter space on 34 N. 2nd St. Additional resolutions established procedures for new residential park leasing agreements, authorized a bridge‑infrastructure agreement with Road‑Con over Bushkill Creek, approved a stormwater‑improvement contract with Colliers Engineering & Design, and adopted signage for the 9/11 Memorial Trail. A resolution to authorize an equipment‑lease line of credit was tabled. All votes were 7‑yes, 0‑no.

• Approved eight Certificates of Appropriateness (Res 079‑2026 to 086‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance adding 15‑minute meter space at 34 N. 2nd St. (Bill No. 7) (7‑0)
• Approved residential park leasing procedures (Res 087‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved bridge infrastructure agreement with Road‑Con over Bushkill Creek (Res 088‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved stormwater improvements contract with Colliers Engineering & Design (Res 089‑2026) (7‑0)
• Approved signage identifying the 9/11 Memorial Trail (Res 090‑2026) (7‑0)
• Tabled equipment‑lease line of credit resolution (Reso TABLED) (7‑0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting to consider four appeals. Applicants seek special exceptions or variances for a martial‑arts facility, a multifamily dwelling, a two‑family conversion, and a townhouse development. Each request cites specific sections of the Easton Zoning Ordinance and identifies the project address.

• Special Exception for a D3 Personal Service‑Martial Arts Facility at 270 E Kleinhans St (Eric Karner)
• Special Exception and multiple variances for an A7 Multifamily dwelling at 1141 Jackson St (Christopher Zajacek)
• Variance to change a single‑family home to a two‑family home at 700 Davis St (Blake Atherton)
• Variance for construction of 7 townhouse units at 0 Stewart St (Manshi Patel)

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will meet on April 15, 2026 to consider several land development applications. Items include a special exception for a martial arts center at 270 E Kleinhans Street, residential low‑rise projects at 364 and 367 E Berwick Street, a lot consolidation and mid‑rise residential project at 1123 Centre Street, and a special exception for a multifamily building at 1141 Jackson Street. The commission will also conduct routine business such as roll call, agenda approval, and approval of minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting.

• Special exception for a martial arts center at 270 E Kleinhans St.
• Residential low‑rise land development at 364 E Berwick St.
• Residential low‑rise land development at 367 E Berwick St.
• Lot consolidation and residential mid‑rise development at 1123 Centre St.
• Special exception for a multifamily building at 1141 Jackson St.

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and the March 4 minutes, and recorded the resignation of long‑time member Ron Shipman. It unanimously recommended a special exception for a martial arts academy at 270 East Kleinhans Street and gave conditional final approval to the residential low‑rise projects at 364 and 367 East Berwick Street. The commission also approved conditional final approval of the 1123 Center Street mid‑rise project pending engineering reviews, and recommended conditional preliminary plan approval and a special exception for the 1141 Jackson Street multifamily building.

• Approved agenda (no changes)
• Approved March 4 minutes (minor correction)
• Recorded resignation of Ron Shipman
• Recommended granting special exception for 270 East Kleinhans St martial arts academy
• Conditional final approval of 364 & 367 East Berwick St residential low‑rise projects
• Conditional final approval of 1123 Center St residential mid‑rise (contingent on engineering approvals)
• Recommended conditional preliminary plan approval and special exception for 1141 Jackson St multifamily building

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will review a capstone presentation regarding Lafayette Lower Hackett. The body will discuss municipal ordinances for dark skies and plastic reduction, as well as zoning for data centers and warehouse solar requirements.

• Lafayette Lower Hackett Capstone Presentation
• Dark Sky Municipal Ordinance
• Plastic Reduction Survey
• Community and Warehouse Solar Requirements
• Data Center Zoning

The Environmental Advisory Council approved its agenda and the March meeting minutes. Members approved James Lew as an associate member and voted to forward the Dark Sky municipal ordinance draft to Dave Hopkins. Three items—community and warehouse solar requirements, data center zoning, and lighting on Lehigh Dam—were tabled for future consideration. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March minutes (6-0)
• Approved James Lew as associate member (6-0)
• Approved sending Dark Sky ordinance draft to Dave Hopkins (6-0)
• Tabled Community and Warehouse Solar Requirements
• Tabled Data Center Zoning
• Tabled Lighting on Lehigh Dam
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will hold a hearing on eight new applications for signs, window signage, facade work, awning replacement, and a tree‑pit seating project. The commission will also discuss an existing proposal to construct a mixed‑use building at 101 S 3rd St. Minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting will be approved. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• 530-32 Northampton St – proposal to install signs (Arijanit & Michaela Gjevukaj)
• 200 Northampton St – proposal to install window signs (Kerry Blum/Joseph Duane)
• 35 N 5th St – proposal to replace front windows and paint facade (Cooper Gabrich)
• Centre Square – proposal to replace NE & NW tree pit block with seating walls (City of Easton/David Hopkins)
• 101 S 3rd St – proposal to construct a new mixed-use building (Basin Street Industrial Development LLC/Kevin Serfass)

Board of Health

The Easton Board of Health meeting on April 9, 2026 will follow its standard agenda, including reports, correspondence, and a citizen hearing. The board will review applications approved by the health officer and discuss any permit holders who have moved. No other specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Health Officer Approved Applications
• Permit Holders Who Moved
• Report of Chief Health Administrator
• Correspondence
• Citizen Right to be Heard

The Board approved its agenda and elected Ms. Piperata as chairperson and Mrs. Eagle as vice‑chairperson. The meeting minutes were approved with one abstention. Several handicap parking applications were approved, including one for Cesar Santos and three others.

• Approved agenda (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Elected Ms. Piperata as Chairperson (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Elected Mrs. Eagle as Vice‑Chairperson (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved meeting minutes (3 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved handicap parking space for Cesar Santos (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved handicap parking space for Rosemae Lockhart (vote not recorded)
• Approved handicap parking space for Phyllis Huegel (vote not recorded)
• Approved handicap parking space for John Thompson (vote not recorded)

City Council

City Council will discuss several new service agreements and grant applications. The body is also considering an ordinance to revise the tax schedule for mechanical amusement devices.

• Bill No. 6: Revising the tax schedule for mechanical amusement devices
• Agreement with Responsible Recycling Services LLC
• Agreement with Met-Ed for replacement of streetlight luminaires
• Bill No. 7: Adding 15 minute meter space on N. 2nd St
• Grant applications for Greenways, Trails And Recreation Program and DCNR C2P2

The Easton City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a contract with Responsible Recycling Services LLC, a streetlight replacement agreement with Met‑Ed, and renewal letters for waste hauling contracts. The council also passed an ordinance revising the tax schedule for mechanical amusement devices (Bill No. 6). All actions were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved contract with Responsible Recycling Services LLC (6‑0)
• Approved streetlight luminaires replacement agreement with Met‑Ed (6‑0)
• Approved one‑year renewal letters for waste hauling, landfill disposal and recyclables contracts (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to parking agreement with Larry Holmes Dr. Associates (6‑0)
• Approved grant application to Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (6‑0)
• Approved grant application to DCNR C2P2 Planning Grant (6‑0)
• Approved grant application for DCNR C2P2 Development Grant (6‑0)
• Approved transition of Microsoft Office 365 licensing and managed services (6‑0)

City Council

The Easton City Council will approve a storm water easement and a series of resolutions authorizing agreements for public works, grants, and facility operations. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and a public comment session.

• Approval of storm water easement at 101 S. 3rd St
• Resolution authorizing Commemorative Bench and Plaque on N. 3rd St
• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for T-Motil Hometown Grant
• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for Municipal Assistance Program Grant
• Resolution authorizing two-year agreement with Johnson Controls for fire systems

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and cleared a consent agenda for three certificates of appropriateness. It then approved Bill No. 5 (ORD. 5930), an ordinance establishing a storm water easement with Serfass Lynden Development, LLC at 101 S. 3rd Street. The council also adopted a series of resolutions authorizing grant applications, a commemorative bench, a developer agreement, and outdoor dining guidelines, all with 7‑0 votes.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved March 11 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda certificates for 118 Northampton St, 339‑41 Northampton St, 41 N. 3rd St (7‑0)
• Approved storm water easement ordinance (Bill No. 5, ORD. 5930) with Serfass Lynden Development, LLC (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 56‑2026 authorizing commemorative bench on N. 3rd St (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 57‑2026 authorizing Easton DCED to apply for T‑Mobil Hometown Grant (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 60‑2026 developer agreement with Devine Drywall at 1002 W. Berwick St (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 69‑2026 outdoor dining program guidelines for 2026 season (7‑0)

Vacant Property Review Committee

The Vacant Property Review Committee is meeting to review specific properties for potential blight certification and determination. The committee will make recommendations regarding these properties to the Easton Planning Commission.

• Blight Certification review for 815 Spruce Street, 623 W Lincoln Street, 625 W Lincoln Street, 1052 Butler Street, 127 S 9th Street, 1317-19 Lehigh Street, 159 Ann Street, and 1071 Bushkill Dr
• Blight Determination review for 1023 Lehigh Street
• Blight Determination review for 813 Ferry Street

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on March 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The board will consider an appeal by Chad DeFelice/74 N 4th LLC seeking interpretation of Section 595‑20(F)(8) of the Easton Zoning Ordinance and, alternatively, variances to permit a six‑story mixed‑use building with 34 apartments and 1,190 sq ft of commercial space at 70 North 4th Street. The requested variances include increased building height and size beyond a 15 % limit, a sidewalk width/configuration change, a 0‑foot build‑to line, and a façade window surface area of 35 %. The hearing will determine whether to grant those variances.

• Variance request for building height and size >15% at 70 N 4th St
• Sidewalk width/configuration variance at 70 N 4th St
• 0‑foot build‑to line variance at 70 N 4th St
• Façade window surface area 35% variance at 70 N 4th St
• Interpretation request for Section 595‑20(F)(8) of Easton Zoning Ordinance

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to receive a presentation from Penn Environment and review reports on the Climate Action Plan and sustainability. The body will also discuss waste reduction and data center zoning.

• Presentation by Penn Environment
• Discussion on data centers zoning
• Plastic Waste Reduction Survey next steps
• KSAT Cleanup
• ArborFest and Market events

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. A motion to approve the February minutes was made and passed. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion was made and seconded.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved February minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board will discuss financing options for rehabilitating its owned properties and vote on approving a contract for rehabilitation services (Resolution 2026-4). The meeting will also review updates on the Wilson Project, the 485 Cooper Street site, and a property‑management services contract with HOME Easton.

• Discussion of financing options for rehabilitation of RDA‑owned properties
• Approval of Contract for Rehabilitation Services (Resolution 2026-4)
• Update on the Wilson Project
• Update on 485 Cooper Street
• Contract Review for Property Management Services between RDA and HOME Easton

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on March 16, 2026. The board will consider a driveway variance requested by Grace Flores for a new concrete driveway at 800 Seitz St in the South Side District. The board will also review a use variance requested by Nicholas Zawarski for the A9 Residential Mid‑Rise apartment building, including a 24‑foot driveway and a larger building footprint, at 1113‑1123 Centre St in the South Side Innovation District. Members of the public may appear and be heard.

• Grace Flores – variance under Section 595‑14(D) for new concrete driveway (56% impervious) at 800 Seitz St, South Side – Block Class B
• Nicholas Zawarski – use variance under Section 595‑14(B) for A9 Residential Mid‑Rise at 1113‑1123 Centre St, South Side Innovation – includes 24‑ft driveway variance (Section 595‑14(F)(6)) and footprint variance (Section 595‑14(F)(8))

City Council

The Easton City Council meeting will consider several resolutions, including outdoor dining guidelines for 2026, a grant application for the Lehigh Valley Greenways, a parking agreement with St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a traffic‑signal replacement at Northampton and 13th Street. A resolution to approve the sale of city property will also be voted on, along with an ordinance for a storm‑water easement with Serfass Lynden Development LLC at 101 S. 3rd St.

• Resolution Approving the Outdoor Dining Guidelines for 2026
• Resolution Authorizing Easton DCED to apply for a Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini‑Grant
• Resolution Approving Agreement with St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church for parking lot use
• Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Armour & Sons Electric to replace traffic signals at Northampton and 13th Street
• Resolution Approving sale of property

The council unanimously approved the Outdoor Dining Guidelines for 2026, a grant application for the Lehigh Valley Greenways, a parking agreement with St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, a traffic‑signal replacement contract with Armour & Sons Electric, and the sale of the 324‑362 Canal Street property. All votes were 7 yeas and 0 nays. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

• Approved Outdoor Dining Guidelines for 2026 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Easton DCED grant application for Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini‑Grant (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved agreement with St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for surface lot parking (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved execution of agreement with Armour & Sons Electric to replace traffic signals at Northampton and 13th Street (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved sale of property at 324‑362 Canal Street (7 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The committee will discuss parking issues raised by Councilmember Crystal Rose. It will also consider the proposed outdoor dining program presented by John Kingsley and Trevor. Finally, the council will discuss selling a parcel of land on Canal Street for affordable development.

• Parking discussion
• Outdoor Dining Program proposal
• Potential sale of Canal Street parcel for affordable development

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will hold a hearing on four new applications concerning exterior improvements within the historic district. The items include a blade sign at 118 Northampton St, door and window replacements at 123 S 7th St, façade repairs at 339‑41 Northampton St, and a bench installation at 41 N 3rd St. The commission will consider approvals and any related comments.

• Blade sign proposal at 118 Northampton St (Northampton Partners LLC/Bridget Lauer)
• Door and window replacement proposal at 123 S 7th St (Matthew Telesca)
• Façade repair proposal at 339‑41 Northampton St (Robert Michael Cusano/Richard Moran)
• Bench installation proposal at 41 N 3rd St (Third St Alliance for Women & Children Inc/Julie VanOsdol)

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will meet on March 4, 2026 to consider several agenda items. A key item is a zoning amendment that would change the required notice distance for property owners from 100 feet to 200 feet. Other items include a presentation on planning processes and regulations, a recommendation concerning data centers, and a discussion of a resolution to compensate commission members.

• Zoning amendment to change notice distance from 100 ft to 200 ft
• Presentation from LVPC on planning processes and regulations
• Recommendation regarding data centers
• Discussion of resolution for compensation of Planning Commission members

The commission approved its agenda and the February 4, 2026 minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend that City Council increase the zoning notification radius from 100 to 200 feet. It also approved forwarding data‑center zoning recommendations to Council and passed a 4‑1 motion urging Council to hold a workshop on possible commissioner compensation.

• Approved agenda (no changes)
• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes
• Recommended City Council adopt a 200‑ft zoning notification radius (unanimous)
• Forwarded data‑center ordinance research and recommendations to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council hold a workshop on planning commission compensation (4-1)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by Chad DeFelice/74 N 4th LLC. The applicant seeks interpretation of Section 595‑20(F)(8) and multiple variances—including building height, sidewalk width, build‑to line, and façade window area—for a proposed six‑story mixed‑use building with 34 apartments and 1,190 sq ft of commercial space at 70 North 4th Street. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variances.

• Appeal by Chad DeFelice/74 N 4th LLC for variances at 70 North 4th Street
• Variance request to exceed building height/size by more than 15% under Section 595‑20(F)(8)
• Sidewalk width/configuration variance request under Section 595‑20(F)(2)
• 0’ build‑to line variance request under Section 595‑28(C)(1)
• 35% façade window surface area variance request under Section 595‑20(F)(14)

City Council

The Easton City Council meeting will consider a series of resolutions, including the approval of certificates of appropriateness for multiple properties and recognition of the city’s Solsmart Silver Community designation. New business items include authorizing the destruction of police files, applying for a Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant, and approving agreements for feasibility studies, landscaping, survey work, and parking meter processing. The council will also receive reports from various committees and officials.

• Resolution approving Certificate of Appropriateness at 16 Centre Square
• Resolution approving Certificate of Appropriateness at 349-51 Northampton St.
• Resolution recognizing the City’s designation as a Solsmart Silver Community
• Resolution authorizing destruction of police files
• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for a Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant

The Easton City Council approved the meeting agenda and minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a series of resolutions, including authorizing the destruction of police files, applying for a historic preservation grant, and entering agreements for pool feasibility, new seating walls, and property survey work. All consent‑agenda items, such as multiple Certificates of Appropriateness, were also approved unanimously. No budget items were considered.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 11 minutes (5-0)
• Approved multiple Certificates of Appropriateness (Res 34‑42) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 43‑2026 authorizing destruction of police files (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 44‑2026 authorizing DCED to apply for Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 45‑2026 agreement with Aquatic Facility Design for pool feasibility studies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 46‑2026 agreement with Xavier Landscaping for new seating walls (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 47‑2026 contract with Barry Isett & Associates for survey work at Easton Iron & Metal property (5-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board meeting on February 18, 2026 will consider several agenda items. It will adopt an Agency Open Records Officer Resolution, consider the Greater Shiloh ARPA Agreement, and review a contract for property management services with HOME Easton. The board will also discuss updates on the Wilson Project and the 485 Cooper Street site.

• Agency Open Records Officer Resolution 2026-2
• Greater Shiloh ARPA Agreement Resolution 2026-3
• Contract Review for Property Management Services between RDA & HOME Easton
• Wilson Project
• 485 Cooper Street

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will approve the agenda and January minutes, hear public comments, and elect a secretary. It will discuss outreach programs with the Easton Public Library and plans for Market and Earth Day events. New business includes a discussion of a city grant for the Larry Holmes project at the 3rd Street intersection and a plastic ban proposal.

• Election of secretary
• Tablecloth design and outreach materials
• EAC outreach programming with Easton Public Library
• City grant application for Larry Holmes / 3rd Street intersection
• Plastic ban discussion

The council elected Stacy Semmens as Secretary with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved a $250 stipend for a tablecloth design, a motion to explore library programming, and outreach plans for Scott Park and the farmer’s market. Additionally, the council approved a draft letter urging City Council to adopt a Safe Streets for All grant application.

• Stacy Semmens elected Secretary (5-0)
• Approved $250 stipend for tablecloth design (5-0)
• Approved motion to explore EAC programming at the library (5-0)
• Approved request for a table at Scott Park and coordination with farmer’s market (5-0)
• Approved draft letter urging City Council to adopt Safe Streets for All grant (5-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will review several variance requests regarding building footprints, setbacks, and land use. The board is considering proposals for a 6-story mixed-use building and semi-detached residences.

• Proposed 6-story mixed-use building at 517-19 Northampton St.
• Semi-detached single-family residences at 130-138 Philips St. and 0 Charles St.
• Use variance for a contracting business at 673 N 13th St.
• Temporary 298 square foot bicentennial banner at 219 N 3rd St.
• Residential mid-rise apartment building at 1113-1123 Centre St.

Board of Health

The Easton Board of Health will meet to approve the agenda, review minutes, and discuss unfinished business including approved health officer applications and permit holders who have moved. No specific dollar amounts or ordinances were listed.

• Approval of Agenda
• Action on Minutes
• Report of Chief Health Administrator
• Health Officer Approved Applications
• Permit Holders Who Moved

The Easton Board of Health approved handicap parking permits for Jeffrey Weidaw, Paul Fleming, Roger Haring, and Amiel Gibson. Each application was approved by a unanimous vote of the four board members present. The board noted that a tie vote would have resulted in automatic denial, but all four votes were in favor.

• Approved handicap parking for Jeffrey Weidaw (4-0)
• Approved handicap parking for Paul Fleming (4-0)
• Approved handicap parking for Roger Haring (4-0)
• Approved handicap parking for Amiel Gibson (4-0)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider several resolutions, including a license agreement with Flock Safety to install LPR cameras. It will also vote on budget amendments for the General Fund and Health Benefits Fund, and consider resolutions urging a higher state minimum wage and authorizing the DCED to apply for a PennDOT transportation fund. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Ordinance amending the 2025 Budget Fund 101 (General Fund)
• Ordinance amending the 2025 Budget Fund 252 (Health Benefits Fund)
• Resolution approving a license agreement with Flock Safety for LPR camera installation
• Resolution calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to increase the Commonwealth minimum wage
• Resolution authorizing Easton DCED to apply for a PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund award

The council approved two budget amendment ordinances (Fund 101 and Fund 252) unanimously. It denied the Flock Safety license agreement for a license‑plate‑reader camera by a 1‑6 vote. It also unanimously approved a resolution urging a state minimum‑wage increase, a PennDOT multimodal transportation fund application, and appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Approved Ordinance 5928 amending Budget Fund 101 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5929 amending Health Benefits Fund 252 (7‑0)
• Denied Flock Safety LPR camera license agreement (1‑6)
• Approved resolution urging Pennsylvania to raise the minimum wage (7‑0)
• Approved resolution to apply for PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund award (7‑0)
• Approved resolution appointing and reappointing authorities, boards and commissions (7‑0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on February 10, 2026 at City Hall to consider an appeal by Chad DeFelice/74 N 4th LLC. The appeal seeks a variance from Section 595‑20(F)(8) to allow a building height and size exceeding the 15 % limit for adjoining properties. Additional requests include a sidewalk width/configuration variance under Section 595‑20(F)(2), a 0‑foot build‑to line variance under Section 595‑28(C)(1), and a façade window area variance under Section 595‑20(F)(14). The proposed project is a six‑story mixed‑use building with 34 apartments and 1,190 sq ft of commercial space at 70 North 4th Street in the Downtown Zoning District.

• Appeal by Chad DeFelice/74 N 4th LLC for variance from Section 595‑20(F)(8) to exceed 15 % height/size limit
• Request for sidewalk width/configuration variance under Section 595‑20(F)(2)
• Request for 0‑foot build‑to line variance under Section 595‑28(C)(1)
• Request for façade window surface area variance (35 %) under Section 595‑20(F)(14)
• Proposed six‑story mixed‑use building with 34 apartments and 1,190 sq ft commercial space at 70 North 4th Street, Downtown Zoning District

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to hear new applications for property modifications. The body will review requests for signage, window replacements, and one new construction project.

• Proposal to construct a new building at 509-11 Northampton St
• Proposal to install a new blade sign at 16 Centre Sq.
• Proposal to replace front windows and porch light at 26 N 6th St
• Proposal to replace rear siding and gutters at 37 N 5th St
• Proposal to install a sign at 441-43 Northampton St

Planning Commission

The commission will give final approval to the land development of a 7‑story mixed‑use building at 101 S 3rd St. It will also consider determinations and certifications of blighted properties. The body will adopt updated Planning Commission procedures and hold a discussion on data centers.

• Final approval of 7‑story mixed‑use development at 101 S 3rd St.
• Determination of blighted properties
• Certification of a blighted property
• Adoption of Planning Commission Procedures
• Discussion on data centers

The Commission granted conditional final approval for the 101 S 3rd Street mixed‑use building, pending easement confirmation. Eight vacant properties were determined blighted and one previously blighted property was certified, with owners given 30 days to respond. The Commission adopted a set of 12 operating procedures. A formal recommendation on data‑center zoning will be developed for future City Council consideration.

• Conditional final approval of 101 S 3rd St mixed‑use project (all in favor)
• Determination of eight properties as blighted approved (all in favor)
• Certification of one previously blighted property approved (all in favor)
• Adoption of 12 Planning Commission operating procedures (all in favor)
• Agenda approved without changes (all in favor)
• Minutes from Jan 7, 2026 approved with minor corrections (all in favor)
• Agreement to develop formal data‑center zoning recommendation (consensus)
• Add compensation discussion for Commission members to next meeting agenda (consensus)

City Council

City Council will review proposed amendments to the 2025 General Fund and Health Benefits Fund budgets. The body is also considering several agreements with PennDOT, Ultatele, and Greenlight Networks.

• Bill No. 3: Ordinance amending the 2025 Budget Fund 101 (General Fund)
• Bill No. 4: Ordinance amending the 2025 Budget Fund 252 (Health Benefits Fund)
• Contribution Agreements with PennDOT
• Lease Agreement with Greenlight Networks for space in the 4th Street Garage
• Certificates of Appropriateness for 222 Spring Garden St, 219 N. 3rd St, 50-54 S. 2nd St, 237 Ferry St, 13 S. 5th St, and 125 Spring Garden St

The Easton City Council approved the agenda and a series of consent‑agenda items, including certificates of appropriateness for several properties. It also passed an ordinance amending the traffic‑control map and authorized four separate agreements: two contribution agreements with PennDOT, an agreement with Ultatele, and a lease with Greenlight Networks. All votes were 7‑yes to 0‑no.

• Approved agenda (motion by Mr. Brown, 7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved six certificates of appropriateness for listed addresses (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance Amending Article III, Traffic Control Map of Chapter 560 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 26‑2026 authorizing execution of contribution agreement with PennDOT (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 27‑2026 authorizing David Hopkins to execute contribution agreement with PennDOT (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 28‑2026 authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Ultatele (7 yeas,0ns)
• Approved Resolution 29‑2026 authorizing lease agreement with Greenlight Networks for space in the 4" St. garage (7as,0ns)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mr. Pintabone, 7 yeas, 0 nays)

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes and bills, review the Wilson Project, and discuss a proposal for 648 W Berwick Street/504 Centre Street.

• Approval of December 2025 minutes and bills
• Wilson Project review
• Proposal for 648 W Berwick Street/504 Centre Street
• Electronic Funds Transfer 457(b) Plan
• 485 Cooper Street

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will meet to approve December minutes, amend bylaws regarding officer responsibilities, and discuss continuing business including dark sky initiatives and air quality monitors. The agenda also includes new business such as student associate members, a TerraCycle pilot program, and a winter salt ordinance.

• Bylaw Amendments 1 & 2 on responsibilities of Vice Chair and Secretary
• Presentation from Easton Ambassadors on reducing tobacco litter
• Dark Sky next steps
• Air Quality Monitors
• Winter Salt Ordinance

The council amended the agenda, adopted the December minutes, and approved Bylaw Amendments 1 and 2 on Vice Chair and Secretary duties. It renamed the Communications committee to Education & Outreach and appointed chairs for Greenspace, Transportation, Waste & Recycling, Education Outreach, and DarkSky. The council also approved the installation of 40 straps on 20 light poles at 15 locations for the tobacco‑litter reduction project.

• Amended agenda to move reports after presentation – passed 4‑0
• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes – motion passed
• Adopted Bylaw Amendments 1 & 2 on Vice Chair and Secretary duties – passed 4‑0
• Tabled the Secretary position until next meeting – passed 4‑0
• Confirmed Stacy as Vice Chair – passed 4‑0
• Renamed Communications committee to Education & Outreach – passed 4‑0
• Approved 40 straps on 20 light poles at 15 locations for tobacco‑litter project – decision recorded
• Appointed committee chairs (Ian – Greenspace; Nick – Transportation; Mary – Waste & Recycling; Stacy – Education Outreach & DarkSky) – each passed 4‑0

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will review several requests for variances and special exceptions. These include proposals for new residential construction, business conversions, and solar panel installations.

• Request for 12-unit mid-rise apartment building and driveway variance at 1123 Centre St.
• Request to convert a convenience store to a salon at 1101 Lehigh St.
• Request for solar panel installation variance at 843 Cattell St.
• Request to change a multi-family rental to a single-family home at 536 Northampton St.
• Request to operate a convenience store/gas station with a liquor license at 158-60 S. 3rd St.

Zoning Hearing Board

City Council

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hear applications for new signage, awnings, and building renovations at 505-07 and 50-54 Northampton St., and 13 S. 5th St. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting.

• Hearings for new signage at 505-07 and 50-54 Northampton St.
• Review of building renovations at 222 Spring Garden St.
• Hearings for new signage at 441-43 and 237 Ferry St.
• Hearings for new signage at 219 N 3rd St.
• Hearings for roof replacement at 13 S 5th St.

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will meet on Jan 7, 2026 to consider several land‑use items. Items include a special exception for a single‑family home at 536 Northampton Street, a lot line adjustment at 218‑220 Northampton Street, a subdivision at 501‑503 Northampton Street, and a land development proposal for a parking garage at 669 Washington Street. The commission will also discuss its procedures and the topic of data centers. The meeting will conclude with any other business.

• Special Exception for a Single‑Family at 536 Northampton Street
• Lot Line Adjustment for 218‑220 Northampton Street
• Subdivision of 501‑503 Northampton Street
• Land Development for a Parking Garage at 669 Washington Street
• Discussion of Data Centers

The Planning Commission approved a special exception to convert 536 Northampton Street back to a single‑family home. It also approved a six‑inch lot line adjustment at 218‑220 Northampton Street, a subdivision of 501‑503 Northampton Street, and a conditional final approval of the new three‑level garage project at 669 Washington Street. The commission adopted procedural changes to expand the notification radius to 200 feet and to formalize agenda posting on the city website. All motions were passed with all members in favor.

• Approved special exception for 536 Northampton St (all in favor)
• Approved six‑inch lot line adjustment at 218‑220 Northampton St (all in favor)
• Approved subdivision of 501‑503 Northampton St (all in favor)
• Approved conditional final plan for new three‑level garage at 669 Washington St (all in favor)
• Adopted change of notice radius from 100 ft to 200 ft (all in favor)
• Added language encouraging owners to post notices for tenants (all in favor)
• Formalized posting of agendas on city website and use of media outlets (all in favor)
• Retained 6:30 p.m. quorum waiting deadline (all in favor)

City Council

The Easton City Council meeting will consider a resolution to approve salary and wage levels for 2026. It will also vote on appointments and reappointments to various authorities, boards, and commissions, and on an ordinance amending Chapter 285 fees. Additionally, the council will act on a property tax rebate ordinance for seniors.

• Bill No. 82 – Ordinance providing Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
• Resolution approving appointments/reappointments to authorities, boards, and commissions
• Resolution appointing Michael J. Vargo as Assistant City Solicitor
• Resolution appointing Brian C. Lawser as Assistant City Solicitor
• Resolution approving Salary and Wages for 2026

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Council members elected Susan Hartranft-Bittinger as Vice Mayor with six yeas and one abstention. Mayor Panto appointed members to all standing committees.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Elected Susan Hartranft-Bittinger Vice Mayor (Yeas 6, Abstain 1)
• Appointed Susan Hartranft-Bittinger to Administration committee
• Appointed Julie Zando-Dennis to Public Works committee
• Appointed Frank Graziano III to Public Safety committee
• Appointed Luis Pintabone to Economic Development committee
• Appointed Mrs. Rose to Planning & Codes committee
• Appointed Mr. Brown to Finance committee

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider several actions, including a resolution to approve salaries and wages for 2026, an ordinance providing a property tax rebate for seniors (Bill No. 82), and an amendment to Chapter 285 fees (Bill No. 1). The council will also approve appointments and reappointments to various authorities, boards, and commissions, and swear in newly elected officials. Minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Bill No. 82 – Ordinance providing a property tax rebate for seniors
• Resolution approving salaries and wages for 2026
• Bill No. 1 – Ordinance amending sections of Chapter 285 fees
• Resolutions appointing Michael J. Vargo and Brian C. Lawser as Assistant City Solicitors
• Resolutions appointing members to authorities, boards, and commissions

The council approved an ordinance providing a property tax rebate for seniors (Bill No. 82) with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved a resolution (Reso 001‑2026) appointing members to various authorities, boards and commissions, passing 5‑2. The council confirmed the appointments of Michael J. Vargo and Brian C. Lawser as Assistant City Solicitors, each approved 7‑0. A resolution setting the 2026 salary and wage schedule was adopted unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved senior property tax rebate ordinance (Bill No. 82) (7-0)
• Approved appointments and re‑appointments to authorities, boards and commissions (Reso 001-2026) (5-2)
• Appointed Michael J. Vargo as Assistant City Solicitor (Reso 002-2026) (7-0)
• Appointed Brian C. Lawser as Assistant City Solicitor (Reso 003-2026) (7-0)
• Approved 2026 salary and wage schedule (Reso 004-2026) (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)