Easton public meetings in 2025

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm in City Hall’s 3rd‑floor Council Chambers. The hearing will consider an appeal by Chad DeFelice/74 N 4th LLC concerning several variances and an interpretation of Section 595‑20(F)(8) of the Easton Zoning Ordinance. The requested variances include increased building height and size, sidewalk width/configuration, a 0‑foot build‑to line, and a 35 % façade window surface 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 in the Downtown Zoning District.

• Appeal of Section 595‑20(F)(8) interpretation or variance for building height/size >15 % over adjoining properties
• Variance request for sidewalk width/configuration under Section 595‑20(F)(2)
• Variance request for a 0‑foot build‑to line under Section 595‑28(C)(1)
• Variance request for 35 % façade window surface area 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, Block Class C, Downtown Zoning District

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board will review several project updates and old business items. New business includes a resolution to set staff wages for 2026 (Resolution for Staff Wages 2026-16). Old business items cover the Wilson Project, a proposal review for 648 W Berwick Street/504 Centre Street, and a resolution for 485 W Cooper St (2026-17). The meeting also includes a public comment period and a presentation of the 2025 RDA activity summary.

• Resolution for Staff Wages 2026-16 (new business)
• Wilson Project (old business)
• Proposal Review for 648 W Berwick Street/504 Centre Street (old business)
• 485 W Cooper St Resolution 2026-17 (old business)
• 2025 RDA Activity Summary Presentation (staff report)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on Dec. 15, 2025 to consider three new applications: a variance for David Hopkins to subdivide a 1,417.04‑sq‑ft lot at 501-03 Northampton St., a special exception for Azanae Diggs‑Jackson to provide youth programming at 11 N 13th St., and a special exception for Jessica Romel to install a 6‑ft side‑yard fence at 277-79 W Nesquehoning St. The board will also review two pending items from previous meetings involving a convenience store/gas station at 158-60 S. 3rd St. and an accessory structure request at 235 Folk St.

• Variance request (Sec. 595-20(B)) for 1,417.04‑sq‑ft lot subdivision at 501-03 Northampton St., Downtown Zoning District‑Street Corridor Enhancement‑Block Class B
• Special exception (Sec. 595-25(C)(13)) for youth programming at 11 N 13th St., West Ward Zoning District‑Street Corridor Enhancement‑Block Class C
• Special exception (Sec. 595-14(13)(F)(f)) for a 6‑ft side‑yard fence at 277-79 W Nesquehoning St., South‑Side Zoning District‑Street Corridor Enhancement‑Block Class C
• Special exception and variance for a convenience store/gas station with C6 liquor license at 158-60 S. 3rd St., Downtown Zoning District‑Street Corridor Enhancement‑Block Class A
• Special exception and variances for a large accessory structure and rear‑yard setbacks at 235 Folk St., South‑Side Zoning District‑Street Corridor Enhancement‑Block Class B

City Council

The Easton City Council meeting will consider the 2026 municipal budget and a series of resolutions. Items include a developer agreement for the W. Nesquehoning Street project, a license for license‑plate‑reading cameras, and a language‑access policy. The council will also discuss a property‑tax rebate for senior citizens and other administrative approvals.

• Resolution approving the 2026 budget (Bill No. 83)
• Resolution approving a developer agreement with ABDA Properties on W. Nesquehoning St. Project
• Resolution approving a license agreement with Flock Safety for LPR camera installation on city streetlights
• Resolution establishing a Language Access Policy for the City of Easton
• Resolution approving an ordinance providing a property tax rebate for senior citizens (Bill No. 82)

The council adopted the amended 2026 municipal budget, cutting the Easton 250th Celebration allocation from $90,000 to $50,000 and moving $25,000 to the Comprehensive Plan and $25,000 to the General Fund. It also approved a Language Access Policy, several development and public‑safety agreements, and an ordinance updating streets and sidewalks. All actions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution approving agreement with Keycodes Inspection Agency (7‑0)
• Approved Language Access Policy (Reso 215-2025) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing David Hopkins for PennDOT reimbursement agreements (Reso 216-2025) (7‑0)
• Approved Developer Agreement with ABDA Properties on W. Nesquehoning St. (Reso 217-2025) (7‑0)
• Tabled License Agreement with Flock Safety for LPR camera installation (7‑0)
• Approved Agreement with Tracey Werner d/b/a Blabbermouth Communications (Reso 218-2025) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution supporting and protecting immigrant communities (Reso 219-2025) (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 515 Streets, Sidewalks and Special Events (Bill No.81) (7‑0)

City Council

The Easton City Council will hear budget presentations from the Economic Development and Public Works directors. Committee discussions will include an Economic Development budget proposal and a Public Safety resolution on immigration. No votes or approvals are recorded in this agenda.

• Budget presentation by Economic Development Director John Kingsley
• Budget presentation by Public Works Director David Hopkins
• Economic Development budget proposal discussion
• Public Safety resolution on immigration discussion

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hear new applications for installations and repairs at several city locations. The body will also review old business regarding signage and privacy decals.

• Proposal to install an obelisk in park at 390 Larry Holmes Dr.
• Roof repair proposal for 143 S 6th St.
• Window sign installation proposal for 444-48 Northampton St.
• Sidewalk cellar door replacement proposal for 149-51 Northampton St.
• Pylon and wall sign proposals for 100-10 N 3rd St.

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will review and vote on several special exception requests and land development proposals. Items include a 6‑story mixed‑use building at 509‑19 Northampton Street, a 3‑story addition at 1022 Northampton Street, and other projects. The commission will also adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and handle routine agenda items.

• 509‑19 Northampton Street – land development for a 6‑story mixed‑use building
• 1022 Northampton Street – land development for a 3‑story addition
• 277‑79 W Nesquehoning Street – special exception for a fence
• 11 N 13th Street – special exception for a community service
• 158‑60 S 3rd Street – special exception for a retail specialty

Environmental Advisory Council

The Easton Environmental Advisory Council will meet to review reports on climate action, transportation, and waste, and to discuss bylaw amendments regarding vice chair responsibilities and minutes procedures.

• Approval of November minutes
• Reports on Climate Action Plan, Greenspaces, Transportation, Waste & Recycling, and Urban Forestry
• Discussion on Dark Sky next steps and Air Quality Monitors
• Bylaw Amendments on responsibilities of Vice Chair and Secretary
• Updates to minutes procedures

The council approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The November meeting minutes were also approved unanimously by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved November minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider a special exception request from Donald Haas/Easton Wood Ave Propco LLC. The request involves altering a watercourse and installing a roadway and retention basin in the floodplain.

• Special exception request for watercourse alteration/relocation in the floodplain
• Special exception request for a roadway and retention basin in the floodplain
• Project location: Block A of the Adaptive Reuse District (L9 14 4, L9 15 1, L9 23 1, L9 6 1 & 1B)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider a series of resolutions approving contracts for chemicals used at the municipal wastewater treatment plant. Additional items include a resolution supporting immigrant communities, a resolution to rename Nesquehoning Park, and a memorandum of understanding to repair a section of the D&L trail. The council will also act on a free three‑hour daily parking program for two downtown garages and consider ordinance amendments related to peddling and streets.

• Resolution approving a contract with Holland Company Inc for sodium bisulfite chemicals for the wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution approving a contract with Premier Magnesia LLC for magnesium hydroxide chemicals for the wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution approving a contract with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc for sodium hypochlorite chemicals for the wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution approving a contract with Polydyne Inc for polymer centrifuge chemicals for the wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution approving free three‑hour daily parking in the N. 4th St and S. 3rd St garages

The Easton City Council approved several Certificates of Appropriateness, an ordinance amendment, and a resolution renaming Nesquehoning Park. It also approved a memorandum of understanding to repair a D&L trail section and a series of contracts for chemicals used at the wastewater treatment plant. The resolution supporting immigrant communities was tabled for discussion on Dec. 9 and a vote on Dec. 10.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 100-10 N. 3rd St. (7‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 80 amending Chapter 415 (7‑0)
• Approved renaming Nesquehoning Park to The Clarine Boyer and Frances Ketchen Memorial Park (7‑0)
• Approved MOU with D&L to repair a section of the D&L trail (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Holland Company Inc for Sodium Bisulfite chemicals for the wastewater plant (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Premier Magnesia LLC for Magnesium Hydroxide chemicals for the wastewater plant (7‑0)
• Approved contract with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc for Sodium Hypochlorite chemicals for the wastewater plant (7‑0)
• Tabled resolution supporting immigrant communities until Dec. 9 discussion/Dec. 10 vote (7‑0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by Chad DeFelice/74 N 4th LLC. The applicant seeks several variances—including sidewalk width, building height, 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 also review the applicant’s challenge to the interpretation of Section 595‑20(F)(8). No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Variance request for sidewalk width/configuration under Section 595‑20(F)(2)
• Variance request for building height/size >15% over adjoining properties under Section 595‑20(F)(8)
• Variance request for 0‑foot build‑to line under Section 595‑28(C)(1)
• Variance request for 35% façade window surface area under Section 595‑20(F)(14)
• Appeal challenging the validity or interpretation of Section 595‑20(F)(8)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority of Easton will meet to discuss a PHFA PHARE Program grant application and the disposition of 485 Cooper Street. The board will also review proposals for 648 W Berwick Street and 504 Centre Street.

• Disposition of 485 Cooper Street (Resolution 2025-14)
• PHFA PHARE Program Grant Application (Resolution 2025-15)
• Proposal review for 648 W Berwick Street and 504 Centre Street
• 2026 Meeting Dates (Resolution 2025-13)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to review several applications for special exceptions, variances, and change‑of‑use requests. Applicants include two proposals for residential low‑rise projects on Berwick Street, a convenience store/gas station with a liquor license on South 3rd Street, a window‑coverage variance on South Third Street, and a multi‑family development request on North 11th Street. The board will vote on each request during the meeting.

• Nicholas Zawarski – special exception and variances for a residential low‑rise at 323 E Berwick (25‑ft front yard setback, 7,752 sf footprint, driveway access, no steep slope review).
• Nicholas Zawarski – special exception and variances for a residential low‑rise at 324 E Berwick (25‑ft front yard setback, 7,752 sf footprint, no street trees, no sidewalks on Diamond Street).
• John Rodgers – special exception to operate a convenience store/gas station with a C6 liquor license at 158‑60 S 3rd St., including a variance for the required 1,000‑ft distance from another retail specialty establishment.
• Bridget Hughs/Heritage Riverview LP – variance for 50.6% window coverage at 132‑142 South Third Street, Block A, Downtown District.
• Andrew Fry/G&B Easton Properties II LLC – special exception and multiple variances to change use to an A‑7 multi‑family dwelling at 128 N 11th St., reducing lot size, width, and setbacks while increasing impervious coverage.

City Council

The City Council will approve the Safe Streets for All plan and authorize the Easton DCED to apply for $316,016 in state funding for road barriers and $750,000 to remediate Heil Park Pool. The body will also consider resolutions for library HVAC repairs, a historic house restoration, and the appointment of a Planning Commission member.

• Approval of Safe Streets for All plan
• Apply for $750,000 to remediate Heil Park Pool
• Apply for $316,016 for vehicle road barriers
• Apply for $250,000 for library HVAC repairs
• Approve appointment to Planning Commission

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will review applications for new signage, window replacements, and building repairs at 100-10 N 3rd St., 185 S 3rd St., and other locations. The agenda includes a public hearing for new applications and discussion of old business.

• Review of 8 new applications for signage, windows, and repairs
• Public hearing for 100-10 N 3rd St. bank signage change
• Public hearing for 185 S 3rd St. 'Confluence' signage installation
• Public hearing for 450-52 Northampton St. sign installation
• Public hearing for 10-12 Centre Sq. terracotta stabilization

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will consider special exceptions and land development for residential projects on N 11th Street and E Berwick Street. The body will also provide comment on a warehouse proposal in Williams Twp and hold a rebuttal hearing for 1525 Wood Avenue.

• Special Exception for multifamily at 128 N 11th Street
• Warehouse proposal in Williams Twp at 40 Hilton Street (comment only)
• Special Exception/Land Development for residential lowrise at 364 E Berwick Street
• Special Exception/Land Development for residential lowrise at 367 E Berwick Street
• Rebuttal hearing for 1525 Wood Avenue application

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and amended minutes by unanimous vote. It recommended approval of the special exception for 128 N 11th Street to the Zoning Hearing Board. It also unanimously recommended conditional preliminary approvals for the residential projects at 364 and 367 E Berwick Street. A motion to recuse Commissioner Kim Wagner was denied, with Wagner abstaining.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Amended minutes approved unanimously
• Recommended approval of 128 N 11th Street special exception to Zoning Hearing Board (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional preliminary approval for 364 E Berwick Street (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional preliminary approval for 367 E Berwick Street (unanimous)
• Motion to recuse Commissioner Kim Wagner denied (abstention by Wagner)
• Final deliberations scheduled for Dec 3 meeting

Environmental Advisory Council

The Easton Environmental Advisory Council will review reports on climate action, greenspaces, transportation, waste, communications, sustainability, urban forestry, and membership updates. They will consider continuing business items such as a November breakfast, a visioning session on November 18, and a Dark Sky presentation. New business includes discussion of air quality monitoring for warehouses and interstate designations for US 22 and PA 33.

• Air Quality Monitoring for Warehouses
• Interstate designations for US 22 and PA 33
• LV EAC Breakfast in November
• Visioning Session – November 18
• Dark Sky presentation and next steps

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider several resolutions, including a storm‑sewer relining agreement with Nu‑Pipe LLC and a memorandum of agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for cleanup quality‑assurance plans. Other items include a resolution supporting immigrant communities, agreements for parking lot use, design of the Abbott Street Lock, and a lease with SAI Square One Realty. The council will also hear a presentation on the Dark Skies Initiative and consider Bill No. 79 to amend the non‑uniform PMRS.

• Resolution approving agreement with Nu‑Pipe LLC to re‑line large storm‑sewer pipes
• Resolution authorizing execution of MOA with PA Dept of Environmental Protection for cleanup QA program
• Resolution approving agreement with St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for parking lot use
• Resolution approving agreement with Simone Collins for design of the Abbott Street Lock
• Bill No. 79 – Ordinance amending the non‑uniform PMRS

Vacant Property Review Committee

The Vacant Property Review Committee will meet on October 22, 2025 at 4:00 pm in City Hall, 123 S. Third Street. After routine items such as roll call and agenda approval, the committee will consider eight specific vacant properties and recommend them to the Easton Planning Commission for blight determination. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Review of 815 Spruce Street for blight determination
• Review of 623 W Lincoln Street for blight determination
• Review of 625 W Lincoln Street for blight determination
• Review of 1052 Butler Street for blight determination
• Review of 127 S 9th Street for blight determination

The committee approved its agenda and the March 2025 meeting minutes. After reviewing eight vacant properties, the members voted 4-0 to recommend blight certification to the Easton Planning Commission. No other business was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended blight certification for 815 Spruce St, 623 W Lincoln St, 625 W Lincoln St, 1052 Butler St, 127 S 9th St, 1317-19 Lehigh St, 159 Ann St, and 1071 Bushkill Dr (vote 4-0)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will consider several variance and special‑exception requests. Items include a 7‑story mixed‑use development with 73 residential units at 101 South 3rd Street, a window‑coverage variance for 132‑142 South Third Street, and sign variances at Scott Park. The board will also review accessory‑structure and parking‑related variances for properties on Folk Street, Hamilton Street, and other locations.

• Variance for 50.6% window coverage at 132‑142 South Third Street (Downtown District)
• Multiple variances for an I‑4 accessory structure and setbacks at 235 Folk St (Southside District)
• Variance for digital signs and a freestanding sign at Scott Park (River Corridor District)
• Special exception and several variances to convert 128 N 11th St to an A‑7 multi‑family dwelling (West Ward District)
• Special exception for a 7‑story mixed‑use building with 22,367 sq ft footprint and 73 units at 101 S 3rd St (Downtown District)

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board will review several items, including the Wilson Project and an audit presentation. It will also consider LSA application resolutions for October and December 2025, and address old business such as AOS 485 Cooper and a Deputy Director signing privileges resolution. The meeting includes a projects report, staff report, and public comment before adjourning.

• The Wilson Project (new business)
• Audit Presentation (new business)
• LSA Application Resolutions 2025-10, 2025-12 (new business)
• AOS 485 Cooper (old business)
• Deputy Director Signing Privileges Resolution 2025-11 (old business)

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will consider a special exception request for a large accessory structure at 235 Folk Street. The commission will also hold a hearing on a rebuttal to the application for 1525 Wood Avenue. Routine items include roll call, agenda approval, minutes approval, and privilege of the floor. All matters will be addressed at this meeting.

• Special exception for a large accessory structure at 235 Folk Street
• Rebuttal hearing for the 1525 Wood Avenue application

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the September minutes by unanimous vote. It voted unanimously to recommend the special exception for a 21 × 30‑ft garage at 235 Folk Street to the Zoning Hearing Board. The commission declined to require Commissioner Wagner’s recusal and postponed the 1525 Wood Avenue hearing to November 5, 2025.

• Agenda approved unanimously (no vote tally provided)
• September 3 minutes amended and approved unanimously
• Special exception for 235 Folk St. garage recommended for approval (unanimous)
• Commission declined to require recusal of Commissioner Wagner
• 1525 Wood Avenue hearing continued to November 5, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will hear six new applications for work on historic properties, including a proposal to construct a new mixed‑use building at 101 S 3rd St. The commission will also review three items of old business, such as privacy decals at 132‑142 S 3rd St and a gas‑station sign at 158‑60 S 3rd St. Decisions will be made on each application and old‑business request during the October 13, 2025 meeting.

• 101 S 3rd St – proposal to construct new mixed‑use building (Basin Street Industrial Development LLC)
• 157‑163 Northampton St – roof replacement proposal (CRP Capital 3 LLC)
• 158‑60 S 3rd St Ste 158 – sign installation proposal (Sai Square One Realty LLC)
• 132‑142 S 3rd St – privacy decals proposal (Heritage Riverview LP)
• 8 Centre Sq – masonry repair, selective demolition, and addition proposal (Pete Theo Properties PA LLC)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Chief Health Administrator's report and handle new business. The agenda includes reviewing health officer approved applications and permit holders who have moved.

• Chief Health Administrator report
• Health Officer approved applications
• Permit holders who moved

The Board approved its agenda and the September 11 minutes. It denied Joanna Acevedo’s handicap parking request and approved Robin Geiger’s request. The Board agreed to forward two additional handicap‑parking applicants to the City Council for approval. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Agenda approved (yeas: all four members)
• September 11 minutes approved (yeas: all four members)
• Joanna Acevedo handicap parking application denied (nays: all four members)
• Robin Geiger handicap parking application approved (yeas: all four members)
• Board unanimously agreed to forward two other handicap‑parking applicants to council
• Meeting adjourned (yeas: all four members)

City Council

City Council will review amendments to the 2025 General Fund and Fund 253 budgets. The body is also considering ordinances for loading zones on Pine Street and N. 4th Street. Other items include a grant application for waterways access and the adoption of a Safe Streets for All plan.

• Bill No. 74: Loading Zone on Pine Street next to Alpha Building
• Bill No. 75: Loading Zone on N. 4th Street next to The National Building
• Bill No. 76: Amendment to 2025 City of Easton General Fund Budget
• Bill No. 77: Amendment to 2025 City of Easton Fund 253
• Resolution to apply for Statewide Waterways Access Grant

City Council

The council will receive the Omnes Presentation from Dave Hopkins, dated September 23, 2024. Committee members will discuss a 15‑minute parking proposal for the Pie and Tart location. They will also consider tenant‑parking matters for Roseanne Flowers. No formal actions are listed in the agenda.

• Omnes Presentation by Dave Hopkins (9/23/24)
• Discussion of 15‑minute parking for Pie and Tart
• Discussion of tenant parking for Roseanne Flowers

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council will review reports on the Climate Action Plan and urban forestry. The body will discuss a Dark Sky presentation and a visioning session scheduled for November.

• Dark Sky presentation and next steps
• Climate Action Plan report
• City Urban Forestry report
• Easton Outdoor Company support for cleanups
• Visioning session for November

City Council

The Easton City Council will hold a special meeting to present the proposed 2026 city budget. Council members will approve the agenda before the budget presentation. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents to provide input.

• Approval of agenda
• Presentation of the proposed 2026 city budget
• Public comment

City Council

City Council will discuss the Safe Streets for All plan and a KSAT update. The body is deciding on several resolutions regarding pension obligations, city auctions, and a fixed cost agreement with Constellation Energy. Proposed ordinances include budget amendments and new loading zones on Pine Street and N. 4th Street.

• Bill No. 76 and 77: Ordinances to amend the 2025 General Fund Budget and Fund 253
• Resolution for a 3-year fixed cost Agreement with Constellation Energy
• Bill No. 74 and 75: Proposed loading zones on Pine Street and N. 4th Street
• Certificates of Appropriateness for 390 Larry Holmes Dr, 355, 252, and 139-41 Spring Garden St
• Bill No. 73: Cable Franchise Agreement with Service Electric Cable TV

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will consider a special exception application submitted by Donald Haas/Easton Wood Ave Propco LLC. The request seeks permission under Section 298-13(A)(2) of the Easton Floodplain Management Ordinance to alter or relocate a watercourse in the floodplain, and under Section 298-13(A)(6) to construct a roadway and a retention basin in the floodplain. The proposed work would be located at lot numbers L9 14 4, L9 15 1, L9 23 1, L9 6 1 & 1B in Block A of the Adaptive Reuse District.

• Special exception request to alter/relocate watercourse in floodplain (Section 298-13(A)(2))
• Special exception request for roadway and retention basin in floodplain (Section 298-13(A)(6))
• Location: lots L9 14 4, L9 15 1, L9 23 1, L9 6 1 & 1B, Block A, Adaptive Reuse District

Redevelopment Authority

The Easton Redevelopment Authority Board will review and vote on multiple project resolutions. Items include resolutions for 360 West Wilkes Barre, 720 Lafayette Street, 28 South Locust Street, and the Easton Neighborhood Center Program. The meeting also includes reports on open issues, old business, and staff updates.

• Resolution for 360 West Wilkes Barre (Resolution 2025-05)
• Resolution for 720 Lafayette Street (Resolutions 2025-06 and 2025-07)
• Resolution for 28 South Locust Street (Resolution 2025-08)
• Resolution for 322 Coal Street (Resolution 2025-09)
• Cooperation Agreement between RDA and HOME Easton

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will review several variance and special‑exception requests, including signage at 421 W Milton St and a community library at 394 W Berwick St. It will also consider a shed setback variance at 1006 W Wilkes Barre St, a short‑term rental and parking variance at 342 Cattell St, and off‑street parking at 70 N 4th St. The most extensive request is a special exception and multiple variances for a 7‑story mixed‑use building with 73 residential units and 2,543 sq ft of retail at 101 S 3rd St.

• Variance for wall‑mounted, illuminated and freestanding signs (total 230 sq ft) at 421 W Milton St
• Special exception for a private non‑profit multi‑cultural community library at 394 W Berwick St
• Variance for a 4 × 10 ft shed side‑yard setback at 1006 W Wilkes Barre St
• Variance for short‑term rental and off‑street parking at 342 Cattell St
• Special exception and multiple variances for a 7‑story mixed‑use building (73 units, 2,543 sq ft retail) at 101 S 3rd St

Board of Health

The Easton Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, receive a report from the Chief Health Administrator, and take action on approved health officer applications and permit holders who have moved.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Report from Chief Health Administrator
• Action on Health Officer Approved Applications
• Action on Permit Holders Who Moved

The Easton Board of Health approved handicap parking applications for Gayle Mayewski, Concetta Piparato, Adora Williams, Alexander Buskirk Sr., and denied the application of Pamela Jonjo. The board also approved handicap parking permits for Theresa Diehl, Maria Roldan, and Phillip Rehm. All approvals were passed unanimously by the three voting members.

• Approve Gayle Mayewski – 1203 Washington St (Ayes: Mrs. Eagle, Mr. Kamarr Wheeler, Mr. Kabias Wheeler)
• Approve Concetta Piparato – 918 Spring Garden St (Ayes: Mrs. Eagle, Mr. Kamarr Wheeler, Mr. Kabias Wheeler)
• Approve Adora Williams – 34 .N. 13th St (Ayes: Mrs. Eagle, Mr. Kamarr Wheeler, Mr. Kabias Wheeler)
• Approve Alexander Buskirk Sr. – 151S.12™St (Ayes: Mrs. Eagle, Mr. Kamarr Wheeler, Mr. Kabias Wheeler)
• Deny Pamela Jonjo – 628 W. Berwick St (Ayes: Mrs. Eagle, Mr. Kamarr Wheeler, Mr. Kabias Wheeler)
• Approve handicap parking permit for Theresa Diehl – 201 E. Nesquehoning St (board approval by health officer)
• Approve handicap parking permit for Maria Roldan – 912 Spring Garden St (board approval by health officer)
• Approve handicap parking permit for Phillip Rehm – 140 S. 12" St (board approval by health officer)

City Council

The Easton City Council will consider an interim science-based climate action plan, approve a lease agreement with Northampton County, and authorize a contract with the International Association of Fire Fighters. The body will also vote on ordinances regarding civil service fees, animal regulations, workforce housing, and a loading zone.

• Bill 69: Amending Civil Service Application Fee
• Bill 70: Amending Chapter 189 – Animals
• Bill 71: Approving Workforce Housing
• Bill 72: Adding loading zone at N. 9th St.
• Bill 73: Cable Franchise Agreement with Service Electric Cable TV Inc.

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and minutes. It voted to recommend that the Zoning Hearing Board grant the library special exception at 394 W. Berwick Street. It also voted 4‑2 to recommend conditional preliminary approval and a special exception for the 101 S. 3rd Street mixed‑use development. The hearing on the 1525 Wood Avenue application was continued to October 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (procedural)
• Approved minutes from August 6, 2025 (procedural)
• Recommended ZHB grant library special exception at 394 W. Berwick St (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional preliminary approval and ZHB grant special exception for 101 S. 3rd St mixed‑use project (4-2)
• Continued 1525 Wood Avenue hearing/rebuttal to Oct 15, 2025

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council approved its meeting agenda and the August meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved Easton EAC’s offer to host the Lehigh Valley EAC Breakfast Meeting, with the motion passing 5‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved hosting of Lehigh Valley EAC Breakfast Meeting (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved certificates of appropriateness for seven properties on the consent agenda. Each resolution passed with a vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 abstention. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 41 S. 6th Street (7-0-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 101 Larry Holmes Dr (7-0-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 312 Spring Garden St (7-0-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 134 Spring Garden St (7-0-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 330 Ferry Street (7-0-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 40 S. 6th Street (7-0-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 8 Centre Square (7-0-1)

Planning Commission

The agenda was approved with the removal of 1211-19 Washington Street. The minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting were approved. The commission granted conditional final approval for the special exception at 139-41 Spring Garden Street, converting four units to a two‑family semidetached. The commission recommended denial of the special exception to relocate a watercourse in a floodplain, citing multiple application deficiencies.

• Approved agenda with removal of 1211-19 Washington Street
• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes
• Granted conditional final approval for special exception at 139-41 Spring Garden Street (two‑family semidetached)
• Recommended denial of special exception to relocate watercourse in floodplain

Environmental Advisory Council

The council approved moving the 2026 meeting schedule to the third Wednesday of each month. Kate Semmens was appointed as an associate member. Members voted unanimously to create a Dark Skies ad hoc committee, appoint Stacy as its chair, and direct the committee to invite stakeholders to a September meeting. Additional actions included proposing events for October Climate Action Week and supporting a science‑based mid‑term climate goal.

• Changed 2026 meeting schedule to third Wednesday (4-0)
• Appointed Kate Semmens as associate member (4-0)
• Formed Dark Skies ad hoc committee (4-0)
• Appointed Stacy as chair of Dark Skies committee (4-0)
• Directed Dark Skies committee to invite stakeholders to September meeting (4-0)
• Approved proposal for October Climate Action Week events (4-0)
• Supported science‑based mid‑term climate goal for city council (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council approved a lease agreement with K3 Holdings LLC, allowing 75 new hourly parking spaces to open after garage improvements. The council also tabled two resolutions: one to sell two police vehicles to the Easton Area School District and another for a right‑of‑way encroachment agreement with the Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association. The agenda and the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes were approved earlier in the session.

• Approved lease agreement with K3 Holdings LLC (yeas 6, nays 0) – Resolution 116‑2025
• Tabled resolution to sell two police vehicles to Easton Area School District (yeas 6, nays 0)
• Tabled right‑of‑way encroachment agreement with Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association (yeas 6, nays 0)
• Approved agenda (yeas 7, nays 0)
• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (yeas 6, nays 0, abstain 1)

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 7 meeting with minor changes. It then granted a conditional final approval for the multifamily development at 1018 W Nesquehoning Street. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2025 (all in favor)
• Granted conditional final approval for 1018 W Nesquehoning St multifamily project (all in favor)

Environmental Advisory Council

The council approved the use of MailChimp for EAC communications with a 4‑0 vote. They also voted to admit Brandon Sullivan as an associate member, also 4‑0. Both motions were passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• June meeting minutes approved (4-0)
• MailChimp use approved for EAC communications (4-0)
• Brandon Sullivan voted in as associate member (4-0)
• Adjournment approved (4-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved its agenda and the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved nine Certificates of Appropriateness on the consent agenda. Additionally, it adopted several resolutions authorizing grant applications, a one‑way street change, and accepting a $6.5 million redevelopment assistance grant, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved June 11 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved nine Certificates of Appropriateness (5‑0)
• Authorized PennDOT automated red‑light enforcement grant application (5‑0)
• Authorized technical assistance grant application (5‑0)
• Approved one‑way Sebring Street change for construction (5‑0)
• Accepted $6.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant (5‑0)
• Approved HUD Community Block Grant agreement with Northampton County (5‑0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 10 meeting. It approved a designated handicap parking space for Olga Bulted. The Board also voted to cancel the scheduled July and August meetings.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 10 minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved handicap parking for Olga Bulted (3-0)
• Approved cancellation of July and August meetings (3-0)

Historic District Commission

The commission approved the May 12 minutes without dissent. It unanimously adopted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the roof replacement at 13 S 5th St, requiring a slate condition report before any slate removal. It also unanimously approved new building, window, awning and blade signage for Amigos Mexican Grill at 27 S 3rd St Ste 101. No motion was recorded for the ZEN signage proposal.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at 13 S 5th St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Amigos Mexican Grill signage at 27 S 3rd St Ste 101 (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Council

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the May meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded; the remainder of the session consisted of reports and discussion topics.

• Approved May meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

City Council

The council adopted Bill No. 57 allowing 15‑minute parking at 472 Northampton St., amended garage fee rules with Bill No. 58, and approved an encroachment agreement for an EV charging station with Bill No. 59. It also authorized multiple grant applications, including a $90,000 fire‑department capital grant and funding for mixed‑use housing, the Grow NORCO program, and watershed restoration.

• Approved Bill No. 57 (15‑min parking at 472 Northampton St.) (7‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 58 (amended Chapter 285 parking garage fees) (7‑0)
• Approved Bill No. 59 (EV charging station encroachment at 205 Reeder St.) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 85‑2025 (grant application for mixed‑use housing pilot) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 86‑2025 (authorizing $90,000 fire department capital grant) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 87‑2025 (authorizing Grow NORCO program application) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 88‑2025 (authorizing Watershed Restoration grant application) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 90‑2025 (job description for City Hall lobby security) (7‑0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved certificates of appropriateness for a one‑story addition at 41 W Maple St, for dormer window repair and a Juliet balcony at 33 N 5th St, and for gutter, downspout, fence and siding repairs at 332‑36 Spring Garden St. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for one‑story addition at 41 W Maple St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for dormer window repair and Juliet balcony at 33 N 5th St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for gutter, downspout, fence and siding repairs at 332‑36 Spring Garden St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 2 meeting. It accepted the staff recommendation to grant a special exception for 437‑439 Northampton Street. It also accepted the staff recommendation granting conditional final approval for the new McDonald’s at 300 Larry Holmes Drive. The decision on the warehouse at 1525 Wood Avenue was postponed to the July meeting.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 2, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted staff recommendation to grant special exception for 437‑439 Northampton St (all in favor)
• Accepted staff recommendation granting conditional final approval for McDonald’s at 300 Larry Holmes Dr (all in favor)
• Postponed decision on 1525 Wood Ave warehouse to July meeting
• Moved planning‑commission procedures item to next month’s meeting

Environmental Advisory Council

The council approved the May meeting minutes (5‑0). It adopted a draft letter to the Planning Commission about the Wilson Warehouse project. It also approved a student membership position description and added MailChimp to the agenda. Additional items such as Blue Zone tokens and a motion to table other topics were approved.

• Approved May meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved draft Wilson Warehouse letter (unanimous)
• Approved student membership position description (unanimous)
• Approved adding MailChimp to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Zone token support for farmers markets (unanimous)
• Tabled Salt Usage and other items except Wilson Warehouse discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled zoning changes discussion for future meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Easton City Council approved the meeting agenda and minutes, then approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 12 properties. Council denied a proposed 15‑minute parking space at 393 W. Berwick St. and unanimously approved an amendment to the 2025 ARPA budget. Several resolutions were also approved, authorizing a grant application, engineering design services, and a sub‑lease for the neighborhood center.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 9 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 12 properties (7-0)
• Denied Bill No. 53 – 15‑minute parking space at 393 W. Berwick St. (2-5)
• Approved Bill No. 54 – amendment to 2025 ARPA Budget adding two accounts (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 58‑2025 authorizing DCED to apply for PA Small Sewer and Water Grant (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 59‑2025 agreement with WK2 Engineers for design services on Knox Ave and Cattell St (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 61‑2025 sub‑lease with First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new garbage container enclosure on Pine St. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for window, fence and deck‑post repairs at 327 Spring Garden St. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a decorative door hood and related roofing and gutter work at 125 Spring Garden St, contingent on scaled drawings.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for garbage container enclosure on Pine St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window, fence and deck‑post repairs at 327 Spring Garden St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for decorative door hood, roofing and gutter work at 125 Spring Garden St, pending scaled drawings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 13 minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved handicap parking applications for Marsha Haggerty (1075 Bushkill Dr.) and Yurdagul Kivanc (524 McKeen St.) with all three members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• March 13 minutes approved (3-0)
• Handicap parking for Marsha Haggerty approved (3-0)
• Handicap parking for Yurdagul Kivanc approved (3-0)

City Council

The council approved a budget amendment to re‑appropriate funds for City Hall security upgrades. It also re‑appointed members of city authorities, boards and commissions. Three procurement resolutions were adopted to buy a dump truck, a hybrid pickup, and to contract landscape and fiber services. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved budget re‑appropriation for City Hall security systems (7-0)
• Re‑appointed members of authorities, boards and commissions (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of a medium‑duty dump truck for the Highway Department (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of a hybrid pickup truck for the Engineering Bureau (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Xavier Landscape & Design for Nesquehoning Memorial Park rehab (7-0)
• Amended 2025 Salary and Wage Purchase Manager Salary (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Intrepid Fiber Networks (7-0)
• Introduced Bill No. 53 for a 15‑minute parking space at 393 W. Berwick St (ordered for adoption)

Environmental Advisory Council

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote and approved the March meeting minutes also 4‑0. The discussion on how to manage volunteers was tabled for the next meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled volunteer-management discussion (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Easton City Council approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It then approved a consent agenda of Certificates of Appropriateness for several properties. The council voted 7‑0 to adopt a five‑year lease with Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley and to pass a series of resolutions authorizing various contracts and agreements, including budget funding, civil‑service appointments, development, recreation, grant, and infrastructure projects.

• Approved five‑year lease with Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley (Bill No. 50) (7‑0)
• Approved budget‑funding ordinance (Bill No. 51) (7‑0)
• Approved civil service board appointments (Resolution 45‑2025) (7‑0)
• Approved developer agreement with Larry Holmes Drive Associates (Resolution 46‑2025) (7‑0)
• Approved YMCA management services for 2025 pool season (Resolution 47‑2025) (7‑0)
• Approved grant agreement with D&L National Heritage Corridor (Resolution 48‑2025) (7‑0)
• Approved sanitary‑sewer agreement with JNS Excavating and Paving (Resolution 49‑2025) (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with Gannett Fleming for design services (Resolution 50‑2025) (7‑0)