Easton roundup: Council agendas pending, zoning board set to hear three variance appeals
Easton's recent government meetings remain in agenda-only status, with minutes not yet published for any of the five bodies that met between July 7 and July 15. That means no recorded votes or final decisions are available from those sessions. The most consequential items now move to upcoming City Council meetings on July 21 and 22, where grant applications, software financing, and a Restlawn lease renewal are scheduled for consideration.
Recent meetings — agendas only, no outcomes yet
City Council (July 7 and July 8) — Both meetings were listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Items scheduled for discussion or action included resolutions to apply for a DCED Automated Red Light Enforcement Award and a Sesquicentennial Grant, a Restlawn Lease Agreement Renewal with rent adjustment, and two ordinances: Bill No. 19 amending the Exterior Maintenance code and Bill No. 21 amending the Definitions code. A trolley pilot presentation was also on the July 7 agenda.
Historic District Commission (July 13) — The commission was scheduled to review 12 renovation and signage proposals, including chimney repair and brick repointing at 330 Ferry St (St John's Lutheran Church), a sign replacement at 500-02 Northampton St (Hampton Hotel Inc.), a mural on the Rt 22 overpass at 328 Bushkill St (Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission), façade and lighting repairs at 140 Bushkill St (Redevelopment Authority of Easton), and brick repointing at 36 N 3rd St (Robert Gauthier). No outcomes are available.
Environmental Advisory Council (July 15) — Agenda items included 2027 budget planning, a litter heat map and cigarette butler updates, a plastic reduction survey, and discussion of a state bill on solar requirements for warehouses. No minutes published.
Redevelopment Authority (July 15) — The board was scheduled to consider Contract for Construction Services Resolution 2026-06, review financing proposals, and discuss property disposition. The agenda also included approval of May 2026 and June 2026 bills and approval of May 20th 2026 minutes. No outcomes available.
Coming up
Zoning Hearing Board — Monday, July 20, 6:00 pm, City Hall (123 S 3rd Street, 3rd Floor) — The board will hear three appeals: Brandon Walker requests variances for a mixed-use building at 0 Bushkill Dr.; Brandon Walker requests a variance for a mixed-use building at 1111-13 Bushkill Dr.; and Michael Brett requests a variance for a two-unit duplex at 28 S Locust St. A public hearing is scheduled the same evening.
City Council — Tuesday, July 21 — Scheduled items include resolutions authorizing Easton DCED to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant, a DCED Multimodal Transportation Grant, and a Hotel Tax Grant. Council will also consider a resolution authorizing financing of OpenGov software implementation through Univest Bank. Additional items include updates on workforce housing, hotels, a Restlawn lease renewal, vendor fees, and board appointments.
City Council — Wednesday, July 22 — Scheduled items include approval of 13 Certificates of Appropriateness for historic properties, the exterior maintenance ordinance (Bill No. 19), the Justice Assistance Grant application resolution, the OpenGov software financing resolution through Univest Bank, and the Restlawn Lease Agreement renewal with rent adjustment.
Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 7–15 meetings should watch for published minutes, which were not available as of this roundup.