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  • Borough Council Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM  

    Borough Council Meeting Agenda 

    May 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM 

    East Bangor Fire Hall 

    30 East Central Ave 

    Pledge led by Borough Council President Pete Zazulak 

    Roll Call 

    Visitors address Council 

    • David Klingle,  305 Chestnut St, Property Concerns 

    Mayor Report 

    Secretary Report 

    Tax Collector’s Report 

    Police Report 

    Municipal Authority Report  

    Zoning Updates – Zoning Hearing Board 129 W Central Rulings, 205 Hazen Ave wall. 

    Park Report  

    Amended Agenda item, appoint new Park Board Committee Member, Dave Catala

    Amended Agenda item, appoint Councilwoman Jennifer Reese as Council Liaison to the Park Board Committee

    Maintenance Report  

    Old Business: Yard Sale Ordinance, Secretary Computer Software Update, Maintenance Pension Account, Cert of Occupancy checklist, permits and fee schedules, Storm Drain 445 W Central, Insurance Renewal, Solicitation in the Borough, Road Construction Project, Chill on Wheels Permit, Dumpsters for multi-unit properties 

    New Business: Signatures for Berkheimer contract, Secretary Resignation 

    Council members input 

    Executive Session (if needed) 

    Accept meeting minutes and treasurer’s report from prior meeting 

    Approval of invoices 

    Adjourn meeting. 

  • East Bangor Community Conversation About Zoning, May 12th, 6pm @ the Borough Fire Hall, 30 East Central Avenue

    Seven (7) Slate Belt municipalities are working together to revise our zoning ordinances and maps (including Bangor, East Bangor, Pen Argyl, Portland, Roseto and Wind Gap Boroughs, and Washington Township.)

    Zoning defines how you can use your property. It can be used to appropriately manage population growth, new construction, and retail and industrial development by implementing land use rules to support your community’s vision for the future.

    We would like your input on how we can change the zoning ordinance to improve the quality of life for residents. Topics may include off-street parking requirements, short-term rentals, retail uses, redevelopment opportunities, and others.

    Please join us for a conversation about the zoning ordinance and map on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 PM in the Borough Fire Hall, 30 East Central Avenue, East Bangor Borough. If you have any questions, please contact our consultant at scalluori@hailstoneeconomic.com.

  • Borough Council Meeting Agenda April 7, 2026 @ 7:00 PM East Bangor Fire Hall 30 East Central Ave

    Pledge led by Borough Council President Pete Zazulak

    Roll Call

    Visitors address Council

    • Lori Shelly, 115 S Broad St, Concerns about VIP site, DEP testing and the trucks dumping materials

    Mayor Report

    Secretary Report

    Tax Collector’s Report

    Police Report

    Municipal Authority Report

    Zoning Updates – Zoning Hearing Board 129 W Central Continuance

    Park Report – Russell Stout Mulch was ordered and will be delivered on the 10th for cleanup day on the 11th. Post cleanup day to sign. June 13 is Community Day at 1pm

    Maintenance Report – Tool Inventory Status, Pothole complaints

    Old Business: Yard Sale Ordinance vote, Secretary Computer Software Update, Maintenance Pension Account, speaker and microphones for meetings, Cert of Occupancy checklist, permits and fee schedules, FTurkdal request to update minutes, Storm Drain 445 W Central, Insurance Renewal, Maria and Jason delegates to PSAB Conference, Solicitation in the Borough, 209-211 E Central, T-Mobile Hometown Grant, LVPG Economy League participation, Road Construction Project, 170 N Broad  Teague Settlement, Chief of Police (Mulligan) Settlement

    New Business: Camera Grant awarded, EOP PROMULGATION(Resolution), Chill on Wheels Permit,

    Council members input

    Executive Session (if needed)

    Accept meeting minutes and treasurer’s report from prior meeting

    Approval of invoices

    Adjourn meeting.

  • NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY EAST BANGOR BOROUGH COUNCIL

    Notice is hereby given that proposed Ordinance No. 1-2026 will be considered by the Council of the Borough of East Bangor, County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at its regular meeting to be held on April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at 30 E. Central Avenue, East Bangor, PA 18013.

    The title of the proposed Ordinance 1-2026 is as follows:

    AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST BANGOR, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING SECTION 84, TITLED PERMITS, OF PART 6, TITLED YARD SALES, OF CHAPTER XII, TITLED LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST BANGOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING YARD SALES TO BE HELD ON SUNDAYS.

    The text of the proposed Ordinance 1-2026 may be summarized as follows: The proposed Ordinance amends the Code of Ordinances to permit yard sales to be held on Sundays. The proposed Ordinance repeals all conflicting ordinances.

    Proposed Ordinance 1-2026 shall be available for public inspection and examination at the office of the Borough Secretary at 555 W. Central Avenue, East Bangor, PA 18013, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment by calling 610-588-4656.

  • Borough Council Meeting Amended Agenda
March 3, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
East Bangor Fire Hall
30 East Central Ave

    Pledge led by Borough Council President Pete Zazulak

    Roll Call
Mayoral Candidates Presentations

    Executive Session

    Appointment of New Mayor

    Visitors address Council

    David Klingle, 305 Chestnut St, Zoning matters on his property and neighboring properties on Chestnut Street

    Tax Collector’s Report

    Police Report

    Municipal Authority Report – Office space agreement with the Borough, Insurance on the 555 W Central Building

    Zoning Updates – Zoning Hearing Board 129 W Central from FEB 16

    Park Report – Russell Stout – Discussion of Ordinance 228, May 15, 1975 Instantiation of a Park Board

    Maintenance Report – Need an inventory of all the tools at the garage for upcoming insurance renewal

    Old Business: Secretary and Treasurer Bond granted (retro to 01JAN26), Secretary Computer Software Update, Maintenance Pension Account, Alternate to NTCC, speaker and microphones for meetings, Cert of Occupancy checklist, Mulligan files and Mulligan return of property (still not returned), LSA Statewide Grant awarded, FTurkdal request to update minutes

    New Business: Storm Drain at 445 W Central (received resident complaint to Borough and Municipal Authority), Insurance Renewal/who holds insurance for 555 W Central, Council Member PSAB training, Grant writing training, Maria and Jason Delegates to PSAB conference, Permits and fee schedules, MA and Borough Office agreement, Website Updates, T-Mobile Hometown Grant Application, 170 N. Broad Zoning Hearing updates, Presentation of Yard Sale Ordinance for Yard Sales on Sundays.

    Executive Session (if needed)

    Accept meeting minutes and treasurer’s report from prior meeting

    Approval of invoices

    Council members input

    Adjourn meeting.

  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Mayoral Vacancy

    At last night’s East Bangor Borough Council meeting, Council formally accepted the Mayor‑elect’s resignation. Due to employment‑related restrictions, the Mayor‑elect is unable to assume the office, and a vacancy now exists in the Office of Mayor of East Bangor Borough.

    In accordance with Pennsylvania Borough Code, Council is responsible for appointing a qualified resident to fill this position.

    Residents interested in being considered for appointment are invited to submit a letter of interest.

    Please include your name, address, relevant experience, and a brief statement about why you wish to serve.

    Submit letters to:

    East Bangor Borough Council

    Info@EastBangorPa.gov

    Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026

    Council will review all submissions and make an appointment at the next public meeting, as required by law, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

    Thank you to our residents for your continued engagement and commitment to our community.

  • Borough Council Meeting Agenda, February 3rd, 2026 @ 7:00 PM, East Bangor Fire Hall, 30 East Central Ave

    Pledge led by Borough Council President Pete Zazulak;

    Roll Call;

    Discussion of Mayoral Vacancy and appointment of new Mayor;

    Visitors address Council;

    Frank Turkdal – discussion of 2 letters (Council minutes correction and incorrect Zoning Hearing Board findings) sent to council for concerns to benefit property owners;

    Tax Collector’s Report;

    Police Report;

    Municipal Authority Report – Resignation of Municipal Board Member, Todd McClain and appointment of Borough Citizen Randy Waters to assume Municipal Board Member position;

    Zoning Updates – Zoning Board Hearing 129 W Central, Feb 16th @ 7pm;

    Park Report – Russell Stout – discussion for considering a separate bank account for the EB Park;

    Maintenance Report;

    Old Business: Bank Accounts Update, Secretary and Treasurer Bond update, Borough Office in Municipal Building update, Garbage and complaints for 209-215 East Central Ave, and Borough Mailbox at 30 S. High;

    New Business: Consider new Borough Committee for IT purposes with Chair and Co-Chair to continue rollout of M365 and move to electronic recordkeeping, Consider hiring a new per-diem Police officer, PSAB Plus Membership, Secretary Training in April, Yard Sales on Sundays, Zoning Fees/Process, Updates to Secretary Computer and M365 License, purchase of speaker and microphones for council meetings, and Adopt PO system;

    Executive Session (If Needed);

    Accept meeting minutes and treasurer’s report from prior meeting;

    Approval of invoices;

    Council members input;

    Adjourn meeting.

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST BANGOR BOROUGH – ZONING APPEAL

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST BANGOR BOROUGH – ZONING APPEAL


    Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of East Bangor Borough, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public Zoning Hearing Z2026-01. The hearing will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the East Bangor Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall, 30 East Central Avenue, East Bangor, PA 18013.

    Subject Property – 129 W. Central Ave. (129A and 129B)

    Subject Building – 129A W. Central Ave. Parcel # D10SW1C6 12 0109

    Zoning District – B1 Community Center District

    All Stated Sections refer to the East Bangor Zoning Ordinance 2005

    The Owner, Slate Belt Capital Holdings, 1459 Beechwood Lake Road, Westfield, Pa. 16590, is represented by Andrew Taylor, 913 Central Ave., Easton, Pa., 18042. Present petition is for a Special Exception and Dimensional Variances to construct a second story on the existing one family detached dwelling, subject building 129A W. Central Ave. (Front building closest to W. Central Ave.).

    The existing lot is non-conforming, and has a non-conforming use with two (2) single family dwellings on the parcel, which is not Permitted by Right pursuant to §3.7.B or a Special Exception, pursuant to §3.7.C. The subject building is a non-conforming structure. A Special Exception is required for altering, reconstructing, extending or enlarging a non-conforming structure which is used by a non-conforming use, pursuant to §4.6.C.3. General Standards for a Special Exception is pursuant to §3.13.D. The subject building has a non-conforming front yard, required 15’, existing 12.4’, and non-conforming side yards, required 10’ minimum on both sides, existing 4.1’ on the East side, 1.8’ on the west side.

    Although the construction for the second floor is above the footprint of the existing building and not increasing the existing nonconforming front or side yard setbacks, the non-conformity is being extended and enlarged with the increased height along the front and sides. The applicant is asking for dimensional variances from the front and side setbacks. Variances are pursuant to §8.4.F.3.

    The Zoning Hearing application can be viewed at 555 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, Pa. 18013 by appointment only. Call the Borough Secretary at 610-588-4656.

    All interested parties should attend.
    John Lezoche, Zoning Officer

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF A POLICE OFFICER PURSUANT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA POLICE TENURE ACT


    Notice is hereby given that the Council of East Bangor Borough, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on the removal of Police Chief Robert Mulligan pursuant to the Police Tenure Act. The hearing will be held for the purpose of considering the charges filed in writing against the said Officer and any written answers thereto. The hearing will be held on February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the East Bangor Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall, 30 East Central Avenue, East Bangor, PA 18013. At this hearing, the Officer against whom the charges are made may be present in person and by counsel. The general public is invited to attend. Further information regarding the nature of the charges and applicable procedures may be obtained by contacting the Borough Secretary at (610) 588-4656.

  • East Bangor Borough Welcomes Newly Elected and Returning Officials at 2026 Swearing-In Ceremony

    On December 30, 2025, East Bangor Borough officially ushered in a new term of governance as Mayor Christopher Confalone administered the Oath of Office to a distinguished group of newly elected and reelected officials. The ceremony, held at the Municipal Authority Office, marked the beginning of a renewed chapter of public service for the community.

    The following individuals were sworn into their respective roles, from left to right:

    • Cindy Strunk, Tax Collector
    • Cliff James, Council Member
    • Susan Ruggiero, Council Member
    • John Weaver, Council Member
    • David Gair, Council Member
    • Bonnie Singer, Judge of Election
    • Jennifer Reese, Council Member.

    “The dedication these individuals demonstrate by stepping forward to serve is the core of our local government,” said Mayor Confalone. “We are fortunate to have citizens willing to contribute their time and talents to ensure East Bangor remains a wonderful place to live.”

    A highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of Council Member Susan Ruggiero. With this most recent oath, Mrs. Ruggiero continues a remarkable legacy of public service spanning more than 30 years. Her decades of institutional knowledge and unwavering devotion to the Borough serve as an inspiration to both her colleagues and the community.

    During the ceremony, Mayor Confalone also highlighted several recent Borough accomplishments, including the securing of multiple grants to support park improvements, road infrastructure repairs, and enhancements to the fire and police departments to strengthen public safety.