The June 21 Hellertown council meeting was a brief, uncontroversial one, providing updates on municipal projects and other topics of interest in the borough.

Mayor David Heintzelman took the floor early in the meeting to thank Saucon Valley HS theater director Chad Miller for taking the initiative to plan, lead and direct a youth presentation of the musical Godspell at Dimmick Park on June 18 and 20.

The production, which was not associated with the school district itself, saw sizable crowds at both outdoor performances. Heintzelman noted that Miller is slated for an upcoming surgery and asked the community send him prayers and well-wishes.

Police Chief Robert Shupp was on hand to offer his thoughts on prior discussions addressing tractor-trailer parking on Front Street. Shupp said that he and the department have monitored the area for the last two weeks, and to their knowledge, “drivers are generally not parking where they’re not supposed to.” Regarding requests for ‘No Parking’ signage along the street, the costs would outweigh the need, he said, as the road would require “30-40 signs.” He committed to continue monitoring the area.

With Independence Day quickly approaching, Shupp also addressed the borough’s fireworks ordinance, which is posted on the Hellertown website and at Borough Hall. While he noted fireworks in general are “not not allowable” due to the Pa. legislature’s recent legalization measure, he asked residents to use their discretion and good judgment when celebrating.

Police did make two arrests the prior weekend for fireworks-related incidents, Shupp added. The arrests included “somebody lighting off half-sticks, which will not be tolerated,” he said. “Please, please follow the rules. If you don’t, we will arrest you and we will confiscate your fireworks.”

Engineer Bryan Smith joined through Zoom to provide an update on the Main Street Safety Project. The ongoing work is nearly complete, he said, as inspection of new pedestrian crosswalk rapid-flashers would be completed by the “early part of next week.” He added that the new bus shelter at the intersection of Main Street and Thomas Avenue will be installed in August.

Borough manager Cathy Hartranft shared information on the Saucon Valley Partnership’s Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan’s progress. The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is conducting a review, she said, and will present the final version to the council in August.

Hartranft also made a point to offer “special thanks to Barry Yonney and crew” for readying the Hellertown Pool for opening June 22, although it was delayed by one day due to inclement weather. The pool is open seven days a week from noon to 7 p.m.