CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, greets a driver during a paper shredding event April 30 in the parking lot of Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. The event was co-hosted by Mako and Northampton Borough.

Volunteers assist with disposing of paper documents to help protect against identity theft. Reportedly, more than 200 people participated.

Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst and other volunteers help during the event.