At the Aug. 1 Bath Borough Council meeting, details and activities were reviewed for the Old Home Week, set for Aug. 14-19.

Old Home Week is for all current Bath residents and people who once lived in Bath but moved out of town. Of course, everyone is invited, whether or not they are from Bath.

Councilman Frank Hesch is reportedly the brains behind the event. He said he learned about a homecoming week that used to be held in the borough after reading 100-year-old records. As he reflected on what he read from former borough leaders, he thought it was a good idea to try to develop a team to hold a weeklong reunion celebration.

Hesch reports the team has worked furiously to assemble various activities and events to entertain attendees of all ages.

A complete weeklong calendar of events is available from the borough office. Visit bathborough.org for more information.

In other business, Bath Mayor Fiorella Reginelli-Mirabito reported there will be an active shooter training Aug. 23. She invited council members to consider attending.

Council President Michele Ehrgott reported the personnel, finance and administration committee was reviewing the borough budget as it works toward assembling the 2023 spending plan.

Under new business, borough Manager Brad Flynn noted the borough needs to develop a pollution reduction plan. The plan is required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Flynn outlined some of the issues and costs of the plan development. He said the costs could be as high as $400,000 for construction. Total costs might get close to $500,000.

Flynn said there might be federal grants or a loan from Pennsylvania’s PennVest program to help fund the plan.

Council adopted an ordinance that amends the code of ordinances regarding unpaid real estate taxes. The ordinance allows the borough to approve and enact the attorney’s fees and collection fees from residents for unpaid taxes.

In the public comment portion of the meeting, a resident reported that an illegal vehicle drives through her neighborhood. It was suggested she call the Pennsylvania State Police nonemergency number and ask for Trooper Nate Branosky.

Reginelli-Mirabito confirmed the state police want Bath residents to call them with any issues they have. The nonemergency PSP number is 610-861-2026.

The next monthly borough council meeting will be 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at borough hall, 121 S. Walnut St. It is a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and virtual options. Visit bathborough.org for the call-in number and access codes to view virtually.