The borough office would like residents to know the 2025 real estate tax bills sent earlier this month were mailed out with an error. A revised bill will be sent out and should be received by the end of next week. The borough tax bills were incorrectly printed with last year’s millage rate on them.

Disregard the bill dated Feb. 1, and pay the amount listed on the revised bill. The tax rate for 2025 is 17.0 mills vs. 16.5 mills in 2024.

If you have paid already, you will be responsible to pay the difference. Payments can be made at the address on the bill or dropped off in the secure drop box at borough hall or brought to the borough office, 1066 Fourth St.

Note the office is unable to provide a receipt at this location.

Contact Donna Shifko, borough tax collector, at 610-266-1165 or the borough office at 610-264-1504 with any questions.

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The next North Catasauqua Borough Council meeting will take place 7 p.m. March 3 in the basement-level meeting room at borough hall. The meeting will be hybrid, with both in-person and virtual options.

Visit northcatasauqua.org for the access code to view the meeting virtually.

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Catasauqua Garden Club is chartering a bus to the Philadelphia Flower Show March 5. The bus departs 10 a.m. from the parking lot at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St., and will leave the show 5:30 p.m.

The cost of the trip includes bus, driver tip and flower show ticket. Lunch is on your own.

Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a spot, call Cathy Rutman at 610-657-1437.

Checks should be payable to Catasauqua Garden Club and be mailed to Barbara Verba at 5170 McKinley Ave., Whitehall, 18052.

The club meets 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Slovak Center Social Club, 1233 Fifth St.

For more information or to join the club, email debmellish@gmail.com.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church 122 W. Union St., Catasauqua, will be holding a Lenten dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 7 in the parish center, with dine-in or takeout options available.

The cost per meal includes breaded haddock with homemade tartar sauce, coleslaw, choice of roasted potatoes or cabbage and noodles, choice of green beans or stewed tomatoes and a beverage.

To place a takeout order in advance, email the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or call 610-264-0332. Advanced orders are due by March 1.

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Support our local Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 9 at Salem United Church of Christ, 615 Third St., Catasauqua.

To purchase cookies in person, at a booth or online, visit gsccc.org/en/cookies/find-cookies.html.

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Remember that daylight saving time will begin 2 p.m. March 9. Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward an hour before going to bed Saturday evening.

This is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as checking your fire extinguishers.

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The Catasauqua and North Catasauqua J4 committee is looking for new members and volunteers to help organize the community celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, which will occur in 2026. The next meeting is set for 7 p.m. March 11 at borough hall.

Anyone interested in helping is asked to email cattyareaJ4@gmail.com.

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St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., will hold a Lenten fish dinner 4-6:30 p.m. March 14 at the church.

A platter includes a 5-ounce breaded haddock fillet, choice of parsley potatoes or halushki, corn, coleslaw, applesauce, roll with butter, a beverage and dessert.

There is a cost for adults and children ages 5-10 years old. Tickets will be sold before and after Masses March 1, 2, 8 and 9. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the dinner for a slightly higher price.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Annette Englert at 610-533-2109 or email aenglert79@gmail.com.

The church is looking for volunteers for the fish dinner to prepare the food, set up tables and more starting 6 p.m. March 13. Day-of help is needed beginning 2 p.m. March 14.

For more information or to volunteer, call the church office at 610-264-1972.

If anyone would like to bake desserts for the annual fish dinner, they may be dropped off in the church hall 6-8 p.m. March 13 or after 2 p.m. March 14.

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Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St., has a free community lunch set for 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 17. The free community lunch is given out to folks in the community with food insecurity or those who could use a helping hand.

The church is also accepting donations for the Roughie Pantry. The pantry is set up to “love our school-aged neighbors.” The pantry is currently accepting shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, body wash, tampons, sanitary napkins, etc.

Collection bins are located at the church entrances.

For more information or to make a donation, call Gail Burfeind at 717-379-0926.

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The 2025 garbage assessment/trash invoices have been sent out. The due date is March 31, and there is a discount if paid by Feb. 28.

Payments may be made online by visiting diversifiedbillpay.com/v1/northcatasauqua, or visit the borough office during regular office hours to pay in person.

The borough office would like residents to know the 2025 borough trash and recycling calendar with J.P. Mascaro and Sons can be found on the borough website at northcatasauqua.org.

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The North Catasauqua Porter Chapman Lodge, 1103 Sixth St., is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast and Easter egg hunt April 12. Breakfast starts 9 a.m., and the hunt begins noon.

There is a cost, which is reduced if you preregister. The cost at the door will be slightly higher.

If you have any questions, call Connor Gavigan at 610-730-3961.

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Save the date for the annual North Catasauqua Police Association Community Day scheduled for May 30 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. More information will follow.

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The North Catasauqua Recreation Committee scheduled the following summer concerts: Joey and the T-Birds June 18, Relics Cover Band June 25, Jump Start July 16, Castaway July 30, The Clap Aug. 8 and Fun in the Park Day with food trucks all day Aug. 16.

For more information, contact the borough office at 610-264-1504. Concert times will be posted at a later date.

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Residents and businesses are reminded the borough sewer bills were due Feb. 12. If you have not done so yet, payments may be made online by visiting diversifiedbillpay.com/v1/northcatasauqua or visit the borough office during regular office hours to pay in person.

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St. Mary’s offers a biweekly grief support gathering for widows. This is a nondenominational gathering that offers conversation and support for those who have lost their spouse.

All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments are provided.

To become a part of the next gathering, email the parish office at kim.stmarys122@gmail.com or call 610-264-0332. All group participation is confidential.

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Join Scouting America with a program that promotes youth leadership, community service, environmental conservation, good citizenship and an appreciation of the outdoors. Scouting America Troop 94 welcomes boys and girls ages 12 and above.

Meetings are held 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church.

For more information, email cattytroop94@yahoo.com.

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Catasauqua Area Food Bank, 527 Front St., is accepting donations, especially jelly and jam, shelf-stable milk, granola bars, canned soup, rice or noodle side dishes, canned fruits, cereals, toiletries and canned vegetables. Monetary donations are also accepted.

If you have any questions, call 610-264-8366.

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North Catasauqua Hometown Heroes banners are a great way to honor or remember a relative or anyone who served in any branch of the military. A photo of the individual to be put on the banner will be needed, with the name of the individual on the back of the photo.

For more information, cost or any questions, call borough hall at 610-264-1504, ext. 4.

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Join the Girl Scouts. Make new friends, develop leadership skills, build confidence, enjoy outdoor fun and get a sense of family connection. Visit GSEP.org/join.

For more details, email Katey at KLandry- Johnston@gsep.org.

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Remember to shop local and support our community businesses, especially during the winter months. Also, support the many community church events that are going in the weeks ahead.

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