At the March 6 Northampton Borough Council meeting, council members received a report from Christopher Bodnar, vice president of Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, about the action the club is taking to eliminate the issue of reported alleged bullets flying through an adjacent neighborhood.

At a recent council meeting, a number of residents provided testimony of bullets traveling through their neighborhood, allegedly striking a car, landing on a roof and more.

Bodnar said he is working to quell rumors and misinformation in the community. He asked council members to contact him if they hear a rumor or something out of the ordinary so he could provide clarification.

Bodnar said a meeting was held at the club for members to discuss the shooting range issues. He noted 95% of the members who use the shooting range do so responsibly. They agreed to help monitor the range for safety and proper use. Bodnar added the club installed range monitors that are clearly identified to observe the safe use of the shooting range.

When new members use the shooting range, they will be required to complete a shooting range safety orientation. Bodnar said the club also is adding dirt to strengthen the size and durability of the shooting berm.

Northampton Mayor Anthony Pristash applauded Tri-Boro’s efforts of increasing range safety. Pristash reported he attended the recent Tri-Boro meeting, and he said the meeting was excellent.

In other business, council approved the advertising of ordinance 1238 to adopt procedures for the issuance of tickets before citations for violations of certain borough ordinances. Permission to advertise ordinance 1239 was granted to amend the Borough Code, Part II, Chapter 234, Article IV, regarding parking vehicles on borough property.

All ordinances are available from the borough office by visiting northamptonboro.com or calling the office.

Council granted the Northampton Fire Department permission to hold the annual junior firefighter camp cadet program this summer at its fire station. The camp is scheduled for July 7-11. A graduation ceremony is planned for July 12. There is no cost for the program. Visit northamptonfire42.com or call the office for more information.

Council appointed Pristash to be the delegate for the borough and Councilwoman Judy Haldeman as alternate delegate to the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs annual conference.

Tim Tepes, of Allen Township, received approval for a reimbursement of the $5,070 tapping fee for a lot in the North Hills development. The original plan was for two lots, but the plan was changed to a single lot. It will be a reimbursement for one of the two tapping fees.

Councilman Kenneth Hall said, as of Feb. 28, the borough received $1,036,824.57 in garbage payments.

Hall added the borough received $1,849.69 from the Pennsylvania Municipal Health Insurance Cooperative as the borough’s 2025 loyalty credit.

Haldeman said the annual Northampton Easter egg hunt is set for 11 a.m. April 12 at Municipal Park, Smith Lane and Laubach Avenue.

Councilman Trevor Stone said the borough received $22,160 in rental registration and inspection fees.

In her fire and health committee report, Councilwoman Bonnie Almond noted the fire department is planning to hold a purse bingo March 30. The doors open 11 a.m., and bingo starts 12:30 p.m. The event is at the fire station, 4 Lerchenmiller Drive.

Council Vice President Ronald Glassic said the merry-go-round at Alliance Playground is currently disassembled for repair. The repair’s expected completion is about two weeks. Glassic also noted the accessible parking spots for use during church services were placed at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church last week.

Council and the mayor thanked Boy Scout Troop 93 for attending the meeting as part of its requirements to receive the Citizenship Merit Badge.

The next meeting of the Northampton Borough Council is set for 7 p.m. March 20 at the municipal building, 1401 Laubach Ave. It is a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and virtual options. Visit northamptonboro.com to review the meeting agenda and retrieve information to access the meeting virtually.