5th Annual Northampton County Festival

January 16, 2024

The Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announces that the 2024 County Festival will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Louise W. Moore Park. The festival will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. The festival is free to...

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Phone Scam Involving the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department

January 12, 2024

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department have received reports about a male caller identifying himself as Lieutenant George Volpe contacting county residents being wanted for failing to appear at a court hearing and for jury duty.

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Awarding of 2024 Hotel Tax Grants

December 29, 2023

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development announced that County Council approved $674,015 for 62 Hotel Tax grants at their meeting on Thursday, December 7th.

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Awarding of 2023 Public Safety Grants

December 22, 2023

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development announced that County Council approved $344,699 in grants for 21 EMS/Fire departments at their meeting on Thursday, December 7th.

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Swearing-in Ceremony

December 21, 2023

The County of Northampton will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected officials in Courtroom #1 of the Government Center at 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA, on January 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The media is encouraged to attend.

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Approval of the 2024 Budget for Northampton County

December 11, 2023

County Executive Lamont G. McClure is pleased to approve the 2024 budget for the County of Northampton today, December 11th. For the fifth year, the budget did not raise taxes. In 2022, County Council passed Executive McClure’s one mil property tax cut.

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Free Safety Check for Water Supply Line Hazards

November 22, 2023

Northampton County announces a partnership with the Slate Belt Rising, Community Action Lehigh Valley, and the East Bangor Municipal Authority to conduct safety assessments of residents’ interior home water supply lines for any hazards. Program participation is free for residents in the East...

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Update on November 7th Municipal Election

November 09, 2023

WHO: Northampton County Elections Office


WHAT: Update on November 7th Municipal Election


Northampton County Elections Office reports the numbers of Provisional and Emergency Ballots used during the November 7th Municipal...

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Update on November 7th Municipal Election

November 07, 2023

Northampton County Elections Office reports an issue with the recording of votes only for the races for retention to the Pennsylvania Superior Court, affecting Judge Jack Panella and Judge Victor P. Stabile.

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County Funded 2023 Affordable Housing Program Grants

November 02, 2023

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced that approximately $400,000 in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funds were awarded to local organizations for projects that will maintain or increase the availability of quality affordable...

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Awards for Outstanding Northampton County Residents

November 01, 2023

Northampton County will recognize several municipal employees, emergency personnel, and residents for the positive impact they have on our community at County Council’s Economic Development Committee meeting on Thursday, November 2nd.

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