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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedGeorge HarderAug 26, 2026

Expressed severe concern over drinking water quality and alleged carcinogens originating from the Clapper Road water filtration plant and Beacon Island, urging the board to resign.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 9:00 →
OpposedMichael CarrieAug 26, 2026

Alleged cover-ups of deaths and civil rights violations involving disabilities and requested investigations.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 13:45 →
ConcernedWilliam SharpAug 26, 2026

Praised the board for pausing the zoning review but urged them to reject high-density commercial multi-use and mixed density residential districts that would permit excessive units per acre.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 18:50 →
ConcernedMartha McCueAug 26, 2026

Criticized the proposed zoning revisions for allowing multi-family units in low-density residential zones and requested a 12-month pause while infrastructure data is gathered.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 28:47 →
OpposedMonica SharpAug 26, 2026

Argued against flawed arguments supporting high-density rezoning, noting that missing middle housing shouldn't be used as cover for massive apartment complexes.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 35:53 →
ConcernedDiane Cassidy RitchieAug 26, 2026

Provided testimony regarding personal housing displacement and local rental market conditions.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 40:15 →
ConcernedSylvia RowlandsJun 10, 2026

Questioned the town's administrative determination allowing continued construction at the port without planning board review.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — June 10, 2026 · 30:30 →
ConcernedSylvia RowensMay 13, 2026

Raised concerns about ongoing construction at Beacon Island amid unresolved federal coal ash regulations and site plan conformity.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — May 13, 2026 · 51:39 →

News & external sources (10)

The Business JournalsOct 22, 2026

Plan for construction of large Bethlehem warehouse revived - Albany Business Review

Plan for construction of large Bethlehem warehouse revived - Albany Business Review The Business Journals

Hotel DiveMay 5, 2026

Tempo by Hilton to open first hotel in Pennsylvania

Tempo by Hilton to open first hotel in Pennsylvania Hotel Dive

LehighValleyLive.comApr 28, 2026

Hilton breaking ground on new hotel in Bethlehem. It’ll be 1st of this brand in Pa.

Hilton breaking ground on new hotel in Bethlehem. It’ll be 1st of this brand in Pa. LehighValleyLive.com

Times UnionJan 22, 2026

Delayed for years, new affordable housing comes to Bethlehem

Delayed for years, new affordable housing comes to Bethlehem Times Union

The Business JournalsNov 13, 2025

Barbera Homes buys land for new Bethlehem development

Barbera Homes buys land for new Bethlehem development The Business Journals

WGRZSep 30, 2025

Former Bethlehem Steel plant now home to solar farm

Former Bethlehem Steel plant now home to solar farm WGRZ

The Business JournalsApr 8, 2024

Large, long-vacant office building in Bethlehem eyed for redevelopment - Albany Business Review

Large, long-vacant office building in Bethlehem eyed for redevelopment - Albany Business Review The Business Journals

Times UnionMar 22, 2024

Plug Power's big news: Firm moving HQ to Bethlehem

Plug Power's big news: Firm moving HQ to Bethlehem Times Union

Business WireFeb 12, 2024

The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Fully Affordable Housing Community in Albany County, New York

The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Fully Affordable Housing Community in Albany County, New York Business Wire

Lehigh Valley Public MediaJun 9, 2023

Wind Creek's dazzling $160M upgrade makes it Lehigh Valley's biggest convention space

Wind Creek's dazzling $160M upgrade makes it Lehigh Valley's biggest convention space Lehigh Valley Public Media