City Council 6/24/2026

The City Council of Easton held a meeting on June 24, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved multiple resolutions, including a lease agreement between the city and the Housing Authority of Easton, a community block grant agreement with Northampton County under HUD, and a property transfer and rehabilitation agreement with the Rock Church for the Timothy House. They also authorized an agreement with Sirfos Linden Development LLC for infrastructure improvements related to the Lynen project and approved an encroachment agreement with Comcast of Pennsylvania for installation of power supply facilities. Additionally, the council amended the 2026 salary and wage resolution and discussed funding increases for the Redevelopment Authority to support affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation, reflecting a 19.7% increase since 2024. Other topics included public safety, fire department technology evaluations, and a pilot trolley transportation program to improve access to local markets. Several ordinances related to fire safety inspection fees, parking restrictions, and firefighter pension plans were also passed by roll call vote.