July 16th, 2026 Northampton County Council Meeting

The Northampton County Council held a meeting on July 16, 2026, where key procurement and personnel decisions were addressed. The council confirmed the appointment of Thomas Carson as the Director of the Greydale Continuum of Care, with a total salary and benefits package of $148,249, effective July 17, 2026. This role is focused on building a coordinated care framework for vulnerable populations at Greydale. Additionally, the council approved contracts with Convergent Technologies LLC and Medline Industries Incorporated, both by unanimous votes. The meeting also included updates on county infrastructure projects such as the rehabilitation of County Bridge 149 in Lehigh Township and elevator renovations at Greydale funded by a federal HRSA grant. Other discussions involved staffing and budget preparations for 2027, as well as ongoing efforts to improve public safety and health services within the county.