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The Bethlehem Authority's governance focus centers on three primary areas: energy and infrastructure projects (Atlantic Wind wind energy development and PennEast Pipeline settlement negotiations), forestry and carbon credit management (generating significant revenue through timber operations and carbon offset sales), and administrative operations (compensation reviews and meeting logistics). Recurring themes include regulatory processes and stakeholder management—particularly zoning applications, appeals, and property settlements—alongside environmental stewardship through gypsy moth control and sustainable forestry practices. Notable decisions include approval of compensation consultant services and procedural adjustments to meeting schedules for public engagement. The Authority demonstrates consistent engagement with long-term capital projects while balancing revenue generation through natural resource management with regulatory compliance and community communication.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1 JULY 12, 2018 BETHLEHEM AUTHORITY
The Bethlehem Authority Board of Directors held its regular meeting on July 12, 2018, during which the Executive Director reported on two major projects: the Atlantic Wind wind energy project, which involves two ongoing zoning applications at Carbon County Courthouse with hearings and appeals processes underway, and the PennEast Pipeline project, where approximately 80% of affected properties have reached settlement agreements. Additionally, the board discussed forest management activities, with timber contractors expected to begin timbering projects at Long Pond and Wild Creek before the end of July.
Regular Meeting Minutes 1 May 11, 2017 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
The Bethlehem Authority Board of Directors held its regular meeting on May 11, 2017, where it approved minutes from the previous meeting and discussed forestry management initiatives. The Executive Director reported that over 900 acres were sprayed for gypsy moths and that carbon credit revenue would be approximately $100,000, substantially below the $225,000 projection due to unexpected timbering activity in monitored plots affecting carbon calculations. The Board also noted the lack of recent communication from PennEast regarding a previously submitted engineering report.
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AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Town Hall
Feb 12, 2026
Latest minutesPENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Latest proposalORDINANCE NO. 06 - 23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM, NORTHAMPTON
Latest budgetTOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
BETHLEHEM AUTHORITY Minutes of the Regular Meeting Of the Board of Directors
Bethlehem Authority Board of Directors held a regular meeting on June 13, 2019, at 9:30 AM in Kunklestown, PA, chaired by Sharon Zondag, with eleven board members and staff in attendance. The Board unanimously approved minutes from the May 9, 2019 meeting and discussed a memo from Mayor Donchez requesting later meeting times; the Board agreed to adjust meeting times on an "as needed" basis for agenda items of significant public interest, with all meetings audio recorded and posted online. The Executive Director reported that timbering at Wild Creek was completed for the year with re-grading and road repairs planned for drier weather, while a 52-acre timbering project in the Tunkhannock Creek area was expected to commence in late summer. Carbon credit submissions for 2018 totaling approximately 33,000 tons were in verification and expected to be finalized by end of July, with projections for substantial revenue based on 2017 carbon credits of 32,000 tons that generated $261,000 in revenue.
TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, CONNECTICUT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT June 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025