As the calendar turns to 2024, Palmerton awaits word on funding for a potential new police station.
In October, borough council approved a resolution to apply for a $1 million Statewide Local Share As.
Palmerton Borough Council voted 6-0 Thursday to advertise the 2024 budget with a 1.2-mill increase, which would be used to establish a fire fund.
If approved, the millage rate would go from 13.77 to 1.
Palmerton will apply for funding to either build a new police station or rehab its current station.
Borough Council on a 5-0 vote Thursday approved a resolution to apply for a $1 million Statewide Loc.
Palmerton borough officials are reluctant to approve a 7-year tax abatement for Northface Development on the former New Jersey Zinc Company site.
George Petrole, chief operating officer, asked borough.