Palmerton Borough Council took the following action recently:

• On a 5-1 vote, granted an alley extension for Peach Alley. Councilman Kris Hoffner was opposed. The borough previously approved a land development waiver in the area contingent upon successful completion of a stormwater management plan. Council has indicated the full scope will include the portion of the alley that has been disturbed for the project.

• Agreed to advertise for seasonal leaf collectors at the rate of $15 an hour.

• Accepted the resignation of Carlene Andress from the zoning hearing board, thanking her for her service.

• Announced that letters of interest are being accepted for the vacancy on the zoning hearing board at borough hall until Sept. 14.

• Announced that letters of interest are still being accepted for vacancies on the Shade Tree Commission, and Property Maintenance Appeals Board.

• Approved the request for the Palmerton Municipal Fire Department to participate in the Coaldale parade at 5 p.m. Sept. 12.

• Approved the Palmerton Area Chamber of Commerce request to hold the annual Palmerton Halloween Parade on Oct. 18, with a rain date of Oct. 19.

• Announced that Trick-or-Treat night will be held in the borough from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

• Announced that the Airing of the Quilts has requested to change the date for next year’s event to May 15.

— Terry Ahner