Slatington Borough Council last week discussed the purchase of new Christmas lights for the poles on Main Street, with a quote of $30,178.75.

“We picked ones that have LED lights, which last for 25 years,” Mayor Jeralyn Schoch said. “We have organizations and individuals donating to help with the cost.”

The vote was approved with one no vote from Councilman Ronald Kratz.

“I vote no because we have to have enough money going for the police,” he said.

The lights are 30 years old. Council is ordering two kinds of snowflakes with LED lights.

So far the donors are the Ladies Auxiliary of Slatington Legion and the Slatington Lions Club.

Both have donated $1,000 toward the lights.

Other business

• The council accepted the bid of $66,695.40 for repair to Hill Street from Bracalente Construction Inc.

• The council accepted the bid of $94,603.25 for the repair to Willow Avenue, also from Bracalente Construction Inc.

• Plans are being finalized with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the 100 steps project.

• The council approved a donation to the Senior Center of $5,000 in the 2026 budget.

• The council approved the request for two reserved parking spaces in front of the library from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, for staff to load eight to 10 vehicles with baskets for the annual basket social.

• Approved Truist Resolution R-13-25 for Slatington Police Pension.

• Approved Sewer Authority bills: Tad Miller, $125; Hamburg, Rubin, Mullen, Maxwell & Lupin PC Services, $4,500; David Frederick, replenishment of petty cash, $61.36; David Frederick, cost of postage stamps, $78; total, $4,764.36.