West Easton Gets An Outdoor Bulletin Board

thumb-tackWest Easton now has an outdoor bulletin board. I have no information on what will be posted on it, but personally, I’m hoping that one item will be approved minutes of previous council meetings, as soon as those minutes are approved either by our council or automatically by law. Currently, Continue reading

Get A FREE $50 Gift Card From Amazon.com

Amazon_Gift_CardAmazon.com is offering a free $50 gift card. If you’re like me, I’m always looking for ways to get free stuff from companies. When I find a way to beat them, I take advantage of it. Sometimes it just takes a little computer know-how to find the right portal and sometimes it doesn’t. As with everything I do and share, it’s all legal and above board. Continue reading

Sewer System Smoke Testing Could Cost You Money

smoke3If your downspout is feeding your sewer line be prepared to pay the price. The water company will, at some undisclosed future date, perform a smoke test of water drainage in West Easton. Among their search for broken pipes, that are indicated by smoke coming from the ground, they will also be looking for illegally attached downspouts from homes that drain directly into the sewer system. Continue reading

Seeking Vintage Photos of West Easton

West Easton Borough Hall and Fire Department shared the same building. The building dates back to at least 1912, though it is unknown when this photo was taken.
West Easton Borough Hall and Fire Department shared the same building on 6th Street. The building dated back to at least 1912 and still stands today.

Do you have old photos of West Easton? I’m looking for photos of how West Easton looked in years gone by. Perhaps buildings or homes in West Easton that were either demolished, or have changed significantly in appearance? WestEastonPA.com is also seeking vintage photos of police (when West Easton had it’s own officers), streets, people at work, events, or other photos showing life in West Easton, as it used to be. Continue reading

Is Your Home Ready For Winter?

heat_lossThough it’s only September, winter will soon be here. Most of us don’t want to think about the approaching cold weather, but now is the best time to prepare your home for it.  You can save money this winter by preventing heat loss and the warm weather gives you more time to get it done, or be prepared with the items you’ll be needing when that first bone chilling night arrives. Continue reading