Upper Saucon Plans No Tax Hike
Township supervisors approve 2013 proposed budget that does not raise taxes. But some residents might see their taxes increase due to county reassessment.
If your Upper Saucon Township property taxes go up in 2013, it's not because the township raised its rate. Rather, it's because you were on the losing end of Lehigh County reassessment. Robert Kassel, assistant township manager, said the proposed budget is designed to be revenue neutral for Upper Saucon. The township hasn't yet set the millage rate because it just received its total reassessment from the county Monday, he said. It will be the 24th straight year that the township has not raised taxes, according to Kassel. Water and sewer rates are also slated to stay the same. Supervisor Dennis Benner commended Kassel for his professionalism. Township Manager Thomas Beil extended the praise to others on staff. "I think the department …
New World Orphan
11:57 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
"The total $23.1 million spending plan includes $4.9 million for roadwork, which is largely earmarked for storm drainage, roadways and gutters in Afton Village and Taylor Drive" I would like to point out that Taylor Dr only needed storm drainage after Dennis Benner decided to BUY all the land by Taylor and Franklin st including Camp Helena (which was beautiful) to develop for profit for himself … more ›