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SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess The Bethlehem Parks & Rec Department has released the Summer 2022 PlayBook. Find all the information for summer pool hours, children’s activities, summer camps, park information and more. Access the PlayBook online. Categories Government Relations Member Spotlights Archives Archives Select Month May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess Vice President Kamala Harris Unveils Improvements to SBA Community Advantage Pilot Program at White House Event with SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman, Extending it to 2024, Ending New Lender Moratorium, and Lifting Loan Caps   Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris and Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S.…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess Tomorrow, Thursday March 17, crews will be out at the roundabout to restripe the temporary markings within the roundabout. There will be no full lane closures, but there will be intermittent flagging to control traffic as they stripe. We will update you with any other immediate notifications if…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess With spring just around the corner, we wanted to provide a brief update on some preliminary work happening next week as we gear up for the final phase and completion of the roundabout project. Starting the week of March 7, National Grid’s contractor, Dekatherm, is expected to be…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess The draft Bethlehem Comprehensive Plan is now available online for review. The Bethlehem Planning Board will be providing their recommendations to the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee which will meet on March 8 and is expected to approve the resolution to advance the Plan to the Bethlehem Town Board.…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $70 million in grant funding will be available to newly licensed, registered or permitted child care programs in areas of the state without sufficient child care slots, known as child care deserts. The funds, which are part of the $100 million child care…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State address on January 5. The 235 page document included policy and spending proposals. The governor made proposals to boost the workforce, support small business, and bring back “drinks to go” for restaurants. The full text of the governor’s…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess There have been concerns from residents and drivers about improper use of turning lanes at the Glenmont Roundabout. Please note and share with friends and neighbors: the right-turn lanes for northbound and southbound drivers on Route 9W are only for completing right turns. Vehicles in the right-turn lanes…

SizeUp Bethlehem! to help all size businesess Week of December 13 No nighttime work is scheduled for this week. Concrete will be poured for sidewalks and “splitter islands,” which divide incoming and outgoing traffic in the roundabout. Curb installation will be finalized for winter. Permanent roundabout signage will be installed. Mulch and topsoil will be…

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW Week of December 6 No nighttime work is scheduled for this week. Concrete will be poured to complete the “splitter” islands, which divide incoming and outgoing roundabout traffic. Permanent roundabout signage will be installed. Sidewalk installation will continue around the perimeter of the roundabout. Any unfinished sidewalks will be completed with temporary…