State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-138) and Sen. Pat Browne (R-16) announced as of today, Thursday, Dec. 13, they will close their shared office in the East Allen Township Building, 5330 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton.

Both legislators feel their constituents would be best served by this decision, which will allow staff and resources to be focused at their main district offices.

"It is important that we are able to reach out and help residents who have state-related issues or concerns in the most effective and efficient way possible," Hahn said. "Consolidating my offices and staff allows constituents in my district to receive complete attention to their needs."

"Our efforts need to be focused on providing the best constituent services possible to the residents of the 16th Senate District in a one-on-one, case-by-case manner," Browne added. "I want to assure our constituents in Northampton County they will still receive the assistance and help they deserve."

Hahn has shared the East Allen Township office with Browne since being elected in May 2010. Browne opened the office in May 2005, operating it as a joint office with then Rep. Craig Dally.

Hahn's district office assists constituents with many state-related issues including PennDOT, labor and industry, public welfare and revenue. Her staff can also provide state-related brochures and forms including property tax/rent rebate, driver's manuals, transportation and fishing maps, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications and PHEAA and PACE applications.

Hahn will maintain her district office at 354 W. Moorestown Road, Nazareth, and her state Capitol office at 402 Irvis Office Building, Harrisburg. Browne will still maintain offices in Allentown at 702 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 101, and 1601 Union Blvd. (Tuesdays only), as well as one in Harrisburg at 171 Main Capitol.