In contrast to Bethlehem Township, where two commissioners have been challenged and a ballot challenge is under way, the supervisors' race in Hanover Township is quiet. Supervisors John N. Diacogiannis and Stephen R. Salvesen, both of them Republicans, face no challenges to their $2,500 per year position.

At their March 12 meeting, they tormented Solicitor Jim Broughal with a resolution declaring the week of March 17 as Solicitors' Week in Hanover Township. Broughal has served the township since 1979. They threatened Hanover Engineering's Jim Milot that he's next.

Witnessing all this ribbing was Northampton County's former President Judge Bob Freedberg. He was there for a conditional use hearing to establish a fitness facility called Circle Gym at 3894 Courtney St.

After being referred to as "judge" several times, Freedberg thanked everyone for their courtesy, but reminded them that he is now just a lawyer in private practice.

"You're still a judge in our eyes," responded Chairman Diacogiannis.

Supervisors meet again March 26, 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building at 3630 Jacksonville Road, to vote on Freedberg's application.