Better late than never is what Northampton Borough officials are saying.

The borough recently received $21,291 from Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Councilman Robert Coleman, member of the administration and finance committee, reported at a recent council meeting the FEMA check will be used to reimburse the borough for damages sustained by the Stewart Street pump station during Hurricane Irene.

Borough Manager Gene Zarayko said the pump station repairs were made some time ago with borough funds, in hopes FEMA would grant the borough's request for a reimbursement from the federal government.

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In other business, council granted Police Chief Ronald Morey's request to permit two police officers to attend a training course at the Allentown Police Academy. The sessions will be held from April 29 to May 1. There is no fee for the officers to attend the special training.

Reporting on building, land and recreation activities, Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski Jr said six new tables were bought for the Lerchenmiller Drive recreation center. The older tables will be sold at a municipal auction later this year.

The recreation center was busy last weekend. The Zone held a basketball tournament and there was a dance for seventh- and eighth-grade students.

Councilman Robert McHale, police committee chairman, also mentioned during the meeting newly appointed Patrolman Christopher Fredericks has begun his training and is riding with other patrol officers during shifts.

Council learned a proposal to open a new delicatessin on Main Street has been abandoned. However, Zarayko reported a variety store may locate at the premises.

+Further plans will be detailed later.

Newhard Pharmacy, in appeal, was granted permission by the borough zoning hearing board of adjustment to erect a second business sign at its site. The sign will be placed on the north side of the building.