The Atlas Cement Memorial Museum fared better in its request for a hotel tax grant than the borough.

Northampton Borough officials recently learned the borough's application for a $50,000 hotel tax grant was denied. The money was to be used to create an uptown minipark at the site of the borough's first outdoor farmers market.

The borough also has a similar grant request submitted to the state for funding for a gaming grant from the Monroe County casino.

The museum headed by Curator Ed Pany, also a borough councilman, was awarded $1,000 to fund the purchase of a digital projector for a computer system.

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In other business at its most recent council meeting, borough officials discussed allowing Boy Scout Troop 59, Egypt, to build a flower bed at Canal Park as part of an Eagle Scout project. Borough Manager Gene Zarayko said the borough needs a design and location for the flower bed.

Also at the meeting:

· A hair salon on Main Street sought parking meters installed in front of the establishment. Council President John Yurish said the request was denied due to the cost of purchasing and adding parking meters. Lines have been painted in front of the establishment for vehicles.

· A cheerleading competition will be held Nov. 3 at the high school to benefit the borough recreation center.

· Work continues on the borough's 2014 budget. There is no word on whether the budget will include a property tax hike.