Northampton Borough is pursuing a $421,250 state grant to assist with the flood mediation work on the Dry Run Creek.

Acting on a report by borough Manager LeRoy Brobst, borough council instructed Victor Rodite, community planner, in cooperation with Kent Baird, of Gilmore & Associates, to prepare and file an application for a Pennsylvania Small Water & Sewer Grant of $421,250 to assist with the flood mediation work of the Dry Run Creek.

“This will assist us in our mandated MS4 application. The borough would be responsible for $74,339,” Brobst said.

The mandated federal program, carried out by the states, directs measures be taken by municipalities to prevent debris and materials entering into streams, such as the Hokendauqua Creek and the Lehigh River.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 was acknowledged for a $150 donation to go toward expenses incurred by the borough for the holiday tree-lighting program. Rodite said the VFW Post always opened its door to the community after the ceremony. Although no longer at the site, the VFW wanted to be part of the celebration by providing treats for the children.