Clerics serving Northampton parishes can now enjoy free memberships at the borough’s recreation center.

This decision, made at the Feb. 6 Northampton Borough Council meeting, was adopted unanimously and takes effect immediately.

Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski Sr. informed council he was approached by three members of the clergy who inquired about membership at the recreation center, 1 Lerchemiller Drive. He said for all the service they give to the community, the borough should offer them free membership at the center.

The membership extends to active and retired clergy in the borough. It does not, however, include family members of the clergy.

The membership fee for adults is $220 annually.

The recreation center affords members a fitness room with the latest equipment, basketball courts and other programs.

In other business, council was informed the borough’s municipal pool will have a new pavilion erected at the site for the summer. The pavilion is being paid for by grants.

Lopsonzski Sr. reported pool season passes can be purchased at the recreation center.