Northampton Borough Council will meet 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3, 2022, at the municipal building, 1401 Laubach Ave.

Congratulations to Tony Pristash, the borough’s newly elected mayor, who will take the oath of office that night.

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Northampton Area Food Bank, 1601 Canal St., will be closed through Jan. 2, 2022. It will reopen Jan. 3, 2022.

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Northampton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 is seeking veterans willing to serve on its honor guard. The honor guard provides military honors, when requested by families, at veterans’ funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life.

According to the VFW, the ceremony exemplifies the “paying of respect and the final demonstration of the country’s gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our nation.”

Veterans interested in hearing more about joining the honor guard are asked to call 610-216-8952. No experience is necessary.

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Email your church, civic group or Scout troop activities to tklutter@ptd.net.

Happy New Year!