At the Sept. 14 Bath Borough Council meeting, council President Frank Hesch requested a special order of business and introduced Michael Harrington, the president of the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association. He thanked Harrington for the close working relationship the association has with Bath Borough and congratulated the association for 55 years of service preserving the Monocacy Creek Watershed area.

A watershed is an area of land that channels rain and melted snow downhill into a shared body of water like a creek, river, lake or ocean.

Bath Mayor Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito provided a proclamation on behalf of the borough of Bath, honoring the MCWA for its 55 years of successful volunteer activities preserving the watershed and its cooperation with municipalities that are in or border the watershed.

Harrington was honored to accept the proclamation and noted the MCWA is the oldest watershed organization of its kind in Pennsylvania.

The mission of the MCWA is to protect, preserve, enhance and restore the Monocacy Creek and its watershed. MCWA partners with schools, universities, businesses and like-minded environmental organizations to achieve its mission.

Protecting the Monocacy Watershed benefits wildlife, landowners and community residents. The creek is an oasis for trout fishing, bird watching, hiking and picnicking. Watersheds play a crucial role in the environment and in society, as they determine both the availability and quality of water.

The MCWA helps educate the Bath community about the importance of watersheds, monitors the health of the creek, supports environmental studies and advocates for the creek with government authorities.

In his fire department report, Tony Kovalovski said there were 34 fire calls in August, with a year-to-date total of 316 fire department calls.

It was announced the public works department is seeking an additional employee. Visit bathborough.org for information about the open position and how to apply.

Reginelli Mirabito noted she continues to request that council evaluate installing speed humps in areas prone to excessive speeding in the borough.

Additionally, she reported there will be a Coffee with the Cops session 9-11 a.m. Oct. 7 for residents to come out to meet with representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police.

The mayor concluded her report saying state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th, secured a $200,000 grant to fund a new generator for the borough.

Under new business, borough Manager Brad Flynn announced the 2027 budget draft is done and will be examined closely in October with council.

Council approved the request to purchase infield mix to make the necessary repairs to the Ciff Cowling softball field in an amount not to exceed $2,000.

Council also authorized the release of a portion of the right-of-way easement for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation improvements required for the Wawa project.

In another matter, the America 250 trailhead project was approved to move into the design phase.

Resolution 2026-012 was approved, urging the General Assembly of Pennsylvania to clarify the treatment of privileged attorney-client communication under the Right To Know Law and urging the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs to include this clarification in its legislative documents.

Resolution 2026-013 was approved for the use of a master band performance agreement used by the borough instead of using individual band contracts to standardize the contract process.

All resolutions and ordinances are available for review by visiting bathborough.org or calling the borough office.

The next Bath Borough Council meeting is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at borough hall, 121 S. Walnut St. It is a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and virtual options. Visit bathborough.org to review the meeting’s agenda and to access the meeting virtually.