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Hello Easton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which big new Easton projects will open their doors in 2026?
  • Will Easton’s new senior tax rebate really deliver meaningful savings?
  • How could Easton’s next school budget affect your tax bill?

Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy at Invertase Brewing Company! - Phillipsburg, NJ on Jan 9, 2026 and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 51, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These are the projects to watch in the eastern end of the Lehigh Valley in 2026 (mahoningmatters.com) — Major development is reshaping downtown Easton in 2026, with three housing projects, a new hotel on Centre Square, and the 278-unit Confluence complex all slated to open, plus a rebuilt McDonald’s on South Third Street. Together with other mixed-use projects and a Nurture Nature Center expansion, officials say the city’s building boom shows no sign of slowing.
   

2. 'Not helping them': Senior property tax rebate fueled by hybrid vehicle savings passes in Easton, but concerns remain (lehighvalleynews.com) — Easton officials have narrowly approved a senior property tax rebate program funded by fuel savings from the city’s hybrid police vehicles, but key council members still question whether enough money will materialize to meaningfully help residents. With only two hybrids in service so far and higher vehicle costs, some worry the city’s tight budget and potential future tax hikes could undercut any small rebates seniors receive.
   

3. Will your school taxes go up? Here's a look at early budget discussions for Lehigh Valley districts (mcall.com) — Easton Area School District is again eyeing its reserve funds to plug budget gaps for 2026-27, a practice officials now call unsustainable. Early talks suggest the board aims to protect and rebuild its fund balance while staying within the state Act 1 tax cap, with a more detailed budget update expected in March that could affect local school tax bills.
   

4. Norco high school marching band rings in the new year with dozens of national awards (wfmz.com) — Easton Area High School’s Red Rover marching band just returned from New Orleans after being named Overall Grand Champion and earning dozens of national awards. Students describe a 26-hour bus trip, performances at the Sugar Bowl Parade and House of Blues, and strong community fundraising support that made the experience possible. Their success brings national recognition back home to Easton.
   

5. Strategic lineup moves lead to revenge win in Top 20 championship rematch (nj.com subscription) — Phillipsburg wrestling used bold lineup shifts to edge North Hunterdon 35-30 in a rematch of last year’s Group 4 final, with several underclassmen delivering clutch wins. For Easton fans, the Stateliners’ brutal upcoming schedule includes a showdown with Easton in the next month, giving local wrestling followers another marquee rivalry to watch.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anybody know of any studio/1BR apartments available for rent in Allentown?
    Preferably around $1000/mo. Somebody asked me for help looking. Their budget is a bit tight. Let me know any leads. Thank you. (Nextdoor Madison Farms)
  • Looking for a 3bdrm to Bedroom for rent around 1400 to 1600 family of 5 1 small kitten .
    Looking to stay in West wars of Easton . Maybe wilson (Nextdoor West Ward East)
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