Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Easton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in general with high priority
2027 Benefits Package for Non-union and Management Employees
The city is restructuring health coverage for ~55 non-union and management employees — moving toward a high-deductible plan and limiting spousal coverage when other employer coverage exists — to control costs that jumped over $3 million this year. Council tabled it, and a bigger city HSA contribution is on the table.
Regional Planning and Data Center Zoning Concerns
The proposed zoning amendments add rules for data centers and truck-generating warehouses. Commissioners clashed over the LVPC-recommended single 24-hour noise standard (55 dBA/70 dBC), wanting day/night distinctions and lower limits, plus questions on 80-foot heights, decommissioning bonds, generator rules, and ambient-neighborhood noise measurement.
Comprehensive Capital Improvements and Infrastructure Review
The council will review several new resolutions including applying for a PennDOT multimodal grant, purchasing a new street sweeper, testing LED lights, and addressing a legal settlement.