Police Problems, Pool Possibilities Top Local News

When it comes to Nazareth these days, one issue tops them all: The police department.

And whether the Nazareth Borough Council was getting into a war of words with the police chief as residents came to his defense, one thing is certain: Colonial Regional is now on the clock in regards to possibly providing police services for the borough.

Here is the Week in Review:

Nazareth residents are beginning to fear for their safety as issues with the police department continue to drag on.

Nazareth Council members squabble with police chief over scheduling officers for weekend duty.

Nazareth Borough Council approves motion for Colonial Regional Police to get a proposal to run borough's police operations by June 27 work session.

A pool committee has been formed by Nazareth Borough Council to help provide input and direction for a new borough pool.

Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta has been under fire from Borough Council for how he operates the police department. This week, some residents came to his defense.

Some Nazareth council members try to explain to residents at recent meetings that their task is not an easy one.