It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Parsons/Taylor House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Easton, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Gollub Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local River Grille or visit Jacob Mixsell House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Easton, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Easton, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Easton, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
EASTON, Pa. — Easton Area School District residents may have to pinch some pennies for a prospective tax increase in the 2025-26 budget, but officials said the bump is much milder than it could have been.The board pushed the $214,105,899 final General Fund Budget forward at Tuesday evening’s meeting with the 3.5% tax increase still standing.But administrators and...
EASTON, Pa. — Easton Area School District residents may have to pinch some pennies for a prospective tax increase in the 2025-26 budget, but officials said the bump is much milder than it could have been.
But administrators and board members appeared pleased to make ends meet without dipping into the district's general fund.
“We need to have that extra money, so that the increases aren't going to be 4 percent or 5 percent or something. That’s why we’re doing it.”
The final budget is set for a vote at the board’s next meeting, set for June 25.
Schools Superintendent Tracy Piazza and board President Jodi Hess commended Chief Financial Officer Jack Trent on his work bridging the budget gap faced by the district, which originally showed a $7 million deficit.
At the same time, EASD has pursued plans for a new high school priced at $298 million, which raised concerns among some residents about more drastic tax increases.
Trent said the 3.5% overall increase includes just a bit over 1.5% to go to the surplus that ultimately will help fund the high school project via the bond purchasing process.
That figure amounts to $3.3 million for the high school.
Locking down the funds now is integral to keeping the district functioning while funding the new school, he said.
“We need to have that extra money, so that the increases aren't going to be 4 percent or 5 percent or something," Trent said. "That’s why we’re doing it.”
Trent said the district’s financial advisers pushed the concept to avoid more substantial spikes in the near future.
Overall, the increase is not as drastic as in some other Lehigh Valley school districts, some of which — such as Whitehall-Coplay — are facing increases of more than 5% to address deficits.
Hess said Trent and the advisers “hit the ground running,” and in a time of uncertainty when it comes to federal funding and material costs for capital projects made significant accomplishments.
“I’m not thrilled to be raising taxes," Hess said. "It’s not something we want to do, but I do definitely think that right now, it’s really important to take that extra money to be able to do the high school.
"I don’t think a lot of people understand the disrepair that [the old high school] is in, and the money that we’ve already put into that building. Over the last five to 10 years, we’ve put millions of dollars into it.”
She said roof repairs alone have reached about $5 million.
According to Piazza, the budget will be the first in many years for which the district has not had to dip into its general fund balance to bridge a budget gap.
“That was a promise that I made to the board when I was trying to limp my way through doing that," Piazza said. "And so Jack was able to pull that off with everybody else who had to contribute to that effort.
"And that's my expectation for the rest of my term here, is that we produce an even budget."
Piazza said she still does not expect a unanimous vote on the matter.
“There will be a few board members who say ‘no’ based on the tax increases, and I respect that,” she said.
And while the increase is substantial compared to previous years — which largely fell around 2% — Piazza said the move is being conducted with intention and careful spending.
“As a taxpayer in this district as well, nobody likes to see their taxes go up. But we also can’t do a new project and move forward if we don't increase taxes as one of our largest funding bases."
“As a taxpayer in this district as well, nobody likes to see their taxes go up," she said. "But we also can’t do a new project and move forward if we don't increase taxes as one of our largest funding bases.
“And so those who say ‘no,’ I certainly respect that and understand their reasoning and their support for their constituents, but I also recognize that they, too, want to see a new building.
"They would just like to see it without having to raise taxes. And certainly that's all of our goals, but it's an unrealistic one at this point in time for any school district."
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. — The U.S. arm of Turkey’s largest gummy, licorice and marshmallow candies producer on Thursday broke ground on a new facility in the Lehigh Valley.Kervan, which expanded to the United States in 2011 with its bulk candy operation, plans a new warehouse, manufacturing, and office space at 142 Commerce Park Drive at the border of Bethlehem and Lower Nazareth townships.With heavy equipment running in the background and bright sunlight bearing overhead, Kervan Chief Financial Officer Gokhan Kacmaz an...
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. — The U.S. arm of Turkey’s largest gummy, licorice and marshmallow candies producer on Thursday broke ground on a new facility in the Lehigh Valley.
Kervan, which expanded to the United States in 2011 with its bulk candy operation, plans a new warehouse, manufacturing, and office space at 142 Commerce Park Drive at the border of Bethlehem and Lower Nazareth townships.
With heavy equipment running in the background and bright sunlight bearing overhead, Kervan Chief Financial Officer Gokhan Kacmaz and Chief Executive Officer Burak Cezik welcomed local partners who helped get the operation off the ground.
"Hopefully, once we complete this project here in this beautiful location in Lower Nazareth Township and Bethlehem Township, we will create more value for the towns. We will create more jobs, hopefully here, and we will contribute to the society."
The 90,000-square-foot building will consolidate the company’s warehouse, storage and packaging operations, and eventually build out even further.
Kacmaz said the project started about two years ago.
He thanked local politicians, the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Community Bank, county and township officials and Alloy 5 and Forge 39 Construction for their help.
“It's a key milestone event for us, and it was not possible without them," Kacmaz said.
"Hopefully, once we complete this project here in this beautiful location in Lower Nazareth Township and Bethlehem Township, we will create more value for the towns.
"We will create more jobs, hopefully here, and we will contribute to the society."
Initially, the building will focus on warehousing and packaging, in addition to housing the company’s domestic headquarters.
Full-fledged manufacturing could be coming soon.
The facility will bring in about 50 jobs, including 40 positions for warehouse and packaging and 10 for office duties.
"We like the area: it’s growing, and it is attracting a population to here. The workforce is good, so we would like to invest in here instead of going to another place.”
Kacmaz said Kervan is among the top vendors for Walmart, Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Trader Joe’s, and the Commerce Park facility will help to grow the company even further.
“We are right now exceeding a $50 million revenue threshold, and we are planning to distribute all of the products and package some of the products here in this facility,” Kacmaz said.
“But our midterm target is to reach to $200 million of revenue, and I think it will happen in the next three years. And this investment will also contribute a lot to this ambition.”
Asked why Kervan selected the Lehigh Valley for the new operation, Kacmaz said the proximity to ports such as Newark was a key component, along with a strong local workforce.
“So all this made this location in the Lehigh Valley a really great place to make this investment," Cezik said. "Plus, we had our headquarters since 2011 in the Lehigh Valley.
“In 2017, we moved to Whitehall [Township]. Before that, we were in downtown Bethlehem, so we were in the area.
"And we like the area: it’s growing, and it is attracting a population to here. The workforce is good, so we would like to invest in here instead of going to another place.”
The company’s candy is largely produced in Turkey, Poland and Egypt, and distributed to 90 countries across the globe.
Kervan produces plenty of standard fare — gummy bears and worms, sour gummy candies, fruit rings — and some more unusual designs, including peach penguins, red lobsters and dinosaurs.
It also produces seasonal specialties for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter.
Kervan also has partnered with Sunkist and Crayola to produce branded gummy products.
Community Bank's Vice President Market Leader for Commercial Banking Joseph Madison said the choice to work with Kervan on the new project was an easy choice, based on eight years of work together.
"So it's a level of trust and partnership built up," Madison said. "This project hits a lot of buttons for us, and we found a great value.
"Number one, we support the company, the growth division and also the strong management team. And this worked out well for the bank. And it's, again, it's a partnership, and bank relationships matter."
Northampton County Director of Community and Economic Development Tina Smith commended the company for its investment in the community, welcoming a fruitful (gummy) partnership.
“We're happy for the new creation and some new jobs coming forward, and we'll do whatever we can to help and welcome you into the community," Smith said.
"And thank you for making the county a little bit sweeter.”
EASTON, Pa. — When officials reframe cities as part of the environment, they can improve the quality of life for both people and wildlife, Brandon Sullivan said Tuesday.“We have that social responsibility and moral responsibility to take care of every living being in the city of Easton,” Sullivan, the city’s sustainability coordinator, said.“Bird Town not only focuses on that wildlife, but it also focuses on the people within each city. Its main purpose is to improve the quality of life for birds, ...
EASTON, Pa. — When officials reframe cities as part of the environment, they can improve the quality of life for both people and wildlife, Brandon Sullivan said Tuesday.
“We have that social responsibility and moral responsibility to take care of every living being in the city of Easton,” Sullivan, the city’s sustainability coordinator, said.
“Bird Town not only focuses on that wildlife, but it also focuses on the people within each city. Its main purpose is to improve the quality of life for birds, wildlife and people.”
Easton late last month became the third major city in the Lehigh Valley to seek certification through Bird Town Pennsylvania, an annual designation focused on community-based conservation.
While still in the beginning stages of the five-step certification process, the effort has received support from City Council, and environmental officials are seeking residents interested in getting involved.
“We actually are forming a Bird Town Committee, and that committee does need three to five [community] members that are active in it,” Sullivan said.
He said he and City Forester Robert Christopher both will be members.
“And then, from there, we just submit the application with whatever files and documentation they require, and we're off to the races,” he said.
Active in the commonwealth for more than a decade, Bird Town Pennsylvania is part of the Pennsylvania Audubon Council.
The certification process includes: scheduling a meeting to discuss the process, creating a Bird Town Committee, passing a Bird Town municipal resolution, completing the application and paying a one-time $100 fee, which helps offset costs for two Bird Town street signs.
Once municipalities complete the initial steps, they automatically receive a green level designation.
From there, municipal officials each year will check off projects and tasks from the program’s Goal and Activity Worksheet. Depending on how many are completed, points are calculated to determine an annual designation.
In the four-tier program, municipalities can move up from green to bronze, then silver and, finally, gold.
In the Lehigh Valley, there already are five Bird Towns. In addition to Allentown and Bethlehem, others are Lower Macungie, Whitehall and Salisbury townships.
All received gold status this year, except for Salisbury, which achieved bronze.
Getting the city designated through Bird Town Pennsylvania has been a goal for Sullivan since he was hired as the city’s first sustainability coordinator this year, he said.
And the work officials are already doing in the city, including the micro-forest, 1900 Wood Ave., as well as installing pollinator gardens, can contribute to the certification.
“When I was looking through the checklist of sections where points are applicable, a lot of those already kind of applied,” Sullivan said.
“We already have a lot of points on the table that we can acquire just for continuing to do the programs we are already doing.”
Using a template from Bird Town, edited to fit the city, Sullivan crafted a resolution and submitted it to the governing body. It was passed unanimously during the May 28 City Council meeting without discussion.
LehighValleyNews.com reached out to Mayor Sal Panto for comment.
Sullivan said that, “When you end up passing these resolutions and joining these organizations, you get access to different funding or different opportunities that aren't just designed for these birds.
“But these birds are a wonderful indicator of the quality of our city and air quality … So typically, when you see bird populations fall, you also have more pollutants being introduced, and as they rebound or increase, you start to see a reduction in those pollutants.
"I want to be able to educate residents about our Climate Action Plan, be able to educate individuals on what projects we're doing, both in green space preservation or wetland restoration or protection, and also just on how to lessen your electricity bill.
“So, they're a fantastic measurement of life, literally and metaphorically.”
While the certification process is underway, projects are already in development, including a webpage devoted to sustainability on the city’s website.
“I want to make that as in-depth as possible,” Sullivan said. “I want to be able to educate residents about our Climate Action Plan, be able to educate individuals on what projects we're doing, both in green space preservation or wetland restoration or protection, and also just on how to lessen your electricity bill.
“But part of that website will be devoted to Bird Town and providing information on Bird Town — why it matters, how it helps residents and just events that we'll be doing.
"Whether that be maybe a possible bird-watching walk in the future, or whatever other events we may come up with.”
Interested in joining the city’s Bird Town Committee? Email [email protected].
Arvato is further expanding its footprint in the U.S. Carbel, U.S. based 3PL provider acquired by Arvato earlier this year, is taking over a strategically important distribution center in Easton, Pennsylvania, on behalf of a global fashion client. Starting in June 2025, Carbel will take over responsibility for B2C and B2B outbound operations from a 60,000 sqm warehouse in Easton, Pennsylvania.“Our strategic move of combining strengths is already proving it’s success,” says Javier Torrens, President Carbel at Arvato. ...
Arvato is further expanding its footprint in the U.S. Carbel, U.S. based 3PL provider acquired by Arvato earlier this year, is taking over a strategically important distribution center in Easton, Pennsylvania, on behalf of a global fashion client. Starting in June 2025, Carbel will take over responsibility for B2C and B2B outbound operations from a 60,000 sqm warehouse in Easton, Pennsylvania.
“Our strategic move of combining strengths is already proving it’s success,” says Javier Torrens, President Carbel at Arvato. “Our complementary capabilities allowed us to secure this opportunity together – a clear validation of our joint approach in the U.S. fashion logistics market.”
“The expansion not only strengthens our long-standing partnership with one of the world’s leading fashion brands,” adds Lidia Ratajczak-Kluck, President Large Scale Fashion at Arvato, “it also proves that our passion to deliver our best every day to support the growth of our clients through scalable, fashion-focused logistics solutions across global markets, is exactly what our clients are looking for.”
The Easton site is equipped with carton racks, hanging garment storage, mezzanine levels, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). In addition to returns management, which is already being performed from a nearby facility in Nazareth, PA, Carbel will manage inbound and outbound warehousing, value-added services, transportation, and customs clearance for both B2C and B2B operations for the client.
The operating model combines about 450 employees of permanent staff with additional flexible resources – a setup proven to align with the client’s operational requirements. “One of our strengths is our ability to react flexibly to seasonal volume fluctuations, e.g., during summer sale and offer a fitted and scalable solution,” says Javier Torrens.
With this expansion, Arvato strengthens its position as a globally connected 3PL partner, capable of delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across all regions and channels. The quick integration of the Easton site into the Carbel network without any disruption of the services for the client is a perfect example of how Arvato’s strategy to ‘shape supply chains globally’ comes to life – by combining local with global expertise, scalable infrastructure, and a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements.
Easton’s two rivers, the Delaware and Lehigh, are home to trails and parks that are popular recreational spots for residents and visitors.The city is planning to make upgrades to those spots, in addition to other waterfront areas.In a community Zoom meeting this past week, Environmental Planning and Design introduced ...
Easton’s two rivers, the Delaware and Lehigh, are home to trails and parks that are popular recreational spots for residents and visitors.
The city is planning to make upgrades to those spots, in addition to other waterfront areas.
In a community Zoom meeting this past week, Environmental Planning and Design introduced Easton’s Waterfront Master Plan. It aims to update the city’s Delaware and Lehigh riverfronts with upgraded trails, recreational spaces and stronger ties between neighborhoods, parks and the natural environment.
The project proposes to expand the city’s trail network. The goal is to create a continuous loop for pedestrians and bicyclists along both the Delaware and Lehigh rivers, closing existing gaps and connecting to regional trails like the D&L Trail and the Two Rivers Trailway.
“A key focal point was to really determine how to connect some of the gaps along the trail system,” AJ Schwartz, director of design for EPD, said.
The plan aims to make the waterfront safer with more activities for pedestrians and cyclists.
“We have four key aspirations, which are to enhance tourism and visitor experience, achieve connectivity with the local trail systems, provide public amenities for a growing community, and to celebrate the history, community, and culture of Easton,” Emily Bernhardt, landscape designer for EPD, said.
The plan is estimated to cost a total of $24,376,886, and it could take 10-12 years to fully implement.
It upgrades existing boat ramps and proposes the addition of new access points, especially for non-motorized boats such as kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. Some current access locations may be relocated to more functional spots for recreational users and emergency services.
The plan recommends both enhancements to existing parks and the creation of recreational spaces. Scott Park and Riverside Park, for example, are slated for upgrades to their amphitheaters, river access points, and pedestrian infrastructure.
Other additions are proposed to include a rock-climbing park, skate park, swing benches by the river, an elevated green space that overlooks the city, picnic tables, lounge chairs, a community lawn and more.
After gaining feedback from the community in October, Bernhardt said many residents “prioritized environmental caution and conservation.”
The designers said the design keeps potential flooding in mind and maintains the ecological health of the riverbanks. Proposed features include riparian buffers, native plantings, and educational signage focused on wildlife and conservation.
The project is divided into four zones, or “rooms,” each defined by natural and man-made boundaries like bridges, roads, and topography.
Room 1 includes Riverside and Scott parks along the Delaware River, Room 2 spans the Lehigh River near Downtown Easton, Room 3 extends upstream along Lehigh Drive, and Room 4 runs along the Delaware River south of its confluence with the Lehigh River.
Residents can review the draft plan at easton-pa.com and submit comments until Sunday, June 15. Feedback can be emailed to [email protected].
Schwartz said the hope is to finalize plans by July.
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