Before Bethlehem homeless camp is broken up, ‘pointed talk’ to pave the way

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — There could be a busy few months ahead for social service organizations in Bethlehem, officials said this week.

Norfolk Southern railroad company requested city police assistance in “facilitating the removal” of an estimated 30 people living in tents along 22 acres of its property near the Lehigh River.

City police have been asked to help with the removal, with notifications to be posted by Sept. 15 of a Dec. 15 deadline for individuals to be off the property, according to a letter from Norfolk Southern railroad police…

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