During the April 20 Catasauqua Borough Council meeting, council approved an agreement with Lehigh County Historical Society to share some records.
Borough Manager Glenn Eckhart reported they are starting to go through the borough’s archives and recently found health records from 1893 to 1937. He said they were interested in sharing the information with Lehigh County Historical Society. It was asked why they wouldn’t share them with the Historical Catasauqua Preservation Association. Eckhart said it all happened that day so there wasn’t much time, and it was reported the state recommended sharing with the county. Councilman Brian Bartholomew also questioned HCPA’s preservation process for the documents shared.
Council Vice President Kim Brubaker questioned if HCPA would be able to get copies of the records or have access to them if needed. Eckhart said they would be available and protected through the county, but the borough still retains ownership so something could be arranged…