School district files curative amendment; board appoints special counsel and notes recusal
Nazareth Area School District filed a curative amendment seeking preemption claims and on‑lot sewer consideration; the board set hearings to begin Sept. 15, appointed Matthew Deschler as special counsel for litigation defense, and recorded Supervisor Stephen A. Brown's abstention due to employment with the district.
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The board confirmed receipt of a curative amendment application from the Nazareth Area School District (NASD), submitted through their counsel Julie Burkart. Solicitor Gary Asteak summarized the district's position: it claims school‑district preemption of local zoning and argues public‑sewer requirements should not apply if an on‑lot system is appropriate. NASD waived the 60‑day waiting period and requested hearings beginning September 15; the board authorized the extension and scheduling of hearing(s) for that date (motion passed; S. Brown abstained).
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