School is officially in session for Palmerton area students.

With that in mind, Palmerton Borough Council wants to remind those driving in the borough to be alert when behind the wheel for kids walking to and from school.

“We just want to make sure that we keep those children safe, and take that extra time — even if we’re in a hurry — to adhere to the speed limits, stop for buses (and) keep an extra lookout for children who might not be paying attention as they’re crossing the roads,” Councilmember Holly Sell said.

Other business

• In other business, council approved the police pension fund 2020 minimum municipal obligation for the amount of $162,251, as well as the nonuniformed pension fund 2020 minimum municipal obligation for the amount of $69,840.

• A grant application submitted by the Palmerton Council last year on behalf of the borough fire company was denied. The grant would have funded a program called the Palmerton Fire Department Carcinogen Awareness and Reduction to Exposure Initiative, and would have worked to decrease the amount of carcinogens local firefighters are exposed to.

• Council gave fire Chief Jason Behler approval to update the proposal with the intent to reapply for the grant.

• Council approved a resolution stating its opposition to gerrymandering and their support for legislative efforts that minimize the practice. Gerrymandering is the redrawing of legislative districts to show favor toward one political party.