EASTON, Pa. – Easton City Council on Wednesday approved an agreement with the owners of Rock Church regarding property which has been contested by the sides for a lengthy amount of time.

The deal formally agrees to legally separate the church property, located at 501-503 Northampton St., into two lots. Under the agreement, the city will retain the portion of the property with the Hooper House and addition, while Rock Church will retain the remaining portion, including Timothy House.

Wednesday night’s resolution established the terms and conditions governing the property transfer and responsibilities associated with Timothy House’s rehabilitation.

“Finally, we’ll get it restored,” Mayor Sal Panto said.

Hooper House was owned previously by Col. Robert Lettis Hooper Jr., an officer in the Revolutionary War. The home is the oldest in Easton. The property, which was purchased in 1992 by Rock Church, was deemed blighted by the city in 2021. Easton attempted to take the property in 2024, whereas Rock filed preliminary objections to the taking.

After a court appearance last year, the two sides agreed to resolve the pending and uncertain litigation. The result of those negotiations included Wednesday night’s bill.

The Lynden

City Council authorized agreement execution for a building featuring condominiums.

The agreement involves The Lynden, a proposed seven-story structure at 101 S. Third St. featuring 73 condominiums and more than 2,540 square feet of first floor commercial and retail space. The residences will be comprised of 15 one-bedroom condos, 36 two-bedroom units and 22 three-bedroom units and penthouses, which have balconies. Officials with the application noted there would be a gym and bicycle room on the first floor.

The proposal, offered by developer Basin Street Industrial Development LLC, also features 43 parking spaces on the first floor with an entrance on South Bank Street.

Agreement highlights include $229,799 in financial security and $160,000 from the developer to the city for a sewer tapping fee.

“It imposes upon the developer the obligation to put in certain infrastructure,” Councilmember Julie Zando-Dennis said about the pact.