Summary
City Council debated and ultimately voted down a proposal to install a 15-foot black marble obelisk in Scott Park, agreeing with the Historic District Commission that the monument's scale and materials did not fit the historic area.
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Last discussed Jan 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Donated public art with no direct capital cost to the city.
Fraternal organization members seeking centennial recognition.
Local residents who care about historical preservation and want consistency from their city leaders are left out in the cold.
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"We're living in the Middle Ages": Easton Council reverses course on Alpha Phi Omega obelisk - Lehigh Daily
"We're living in the Middle Ages": Easton Council reverses course on Alpha Phi Omega obelisk Lehigh Daily
City Council - Jan 14, 2026
City Council debated and ultimately voted down a proposal to install a 15-foot black marble obelisk in Scott Park, agreeing with the Historic District Commission that the monument's scale and materials did not fit the historic area.
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