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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Reminders for

Township Residents .......................3

Spring Yard Care Tips

for Water Quality ............................3

Lehigh Township Historical

Society News ..................................4

Lehigh Township Volunteer

Fire Co., No.1 ............................. 6-7

Donate Blood ..................................7

Smoke Alarms ............................. 8-9

Electronic Drop-Off Locations .... 10

Lehigh Township

Spring Leaf Collection ............10-11

Lehigh Township

Yard Waste Center ....................... 12

Northampton Area

Public Library............................... 12

Lehigh Township

Contact Information .................... 14

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Spring in the WoodsAs we move into spring, Lehigh Township Rails to Trails

continues to work on projects in the woods at Indian Trail Park. A bench will be placed near one of the native planting areas, birdhouses will be hung in trees, and identification signs will be added for some of the vegetation. We plan to finally hold a Grand Opening of the path in late spring or early summer.

When you walk along the path in the spring, you might see some of the plants pictured. While not all are very colorful, they are an important part of the ecosystem as some produce seeds that are eaten by wildlife, and others help produce soil. See what you can find!

This past fall we did informative walks in both Catasauqua and Northampton. We viewed many of the mansions in Catasauqua and learned about the original uses of many buildings in Northampton that still stand today. Both events were well attended. At present we are not planning any more walks, but that might change next fall.

Our meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Township Municipal Building. Do join us! For a membership form, or to learn more about our group, contact Nancy (484 330-9627) or Dean (610 462-0617).

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EVENTS

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Reminders for Township Residents- As most people are aware, there are many dead Ash trees throughout the Township. As these trees age, they become

more brittle, creating a potential hazard for roads and nearby structures. If you are in a wooded area, check your property. It is the property owner’s responsibility to remove these trees as described in Chapter 155 of the Codified Ordinances of Lehigh Township.

- Ordinance 2020-4 requires every property that has a residential dwelling unit, commercial structure or any other type of structure located on it to place a reflective emergency response number sign in a conspicuous place on said property. All residential structures shall have a sign with 3” or 4” high white reflective numbers with a green reflective background, visible both during the day and at night, placed on a 4” – 6” x 18” rectangular sign, which is to be displayed either vertically or horizontally. These signs can be purchased from any local hardware store; such as Ace Hardware in Northampton, A.F. Boyer Hardware & Guns in Slatington, or they can be purchased on-line for those who prefer on-line shopping. All existing residential and nonresidential structures were to comply with this Ordinance by June 30, 2021.

***All Ordinances can be found of the Township website, www.lehightownship.com, under the Code of Ordinances tab.

Spring Yard Care Tips for Water QualityCleanup: Collect and properly dispose of any stray trash the winter winds may have left behind. Clean up, mulch or

compost fallen leaves and garden cuttings you may have missed in the fall so they don’t get washed away during a spring storm. DO NOT dump yard waste near streams, wetlands, banks, property lines, etc., this will ensure that it does not end up in a stream where they can lower oxygen levels or block up stormwater drainage pipes.

Patch Grass: Inspect for bare spots in your lawn and landscape beds, especially if they are located on a hillside. A thick lawn produces less runoff than a thin lawn with exposed soil. Reseed grass in mid-spring, when the threat of hard frost is past but it’s still too early for most weeds to grow. Add a layer of mulch to bare planting beds anytime and consider planting them permanently with native meadow plants or groundcover before summer heat arrives.

Test Soil: Collect a soil sample from your lawn and have it tested so you know how much fertilizer to buy. Excess fertilizer won’t improve grass growth and could pollute local waterways, including groundwater. Soil test kits, with instructions, are available from some commercial lawn care firms and garden centers.

Fertilize Carefully: Nitrogen is commonly the most important nutrient for good grass growth. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to measure with a soil test. Instead, careful experimentation is the best way to determine how much nitrogen your lawn needs. For established lawns, applying around 2 pounds of Nitrogen per 1000 square feet of lawn, per growing season, is a starting rate that balances typical grass needs against water pollution concerns. Look for a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer because these are less likely to harm water quality. Several small fertilizer applications spread over the growing season are better than one single spring application. Suggested application: 1/3 in mid-spring, 1/3 in late summer, and 1/3 in late fall. If your grass grows well at this level, try reducing the application rate next year.

Mulch Clippings: Grass clippings are a free source of nitrogen fertilizer, so let them decompose into your lawn.Mow Sharp and High: A sharp mower blade cuts grass cleanly which improves turf health and promotes denser growth.

Setting the mower deck high, 2 ½ inches or more, helps lawn grass shade-out weeds and survive dry spells reducing the need for weed control and irrigation.

Sweep Away Clippings and Fertilizer: Use a leaf blower or a broom to push stray grass clippings and fertilizer granules off sidewalks and driveways onto your lawn where they can do some good. Otherwise, they turn into runoff pollution when they wash into storm sewers, ditches, and streams.

Plant Trees and Shrubs: Spring is a good time to plant native trees and shrubs which provide important water quality benefits. They reduce stormwater when their leaves intercept rainfall, increase infiltration when their roots penetrate the soil, and filter pollutants in the rich leaf litter that gradually develops beneath their canopy.

Aerate Turf: Grass does best and traps more stormwater, when it grows in loose soils. If your grass struggles despite proper fertilization and watering, compaction may be the problem. Core aeration is a process that removes finger sized soil plugs from the top layer of a lawn so air and rain water can support better root growth.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News Spring 2022 newsThe Lehigh Township Historical Society celebrated its 20th year during 2021.

To mark the event, the Board of Directors designated two individuals to be Life Members of the Society. David and Nancy Miller of Treichlers have been members since 2006 during which time they served as Directors and gave many hours of their time to benefit the Society. They join Kenneth Marsh, William Leickel, Beverly and Wilson Putt as Life Members. An informal luncheon was held before the holidays to mark the occasion and celebrate the Society’s 20th Anniversary. The Society is grateful for their dedication to the causes of the LT Historical Society over the years.

The LTHS Board of Directors for 2022 are: Sarah Pagotto, President; Brenda Peters, Vice-President; Ruth Hall Kent, Secretary; and Sandra Meuir, Treasurer. Dale Atherholt, Gloria Atherholt and Jean Kosc are Directors. This small group does all of the work and really could use more people interested in the history of our Township and preserving memorabilia of the past to lighten the load. As a non-profit organization, the Society relies on funding from donors, members, supporters, sponsors and occasionally grant funds, as well as fundraisers, to operate, maintain our buildings and update our collections. We also need the help of volunteers to carry out our mission of preserving the past history of Lehigh Township and surrounding areas. Extra hands would be helpful with filing and organizing displays of items donated to the Historical Centre Museum in Pennsville. If you have any spare time to volunteer and lend a hand, please give us a call or send a message.

If you wish to become a member/supporter of the Lehigh Township Historical Society, please give us a call at 610-440-0151 and leave a message or download and print the application form on our website at: www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org.

During most of 2020 and into last year, LTHS was basically shut down, like much of our country. We apologize to our Lehigh Township neighbors and supporters for our lack of availability during that time. 2021 has seen a slow return to the Society’s normal operations including fundraising activities such as our Take-Out BBQ Dinners, Fall Mum Sale, Annual Basket Social and bake sales, among others. Speaking of fundraising, we want to thank Lisa and her staff at the Blue Mountain Family Restaurant and Drive-In for their support by selling tickets for our raffle basket of PA Lottery tickets this past winter.

Our regular fundraising schedule for 2022 begins on April 3rd with our 18th Annual Finally Spring Basket Social. The basket social will be held at Blue Mt. Fish & Game Club Hall, located at 4190 Wood Drive and will begin at noon.  We appreciate the support of the F&G members to help us pull off this event every spring. Next, on June 5th, will be our BBQ to Go – Take Out Dinners (prepared by Ed Lorah’s Pig Roasters) and a bake sale. This event will be on the porch at the Historical Centre and the museum will be open for visitors. Dinner orders will be taken starting sometime in April. Call our office at 610-440-0151 and leave message to order. Our Annual Fall Mum Sale (and Bake Sale) is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th at 9 am to about 3 pm unless we sell out early. Plenty of beautiful plants will be available for walk-in sales but we will also take presale orders throughout August to assure your selection.

We will resume monthly Open House hours at the Historical Centre Museum in Pennsville this year beginning on Sunday, May 1st from 1 pm to 4 pm and will be open the first Sunday of each month through September 4th. Groups can also schedule a visit to the Historical Centre Museum on a suitable date. The St. Paul’s One-Room Schoolhouse Open House event for visitation has not yet been scheduled for 2022 but groups can schedule a date to visit the schoolhouse.

On November 15, the Cub Scouts from Pack 242 visited the schoolhouse to fulfill requirements for one of their badges. Activities included a scavenger hunt and discussions about how school was different years ago. The school was built in 1865 and was in operation for most years until 1951. It is restored to represent a schoolhouse of the 1930’s.

LTHS tries to hold a program during the Open House tour of the school each year. If you have any suggestions for such a program as the cemetery program held a few years ago, get in touch with us to share your ideas. The previous plan to hold a reunion of local residents who attended a one-room school was scuttled due to Covid-19. It is still being considered for a future year. We can be contacted through Facebook/Messenger as well as through the contact page on our website. If you call our office, please leave a message.

Don’t forget to support LTHS and come visit the museum this summer to take a walk back in time. We look forward to seeing you at the Historical Centre Museum.

Submitted by Ruth Hall Kent, LTHS Secretary

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Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co., No.1

2022 FIRE COMPANY OFFICERSPRESIDENT ........................................................Roger SpadtVICE-PRESIDENT ............................................Mike TripaldiRECORDING SECRETARY ....................Lee Boehning JrTREASURER ...........................................................Bryan FritzMEMBERSHIP SECRETARY .....................Tom O’DonnellTRUSTEES (1) .......................................... Matthew Davison .................................................................................expires 2022(2) .......................................................................... Shane Peters .................................................................................expires 2023(3) .................................................................... Cody Henninger .................................................................................expires 2024FUND RAISING CHAIRMAN .......................Monica Seko

Protecting the Life, Safety and Welfare of Our Fellow CitizensP.O. Box 855 • 4188 Lehigh Drive • Cherryville, PA 18035 • (610) 767-9339

2022 FIRE DUTY OFFICERSFIRE COMMISSIONER .............. 4750 ..... Rick HildebrandFIRE CHIEF .................................... 4751 .......John Haggerty1ST ASST. CHIEF ........................ 4752 ............ Scott Uhnak2ND ASST. CHIEF ....................... 4753 .......... Brian KrischeCAPTAIN ........................................ 4754 .......... Shane PetersCAPTAIN ........................................ 4755 ..........Chuck AicherLIEUTENANT ................................ 4756 .... Cody HenningerLIEUTENANT ................................ 4757 ...Joe WinkelbauerFIRE POLICE CAPTAIN ............. 4790 ................ Barry FreyFIRE POLICE LIEUTENANT .... 4791 ...............Bob WrennFIRE POLICE RECORDER ................................. Steve Geyer

2022 FIREMAN’S RELIEF OFFICERSFIREMAN’S RELIEF PRESIDENT ......................Tom O’DonnellFIREMAN’S RELIEF VICE-PRESIDENT ............Brian KrischeFIREMAN’S RELIEF SECRETARY ................ Lee Boehning JrFIREMAN’S RELIEF TREASURER ............................Bryan Fritz

FIREMAN’S RELIEF TRUSTEE (1) ................... Rob Kemmerer ........................................................................................... expires 2022FIREMAN’S RELIEF TRUSTEE (2) ................ Cody Henninger ........................................................................................... expires 2023FIREMAN’S RELIEF TRUSTEE (3) ............ Sean Demczyszyn ........................................................................................... expires 2024

Due to the amount of work and tasks that must be completed at a fire company relating to firefighting and the many requirements, the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. 1 has added the position of Fire Commissioner to the Fire Duty Squad Officers to lessen and spread out the work that has traditionally been done by the Fire Chief in the past. The Fire Commissioner is the chief administrative officer, and will be responsible for the administrative tasks such as: policies and procedures with the fire officers, grants, report submission to varied local, state, and federal offices, billing, fire budget, and response to incidents. The Fire Chief is the chief operational officer and will have control over the personnel and apparatus, coordinate the duties of the fire officers, develop operating policies and guidelines, training plans, and respond to and command incidents. This is just a short description to assist in the understanding of these two critical positions that oversee the Fire Duty Squad in Lehigh Township. The other varied fire officers also play a key role in the operations and response of the Fire Duty Squad.

The Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company 1 is now enrolled in and will be participating in the Kiddie Operation Save a Life Program. This will allow us to receive and distribute 10-year tamper-proof Smoke and CO alarms to needing families in Lehigh Township. The alarms will be provided on a case-by-case basis to single and double family homes only, as supplies are limited. The alarms will not be provided to rental properties, as the landlords/building owners are required by PA Law to provide and install the alarms. We will not be receiving the alarms until the Spring of 2022; which is the scheduled distribution time frame for the program. More will be posted on the Fire Company and Township websites, and social media sites in the future.

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Showing Students The Ropes Necessary To Make The Climb

Jan. 10, 2022 - By Andrea O’Neill ‘06Chief Scott Fogel has made it a point to provide as authentic an experience as possible for

each aspiring officer by melding hands-on experiences with their academic coursework and helping the student make an informed decision about their career path.

Chief Scott M. Fogel of the Lehigh Township Police Department doesn’t just focus on policing. As Chief, Fogel is responsible for the well-being of his officers, and that includes interns.

Fogel has made it a point to provide as authentic an experience as possible for each aspiring officer by melding hands-on experiences with their academic coursework and helping the student make an informed decision about their career path.

“I wouldn’t trade my Masters and Bachelor’s degrees for anything,” said Fogel. “Everything I learned, from core classes to communication skills and the [professional] experiences that give you so many things to talk about when you go for interviews. Everything connects.”

The Walnutport, PA police department began taking Huskies as interns when resident and BU student Nicholas Lessig ‘21 approached the department about an internship. Under the direction of Fogel, Lessig and other department interns have had the opportunity to experience every aspect of policing: from filing reports and writing citations to experiencing the jolt of a taser and training with the K-9 unit. The interns also got the chance to do detective work and observe the supervisory staff.

“We try to make sure they get a touch of everything, so they know what the job encompasses and not just what they’ve seen on TV,” said Fogel. “They use the same systems we utilize, and it gives them a leg up. It’s about the whole process – students must accumulate as much info as they can so they know what they are getting into.”

Such an approach helps the aspiring officer and benefits the department, fellow officers, and the profession as a whole. Fogel says that hosting interns also helps build community relations and find quality candidates as policing comes under more scrutiny and pressures to change.

“They get an opportunity to use our systems, so it’s like having another partner in your vehicle that can run a tag, look up info, or initiate a crash report,” said Fogel. “What people see on the news tends to make policing seem unwelcoming, so interning gives [students] the opportunity to decide if policing is really for them and avoid decisions that can adversely affect your ability to get a job. “

The support doesn’t end when the internship is over, either. Lessig has been working with officers to prepare for his oral exam and interviews for positions with several regional police departments. Lessig is ready. Not only has he gained experience from his internship, but an entire police department on his reference list.

Nicholas Lessig ‘21 with Chief Scott M. Fogel and Sgt. John Henry of the Lehigh Township Police

Department

Contact Chrissy Czonstka to schedule an appointment:cczonstka@lehightownship.com • 610-767-6771, Extension 120

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Smoke AlarmsSmoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths

and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Here’s what you need to know! • A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside

each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home.• Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.• Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.• Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet

mitigate false alarms.• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years.

Installing and maintaining smoke alarmsInstalling your smoke alarms correctly - and making sure they are in working order - is an important step to making your

home and family safer from fire. It’s important to have enough smoke alarms in your home. Fire research has demonstrated that with today’s modern

furnishings, fires can spread much more rapidly than in the past when more natural materials were used. Because of this, having a sufficient number of properly located smoke alarms is essential to maximize the amount of available escape time. For many years NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has required as a minimum that smoke alarms be installed inside every sleep room (even for existing homes) in addition to requiring them outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. (Additional smoke alarms are required for larger homes.) Homes built to earlier standards often don’t meet these minimum requirements. Homeowners and enforcement authorities should recognize that detection needs have changed over the years and take proactive steps make sure that every home has a sufficient complement of smoke alarms.

Installing smoke alarms • Choose smoke alarms that have the label of a

recognized testing laboratory.• Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside

each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

• On levels without bedrooms, install alarms in the living room (or den or family room) or near the stairway to the upper level, or in both locations.

• Smoke alarms installed in the basement should be installed on the ceiling at the bottom of the stairs leading to the next level.

• Smoke alarms should be installed at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance to minimize false alarms when cooking.

• Mount smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings (remember, smoke rises). Wall-mounted alarms should be installed not more than 12 inches away from the ceiling (to the top of the alarm).

• If you have ceilings that are pitched, install the alarm within 3 feet of the peak but not within the apex of the peak (four inches down from the peak).

• Don’t install smoke alarms near windows, doors, or ducts where drafts might interfere with their operation.

• Never paint smoke alarms. Paint, stickers, or other decorations could keep the alarms from working.

• For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds they all sound. Interconnection can be done using hard-wiring or wireless technology.

• When interconnected smoke alarms are installed, it is important that all of the alarms are from the same manufacturer. If the alarms are not compatible, they may not sound.

• There are two types of smoke alarms – ionization and photoelectric. An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires, and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization-photoelectric alarms, also known as dual sensor smoke alarms, are recommended.

• Keep manufacturer’s instructions for reference.

Figure A.29.8.3.1 from NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (2013 edition).

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Testing smoke alarms • Smoke alarms should be maintained according to manufacturer’s

instructions. • Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button.• Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke

alarm and knows how to respond.• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning to keep smoke alarms

working well. The instructions are included in the package or can be found on the internet.

• Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.

• Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.

• When replacing a battery, follow manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions. Manufacturer’s instructions are specific to the batteries (brand and model) that must be used. The smoke alarm may not work properly if a different kind of battery is used.

Interconnected smoke alarms increase safetyIn a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) survey of households with any fires, including fires in which the

fire department was not called, interconnected smoke alarms were more likely to operate and alert occupants to a fire. People may know about a fire without hearing a smoke alarm.

• When smoke alarms (interconnected or not) were on all floors, they sounded in 37% of fires and alerted occupants in 15%.

• When smoke alarms were not on all floors, they sounded in only 4% of the fires and alerted occupants in only 2%. • In homes that had interconnected smoke alarms, the alarms sounded in half (53%) of the fires and alerted people

in one-quarter (26%) of the fires.

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Lehigh Township The Lehigh Township Public Works Department will begin its spring curbside leaf collection program on April 4.

Leaves must be placed at the road by the beginning of the scheduled pick up week. The Maintenance Department will be making a onetime pass on each Township road based on the schedule below. Leaves only shall be raked to the shoulder of the road for collection. Leaves shall be kept off of the roadways. Leaves shall also be free of sticks or other material.

In addition to the collection of leaves, the Maintenance Department will also be doing a curbside collection of brush. Brush must be kept separate from leaf material. Brush shall be cut in lengths not to exceed 3 feet and bundled in a manner that will not exceed 15 pounds. This collection will follow the same schedule as the leaf collection.

The Public Works Crew may refuse pickup if inappropriate material is found within the leaves or if the above guidelines are not followed.

Collection ScheduleApril 4 and April 5 Western Portion of Twp. April 6 and April 7 Eastern Portion of Twp.

Residents are also welcome to bring leaves and brush to the yard waste recycling area located across from the Maintenance Department Building. Please, brush, leaves, and yard waste only. Foreign objects that get caught in the grinder can cost thousands of dollars in repairs. Keep brush to lengths of no more than 6 feet and 8 inches in diameter. Stumps are not permitted.

Mandatory Recycling Residents are reminded that Lehigh Township is a mandated recycling community. Paper, newsprint, aluminum,

steel, plastics, and glass must be recycled.

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Spring Leaf Collection

David M. Backenstoeattorney at law

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Did you know that Lehigh Township is a recycling mandated community? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requires Lehigh Township residents and businesses to recycle. Residents are required to recycle aluminum, glass, newsprint and yard waste (leaves, branches, etc.). Businesses are required to recycle aluminum, corrugated paper, high grade office paper and yard waste (leaves, branches, etc.).

The Municipality of Lehigh Township will accept yard waste ONLY. All Lehigh Township residents may drop off unbagged leaves, tree branches and hedge clippings. The tree branches must be cut into 8-foot lengths and shall not be larger than 5 inches in diameter. Grass clippings are not accepted. The drop off site is across the street from the Municipal Garage.

Bamboo, sod and large logs and stumps are not accepted at the Lehigh Township facility or the FRCA facility on Weaversville Road.

The leaves, tree branches and hedge clippings are to be

unloaded in their marked areas, do not put these items in the green bins. The green bins are used for transportation of these materials to the FRCA site. ***Please be sure to secure and/or tarp all yard waste/mulch while transporting to and from the site in your vehicle. Should debris fall onto the Township Road, it is your responsibility to clean up the debris.

If you are a resident of Lehigh Township and need to dispose of grass clippings, you may do so at the First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA) located at 6701 Weaversville Road, Northampton, PA 18067. Access the FRCA website at: www.frcaweb.org for further information, regulations and fees.

Lehigh Township sells blue recycling bins (22 gallon) for $7.50 at the Township Office between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Please be reminded that trash removal is through private hauler, the Township does not regulate who provides residential trash removal.

THE LEHIGH TOWNSHIP YARD WASTE CENTER IS FOR LEHIGH TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL DUMPING: VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO FINES. PLEASE ADHEAR TO THE POSTED DROP OFF HOURS OF 7 AM TO 3:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, SATURDAY 2 PM TO 6 PM, CLOSED ON SUNDAY & ALL HOLIDAYS

Northampton Area Public Library - Offers programming for all agesFor Children:Please bear with us as we continue our search for a Children’s Librarian. As of now, we will continue our take home crafts:

• Pre-school Kids Craft in a Bag – New craft every week! – No registration required.• School Age Craft in a Bag – March: Pet Rock Cacti• Some regular children’s programming from Grades 3-5 will begin this March. Registration for the following programs

will start in February: • Book Club – Thursday, March 3 and April 7 at 6:00 PM• Game Club – Thursday, March 10 and April 14 at 6:00 PM• STEAM Craft Club – Thursday, March 17 and April 21 at 6:00 PM

Registration is required for Children’s programs unless noted.For Teens:Teens Craft in a Bag –

• February: Quilled Emoji Cards• March: Pet Rock Cacti• April: Paracord Bracelets• May: Tie-Dye Tile Coasters

Also coming in March: Mariokart Virtual Tournament!All teen programs require registration.For Adults:

• An Hour to Kill: True Crime Discussion Group – The first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM (virtual meetings for the time being)

• How to Hygge Kit – Registration begins February 14. Kit pick-up begins March 8.• Laid Back Book Club – Connect with us via e-mail, our Facebook Group, and Reader Zone.• Much more on the way as our new director plans for the future!

Registration is required for all adult programs.Summer Reading is coming! This year’s theme is “An Ocean of Possibilities.” Kick-off will be at Family Fun Day, Saturday,

June 4 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Stop by for games, activities, and program registration for all ages!For more information on services and programs or to register for any program, visit us as www.northamptonapl.org or call

the library at 610-262-7537.

Lehigh Township would like to thank the businesses that appear in this newsletter and to recognize them each as supporters

and cornerstones of our community. For it is with their contributions that this newsletter has been produced

at no charge to our residents.

Thank you to the Businesses

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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION1069 Municipal Road • Walnutport, PA 18088 • Phone: 610-767-6771 • Fax: 610-767-1452

Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pmLehigh Township website: www.lehightownship.com

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP STAFFManager/Secretary/Treasurer: Alice Rehrig, extension 111

Zoning Officer: Liz Amato, extension 113

Planning & Zoning Secretary: Lori Lambert, extension 110

Office Assistant: Chrissy Czonstka, extension 120

Public Works Director: Frank Zamadics, extension 119

BOARD OF SUPERVISORSMonthly Meetings: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Michael Jones, Chairman 4109 Mountain View Drive

Walnutport, PA 18088 610-392-8555

Gerald L. Pritchard, Vice Chairman4280 Cashew Drive

Walnutport, PA 18088

Cynthia Miller 4797 North Cypress Road

Walnutport, PA 18088610-767-5992

David Hess4423 Mountain View Drive

Walnutport, PA 18088

Phillip Gogel 1365 Nectarine Road

Danielsville, PA 18038 610-767-8049

Twp. Solicitor: David Backenstoe

148 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055

610-838-2255

PLANNING COMMISSIONMonthly Meetings: Second Monday at 6:00 PM

David Shulman, Chairman Rod Miller

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITYMonthly Meetings: First Thursday at 6:00 PM

Carl Sharpe, Chairman Stephen Arnold

Duane Deppe Matt Motsko

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY STAFFPhone: 610-760-2459 • Fax: 610-760-7022

Manager: Dave Getz Office Assistant: Bonnie Hensel

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

TOWNSHIP SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc.

Michael Muffley, P.E.,570-688-9550, Ext. 1606

Keystone Consulting EngineersChristopher Noll 610-865-4555

TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR

EARNED INCOME TAX COLLECTOR

Mary Louise Trexler255 Cherryville Road

Northampton, PA 18067610-262-6222

Keystone Collections Group888-519-3897

TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT1043 Municipal Road

Walnutport, PA 18088Phone: 610-760-8800

Fax: 610-760-2221Non-Emergency Phone: 610-317-0808

Office Hours: 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM

Police Chief: Scott Fogel, extension 116

Secretary: Pam Herschman, extension 114

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTJUDGE COURT 03-3-01

Robert A. Hawke4330 Lehigh Drive, Suite 2

Walnutport, PA 18088Phone: 610-767-6345

Fax: 610-767-4498

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE669 Washington Street

Easton, PA 18042610-559-3000

Web Site: ncpub.org

ZONING HEARING BOARDMonthly Meetings: Second Thursday at 6:00 PM only as advertised

Katherine Mack, Chairman Barry Haydt

Adam Raker, Robert Semmel & Lynn Tammaro

Carl Sharpe – Alternate ZHB Solicitor: Neil Ettinger

RECREATION BOARDMonthly Meetings: Third Monday at 7:30 PM

Sandra Hopkins, Chairman

Jodiann Heck, David Hess, Gerald L. Pritchard, & Patrick VanderPloeg

Township Parks:

Danielsville Park* Bryfogle Park

Indian Trail Park* Delps Park

*Please contact the Township office for pavilion rental information

PC Solicitor: Michael Corriere

Phillip Gogel

LTMA Solicitor: Edward Andres, of Corriere & AndresMunicipal Authority Engineer: Cowan Associates

Michael Cawthray, Cynthia Miller & Todd Rousenberger

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Kevin E. Hunsicker Funeral Home, Inc.4214 Main Street, PO Box 29 Slatedale, PA 18079-0029 Kevin E. Hunsicker, SupervisorTel: 610 767-3700

Hunsicker Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3438 PA Route 309 Orefield, PA 18069-2418

Susan A. Tretter, SupervisorTel: 610 841-7050

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Specializing In Funeral Pre-Planning Affordable Funeral, Cremation and

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Spring 2022

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HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM-5PM | SATURDAY - BY APPT. | CLOSED SUNDAY