NEWSLETTER - Lehigh Township

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Spring/Summer
NEWSLETTER
2016
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC WORKS
LOCAL
POSTAL CUSTOMER
The Lehigh Township Public
Works Department, which
consists of 8 full time employees,
is responsible for maintaining 90
miles of Township roads, 616
drainage facilities, 584 stop signs,
and 7 traffic signals. They also
maintain
4
parks,
which
is
approximately 60 acres of property.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the
Chief of Police ...................3
Message from the
Tax Collector ......................3
Recycling............................3
This Community Newsletter is produced for Lehigh Township by
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Oplinger-Hower
Post 899..............................4
Lehigh Township
Rails to Trails News...........5
9-volt Battery Safety .........5
Hazardous Waste Event....6
Household Recycling .....6-7
Should you have a concern regarding a
problem on a Township Road (i.e. tree
down, pothole); please contact the
Township Office at 610-767-6771, between
the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. After
hours emergency calls, please contact the
Northampton County Non-Emergency
number at 610-317-0808.
Understanding
Stormwater ........................7
Lehigh Township
Fall Leaf Collection ........8-9
Lehigh Township
Historical Society News..10
Indianland
Garden Club News ..........10
Lehigh Township
Municipal
Office Information ...........14
Serving the Northern Lehigh and
surrounding areas for the past 61 years.
INSTALLATION
& REPAIRS
Vinyl
Aluminum
Wood
David M. Harding Supervisor/President
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25-27 N. Second Street • Slatington, PA 18080
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[email protected]
PHONE: 610.262.2440
Chain Link
Pool Fence
Split Rail
Maintenance Free
Vinyl Railings
Concerns on PennDOT roads should be
reported to PennDOT at 1-800-349-7623.
PennDOT roads include: Blue Mountain
Drive, Lehigh Drive (Route 248), Maple
Drive, Mountain View Drive (Route 946),
West Mountain View Drive (Route 946),
Walnut Drive (Elm Road South), Elm Road,
and Riverview Drive (Route 145).
Who is responsible for road-killed deer?
All State Roads in Northampton County are covered by a contract between PennDOT
and a private vendor; please contact 610-250-1840. All Non-State Roads are covered by
the Pennsylvania Game Commission; please contact 610-926-3136.
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THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY ........10am-9pm
HOURS: SUNDAY ......................................10am-5pm
234 Main Street • Slatington, PA 18080
Kevin E. Hunsicker
“Where Funeral Service is Provided in a Personal and Dignified Way.”
Funeral Home, Inc.
4214 Main Street, PO Box 29
Specializing In Funeral Pre-Planning
Slatedale, PA 18079-0029
and Cremation Services
Kevin E. Hunsicker, Supervisor
www.hunsickerfuneralhome.com
Tel: 610 767-3700
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REPRESENTING OVER 10 DIFFERENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
4659 Lehigh Drive (Route 248), Walnutport, PA 18088
610.767.5155
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[email protected]
We are now also
AAA affiliated!
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Bath, PA 18014
610-837-4900
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Cabinet Refacing
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Showers
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Hunsicker Funeral Home
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3438 PA Route 309
Orefield, PA 18069-2418
Susan A. Tretter, Supervisor
Tel: 610 841-7050
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION
1069 Municipal Road • Walnutport, PA 18088 • Phone (610) 767-6771 • Fax (610) 767-1452
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Lehigh Township website: www.lehightownship.com
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP STAFF
Manager/Secretary/Treasurer: Alice Rehrig, extension 111
Zoning Officer: Laura Harrier, extension 113
Planning and Zoning Secretary: Lori Lambert, extension 110
Office Assistant: Pam Herschman, extension 120
Public Works Director: Frank Zamadics, extension 119
Township Solicitor: David Backenstoe, 514 Main Street. Hellertown, PA 18055, (610) 838-2255
Planning Commission Solicitor: Michael Corriere, 433 East Broad Street, P. O. Box 1217, Bethlehem, PA 18016, (610) 865-5566
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor: Thomas Caffrey, 532 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18101, (610) 434-4418
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Darryl Snover, Chairman
637 Blue Mountain Drive
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 760-8586
Dell Grove
Rick Hildebrand
Vice Chairman
394 Valley Hi Court
4663 Steven Lane
Walnutport, PA 18088
Walnutport, PA 18088
484-265-1802
610-760-9930
Cynthia Miller
Keith Hantz
686 Stagecoach Drive
4797 North Cypress Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-5992
(610) 767-3886
Monthly Board and Commission Meetings
Board of Supervisors ....................Second and Fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Planning Commission.......................................Second Monday at 6:00 PM
Recreation Board...................................................Third Monday at 7:30 PM
Municipal Authority..............................................First Thursday at 6:00 PM
Zoning Hearing Board ....................................Second Thursday at 6:00 PM
....................................................................as needed only when advertised
All meetings take place in the meeting room of The Lehigh Township Municipal Building.
Planning Commission
Board Members
David Shulman, Chairman
Cynthia Miller, Vice Chairman
Max Lampenfeld
Michael Cawthray
Jack Wall
Engineering
Hanover Engineering
Associates, Inc.
Township Engineer:
Phillip C. Malitsch, PE
Zoning Hearing
Board Members
Lloyd Hopkins
Katherine Mack
Kristen Soldridge
William Almond - Alternate
Sewage Enforcement
Officer
Janice Buskirk
Lehigh Township Tax Collector
Mary Louise Trexler
255 Cherryville Road, Northampton, PA 18067
610-262-6222 (Phone/Fax)
Hours: Tues. & Wed. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Earned Income Tax Collector
Keystone Collections Group
Forks Township Municipal Complex
1606 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040
888-519-3897 • www.keystonecollects.com
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP
POLICE DEPT
1043 Municipal Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
610-760-8800 • Fax: 610-760-2221
Hours: 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
NON EMERGENCY
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
610-317-0808
County of Northampton
Magisterial District
Judge District Court 03-3-01
Robert A. Hawke
4430 Lehigh Drive, PO Box 958
Cherryville, PA 18035-0958
(610) 767-6345
Fax: (610) 767-4498
Northampton County Courthouse
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
610-559-3000
web site: ncpub.org
Township Parks
Indian Trail Park*
Danielsville Park*
Bryfogle Park
Delps Park
*Please contact The Lehigh Township
Municipal Building
for pavilion rental information
Recreation Board Members
Merion “Merf” Miller, Chairman
Sandra Hopkins, Vice Chairman
Jeffrey Erschen
Ellen Stenger
From the Chief’s Desk
Scott Fogel, Chief of Police
DID YOU KNOW…?
he number of drunk
driving arrests and
drunk driving crashes
are declining.
The
number
of
drunk
driving
arrests
in
Pennsylvania is at the
lowest level since 2010,
however the number of drug related impaired driving arrests have
increased every year since 2010. In 2014 drug related impaired driving
arrests accounted for 39% of DUI arrests as opposed to 22% in 2010.
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***NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP
RESIDENTS***
The Lehigh Township Police Department
conducted a traffic investigation and
study, in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code to
determine the appropriate speed limits
on various Township Roads and
recommended establishing speed limits
on Cedar Drive, South Dogwood Road
and South Cypress Road.
Lehigh Township trains its officers in recognizing the signs of drunk
and drugged driving to ensure that we do our part in reducing drunk
driving offenses and highway fatalities. We still have much work to
do. In cooperation with PennDot & the Pennsylvania Liquor Control
Board, Lehigh Township Police participate in traffic enforcement
details and other enforcement and education awareness programs to
combat impaired driving and underage drinking.
PLEASE OBSERVE THE NEWLY
POSTED SPEED LIMITS.
Also, did you know that impairment starts after your first drink?
Slower reactions occur at a blood alcohol concentration of
.03%. Impaired judgement occurs at .05% and impaired vision occurs
at .08%, while poor coordination occurs at blood alcohol
concentration of .10%.
Walnut Drive to
South Cottonwood Road - 35 mph
Lehigh Township Police encourage you to drink responsibly and
always have a designated driver.
South Cypress Road
(Entire Length) - 30 mph
Lehigh Drive (248) to
Blue Mountain Drive - 35 mph
Blue Mountain Drive to
Walnut Drive - 30 mph
South Dogwood Road
(Entire Length) - 35 mph
A Message From Your Tax Collector
would like to take this opportunity to notify all the taxpayers of Lehigh Township that I will no longer
be collecting the NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT PER CAPITA AND REAL ESTATE
TAXES. I resigned from collecting school taxes December 31, 2015.
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The School District Tax Office will be collecting the taxes at their office at 2014 Laubach Avenue,
Northampton, PA 18067. They will be sending all the necessary information with your tax bills no
later than July 1, 2016.
Regarding the Lehigh Township taxes, I will not have my regular office hours after June 2, 2016. I will, however
make myself available for your convenience. Please call me at 610-262-6222 to set up an appointment to pay your
taxes or call for any information I may help you with.
As always it is my pleasure to serve you. Thank you for your continued support.
Lehigh Township Recycling
ehigh 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.).
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Oplinger – Hower Post 899
CA R - D O C I N C .
4982 EAST VALLEY DRIVE
WALNUTPORT, PA 18088
Here’s what’s happening at the American Legion
he Legion is currently working with the Township on
building a Veteran’s Memorial. The purpose of
establishing this memorial is to recognize and honor
those individuals, previously or currently residing in
Lehigh Township, who chose, or were called upon to
defend the United States of America. The memorial will
offer honorable recognition for their courage, bravery
and loyalty to their country.
Watch for fundraisers and events to raise the funds
needed to build this Memorial for servicemen and
women.
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May is official Poppy month; the American Legion
Poppy has been a decade long tradition, which
symbolizes freedom and the blood sacrificed by our
soldiers during war. When we wear a red poppy, we are
honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who
served and died for our freedom.
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For many
many of
of us
us
the
the meaning
meaning of
of
Memorial
Memorial Day
Day
is
is aa day
day on
on which
which
those
those who
who died
died
in
in active
active
military
military service
service
are
remembered.
are remembered.
We also celebrate Memorial Day this month; I
ask what the meaning of Memorial Day is? Many
of us think of it just as a three day weekend, where we
barbeque, party with our friends, heading to the beach
and watching fireworks. This year let’s remember it’s
about those who served our country and did not return
back home to their families. This year mark Memorial
Day by visiting the graves sites and war monuments.
Here are additional ways you can honor the men and
women who serve our country:
• Put flags or flowers on the graves of men and
women who served in wars.
• Fly the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon.
• Visit monuments dedicated to soldiers, sailors and
marines.
• Participate in a National Moment of Remembrance
at 3 p.m. local time.
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On April 24th at the American Legion
Auxiliary Spring Conference in Uniontown,
Pa, I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with 23
year old retiree Marine Corporal Brandon Rumbaugh.
Brandon is a double amputee. While over in Pakistan he
stepped on an IED trying to save one of the men from
his unit, which also stepped on an IED. Brandon’s left
leg was amputated at the knee and his right leg was so
badly damaged it needed to be taken off at the hip.
Brandon travels the east coast, speaking to the younger
generation, that no matter what you can do anything
you put your mind to. He is truly an inspiration and an
awesome motivational speaker. One comment that
Brandon made stays with me; “Soldiers will be soldiers,
because they volunteered to defend their country. Don’t
make them feel like victims.” Now ask yourself; “are
you a Military Caregiver?” If you can say yes, thank you
for being a Military Caregiver, if you said no then try to
find a veteran within your community/neighborhood
and ask if there is anything they may need help with
and become that Military Caregiver.
In December of 2015, the Auxiliary visited our local
veterans at Liza’s House and at the Village in Palmerton,
where each of them received a monetary gift for the
holiday. Each of them also received cards for Valentine’s
Day, St. Patrick’s Day and at Easter they all received a
small basket of chocolates. Many of them love the
company and just like to sit and talk.
610-767-7110
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SPINAL CARE CENTER
Funeral Home, Inc.
4450 Mountain View Drive
Walnutport PA 18088
A Full Service Funeral Home,
Offering Affordable Traditional &
Cremation Services to Families of all Faiths.
• Chiropractic
Care
John H. Simons, Supervisor
Frances Bensing, Funeral Director
• Rehabilitation
Facility
ON-SITE CREMATORY
• Massage
Therapy
2165 Community Drive
(Route 946 Moorestown)
Bath, PA 18014
• D.O.T. Exams
New Patients Seen Immediately!
610-759-3901
(610) 760-8888
www.bensingfuneralhome.com
Request an appointment online at
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The Children’s Easter egg hunt was in March and not
only did they hunt for eggs, they were hunting for jump
ropes, bubbles, chalk, crayons, kites, and Halo’s. These
kids had a great time. They also received a visit from
Peter Cottontail.
We are still searching for new Jr. Member’s, if you
have a child or grandchildren that are eligible to join
our organization. Without the younger generation
this organization will not survive.
Call: 610-767-2393 for active, social or auxiliary
membership.
Berger Sanitation, Inc.
Family Owned & Operated for 45 Years
• 2 through 40 Yard
Containers Available
Watch in July for our annual community yard sale –
all proceeds donated to Southeastern Veterans Center.
As President of the Unit 899, I’ve met many military
men and women, and their families who have been
impacted by war and nothing could make this
organization more proud by helping each and every one
of them. If it would not be for these men and women
that fought for our freedom we would not have what we
have today.
• Single Stream Recycling
• Residential, Commercial,
Industrial
610-837-1790
www.bergersanitation.com
Trash Container
for Full Service
Residential
Customers
BECHTEL’S PHARMACY, INC.
302 Main Street, Slatington (610) 767-4121
Mon – Fri 9am – 8pm, Sat 9am – 2pm
Lehigh Township Rails to Trails News
3830 Sycamore Drive • Northampton, PA
(Work is Guaranteed to Your Satisfaction)
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TREES
SHRUBS
HEDGES
STUMP REMOVAL
CONSULTATIONS
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PRUNING
TAKE-DOWNS
LOT CLEARING
WOOD CHIPS - delivered
SPRAYING & PEST CONTROL
Fully Insured • Professional Scientific Tree Care
Our Modern Stump Grinder Can Completely Remove Unwanted Stumps Without Damaging Your Lawn
GLENN A. MYSTER
mystertree.com
610-262-4150
“Let Our Family
Take Care of Your Family”
EASY PRESCRIPTION TRANSFERS
Most Prescription Plans Accepted
Adult Immunizations • Medication Management Services
EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION SERVICE
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
ave you visited the picnic area at Lock 25? With the warmer weather arriving,
it is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors. The lock area is rich with history.
Just recently a new structure was discovered: a well or springhouse. This
structure probably fed water to the lock tender’s house, the remains of which can
still be seen. The lock is along the towpath, about 1.3 miles from the Walnutport
Canal Association’s pavilion in Walnutport. It is a shorter distance if you park at
the Lock 24 area on Canal St. Most of the towpath lies within Lehigh Township.
Take a walk or a bike ride to the lock and enjoy a picnic lunch! Along the way
watch for fish, turtles and water fowl in the canal.
This past winter Lehigh Township Rails to Trails supervised the restoration of Restored Concrete Phone Booth along
the D&L Trail north of the Cover Road
a concrete phone booth along the Delaware & Lehigh Rail Trail. The work on the trailhead.
booth was an Eagle Scout project carried out
by Evan …. These phone booths provided a vital link in the communications
system of the railroads in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The booth is located
north of the Cove Rd trailhead, which lies under the Treichlers bridge.
During the summer, LTRT will be landscaping the surrounding area and
installing an interpretive sign about concrete phone booths. In addition, another
sign will be placed nearby telling the history of the 3 Mile or Triechlers Dam.
From time to time, LTRT members go for bicycle rides on area trails. These
rides are posted on our Facebook page. Everyone is welcome to join us. Help
This is the 3 Mile Dam, also known as
the Treichlers Dam. Do you know
is always welcome on work days at Lock 25 or the phone booth. Information as
where it is? Do you know why dams
to when and where these work days occur is also posted on our Facebook page.
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like this were built?
9-volt Battery Safety
9-volt batteries power our smoke alarms, household items and toys. They can be
found in most homes. But these batteries can be a fire hazard if not stored safely
or disposed of with care.
THE PROBLEM
70th Anniversary
with fireworks
TWO MOVIES FOR PRICE OF ONE
Adults only $9.00
Children 3-12 yrs only $6.00
Digital Projection
Delicious Hot Food & Fresh Funnel Cake
WITH THIS COUPON
Pay ONE Adult Admission with the
SECOND Adult Admission at Child’s Price
$15.00 VALUE
Coming
Events:
4548 Lehigh Drive
Walnutport, PA
610-767-2249
June 4: 70th Anniversary
Celebration Fireworks
September 3 & 4: 13th Annual Dusk til Dawn Marathon
October 2: 29th Annual Lehigh Township
Benefit Festival & Car Show
Must Present Coupon
Have an unwanted car or truck?
WE BUY IT FOR CASH!!
Complete Drive-Ins
LLC
Incomplete Tow Ins Slightly Less
Call for best price!
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PHONE: 610-767-7117 • www.mnrmotors.com
HOURS: Mon-Thurs: 8am to 5pm • Fri: 8am to 4pm • Closed Saturday
H Yard & Pool Fence
H Vinyl & Aluminum Railing
H Maintenance-free Decking
H Safety & Handicap Railing
H Flags & Flagpoles
Our display yard is open 24-7
Come see the possibilities!
610-437-1944
2738 Eberhart Road
Whitehall, PA 18052
american-fence.com
}}} 9-volt batteries can be dangerous.
The positive and negative posts
are close together. If a metal
object touches the two posts of a
9-volt battery, it can cause a short
circuit. This can make enough
heat to start a fire.
}}} It is unsafe to store 9-volt batteries
in a drawer near paper clips,
coins, pens, or other batteries. Do
not store common household
items such as steel wool,
aluminum foil, and keys near
9-volt batteries. If these items
touch the two posts, there is a
greater risk of a fire starting.
}}} Weak batteries may have enough
charge to cause a fire. Some fires
have started in trash when 9-volt
batteries were thrown away with
other metal items.
STORING 9-VOLT
BATTERIES
}}} Keep batteries in original
packaging until you are
ready to use them. If loose,
keep the posts covered with
masking, duct, or electrical
tape. Prevent the posts from
coming in contact with metal
objects.
}}} Keep them someplace safe
where they won’t be tossed
around.
}}} Store batteries standing up.
}}} 9-volt batteries should not
be stored loose in a drawer.
Do not store them in
containers
with
other
batteries.
DISPOSAL
}}} 9-volt batteries should not
be thrown away with trash.
They can come in contact
with other batteries or pieces
of metal.
}}} 9-volt batteries can be taken
to a collection site for
household hazardous waste.
}}} To be safe, cover the positive
and negative posts with
masking, duct, or electrical
tape before getting rid of
batteries.
}}} Some states do not allow
any type of battery to be
disposed of with trash.
Check with your city or town
for the best way to get rid of
batteries.
Your Source for SAFETY Information NFPA Public Education
Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
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Household Hazardous Waste Event
Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development
Northampton Community College, Main Campus, Bethlehem Township, PA • Use Green Pond Rd entrance only
Household Hazardous Waste Events
October 8, 2016, 8:30-2:00
Northampton County residents ONLY • Bring Photo ID or recent utility bill to verify residency
Each Office Independently
Owned and Operated
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED
Adhesives
Aerosols
Antifreeze
Automotive Fluids &
Cleaners
Batteries (all types)
Compressed gas
Fluorescent light bulbs
Flammables/combustibles
Fire extinguishers
Herbicides/Pesticides
Household cleaners
Mercury-containing products
Motor oil/filters
NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED
Oil-based paint & stain
Old gasoline/oil mixtures
Pool chemicals
Propane cylinders
Thermometers
Thermostats
Non-hazardous materials will
not be accepted
No latex paint or stains
No smoke detectors/radioactives
No medical wastes
TIRES
New - free to residents
Highway tires, automobile,
SUV and tractor trailer
tires only
No rims/wheels accepted
No-farm, bicycle, mini-bike,
motorcycle, golf-cart, backhoe, etc.
Ruth M. Miller Agency
Notary & Insurance
~ Income Tax Preparation
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~ Temporary Tags
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~ Instant Registrations &
Title Transfers
1211 Main Street • Northampton, PA 18067
Harrisburg Service
Boat/ATV/
Snowmobile Registration
HOURS:
MON-WED: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-5PM
& FRI: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-7PM
610-262-2210 (Next to Miller’s Diner) THURS
SAT: Call for availability
ACCEPTED SCRAP METALS
Recycling of residential scrap, that is primarily metal, including lawn furniture, vehicle rims/wheels, yard
equipment (oil, gas & batteries removed), major metal appliances (washer, dryers, stoves), air conditioners
and dehumidifiers (refrigerant does not require removal, it will be recycled), etc.
DRC Technologies, 121 Chestnut Street, Coplay PA
18037.
www.drctechnologies.net,
email
at
[email protected] or phone 610-502-0854.
Einfalt Recycling & Salvage, 221 Bushkill Street,
Stockertown, PA 18083. www.einfaltinc.com, or phone
610-759-7998.
Scrap
metal,
appliances, refrigerators, freezers,
air conditioners & dehumidifiers.
GER Solutions, 795 Roble Road,
Allentown, PA 18042. Phone
Cell
phones,
484-866-0927.
computers, peripherals, televisions,
home electronics, batteries & bulbs.
Occasionally Northampton County plans electronics
recycling drop-off events and household hazardous
waste events. For further information on events, contact
Ken Zinis, [email protected], phone
610-829-6313. Frequently Asked Questions Link:
http://www.northamptoncounty.org/northampton/lib/no
rthampton/depts/economicdevelopment/websitefaq.pdf
Responsible Recycling Services, LLC, 805
Tomahawk Drive, Kutztown, PA 19530.
Monday through Thursday 7 am to 3 pm,
Friday 7 am to 12 pm, fees for televisions
and monitors, phone 484-641-5156.
Contact local Best Buy and Staples
locations for recycling of cell phones,
computers, peripherals, home electronics.
***Please contact the individual company for accepted items and fees***
6
4633 Lehigh Drive, Rear, Walnutport, PA 18088
• Excavating
• Hauling
• Trenching
• Grading
• Foundations
• Septic
Systems
• Landclearing
• Road
Building
610 -767- 4840
4671 MYRTLE ROAD • WALNUTPORT, PA
Technology/Household Recycling
Habitat for Humanity, 1053 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA
18052. Phone 610-776-7499 for currently accepted
appliances and unopened cans of latex paint.
ASE
Certified
Technicians
• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
• AGRICULTURAL
Questions: visit: https://www.Facebook.com/norcodced or
Northamptoncounty.org/CountyGovernment/Community_and_Economic_Development/Recycling_Information
or contact Ken Zinis, Environment and Sustainability • [email protected] or 610-829-6313
AERC Recycling Solutions, 2591 Mitchell Avenue,
Allentown, PA 18103. 2nd Friday of each month 9 am to
3 pm, fees for tv’s and monitors. www.aerc.com, or
phone 610-797-7608. Computers, peripherals, home
electronics, batteries & bulbs.
Spring has sprung & now is
Colleen Geiger
REALTOR®
the time to make your move!
Interest rates are low & homes
1080 SCHADT AVE
are selling quickly.
WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Call me today & I can help
610-266-4000 OFC
your dreams of owning a
610-704-6581 CELL
home a reality!
[email protected]
Dalton Lorah, Prop.
LEIBENGUTH
AUTO BODY INC.
GO FIRST CLASS
610-767-3415 • 610-767-2242 fax
272 RIVERVIEW DR., WALNUTPORT, PA 18088
Thank You To The Businesses
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL TRASH
RECYCLING & DISPOSAL SERVICES
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.
Containers 2-40 Yards
HAULING COMPANY
2690 Howertown Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
610-440-3700
610-261-4538 (fax)
SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION
4816 Timberline Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
Hours of Operation: 7 am-4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
Technology/Household Recycling
Lehigh Township Historical Society News
Beverly Putt, LTHS Secretary
INFORMATION
he Spring Basket Social was a success. Thank you to all businesses and
individuals who donated items to the society and to everyone who supported
the fundraiser. The LTHS Basket Social is an annual event and will be held again
next spring.
T
With the help of some members of Hope Lutheran Church, May 1 was a cleaning
day at the LT Historical Centre and St. Paul’s Schoolhouse to get the buildings ready for visitors. Society members
opened the LT Historical Centre on May 8 for the season. Open House will be held at the historical centre on the
second and fourth Sundays of each month through September, from 1 to 4 p.m., and both buildings will be open
by appointments anytime of the year. There is no admission fee. Please come and visit us if you are interested in
local history. You will find many artifacts and documents relating to the history of Lehigh Township. Bring your
family and friends along! Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the LT
Historical Centre, Route 248, Pennsville, and new members are always welcome.
In May, the society scheduled Lorah’s Roasters again for the sale of their annual barbecue dinners. Dinners
included a piece of cake. Members were busy baking for a separate bake sale, too.
St. Paul’s Schoolhouse, adjacent to St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland, will be open on August 6. Watch for more
information in the months ahead. If you haven’t visited the 1865 schoolhouse, come by for a learning experience
-- it will take you back to the days when Lehigh Township children were educated in one and two-room buildings
around the Township. In February of 1956, children and teachers in the little schoolhouses in Lehigh Township
were taken by buses to the newly constructed Lehigh Township Elementary School and each child was assigned
to a room of his grade level. They were introduced to a richer curriculum and teachers who were specially trained
in fields such as art, music, etc. It was a new way of learning for children in the Township who were taught with
other children of various ages in a little schoolhouse. Come out and visit St. Paul’s Schoolhouse on Almond Road
which was one of the centers for learning years ago and so much a part of Lehigh Township's history.
In fall, the historical society will again participate in the Dream Come True event at Becky’s Drive-In in Berlinsville.
Stop by our table, chat with the members, and learn about the work of the LT Historical Society.
This year, the historical society will celebrate its 15th anniversary. An anniversary dinner, with entertainment, is
being planned for November 6. The meal will be served at Hope Lutheran Church. Details have not been fully
worked out yet but watch for more information in the months ahead and in the fall newsletter. The LT Historical
Society has been a very active presence in the community and continues to maintain its two buildings, the
historical centre and the schoolhouse, which the Township residents can be proud of! Tickets for the dinner will
be sold in advance and we anticipate your support! For more information, call 610-440-0151. We hope you will
attend and help us celebrate our accomplishments!
Remember, you can learn about the society’s calendar
www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org or like us on Facebook.
and
activities
on
its
website,
Indianland Garden Club News
he 2016 year started with the regularly scheduled monthly meeting in March. At that meeting, the garden club
welcomed the 4-H Sprouts and their parents. Members of the garden club demonstrated how to make a
terrarium and the young visitors were very interested in that project. There were 52 in attendance.
T
Each month, the garden club presents an interesting program. Besides the varied programs each
month, there is judging of specimens, houseplants, etc. and a short business meeting. Throughout
the year, the club members visit other clubs and other gardens and sponsor bus trips. Donations
are made to various groups each year .... this year's donation was given to the 4-H Sprouts.
Looking ahead . . . An annual picnic is held in July which allows for more social time and it is
always fun and lots of good eating.
The garden club's programs are informative and interesting and could provide valuable information
about gardening and learning how to improve your gardens. You can learn about the care of plants and
flowers or learn how to make arrangements, and much more. If the garden club's activities are
appealing to you, you are welcome to join the garden club.
For more information, call 610-767-1622.
continued from page 6
• Rechargeable batteries (cell phone, laptop, camera, power tool, camcorder, etc.) consist of nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel
Metal (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn), are accepted at most electronics retail locations, including Lowes,
Home Depot and Staples, without a fee (please confirm first). All rechargeable batteries should be recycled and can be
taken to Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event. Button Cell Batteries (silver oxide, lithium, alkaline), have
numbers on the top of them. Button cell batteries with numbers that start with an “L” can be safely thrown away or
recycled as alkaline. Those with identification numbers that begin with an “S” contain mercury, should be recycled. Lead
Acid Batteries (car, motorcycle, emergency lighting, alarm systems, etc.), contact your local auto service center or battery
manufacturer. Lead Acid batteries should be recycled and can be taken to Northampton Cty household hazardous waste
event.
• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL’s) intact bulbs can be taken to any Home Depot, Lowes or Staples for free proper
disposal and recycling. DO NOT throw them in the trash. Conventional, straight or circular, fluorescent bulbs can be taken
to AERC or FreeCycle or the Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event.
• Oil Paint, turpentine, paint remover, paint thinner, shellac, stains & varnishes, furniture stripper & finisher & wall paper
cement are all accepted at Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event. Latex Paint is water based and not
considered hazardous waste. It is NOT accepted at the Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event. Visit
Northampton County Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs or ReStore’s Facebook pages for
latex paint acceptance criteria and local latex recycling events.
• Automotive Items, grease & rust solvents, fuel additives, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, carburetor cleaners,
transmission/brake fluid, lead acid batteries, antifreeze & motor oil are accepted at Northampton Cty household
hazardous waste event. Motor Oil accepted at Walmart, Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, Firestone Complete Auto Care
(various locations). Car Batteries accepted at Firestone Complete Auto Care (various locations). Antifreeze, car fluids, oil
filters and transmission fluid accepted at Advance Auto Parts (various locations).
UNDERSTANDING STORMWATER
nadequate management of runoff of stormwater
throughout a watershed increases flood flows and
velocities, contributes to erosion and sedimentation,
overtaxes the carrying capacity of streams and storm
sewer, greatly increases the cost of public facilities to
carry and control stormwater and can threaten public
health and safety.
I
Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from
rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious
surfaces like driveways, sidewalks and streets prevent
stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground.
Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt and
other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system
or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal
water. Anything that enters a storm sewer is
discharged untreated into the waterbodies we use for
swimming, fishing and providing drinking water.
Polluted stormwater runoff can have many adverse
effects on plants, fish, animals and people.
• Lawn care – excess fertilizers and pesticides
applied to lawns and gardens wash off and pollute
streams. In addition, yard clippings and leaves can
wash into storm drains and contribute nutrients
and organic matter to streams.
• Septic systems – leaking and poorly maintained
septic systems release nutrients and pathogens
that can be picked up by stormwater and
discharged into nearby waterbodies.
• Auto care – washing your car and degreashing
auto parts at home can send detergents and other
contaminants through the storm sewer system.
Dumping automotive fluids into storm drains has
the same result as dumping the materials directly
into a waterybody.
• Pet waste – pet waste can be a major source of
bacteria and excess nutrients in local waters.
Agricultural Properties:
• Keep livestock away from streambanks and
provide them a water source away from
waterbodies.
• Store and apply manure away from waterbodies
and in accordance with nutrient management plan.
• Vegetate riparian areas along waterways.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides according to label
instructions to save money and minimize
pollution.
Commercial Properties:
• Sweep up litter and debris from sidewalks,
driveways and parking lots, especially around
storm drains.
• Cover grease storage and dumpsters and keep
them clean to avoid leaks.
• Report chemical spills.
• Provide cover over fueling stations and design or
retrofit facilities for spill containment.
• Install and maintain oil/water separators.
7
10
Lehigh Township
Fall Leaf Collection
he Lehigh Township Public Works Department will
begin its fall curbside leaf collection program on
Monday, October 30, 2016. The program will continue for
six weeks. Leaves must be placed at the road by the
Monday of the scheduled week for pickup. 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 pickup.
Leaves shall be kept off of the roadways. Leaves shall also
be free of sticks or other material.
T
October 30
Week of November 7
December 5
November 2
Week of November 21
December 7
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.
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.
COLLECTION SCHEDULE
October 30 .........................Northwest Quadrant
November 1.......................Southwest Quadrant
November 2 ........................Northeast Quadrant
November 3 ........................Southeast Quadrant
Week of November 7 ......Northwest Quadrant
Week of November 14 ....Southwest Quadrant
Week of November 21......Northeast Quadrant
Week of November 28......Southeast Quadrant
December 5 .......................Northwest Quadrant
December 6.......................Southwest Quadrant
December 7 ........................Northeast Quadrant
December 8 ........................Southeast Quadrant
November 1
Week of November 14
December 6
November 3
Week of November 28
December 8
Lehigh Township
Fall Leaf Collection
he Lehigh Township Public Works Department will
begin its fall curbside leaf collection program on
Monday, October 30, 2016. The program will continue for
six weeks. Leaves must be placed at the road by the
Monday of the scheduled week for pickup. 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 pickup.
Leaves shall be kept off of the roadways. Leaves shall also
be free of sticks or other material.
T
October 30
Week of November 7
December 5
November 2
Week of November 21
December 7
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.
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.
COLLECTION SCHEDULE
October 30 .........................Northwest Quadrant
November 1.......................Southwest Quadrant
November 2 ........................Northeast Quadrant
November 3 ........................Southeast Quadrant
Week of November 7 ......Northwest Quadrant
Week of November 14 ....Southwest Quadrant
Week of November 21......Northeast Quadrant
Week of November 28......Southeast Quadrant
December 5 .......................Northwest Quadrant
December 6.......................Southwest Quadrant
December 7 ........................Northeast Quadrant
December 8 ........................Southeast Quadrant
November 1
Week of November 14
December 6
November 3
Week of November 28
December 8
Technology/Household Recycling
Lehigh Township Historical Society News
Beverly Putt, LTHS Secretary
INFORMATION
he Spring Basket Social was a success. Thank you to all businesses and
individuals who donated items to the society and to everyone who supported
the fundraiser. The LTHS Basket Social is an annual event and will be held again
next spring.
T
With the help of some members of Hope Lutheran Church, May 1 was a cleaning
day at the LT Historical Centre and St. Paul’s Schoolhouse to get the buildings ready for visitors. Society members
opened the LT Historical Centre on May 8 for the season. Open House will be held at the historical centre on the
second and fourth Sundays of each month through September, from 1 to 4 p.m., and both buildings will be open
by appointments anytime of the year. There is no admission fee. Please come and visit us if you are interested in
local history. You will find many artifacts and documents relating to the history of Lehigh Township. Bring your
family and friends along! Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the LT
Historical Centre, Route 248, Pennsville, and new members are always welcome.
In May, the society scheduled Lorah’s Roasters again for the sale of their annual barbecue dinners. Dinners
included a piece of cake. Members were busy baking for a separate bake sale, too.
St. Paul’s Schoolhouse, adjacent to St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland, will be open on August 6. Watch for more
information in the months ahead. If you haven’t visited the 1865 schoolhouse, come by for a learning experience
-- it will take you back to the days when Lehigh Township children were educated in one and two-room buildings
around the Township. In February of 1956, children and teachers in the little schoolhouses in Lehigh Township
were taken by buses to the newly constructed Lehigh Township Elementary School and each child was assigned
to a room of his grade level. They were introduced to a richer curriculum and teachers who were specially trained
in fields such as art, music, etc. It was a new way of learning for children in the Township who were taught with
other children of various ages in a little schoolhouse. Come out and visit St. Paul’s Schoolhouse on Almond Road
which was one of the centers for learning years ago and so much a part of Lehigh Township's history.
In fall, the historical society will again participate in the Dream Come True event at Becky’s Drive-In in Berlinsville.
Stop by our table, chat with the members, and learn about the work of the LT Historical Society.
This year, the historical society will celebrate its 15th anniversary. An anniversary dinner, with entertainment, is
being planned for November 6. The meal will be served at Hope Lutheran Church. Details have not been fully
worked out yet but watch for more information in the months ahead and in the fall newsletter. The LT Historical
Society has been a very active presence in the community and continues to maintain its two buildings, the
historical centre and the schoolhouse, which the Township residents can be proud of! Tickets for the dinner will
be sold in advance and we anticipate your support! For more information, call 610-440-0151. We hope you will
attend and help us celebrate our accomplishments!
Remember, you can learn about the society’s calendar
www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org or like us on Facebook.
and
activities
on
its
website,
Indianland Garden Club News
he 2016 year started with the regularly scheduled monthly meeting in March. At that meeting, the garden club
welcomed the 4-H Sprouts and their parents. Members of the garden club demonstrated how to make a
terrarium and the young visitors were very interested in that project. There were 52 in attendance.
T
Each month, the garden club presents an interesting program. Besides the varied programs each
month, there is judging of specimens, houseplants, etc. and a short business meeting. Throughout
the year, the club members visit other clubs and other gardens and sponsor bus trips. Donations
are made to various groups each year .... this year's donation was given to the 4-H Sprouts.
Looking ahead . . . An annual picnic is held in July which allows for more social time and it is
always fun and lots of good eating.
The garden club's programs are informative and interesting and could provide valuable information
about gardening and learning how to improve your gardens. You can learn about the care of plants and
flowers or learn how to make arrangements, and much more. If the garden club's activities are
appealing to you, you are welcome to join the garden club.
For more information, call 610-767-1622.
continued from page 6
• Rechargeable batteries (cell phone, laptop, camera, power tool, camcorder, etc.) consist of nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel
Metal (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn), are accepted at most electronics retail locations, including Lowes,
Home Depot and Staples, without a fee (please confirm first). All rechargeable batteries should be recycled and can be
taken to Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event. Button Cell Batteries (silver oxide, lithium, alkaline), have
numbers on the top of them. Button cell batteries with numbers that start with an “L” can be safely thrown away or
recycled as alkaline. Those with identification numbers that begin with an “S” contain mercury, should be recycled. Lead
Acid Batteries (car, motorcycle, emergency lighting, alarm systems, etc.), contact your local auto service center or battery
manufacturer. Lead Acid batteries should be recycled and can be taken to Northampton Cty household hazardous waste
event.
• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL’s) intact bulbs can be taken to any Home Depot, Lowes or Staples for free proper
disposal and recycling. DO NOT throw them in the trash. Conventional, straight or circular, fluorescent bulbs can be taken
to AERC or FreeCycle or the Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event.
• Oil Paint, turpentine, paint remover, paint thinner, shellac, stains & varnishes, furniture stripper & finisher & wall paper
cement are all accepted at Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event. Latex Paint is water based and not
considered hazardous waste. It is NOT accepted at the Northampton Cty household hazardous waste event. Visit
Northampton County Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs or ReStore’s Facebook pages for
latex paint acceptance criteria and local latex recycling events.
• Automotive Items, grease & rust solvents, fuel additives, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, carburetor cleaners,
transmission/brake fluid, lead acid batteries, antifreeze & motor oil are accepted at Northampton Cty household
hazardous waste event. Motor Oil accepted at Walmart, Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, Firestone Complete Auto Care
(various locations). Car Batteries accepted at Firestone Complete Auto Care (various locations). Antifreeze, car fluids, oil
filters and transmission fluid accepted at Advance Auto Parts (various locations).
UNDERSTANDING STORMWATER
nadequate management of runoff of stormwater
throughout a watershed increases flood flows and
velocities, contributes to erosion and sedimentation,
overtaxes the carrying capacity of streams and storm
sewer, greatly increases the cost of public facilities to
carry and control stormwater and can threaten public
health and safety.
I
Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from
rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious
surfaces like driveways, sidewalks and streets prevent
stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground.
Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt and
other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system
or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal
water. Anything that enters a storm sewer is
discharged untreated into the waterbodies we use for
swimming, fishing and providing drinking water.
Polluted stormwater runoff can have many adverse
effects on plants, fish, animals and people.
• Lawn care – excess fertilizers and pesticides
applied to lawns and gardens wash off and pollute
streams. In addition, yard clippings and leaves can
wash into storm drains and contribute nutrients
and organic matter to streams.
• Septic systems – leaking and poorly maintained
septic systems release nutrients and pathogens
that can be picked up by stormwater and
discharged into nearby waterbodies.
• Auto care – washing your car and degreashing
auto parts at home can send detergents and other
contaminants through the storm sewer system.
Dumping automotive fluids into storm drains has
the same result as dumping the materials directly
into a waterybody.
• Pet waste – pet waste can be a major source of
bacteria and excess nutrients in local waters.
Agricultural Properties:
• Keep livestock away from streambanks and
provide them a water source away from
waterbodies.
• Store and apply manure away from waterbodies
and in accordance with nutrient management plan.
• Vegetate riparian areas along waterways.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides according to label
instructions to save money and minimize
pollution.
Commercial Properties:
• Sweep up litter and debris from sidewalks,
driveways and parking lots, especially around
storm drains.
• Cover grease storage and dumpsters and keep
them clean to avoid leaks.
• Report chemical spills.
• Provide cover over fueling stations and design or
retrofit facilities for spill containment.
• Install and maintain oil/water separators.
7
10
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development
Northampton Community College, Main Campus, Bethlehem Township, PA • Use Green Pond Rd entrance only
Household Hazardous Waste Events
October 8, 2016, 8:30-2:00
Northampton County residents ONLY • Bring Photo ID or recent utility bill to verify residency
Each Office Independently
Owned and Operated
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED
Adhesives
Aerosols
Antifreeze
Automotive Fluids &
Cleaners
Batteries (all types)
Compressed gas
Fluorescent light bulbs
Flammables/combustibles
Fire extinguishers
Herbicides/Pesticides
Household cleaners
Mercury-containing products
Motor oil/filters
NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED
Oil-based paint & stain
Old gasoline/oil mixtures
Pool chemicals
Propane cylinders
Thermometers
Thermostats
Non-hazardous materials will
not be accepted
No latex paint or stains
No smoke detectors/radioactives
No medical wastes
TIRES
New - free to residents
Highway tires, automobile,
SUV and tractor trailer
tires only
No rims/wheels accepted
No-farm, bicycle, mini-bike,
motorcycle, golf-cart, backhoe, etc.
Ruth M. Miller Agency
Notary & Insurance
~ Income Tax Preparation
~
~ Temporary Tags
~
~ Instant Registrations &
Title Transfers
1211 Main Street • Northampton, PA 18067
Harrisburg Service
Boat/ATV/
Snowmobile Registration
HOURS:
MON-WED: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-5PM
& FRI: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-7PM
610-262-2210 (Next to Miller’s Diner) THURS
SAT: Call for availability
ACCEPTED SCRAP METALS
Recycling of residential scrap, that is primarily metal, including lawn furniture, vehicle rims/wheels, yard
equipment (oil, gas & batteries removed), major metal appliances (washer, dryers, stoves), air conditioners
and dehumidifiers (refrigerant does not require removal, it will be recycled), etc.
DRC Technologies, 121 Chestnut Street, Coplay PA
18037.
www.drctechnologies.net,
email
at
[email protected] or phone 610-502-0854.
Einfalt Recycling & Salvage, 221 Bushkill Street,
Stockertown, PA 18083. www.einfaltinc.com, or phone
610-759-7998.
Scrap
metal,
appliances, refrigerators, freezers,
air conditioners & dehumidifiers.
GER Solutions, 795 Roble Road,
Allentown, PA 18042. Phone
Cell
phones,
484-866-0927.
computers, peripherals, televisions,
home electronics, batteries & bulbs.
Occasionally Northampton County plans electronics
recycling drop-off events and household hazardous
waste events. For further information on events, contact
Ken Zinis, [email protected], phone
610-829-6313. Frequently Asked Questions Link:
http://www.northamptoncounty.org/northampton/lib/no
rthampton/depts/economicdevelopment/websitefaq.pdf
Responsible Recycling Services, LLC, 805
Tomahawk Drive, Kutztown, PA 19530.
Monday through Thursday 7 am to 3 pm,
Friday 7 am to 12 pm, fees for televisions
and monitors, phone 484-641-5156.
Contact local Best Buy and Staples
locations for recycling of cell phones,
computers, peripherals, home electronics.
***Please contact the individual company for accepted items and fees***
6
4633 Lehigh Drive, Rear, Walnutport, PA 18088
• Excavating
• Hauling
• Trenching
• Grading
• Foundations
• Septic
Systems
• Landclearing
• Road
Building
610 -767- 4840
4671 MYRTLE ROAD • WALNUTPORT, PA
Technology/Household Recycling
Habitat for Humanity, 1053 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA
18052. Phone 610-776-7499 for currently accepted
appliances and unopened cans of latex paint.
ASE
Certified
Technicians
• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
• AGRICULTURAL
Questions: visit: https://www.Facebook.com/norcodced or
Northamptoncounty.org/CountyGovernment/Community_and_Economic_Development/Recycling_Information
or contact Ken Zinis, Environment and Sustainability • [email protected] or 610-829-6313
AERC Recycling Solutions, 2591 Mitchell Avenue,
Allentown, PA 18103. 2nd Friday of each month 9 am to
3 pm, fees for tv’s and monitors. www.aerc.com, or
phone 610-797-7608. Computers, peripherals, home
electronics, batteries & bulbs.
Spring has sprung & now is
Colleen Geiger
REALTOR®
the time to make your move!
Interest rates are low & homes
1080 SCHADT AVE
are selling quickly.
WHITEHALL, PA 18052
Call me today & I can help
610-266-4000 OFC
your dreams of owning a
610-704-6581 CELL
home a reality!
[email protected]
Dalton Lorah, Prop.
LEIBENGUTH
AUTO BODY INC.
GO FIRST CLASS
610-767-3415 • 610-767-2242 fax
272 RIVERVIEW DR., WALNUTPORT, PA 18088
Thank You To The Businesses
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL TRASH
RECYCLING & DISPOSAL SERVICES
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.
Containers 2-40 Yards
HAULING COMPANY
2690 Howertown Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
610-440-3700
610-261-4538 (fax)
SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION
4816 Timberline Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
Hours of Operation: 7 am-4:30 pm
Monday through Friday
BECHTEL’S PHARMACY, INC.
302 Main Street, Slatington (610) 767-4121
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ave you visited the picnic area at Lock 25? With the warmer weather arriving,
it is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors. The lock area is rich with history.
Just recently a new structure was discovered: a well or springhouse. This
structure probably fed water to the lock tender’s house, the remains of which can
still be seen. The lock is along the towpath, about 1.3 miles from the Walnutport
Canal Association’s pavilion in Walnutport. It is a shorter distance if you park at
the Lock 24 area on Canal St. Most of the towpath lies within Lehigh Township.
Take a walk or a bike ride to the lock and enjoy a picnic lunch! Along the way
watch for fish, turtles and water fowl in the canal.
This past winter Lehigh Township Rails to Trails supervised the restoration of Restored Concrete Phone Booth along
the D&L Trail north of the Cover Road
a concrete phone booth along the Delaware & Lehigh Rail Trail. The work on the trailhead.
booth was an Eagle Scout project carried out
by Evan …. These phone booths provided a vital link in the communications
system of the railroads in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The booth is located
north of the Cove Rd trailhead, which lies under the Treichlers bridge.
During the summer, LTRT will be landscaping the surrounding area and
installing an interpretive sign about concrete phone booths. In addition, another
sign will be placed nearby telling the history of the 3 Mile or Triechlers Dam.
From time to time, LTRT members go for bicycle rides on area trails. These
rides are posted on our Facebook page. Everyone is welcome to join us. Help
This is the 3 Mile Dam, also known as
the Treichlers Dam. Do you know
is always welcome on work days at Lock 25 or the phone booth. Information as
where it is? Do you know why dams
to when and where these work days occur is also posted on our Facebook page.
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like this were built?
9-volt Battery Safety
9-volt batteries power our smoke alarms, household items and toys. They can be
found in most homes. But these batteries can be a fire hazard if not stored safely
or disposed of with care.
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610-767-2249
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September 3 & 4: 13th Annual Dusk til Dawn Marathon
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}}} 9-volt batteries can be dangerous.
The positive and negative posts
are close together. If a metal
object touches the two posts of a
9-volt battery, it can cause a short
circuit. This can make enough
heat to start a fire.
}}} It is unsafe to store 9-volt batteries
in a drawer near paper clips,
coins, pens, or other batteries. Do
not store common household
items such as steel wool,
aluminum foil, and keys near
9-volt batteries. If these items
touch the two posts, there is a
greater risk of a fire starting.
}}} Weak batteries may have enough
charge to cause a fire. Some fires
have started in trash when 9-volt
batteries were thrown away with
other metal items.
STORING 9-VOLT
BATTERIES
}}} Keep batteries in original
packaging until you are
ready to use them. If loose,
keep the posts covered with
masking, duct, or electrical
tape. Prevent the posts from
coming in contact with metal
objects.
}}} Keep them someplace safe
where they won’t be tossed
around.
}}} Store batteries standing up.
}}} 9-volt batteries should not
be stored loose in a drawer.
Do not store them in
containers
with
other
batteries.
DISPOSAL
}}} 9-volt batteries should not
be thrown away with trash.
They can come in contact
with other batteries or pieces
of metal.
}}} 9-volt batteries can be taken
to a collection site for
household hazardous waste.
}}} To be safe, cover the positive
and negative posts with
masking, duct, or electrical
tape before getting rid of
batteries.
}}} Some states do not allow
any type of battery to be
disposed of with trash.
Check with your city or town
for the best way to get rid of
batteries.
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WALNUTPORT, PA 18088
Here’s what’s happening at the American Legion
he Legion is currently working with the Township on
building a Veteran’s Memorial. The purpose of
establishing this memorial is to recognize and honor
those individuals, previously or currently residing in
Lehigh Township, who chose, or were called upon to
defend the United States of America. The memorial will
offer honorable recognition for their courage, bravery
and loyalty to their country.
Watch for fundraisers and events to raise the funds
needed to build this Memorial for servicemen and
women.
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May is official Poppy month; the American Legion
Poppy has been a decade long tradition, which
symbolizes freedom and the blood sacrificed by our
soldiers during war. When we wear a red poppy, we are
honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who
served and died for our freedom.
For
For many
many of
of us
us
the
the meaning
meaning of
of
Memorial
Memorial Day
Day
is
is aa day
day on
on which
which
those
those who
who died
died
in
in active
active
military
military service
service
are
remembered.
are remembered.
We also celebrate Memorial Day this month; I
ask what the meaning of Memorial Day is? Many
of us think of it just as a three day weekend, where we
barbeque, party with our friends, heading to the beach
and watching fireworks. This year let’s remember it’s
about those who served our country and did not return
back home to their families. This year mark Memorial
Day by visiting the graves sites and war monuments.
Here are additional ways you can honor the men and
women who serve our country:
• Put flags or flowers on the graves of men and
women who served in wars.
• Fly the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon.
• Visit monuments dedicated to soldiers, sailors and
marines.
• Participate in a National Moment of Remembrance
at 3 p.m. local time.
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On April 24th at the American Legion
Auxiliary Spring Conference in Uniontown,
Pa, I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with 23
year old retiree Marine Corporal Brandon Rumbaugh.
Brandon is a double amputee. While over in Pakistan he
stepped on an IED trying to save one of the men from
his unit, which also stepped on an IED. Brandon’s left
leg was amputated at the knee and his right leg was so
badly damaged it needed to be taken off at the hip.
Brandon travels the east coast, speaking to the younger
generation, that no matter what you can do anything
you put your mind to. He is truly an inspiration and an
awesome motivational speaker. One comment that
Brandon made stays with me; “Soldiers will be soldiers,
because they volunteered to defend their country. Don’t
make them feel like victims.” Now ask yourself; “are
you a Military Caregiver?” If you can say yes, thank you
for being a Military Caregiver, if you said no then try to
find a veteran within your community/neighborhood
and ask if there is anything they may need help with
and become that Military Caregiver.
In December of 2015, the Auxiliary visited our local
veterans at Liza’s House and at the Village in Palmerton,
where each of them received a monetary gift for the
holiday. Each of them also received cards for Valentine’s
Day, St. Patrick’s Day and at Easter they all received a
small basket of chocolates. Many of them love the
company and just like to sit and talk.
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The Children’s Easter egg hunt was in March and not
only did they hunt for eggs, they were hunting for jump
ropes, bubbles, chalk, crayons, kites, and Halo’s. These
kids had a great time. They also received a visit from
Peter Cottontail.
We are still searching for new Jr. Member’s, if you
have a child or grandchildren that are eligible to join
our organization. Without the younger generation
this organization will not survive.
Call: 610-767-2393 for active, social or auxiliary
membership.
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Watch in July for our annual community yard sale –
all proceeds donated to Southeastern Veterans Center.
As President of the Unit 899, I’ve met many military
men and women, and their families who have been
impacted by war and nothing could make this
organization more proud by helping each and every one
of them. If it would not be for these men and women
that fought for our freedom we would not have what we
have today.
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION
1069 Municipal Road • Walnutport, PA 18088 • Phone (610) 767-6771 • Fax (610) 767-1452
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Lehigh Township website: www.lehightownship.com
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP STAFF
Manager/Secretary/Treasurer: Alice Rehrig, extension 111
Zoning Officer: Laura Harrier, extension 113
Planning and Zoning Secretary: Lori Lambert, extension 110
Office Assistant: Pam Herschman, extension 120
Public Works Director: Frank Zamadics, extension 119
Township Solicitor: David Backenstoe, 514 Main Street. Hellertown, PA 18055, (610) 838-2255
Planning Commission Solicitor: Michael Corriere, 433 East Broad Street, P. O. Box 1217, Bethlehem, PA 18016, (610) 865-5566
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor: Thomas Caffrey, 532 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18101, (610) 434-4418
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Darryl Snover, Chairman
637 Blue Mountain Drive
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 760-8586
Dell Grove
Rick Hildebrand
Vice Chairman
394 Valley Hi Court
4663 Steven Lane
Walnutport, PA 18088
Walnutport, PA 18088
484-265-1802
610-760-9930
Cynthia Miller
Keith Hantz
686 Stagecoach Drive
4797 North Cypress Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-5992
(610) 767-3886
Monthly Board and Commission Meetings
Board of Supervisors ....................Second and Fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Planning Commission.......................................Second Monday at 6:00 PM
Recreation Board...................................................Third Monday at 7:30 PM
Municipal Authority..............................................First Thursday at 6:00 PM
Zoning Hearing Board ....................................Second Thursday at 6:00 PM
....................................................................as needed only when advertised
All meetings take place in the meeting room of The Lehigh Township Municipal Building.
Planning Commission
Board Members
David Shulman, Chairman
Cynthia Miller, Vice Chairman
Max Lampenfeld
Michael Cawthray
Jack Wall
Engineering
Hanover Engineering
Associates, Inc.
Township Engineer:
Phillip C. Malitsch, PE
Zoning Hearing
Board Members
Lloyd Hopkins
Katherine Mack
Kristen Soldridge
William Almond - Alternate
Sewage Enforcement
Officer
Janice Buskirk
Lehigh Township Tax Collector
Mary Louise Trexler
255 Cherryville Road, Northampton, PA 18067
610-262-6222 (Phone/Fax)
Hours: Tues. & Wed. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Earned Income Tax Collector
Keystone Collections Group
Forks Township Municipal Complex
1606 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040
888-519-3897 • www.keystonecollects.com
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP
POLICE DEPT
1043 Municipal Road
Walnutport, PA 18088
610-760-8800 • Fax: 610-760-2221
Hours: 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
NON EMERGENCY
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
610-317-0808
County of Northampton
Magisterial District
Judge District Court 03-3-01
Robert A. Hawke
4430 Lehigh Drive, PO Box 958
Cherryville, PA 18035-0958
(610) 767-6345
Fax: (610) 767-4498
Northampton County Courthouse
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
610-559-3000
web site: ncpub.org
Township Parks
Indian Trail Park*
Danielsville Park*
Bryfogle Park
Delps Park
*Please contact The Lehigh Township
Municipal Building
for pavilion rental information
Recreation Board Members
Merion “Merf” Miller, Chairman
Sandra Hopkins, Vice Chairman
Jeffrey Erschen
Ellen Stenger
From the Chief’s Desk
Scott Fogel, Chief of Police
DID YOU KNOW…?
he number of drunk
driving arrests and
drunk driving crashes
are declining.
The
number
of
drunk
driving
arrests
in
Pennsylvania is at the
lowest level since 2010,
however the number of drug related impaired driving arrests have
increased every year since 2010. In 2014 drug related impaired driving
arrests accounted for 39% of DUI arrests as opposed to 22% in 2010.
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***NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP
RESIDENTS***
The Lehigh Township Police Department
conducted a traffic investigation and
study, in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code to
determine the appropriate speed limits
on various Township Roads and
recommended establishing speed limits
on Cedar Drive, South Dogwood Road
and South Cypress Road.
Lehigh Township trains its officers in recognizing the signs of drunk
and drugged driving to ensure that we do our part in reducing drunk
driving offenses and highway fatalities. We still have much work to
do. In cooperation with PennDot & the Pennsylvania Liquor Control
Board, Lehigh Township Police participate in traffic enforcement
details and other enforcement and education awareness programs to
combat impaired driving and underage drinking.
PLEASE OBSERVE THE NEWLY
POSTED SPEED LIMITS.
Also, did you know that impairment starts after your first drink?
Slower reactions occur at a blood alcohol concentration of
.03%. Impaired judgement occurs at .05% and impaired vision occurs
at .08%, while poor coordination occurs at blood alcohol
concentration of .10%.
Walnut Drive to
South Cottonwood Road - 35 mph
Lehigh Township Police encourage you to drink responsibly and
always have a designated driver.
South Cypress Road
(Entire Length) - 30 mph
Lehigh Drive (248) to
Blue Mountain Drive - 35 mph
Blue Mountain Drive to
Walnut Drive - 30 mph
South Dogwood Road
(Entire Length) - 35 mph
A Message From Your Tax Collector
would like to take this opportunity to notify all the taxpayers of Lehigh Township that I will no longer
be collecting the NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT PER CAPITA AND REAL ESTATE
TAXES. I resigned from collecting school taxes December 31, 2015.
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The School District Tax Office will be collecting the taxes at their office at 2014 Laubach Avenue,
Northampton, PA 18067. They will be sending all the necessary information with your tax bills no
later than July 1, 2016.
Regarding the Lehigh Township taxes, I will not have my regular office hours after June 2, 2016. I will, however
make myself available for your convenience. Please call me at 610-262-6222 to set up an appointment to pay your
taxes or call for any information I may help you with.
As always it is my pleasure to serve you. Thank you for your continued support.
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ehigh 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.).
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NEWSLETTER
2016
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC WORKS
LOCAL
POSTAL CUSTOMER
The Lehigh Township Public
Works Department, which
consists of 8 full time employees,
is responsible for maintaining 90
miles of Township roads, 616
drainage facilities, 584 stop signs,
and 7 traffic signals. They also
maintain
4
parks,
which
is
approximately 60 acres of property.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the
Chief of Police ...................3
Message from the
Tax Collector ......................3
Recycling............................3
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Oplinger-Hower
Post 899..............................4
Lehigh Township
Rails to Trails News...........5
9-volt Battery Safety .........5
Hazardous Waste Event....6
Household Recycling .....6-7
Should you have a concern regarding a
problem on a Township Road (i.e. tree
down, pothole); please contact the
Township Office at 610-767-6771, between
the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. After
hours emergency calls, please contact the
Northampton County Non-Emergency
number at 610-317-0808.
Understanding
Stormwater ........................7
Lehigh Township
Fall Leaf Collection ........8-9
Lehigh Township
Historical Society News..10
Indianland
Garden Club News ..........10
Lehigh Township
Municipal
Office Information ...........14
Serving the Northern Lehigh and
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Concerns on PennDOT roads should be
reported to PennDOT at 1-800-349-7623.
PennDOT roads include: Blue Mountain
Drive, Lehigh Drive (Route 248), Maple
Drive, Mountain View Drive (Route 946),
West Mountain View Drive (Route 946),
Walnut Drive (Elm Road South), Elm Road,
and Riverview Drive (Route 145).
Who is responsible for road-killed deer?
All State Roads in Northampton County are covered by a contract between PennDOT
and a private vendor; please contact 610-250-1840. All Non-State Roads are covered by
the Pennsylvania Game Commission; please contact 610-926-3136.
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