The hours of the yard waste facility will be Monday thorugh Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVTS) needs public input on the Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which includes 118 projects, investing $484 million in every corner of the region. The TIP outlines high priority highway, bridge, trail and transit projects in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, and we are collecting public comments May 2 - May 31. We need your help to connect people across the Lehigh Valley with this information and opportunities to comment. Folks can review the document and submit their comments by:
• Listening to the radio:

o Call in to WDIY 88.1 at 610-758-8810 from 7-7:30 PM on Monday May 2 to ask questions and make comments on the TIP after our latest episode of Plan Lehigh Valley, which starts at 6:30 PM.

o Tune in to MEGA 101.7 at 9:30 AM on Monday May 16.

• Attending a public meeting:

o Wednesday May 11, 8 AM: Virtual Meeting www.tinyurl.com/TIP0511mtg or by phone at +1 610-477-5793 Conference ID: 673 954 331#.

o Tuesday May 17, 4 PM: Virtual Meeting www.tinyurl.com/TIP0517mtg or by phone at +1 610-477-5793 Conference ID: 298 214 774#.

o Wednesday May 18, 9 AM: Lehigh Valley Transportation Study, Technical Committee. This virtual meeting can be accessed at www.tinyurl.com/LVTS2022mtgs or by phone at +1 610-477-5793, Conference ID: 507 799 683#

o Thursday May 19, 7 PM: In-Person Meeting at the Fowler Center, 6th Floor 511 E Third St Bethlehem, PA 18015. Dessert is provided.

• Reading a physical copy at:

o Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown

o Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA), 1060 Lehigh Street, Allentown

o Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton Street, Allentown

o Bethlehem Public Library, 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem

o Easton Public Library, 515 Church Street, Easton

• Commenting when they can:

o LVPC Website: www.lvpc.org/tip to read the TIP, make comments, and register for public meetings

o Email comments to planning@lvpc.org

o Call us at 610-264-4544

All public meetings are free and open to all - register today at www.eventbrite.com/o/lehigh-valley-planning-commission-10947355799

The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop to review the proposed Township Comprehensive Plan. The workshop will be held at the Lehigh Township Fire Company on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Please click here to review the draft Comprehensive Plan.

The draft Comprehensive Plan includes a draft set of policies for the development and conservation of the Township over the next 10 years. The Plan addresses future land uses, housing, transportation, community facilities, natural features and agricultural conservation, and ways to carry out the Plan. The Plan recommendations may lead to an update of the Township's zoning ordinance. The draft Plan will be available for review on the Township website and in the Township offices during normal business hours.

The 4th Annual K9 Cash 5K Run/1 Mile Pet Walk and POV K9 Kop Car Show will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 9:00 am. at Delps Park, 1200 Delps Road, Danielsville, PA 18038. For additional information, please click here to view the flyer.

The blood drive scheduled on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088, HAS BEEN CANCELED. Plesae visit Miller-Keystone Blood Center to reschedule at an alternate site,

Blood Drive Calendar

Lehigh Township Board Opening The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors are looking for Lehigh Township residents who are interested in serving on the Recreation Board which meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Individuals should send a letter of interest to arehrig@lehightownship.com or Lehigh Township, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. 18088, by May 20, 2022 and attend the Board of Supervisor meeting on May 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to introduce themselves. Applicants need to have resided in Lehigh Township for at least one year.

Please include the following on your check:
• your bill number in the memo of your check
• your phone number so I can reach you in the event your check is not signed, is for the wrong amount, etc. (your phone number is not shared with anyone)

Payment for Lehigh Township tax bills (per capita and real estate) may be combined on ONE check.

Payments for the current year taxes cannot be combined on the same check with last year’s taxes. Two separate checks are required.

Please remember to include BOTH copies of your bill when requesting a receipt. If you do not receive a receipt for your taxes, it is either because I have only received one copy with your payment (which must be retained for my records) or you did not have a stamp on your return envelope.

If information is incorrect on a Per Capita tax bill, please notify me so changes can be made. This can be done by calling me at 610-262-6222, emailing me at marylouisetrexler@gmail.com or simply making the correction on your bill when making a payment so I know what to correct on your bill. (Examples: incorrect spelling, change to married name, Junior/Senior, etc.). Any changes to Real Estate information must be done directly through the Northampton County Recorder of Deeds.

Please remember that I only collects Lehigh Township taxes. I do not collect taxes for the school or the county tax.

FORMS AVAILABLE ON THE TOWNSHIP & COUNTY WEBSITES:

Exoneration Form: (for people that earn less than $5,000 (individual) or $10,000 married couple)

Click here for Exoneration Form

Change of Address Form for Real Estate in Northampton County:

Click here for Address form

Please make all checks payable to: LEHIGH TOWNSHIP

The following options for payments starting February 16 thru June 1 will be:

- U.S. Mail
- Drop box at 255 Cherryville Rd, Northampton, PA 18067 (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9 am to 6 pm)
- In person at the Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, PA 18088, (EVERY WEDNESDAY 11 am to 4 pm)
- Bill Pay through your Bank
- Curbside by APPOINTMENT ONLY on Thursdays, 255 Cherryville Rd, Northampton, PA 18067

SPECIAL HOURS: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, Lehigh Township Municipal Building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, PA 18088, 11 am to 4 pm

FOR APPOINTMENTS, PLEASE CALL 610-262-6222 or email MaryLouise Trexler at marylouisetrexler@gmail.com

TO REACH THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, PLEASE CALL 610-767-6771

A fireworks permit has been issue to Woodstone Country Club for the following dates. The display is expected to begin at 9:55 p.m.

May 13
May 28
May 29

Fireworks Permit has been issued for Becky's Drive-In June 18, 2022 (June 25 Rain Date). The display is expected to begin between 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The Lehigh Township Planning Commission will be holding special meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month, beginning February 23, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of Lehigh Township. The meetings will be held in the Municipal Bldg, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa, All meetings are open to the public.

The 2022 Northampton County Farmland Preservation application period is now Open.

2022 will be a little different: Round 1: November 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022. Round 2: February 1, 2022 through May 2, 2022

Interested residents should contact Northampton County, Farmland Preservation. Ryan M. Shaw, Resource Specialist at 610-829-6287.

The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 2020-4, which requires all residential structures/dwelling units, commercial structures or any other structures, to place a reflective emergency response number sign in a conspicuous place on said property. The sign shall be 3" or 4" high white relective numbers with a green reflective background, visible both during the day and at night. It shall be a 4" - 6" x 18" rectangular sign, to be displayed either vertically or horizontally. Nonresidential structures containing multiple units, shall contain signs on entrance doors of each unit. Compliance deadline is June 30, 2021. Please click here to view the ordinance requirements.

Keystone Collections Group provides a dedicated, toll-free phone line for taxper inquiries, 1-866-539-1100. Please click here for additional taxpayer information and website .

As many residents are aware, Lehigh Township participates with the First Regional Compost Authority for the disposal of yard waste. The Township's facility is located across the street from the Maintenance Garage. Residents, at their convenience, are permitted to bring brush, hedge clippings, and leaves to the facility. The material is then transported to the First Regional Compost Facility on Weaversville Road and processed into mulch and compost which is then returned to the Township and made available to the residents for their use.

As a reminder to residents, this facility is only for the disposal of yard waste--acceptable items to be dropped off at this site are brush, hedge clippings, and leaves. Recently, there have been instances where unacceptable material, such as rock and metal have been mixed in with the yard waste. This type of material causes a significant amount of damage to the equipment that is used at the facility, resulting in expensive repairs. These costly repairs will unfortunately be eventually be passed on to all the users of the facility.

Everyone needs to be mindful of what they are bringing to the site. Please make sure the material that is brought to the site is free of rocks and stones. The facility is not meant for disposal of household waste. Your cooperation is appreciated.

All residents, please be reminded that if you have an emergency that requires an immediate response from the Police, Fire or Ambulance, call 911 or 610-317-0808 not the police department office number (*610-760-8800). *The PD number is not staffed 24 hours.