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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Sets Leadership and Approves Appointments

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Township Seeks $1.1 Million ADA Ramp Grant

The Board approved a request for roughly $1.1 million in grant funding for ADA-accessible ramps in four neighborhoods, with an estimated 30% township match of about $350,000. It also approved a request for pedestrian-crossing signs at Spring Creek Road and Heritage Drive.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Board Approves Locust Lane Vacation

The Board approved vacating an identified portion of Locust Lane by a 4-0 vote after a public hearing with no public comment. The solicitor was directed to prepare the required report and agreement.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Utility Road-Work Rules Updated

The Board approved Ordinance 2026-03, updating permits, fees, notice, construction standards, inspections, maintenance, and financial security for utility work in Township roads and rights-of-way.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Data Center Zoning Rules Approved

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-02, allowing data centers only as conditional uses in the Industrial, Highway Enterprise, and Office, Research, Light Industrial Center districts, while prohibiting them in all other zoning districts.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Township Approves Traffic and Road Projects

The Board unanimously approved traffic changes, including a 35-mph speed limit on Sauerkr aut Lane, updated signal and intersection rules, removal of stop signs at Sauerkr aut Lane and Willow Lane, and removal of the Gun Club Road Bridge weight limit. It also awarded $156,357.58 for roadway maintenance, $246,067.70 for chip-seal and fog-seal work, and $261,569.39 for the Smith Lane Bridge replacement.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Board Seeks Funding for Park and Trail Projects

The Board approved three grant applications for a Wild Cherry Playground rehabilitation project, a Western Lehigh Greenway feasibility study, and a pedestrian bridge over Little Lehigh Creek. Requests include $250,000 toward an estimated $500,000 playground project, $190,000 for the greenway study, and funding for a bridge estimated at $541,000 with a 50% Township match.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Township Approves $1.62 Million Infrastructure Work

The Board approved five roadway, sewer, and stormwater projects totaling $1,624,567.24, including $425,429.24 for roadway improvements and $695,510 for sanitary sewer lateral repairs. All measures passed with five affirmative votes.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Road closures planned for bridge and culvert work

Indian Creek Road is expected to close for about 140 days beginning April 1 for culvert replacement, while the East Texas Bridge may close around October for about one year during a turnpike widening project.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Township approves light manufacturing facility

Commissioners unanimously approved a 55,000-square-foot light manufacturing facility at 7428 Industrial Park Way, with seven loading docks and nine truck parking spaces. They also awarded farming rights for approximately 158 acres of township land for $62,315.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Mixed-use development approved on North Krocks Road

The Board approved preliminary and final land development plans for a 318-apartment mixed-use project at 617 N. Krocks Road, including a 160-room hotel, nearly 20,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, a trail, dog park, clubhouse, and pool. The 4-1 vote added a condition requiring the applicant to request a LANTA bus stop serving the development and Hamilton Crossings.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Board Approves Stormwater Plan Changes

The board approved a modification to the Cove at Millbrook development plan to add level spreaders for stormwater management, with three ayes. The changes affect the rear of four residential lots and are located within a stormwater easement and required setback.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Township Approves $749,681 in Payments

The Board approved a January 15 bill list totaling $749,680.87, including $456,204.82 from the General Fund, $102,575 from the Sewer Fund, and $173,858 in payroll. It also approved a resolution reducing financial security for the Mertztown residential subdivision project.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Board Sets Leadership and Approves Appointments

The Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Ron R. Beitler president, Wesley Barrett vice president, and Bruce Beitel township manager. It also approved appointments to multiple advisory boards and committees, and authorized a January 5 bill list totaling $1,233,261.63.

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