What's Goin' On! Board of Supervisors Ronald J. Heintzelman Chairman Mark Hills, Jr. Vice-Chairman Member Dennis Klusaritz Jeff Bartlett Township Manager
Township Meeting Schedule Board of Supervisors 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
Planning Commission 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm (as needed)
Recreation Board (as needed)
Zoning Hearing Board rd
3 Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm (as needed)
2018 Township Township Offices
Closed
January 1—Monday New Year’s Day February 19—Monday President's Day
WINTER WEATHER IS UPON US!! The Township Public Works crew has been preparing for the upcoming winter weather. We, as you, the traveling residents and your vehicles should be prepared for hazardous travel. Weather conditions constantly change and our goal is to keep the roads passable but remember that they are not always completely free of ice and snow. Be careful! Salt and anti-skid material are the main tools in treating the roads until 2inches or more snow has accumulated, then plowing begins. Remember, the Township will not be responsible for repairs or replacement to any item left in the Township right-of-way due to snow plowing. This includes mailboxes, fences, basketball hoops or vegetation, please see Township Ordinance No. 2004-6. Also, Township Ordinance No 2004-5 reminds us, it is unlawful to park any vehicle or motor vehicle on any street or road which is part of the Township system after the start of a snow fall and until the snow has stopped falling and the snow has been completely plowed, the full width of the cart way. It is also unlawful to push, throw, shovel, or pile any snow or ice onto any public highway or street which you removed from your driveway or walkway. If there is a fire hydrant on your property, the owner is required to remove all snow, ice, slush, which would impede access to the hydrant within 24 hours after a storm. Always remove snow and ice from the hood, roof, and trunk of your vehicle before moving. Turn on your head lights when your wipers are on.
Let’s be ready, be wise, and be safe this winter!!
TAX COLLECTOR OFFICE LOCATED WITHIN TOWNSHIP BUILDING
Tax Office is located within North Whitehall Township Municipal Building, 3256 Levans Road, Coplay (Ironton). Terri Blazofsky, Tax Collector — 610-769-3000 —
office hours for Tax Office: JANUARY Tuesday, January 2--10:00am-
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FEBRUARY Tuesday, February 6--
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MARCH Tuesday, March 6--10:00am--
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The office is closed Sundays and Holidays. Please note that per
the Local Tax Collection Law of May 25, 1945, amended July 6, 2006, the following applies to the timely mailing of payment: “Whenever the last day of a period during which payment may be made at a discount or without penalty shall fall on a Saturday or a Sunday or on any date which is a labeled legal holiday by the Commonwealth of PA or of the United States, payment shall be considered timely if it is tendered or postmarked by the United States Postal Service on the succeeding secular business day. A tax collector shall not refuse to accept payment tendered or postmarked by the US Postal Service in a timely manner to this subsection.”
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These requirements for official United States Postal Service postmark apply to all mail, including mail metered through a postage meter, postage purchased online and payments received by direct disbursement from a banking institution. Please check with the banking institution to determine the number of days required to process and mail your payment to ensure that it is received by the due date.
Please call 610-769-3000 to be certain that the TAX office is open. Any changes in the schedule will be noted on the answering machine.
Terri Blazofsky, Tax Collector — 610-769-3000 —
Gated Yard Waste Center RESIDENTS ONLY
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Please check our website, www.northwhitehall.org for any news, updates, or additional information. Any other questions, please contact Ronald Heintzelman at the Township, 610-799-3411, ext. 227.
NO DROP OFF OF TIRES
December 1st thru April 1st, 2018
RECYCLE Christmas Trees until January 31, 2018 in the YARD WASTE Center. Remove all tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garland before disposing of your tree. Holiday wreaths, please remove metal frame.
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4041 Route 309 Suite 103 Schnecksville 610-760-3262 Please Welcome “Back Home Bagels” with the Haines and Mussone families to North Whitehall Township! The family began making bagels and sandwiches over 15 years ago in this very same location. Chef Josh Haines grew up right down the road in Orefield. His first job in the food industry was right here in Schnecksville, learning to make great bagels and sandwiches. Now, after completing culinary school and working the better part of a decade in the best kitchens around the country and in the Berks County area (including, being named 2017 Wilson Iron Chef) they are ‘back home’ in Schnecksville, where it all began.
Back Home Bagels is a family owned and operated small business. Chefs Josh and Rachel Haines, together with their parents, Frank and Johanna Mussone, all have shared a dream of having their own restaurant where friends and family can come together to enjoy great food. For years it was just that, “a dream”. When this location became available in 2017, the chance to come ‘back home’ and continue where it all started was a great opportunity. They teamed up together to bring the Lehigh Valley the best bagels, bagel sandwiches, bakery items, catering and service in the area. Chef Josh Haines, along with his wife, Pastry Chef Rachel Haines are ready to put their skills to work at Back Home Bagels. Maintaining a high standard of freshness and flavor is their passion using only the finest ingredients. The drive to be one-of-a-kind begins with making their own bagels and breads from scratch daily. Sandwiches are always grilled and never microwaved. They strive to achieve a goal of becoming an elite breakfast and lunch destination with exceptional bagels, breads, pastries, baked goods, coffee, sandwiches, and catering for family, friends, and the local community. We treat our customers like family, with fast, fun and friendly service.
BackHomeBagels.com
610-760-3262
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MS4 PERMIT UPDATE
MS4 - COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES and PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Maintaining clean streams and waterways within North Whitehall Township is a primary objective of the Township’s mandated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer program. (MS4). The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has designated the streams in NWT as impaired. Therefore, NWT must implement and construct, over the next five (5) years, various Best Management Practices [BMPs] that commensurate with the primary objective of reducing sediments in impaired waterways. These projects may include, but not limited to, restoration of stream embankments as well as retention pond improvements. Over the next several years NWT will be planning and implementing these projects and improvements to meet the MS4
Welcome DENNIS
Permit requirements. However, success of the program not only requires NWT action, but also participation by NWT residents. Public Participation is a minimum control measure (MCM) required under the MS4 permit. Many of our residents ask; “What can we do?” “How can we be part of this program?” “What does NWT mean by public participation?” PADEP and NWT’s position is that the public must play an active role in this MS4 program. An engaged community is critical to the success of the MS4 as well as for any stormwater or pollution management plan. The public can bring valuable expertise to the program as well as being the “eyes” for NWT by reporting illicit activities and carrying out due diligence. For example, dumping grass clippings in forested areas or near streams creates significant pollution that is detrimental not only to the land it is placed upon, but ultimately to the ground water and streams. This
practice is illegal under the MS4 and is also a violation of NWT Ordinances. NWT wishes to keep the public informed on this matter and believes public education is imperative to make this pollutant source known and managed appropriately by each home owner. Another area the public can help is reporting illegal earthmoving activities to NWT. Unauthorized activities often produce silt and sediment runoff. This could be dirt tracking from construction vehicles entering the roadways, earthmoving, or other activities that may look suspicious. Erosion Control Protection is required in these instances. Active public participation not only builds support for our MS4 program, but becomes an important element of meeting the MS4 permit goals as well as improving our streams and waterways. If you are interested in learning more or leading some of the activities related to public participation, please contact NWT offices at 610-799-3411.
KLUSARITZ—Newly elected 6-year term Township
Supervisor— “Supervisor Klusaritz said he would like to thank God and hope he guides me in making the correct decisions for the residents of this Township. I will listen to your needs and when I need to make a decision, I will put myself on the other side of the table to see where you are coming from before I make a decision. I know that when making a decision, it sometimes will not favor you in what you are asking, but it would be in the best overall interest of the Township. I know that being a Township Supervisor is a thankless position, but with your thoughts, guidance and prayers, we can make North Whitehall Township a better community.”
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News for Constituents
By Senator Pat Browne, Appropriations
Committee Chairman
identity theft prevention and credit monitoring In light of the recent Equifax data breach and ongoing concerns over cyber security, it is now more important than ever to take steps to ensure that you are not a victim of identity theft. Here are a few simple suggestions on how to better safeguard your identity: Shred all sensitive documents that you intend to dispose of, including bank statements, credit card bills, receipts, utility bills, ATM receipts, and pre-approved credit offers. Use unique passwords that only you know. Be wary of giving out your social security number, account number, credit card number, passwords or user ID. Consider placing a credit freeze on your files. A credit freeze makes it harder for someone to open a new account in your name. Monitor your existing credit card and bank accounts closely for charges you don’t recognize. Don’t carry your social security card in your wallet. Only give out your SSN when absolutely necessary. It is also a great idea to continually monitor your credit score and report. You are entitled to a free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, which can be accessed by visiting the federal government’s website www.annualcreditreport.com. For more information on preventing identity theft, visit the PA Attorney General’s website at www.attorneygeneral.gov . Check out Identitytheft.gov/databreach for information on what you should do in the event of a data breach.
give your vehicle a regular checkup With winter weather upon us, maintaining your vehicle beyond required inspections saves lives. PennDOT encourages vehicle operators to be vigilant in the self-inspection of their motor vehicles on a regular basis. Below are some weekly and monthly recommended vehicle maintenance checkups that you should adhere to regularly. Weekly Check: Tire pressure and tread condition; Oil level; Battery terminal condition; Engine compartment fluid leaks; Radiator fluid level; Headlights and tail lights, turn signals, horn, fuel cap, and seat belts Monthly Check: Mirrors and windows free of cracks and damages; Lights and flashers working properly; Windshield wiper blades; Power steering, brake, transmission, oil, and battery fluid levels; Spare tire, jack, and emergency equipment Take a few minutes during your next gas station fill up to run down the weekly check list, while designating monthly check ups as a beginning or end of the month project to maintain optimal operating conditions. You can find other helpful care maintenance tips on PennDOT’s website at http://www.penndot.gov North Whitehall Township Building 3256 Levans Road, Coplay, PA 18037 610-769-5566 — FAX: 610-769-5568 By Appointment Only
911 A d d r e s s S i g n C a m p a i g n U n d e r w a y 911 ADDRESS SIGN ORDER FORM for North Whitehall Township Residents Name: Address: Phone number: House number applied: (Circle one)
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Your local fire department: (Circle one) Laury’s Station Neffs Schnecksville Mail ORDER to: Northern Valley EMS
Attn: Address Sign Order 2375 Levans Road Coplay, PA 18037-2202
COST—$10.00 PER SIGN Tri-Clover
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Please DO NOT mail check to Northern Valley EMS! Payment will be due when you are notified by your local Fire Company that your sign is complete.
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If you have a FIRE HYDRANT nearby, please remember that
SNOW MARKERS Due to liability reasons, North Whitehall Township has cut back on snow markers throughout the Township. Individual property owners are allowed to mark the edge of their lawn, driveway, or other hazards that the Township needs to be made aware of after the snow has fallen. The reflective markers can be made of plastic, fiberglass, or aluminum which needs to be 3 feet off the road surface.
Welcome JIM
CAMPANA,
a clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors by taking responsibility for shoveling out and clearing a 3-foot area around the fire hydrant.
NEW PART-TIME ZONING OFFICER for North
Whitehall Township as of October 18, 2017. Jim was born and raised in the Pittsburgh, PA area and has lived in Upper Nazareth (PA) Township since 1991. His background is in engineering. The Zoning Officer position entails reviewing all applications for commercial and residential work within the Township and applying North Whitehall Township ordinances to situations as presented. Other facets of the job include review and disposition of complaints dealing with Zoning and Code Compliance. The position also requires working with the Zoning Hearing Board and the District Magistrate Office for Code Violations. Jim looks forward to working with the staff and crew in North Whitehall and all of its residents. Jim will be in the office Monday and Wednesday, 7:30am to 4:00pm and Thursday, 7:30am to 11:30am.
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Registration for the 2018 North Parkland Baseball season opens on 1/2/18 and will be available online at www.northparkland.com. Registration is for all age groups – Prep Legion (ages 12-13), Knee-Hi (ages 13-14), Youth Legion (ages 14-15), Connie Mack (ages 15-16), and Senior Legion (ages 16-18). Players must live in the North Parkland Baseball boundary. Players will be notified by their coach when practice and tryouts begin. No fees are required until teams are selected. Please check the North Parkland website for further baseball related updates.
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Community Calendar January Thursdays November 30 to March 29
Men’s Open-Play Basketball, November 30, 2017 to March 29, 2018, for more information, please call Frank at 484-892-5181.
Monday January 1
Happy New Year !! Township Office & Yard Waste Recycling Center CLOSED
Tuesday January 2
Township Board of Supervisors Meeting, 7:30pm.
Wednesday Lions’ Club Meeting at the Schnecksville January Grange, dinner at 6:45 pm. 10
Saturday January 13
Ironton Rail Trail Work Day @ North Whitehall Township, start 8:00am.
Tuesday January 16
Ironton Rail-Trail Public Meeting at North Whitehall Township Public Meeting Room, 7:00pm.
Sunday & Monday January 21 & 22
NOVA Auxiliary Apple Dumpling Sale, for more information, please call 610-262-7749.
Sunday January 21
Buffet Breakfast at Schnecksville Fire Company Pavilion.
Tuesday January 23
Township Planning Commission Meeting, 7:30pm. (as needed) Please call Township office for update.
Sunday January 28
Grouse Hall Fish & Game– Meat and Seafood Raffle, 3335 Levans Road in Ironton - 12:00Noon to 5:00pm, please call 610-799-2682 for more info.
Northern Valley EMS, Inc. welcomes remounted 2017 Ford E350. We now each and can be ordered by calling 610799-0460. The doors open at 6:00pm, dinner is at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. NOVA Auxiliary 2018 Fundraiser: January - Apple Dumpling Sale Check out the new NOVA trucks. We NOVA's Comedy Night Dinner and February - Cherry Pie and Soup Sale have updated the NOVA fleet with three Show is February 24th. Tickets are $35 March - Shoo-Fly Pie Sale new 2018 Ford E350 ambulances and a four new members to our Board of Directors: Gwyneth Jones, Andrew Maron, Howard Schwartz and Dr. Aaron Ratner.
have a certified technician on premises to help insure your child's car seat is installed correctly. Please call for an appointment at 610-262-1075.
Northern Valley EMS Subscription Form for 2018 —Jan 1– Dec 31 Last Name
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Expiration Date:
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The card issuer is authorized to pay the amount indicated as total upon proper presentation. I acknowledge Northern Valley Emergency Medical Services, Inc. Receipt of goods and services and in the amount indicated above. I affirm my obligations under the 2375 Levans Road Card Member Agreement. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO NORTHERN VALLEY EMS.
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Community Calendar
February Monday February 5
Township Board of Supervisors Meeting, 7:30pm.
Wednesday Lions Club meeting– Valentine’s February Meeting TBA. 14
Sunday & Monday February 18 & 19
NOVA Auxiliary Cherry Pie & Soup Sale, for more info, please call 610-262-7749.
Monday February 19
President’s Day – Township Office and Yard Waste Center — --CLOSED--
Tuesday February 20
Ironton Rail-Trail Public Meeting at Whitehall Township Municipal Building, 7:00pm.
Saturday February 24
Comedy Night at NOVA, for more information, call 610-799-0460.
Sunday February 25
Buffet Breakfast at Schnecksville Fire Company.
Tuesday February 27
Township Planning Commission Meeting, 7:30 pm. (as needed). Please call Township office for update.
March Saturday March 3
OLDIES DANCE—BYOB — DJ is Bob Koch. $17.00 per person. Please call for more info — 610-395-5799 — Faye Solt
Sunday & Monday NOVA Auxiliary Shoo-fly Pie Sale, for March more info, please call 610-262-7749. 11 & 12
Monday March 5
Township Board of Supervisors Meeting, 7:30pm.
Wednesday Lion’s Club Meeting– Emergency March Services Program at the Schnecksville 14 Grange.
Sunday March 18
Grouse Hall Fish & Game– Ham Shoot/ Raffle, 3335 Levans Road in Ironton– 12:00 noon to 5pm, for more information, please call 610-799-2682.
Tuesday March 20
Ironton Rail-Trail Public Meeting at Coplay Borough Municipal Building, 7:00pm.
Sunday March 25
Buffet Breakfast at Schnecksville Fire Company.
Tuesday March 27
Township Planning Commission Meeting, 7:30 pm. (as needed). Please call Township office for update.
Thursday March 29
NOVA Paska Bread Sale, please call to order, 610-262-7749.
The North Whitehall Age 35 and over SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL League has completed its 25th season. RESULTS
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Registration is open for the 2018 season for players and full teams. This is a wood bat league. Please call Rick Miller at 610-767-7468 to register.
ORMROD PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION
"The Vine Church meets on Sunday evenings at the Schnecksville Grange. Come join us for Verse by Verse teaching and contemporary worship! Details can be found at TheVineChurchPA.com" Come join us for SCHNECKSVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS get-together meeting every Thursday, 12:00 Noon at the Schnecksville Grange, 5322 Route 873 in Schnecksville. Enjoy activities and a light lunch. Please call 610-769-7570 for more information.
GROUSE HALL MEAT and SEAFOOD RAFFLE Sunday, January 28—12 noon to 5:00pm
HAM SHOOT RAFFLE Sunday, March 18—12 noon to 5:00pm 3335 Levans Road—Coplay (Ironton)
610-799-2682 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The WINTER season of Open-Play Parkland Co-ed VOLLEYBALL will be held Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00pm, January 24th through March 28th, in the Cetronia Elementary School Gym and is open to Parkland residents of High School age and older. You must have league experience.
Men's Open-Play BASKETBALL will be held in the Schnecksville Elementary School Gym on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm from November 30th,2017, through March 29th, 2018 for North Whitehall Township residents, Age 30 and over. There is no charge to play. Please call Frank Kedl for more information at 484-892-5181.
There is no registration or fee. For more info, please call Rick Miller at 610-767-7468.
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UPPER LEHIGH LIONS ACTIVITIES Please visit the LIONS two recently
installed benches in the NORTH WHITEHALL MUNICIPAL AREA. Two additional benches will be placed in Kolapechka Park, date T.B.D. The LIONS CLUB is installing a “LION” STATUE at Independence Park, date is TBA. JANUARY 16, HOAGIE SALE at the Schnecksville Fire Company Pavilion from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. To place orders, please contact
[email protected], cost is $5.00.
MEETINGS JANUARY 10—Club Meeting at the
Schnecksville Grange, dinner at 6:45pm FEBRUARY 14—Club Valentine’s Meeting. Location — TBD MARCH 14—Club Meeting—Emergency Services Program at Schnecksville Grange
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REMINDER FOR WINTER WEATHER Regarding NWT Right-of-Ways. the roads and turn around in the cul fences, and shrubs, which is due to Remove all obstacles from roads and cul-de-sacs prior to winter weather. We’re talking about portable basketball hoops, garbage cans, boats, trailers, parked vehicles, RVs, etc. Any obstruction makes it difficult for the operators of our snowplow trucks to navigate
-de-sacs. Plows will not return to clean up areas that were made inaccessible by resident-owned vehicles or property.
Regarding your mailboxes. North Whitehall Township office receives numerous calls during a snow storm concerning damage to mailboxes,
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snow plowing. This is generally caused by the snow wash coming off the plow. The Township will not be responsible for replacement or repairs of fences, shrub damage, or mailbox damage, which are placed within the legally defined Township right-of-ways unless the vehicle itself hits the mailbox!
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Monday, January 1 Monday, February 19
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