Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – May 7, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS

There is an open position on the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). Residents interested in serving should send a Letter of Interest to the Township Office.

June 6^th  – Movie Night at Tuskes Park—Toy Story (30^th Anniversary of that movie)

June 14^th  – Electronic Recycling Event at Tuskes Park and 155 Friedenstahl Avenue

August 23^rd – 9AM-3PM Car Show at Tuskes Park

August 23^rd  – Movie Night at Tuskes Park – Cars

October 18^th – Ghouls & Goblins 5K Run from 7AM – 11AM

November 28^th  – Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Building

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Two residents from the original section of Penn Allen Road reported problems with speeding through their neighborhood, saying several animals have been hit. Mike Rinker asked the Chief of Police to send an officer to check it out. They also reported a problem with the shoulders of the road saying that, in some sections, there’s a six inch drop off which has caused flat tires. Shawn Shupe from Public Works said he would check it out and that the road is too narrow for the amount of traffic it is getting lately.

A 5^th Street resident thanked the Supervisors for the ‘no parking during school hours’ ordinance they passed for roads east of the High School.

Bob Eyer, who is a candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the May 20^th Primary, introduced himself and gave a brief overview of his qualifications for the position: he’s the First Assistant to the DA and has 33 years of legal experience working in Northampton County.

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Scott Sylvainus said that the KARST geology study of the township is now underway.

William Bartlett recognized UNT residents James and Eileen Glancy for receiving “Outstanding Senior Awards” from the County for their volunteer work with Meals on Wheels.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

The Overlook Estates West development has received its sewer permit and has signed an indemnification agreement with the township.

The Tadmor 2 developer is addressing required improvements on Gun Club Road and Route 248.

Plans for rehabbing the Penn Dixie bridge are being developed.

MS-4 (Stormwater) individual permits must be renewed. Applications are due by September 30^th.

The Engineer has been looking at drainage in Farmview Estates and is coming up with alternatives to handle the stormwater.

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

Approval to advertise an Amendment/Correction to the Zoning Ordinance.

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

The 2024 Audit is complete.

The Township received a $20,000 grant from Lehigh Valley Greenways for the Agroforestry Park at the corner of Gun Club & Newburg Roads.

PUBLIC WORKS

Approval to hire two full-time employees: one at a wage of $28.88/hour and one at $27.28/hour.

EAC

Supervisors voted to name the Agroforestry Park at the corner of Gun Club and Newburg Roads, the Upper Nazareth Harvest Grove.

Brian Sayago reported that the EAC has received an application for the preservation of open space and that the township has signed a contract with HRG to develop a trail study.

Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.