Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – June 4, 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  – 8 PM Movie Night at Tuskes Park—Toy Story (30^th Anniversary of that movie) RAIN DATE June 14^th.

June 14^th  – 9AM – 11AM 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

A resident of Sycamore Street expressed concerns with the playground being installed at Sycamore Park. He claimed the water isn’t draining out of the swale, that the area has become a home to ducks, deer and snakes and, with the weather getting hotter, the standing water will serve as a breeding ground for mosquitos. He claims it takes more than 4-6 days for any water to drain following a storm and is worried about the safety of the children and lawsuits which may be filed against the township if there is an accident.

Residents of Penn Allen Road asked why they are not on the annual budget for road repair, claiming they haven’t seen any maintenance in their area in years. (At prior meetings, residents have complained about road shoulders collapsing). Shawn Shupe from Public Works said they will do maintenance on the shoulders this year. They said they can’t move their mailboxes closer to the road because of a drainage pipe. The residents also thanked the Chief of Police for temporarily installing a speed monitor saying that slowed traffic down for several days. Chief Cope said they would be installing another speed monitor soon. The residents suggested the speed on that section of road be reduced to 25 mph from 35 mph.

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

William Bartlett apologized for not recognizing “Public Works Week” at the last meeting and thanked Shawn Shupe and his crew for all the work they do.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

Work continues on the Farmview Drainage Study.

Specifications are being finalized for the Penn Dixie Bridge.

The developer at Tadmor 2 is coordinating with NorFolk Southern about improvements to the Rail Road Crossing on Gun Club Road.

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

Gary Asteak introduced Resolution No. 25-13 to set the Compensation for the Tax Collector beginning in January 2030. The motion failed due to the lack of a second.

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

Approval to increase the salary of the Zoning Officer by 5% to $29.20/hour.

Approval of Resolution No. 25-12 for the Disposition of Record.

PLANNING & ZONING

Scott Sylvainus recommended people attend next week’s Planning & Zoning meeting on June 12^th at 7:00PM to discuss a proposal to put apartments on the land east of the Calandra’s Cheese Factory on East Lawn Road.

PUBLIC WORKS

Approval to purchase a 30” Caterpillar Wheel Saw. (funds will come out of the Liquid Fuels tax)

Approval to pay $8,546.56 to resurface the Basketball Court at Tuskes Park.

MS-4

The NPDES MS4 PAG MS-4 General Permit is in draft phase.

RECREATION

Approval for a June 14^th rain date for the showing of Toy Story at Tuskes Park at 8:00 PM.

Approval for the 2026 Wellness Day on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 10AM – Noon. (Rain Date – May 31^st)

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