Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – September 3, 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.

September 17^th – 6:00 PM 2026 Budget meeting

September 18^th – 6:30 PM  Zoning Hearing Board at the Middle School Auditorium

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

November 28^th  – 6:00 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Building

PUBLIC COMMENT

A resident from Silvercrest Road asked about roadwork planned on Township Line Road reported in The Home News earlier this Summer. She expressed concerns that any changes may lead to an increase in truck traffic. The project may include areas of Lower Nazareth, East Allen and Upper Nazareth but residents haven’t been informed of when or what will be done. There are problems with trucks turning at the Silvercrest intersection due to the powerlines and outages have been common. Township Manager Lisa Klem will contact Lower Nazareth for details as UNT should not be affected by the roadwork.

I brought up the new trespassing signs at the Schools explaining that as the policy is written, the public would not be allowed to pass through from 4^th Street or Mitchell Ave during school hours, forcing pedestrians to use East Lawn or Tatamy roads instead. Several residents attended the School Board meeting last week and were assured that the school officers would not stop anyone just passing through. They’re concerned with people approaching the school or students during outdoor lessons. I lamented NASD’s lack of communication with municipalities, the police and the community which is what led to the misunderstanding.

A Broad St. Ext. resident asked about the proposed project for cleaning out the swale on the south side of Tatamy Road to improve stormwater drainage. As the swale belongs to PennDOT, she requested that the township check into having PennDOT waving the permit fee since it may be our Public Works department which does the work. The Engineer said he will be meeting with PennDOT soon.

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Approval to schedule the Employee Appreciation Lunch for December 23, 2025 from 12 PM to 3PM.

Approval for the Library to post Touch-a-Truck signs on township property.

William Bartlett thanked the township for repairing the street light at the corner of 4^th St. and Farmview Ave.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER 

Approval for a Letter of Credit Reduction (No. 2) for Overlook Estates West for $344,033.55.

The Engineer reported on the Gun Club Road Truck Restrictions Study. There is a notable lack of advance warning signs. He recommended that signs be posted on Newburg Road for “No trucks, No turns.” PennDOT will have to approve the signage.

The Engineer will meet with PennDOT to discuss the swale on the south side of Tatamy Road. It is clogged and needs to be cleaned out to improve stormwater drainage.

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

Approval to adopt Ordinance No. 203 – Vacating a portion of Michaels School Road. This pertains to a turn around at the top of the hill.

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

Approval of the 2026 Non-Uniform Police Pension MMO.

PLANNING AND ZONING

At the Planning & Zoning Meeting at 7:00 PM on Sept. 11^th, there will be a presentation on the KARST geology study of the township.

RECREATION

Kristin Mullen thanked the Police Department, Fire Department, Ambulance Corp and J.R. Williams for their help with the Car Show. Over 130 cars participated.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Approval to sell a rear seat to a Collis Truck parts for $75.

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