Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – October 15, 2025

Absent: Mike Rinker

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.

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

October 18^th – Trunk or Treat from 3PM – 5PM at Tuskes Park

October 27^th – Streetside Leaf Collection begins

October 29^th – Zoning Hearing at 6:30PM at the Middle School Auditorium

October 31^st – Trick or Treat at 6:00PM

November 9^th – Budget Meeting at 6:00PM

November 19^th – Budget Meeting at 6:00PM

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

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MS4 PERMIT (STORMWATER)

No one from the public commented. Brian Sayago pointed out that, in regards to this new MS4 permit, the township does not know what it will be required to do so it’s not possible to budget for it.

SUPERVISORS

Kay Builders wants to plant streetside trees along Scenic View Drive, species include Red Maples, White Oak and Green Ash. Several of the residents have stated that they do not want the trees on their properties. Lisa Klem will set up a meeting with Kay Builders to see if the unwanted trees can be relocated somewhere else, such as Tuskes Park or Harvest Grove.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

Approval to advertise a bid for the Penn Dixie Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Brian Sayago asked why this project was necessary. Public Works Director Shawn Shupe said the Penn Dixie bridge is the only bridge inspected by the State and it has received a poor performance review for scouring, curbs, etc. These improvements are expected to increase the bridge’s rating. The cost of the rehabilitation will be covered by the Liquid Fuel budget, not the General Fund.

Approval of a Request of a Letter of Credit Reduction by $275,186.10 for Overlook Estates.

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

Approval of an Easement Agreement for Morning Star Senior Living/Heritage Village for a 12-foot culvert extension.

TOWNSHIP MANAGER/ADMINISTRATION

Approval of Resolution No. 25-15 to apply for a $799,000 Local Share Account Grant to help pay for a new Pumper Truck. The Pumper Truck has already been ordered and will cost $1.299 million.

Approval of Resolution No. 25-16 to apply for a $399,000 Local Share Account Grant for new playground equipment at Tuskes Park.

Approval to buy a machine for $255 to take credit card payments at the Municipal Office. A fee will be charged to the payer for these transactions—2.65% or a minimum of $3. This service will not be available on-line at this time.

Approval of the proposed Police Pension Investment Policy with the addition that Private Assets will be a prohibited security.

PLANNING AND ZONING

Approval of an Extension Request from Aspire Nazareth for Plans #1 and #2 until December 31, 2025. A Zoning Hearing Board will be held in the Nazareth Middle Auditorium on October 29^th at 6:30PM. This is in regards to Aspire Nazareth project which seeks to build 154 apartments on the lot at the intersection of Friedenstahl Ave and East Lawn Road.

EAC

William Bartlett reported that Edge of the Woods has a rough plan in place for planting at Harvest Grove (located at the intersection of Newburg and Gun Club Roads) this Fall/Winter.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chief Fassl requested different signage prohibiting parking on Newport Road. People are parking along the street despite the “No Parking” signs and the trucks are having trouble making the turn when they go out for calls.

NASD has changed the location of its bonfire scheduled for October 23^rd. Instead of Upper Nazareth, it will now be held in Lower Nazareth.

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