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Fall/Winter2016 Newsletter

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UPPER MILFORD TOWNSHIPMUNICIPAL CENTER

5671 Chestnut Street, PO Box 210 Old Zionsville, PA 18068Phone: (610) 966 – 3223

OPEN SPACE REFERENDUM

The Board of Supervisors deem it to be in the best interest and general welfare of Upper Milford Townshipto acquire interest in open space for the purposes of protecting, conserving, and preserving undeveloped

open spaces; forests and farmland; natural and scenic resources; and recreational and historical land. Towards thatend, on June 16, 2016, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 147 which will place a ballot question before

the voters of Upper Milford Township at the general election of November 8, 2016, asking if they favor the impositionof an additional Earned Income Tax to finance the acquisition of interests in real property. The question to be asked is:

“Do you favor the imposition by Upper Milford Township of an additional Earned Income Tax at the rate of 0.1385 (%)percent on an annual basis beginning January 1, 2017, to be used for the purposes of financing the acquisition, protection,

conservation or preservation of undeveloped open spaces or areas; forests and farmlands; natural and scenic resources; andrecreational or historic lands; and payment of the attendant costs associated with such actions? YES or NO”

While the Board of Supervisors have the legal authority to place a question on the ballot, it is only the voters who can decidewhether they favor the imposition of an additional Earned Income Tax. If the voters agree, there will be an additional EarnedIncome Tax increase of thirteen and 85/100 ($13.85) dollars per ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars of earned income beginningin 2017. All revenue raised by the additional Earned Income Tax will be used to acquire agricultural conservation easements,finance the acquisition of open space, finance the protection of recreational or historical lands, and to pay the costs associatedwith such actions. The additional Earned Income Tax will remain in effect for at least five (5) years, at which time a new questioncan be placed on the ballot asking the voters whether they wish to rescind the additional tax..

Please note, Earned Income excludes: Social Security Benefits; Unemployment Compensation; Pensions; Public Assistance;Death Benefits; Gifts; Interest; Dividends; Boarding and Lodging to employees for convenience of employer; Lottery Winnings;Personal use of company cars; Supplementary unemployment benefits (sub pay); Capital Gains (Capital losses may not be usedas a deduction against other taxable income); Disability Benefits (Periodical payments received by an individual under adisability insurance plan; Active military service served outside of Pennsylvania and summer encampment; Cafeteria plans; andclergy housing al lowance. Some forms of payments from Individual Retirement Programs, such as Keogh, Tax Shelter Annuity,IRA, and 401K are not taxable. Taxpayer should refer to the PA Department of Revenue regulations regarding taxablecompensation.

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UMT Residents Looking to Recycle Electronics ..................................3Yard Waste Collection Program ..........................................................3Yard Waste Drop Off Site Information ..................................................3PennVest Homeowners Septic Program ..............................................3Parks & Recreation........................................................................................4Permits Required ................................................................................4Western District Fire Company ............................................................5Holiday House Decorating Contest ......................................................5Breakfast with Santa ............................................................................5

Citizens Fire Company ........................................................................6Emmaus Ambulance Corps ..............................................................6-7Macungie Ambulance Corps................................................................7Upper Milford Historical Society – Barns & A Book............................8Planning on Digging?..........................................................................8Rain Barrels ........................................................................................8The Emmaus Public Library ................................................................9Spotted Lanternfly................................................................................9Township Directory ............................................................................10

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5158 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus, PA 18049Phone: 610-965-6820 • Fax: 610-965-3918 • Cell: 484-951-9399

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EMERGENCY: 911

BOARD OF SUPERVISORSGeorge D. DeVault – (484) 719-1978

Daniel J. Mohr – (610) 967-5726Robert C. Sentner – (610) 967-3254

TOWNSHIP MANAGERDaniel DeLong – (610) 966-3223 (Office)Emergency – (484) 357-6140

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGERTimothy Haas – (610) 966-3223 (Office)Emergency – (267) 421-2063EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATORWilliam Stahler – (484) 357-6139

ROAD EMERGENCYCall (610) 966-3223. After normal business hours, pressextension 400; you will need to leave a message, includingthe following information: name, address, phone number,brief description of emergency. The on-call person willgive you a return call.

SOLICITORWorth Magee Fisher Law Offices – (610) 437-4896 (Office)

ENGINEER

Ott Consulting Inc.–(610) 928-4690 (Office); (610) 928-4695 (Fax)

ZONING OFFICER / BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL

Alan Brokate – (610) 966-3223 (Office)

PLANNING COORDINATOR / SEWAGEENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Brian Miller – (610) 966-3223 (Office)

TAX COLLECTOR

Gail Lichtenwalner – (610) 928-1030

Office Hours: July, August, October &December: Tues & Thurs 10:00 A.M. – 12:00P.M. & 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.Other hours by appointment

Physical Address: 5671 Chestnut Street,Emmaus, PA 18049

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 265, Old Zionsville, PA 18068

DEER PICKUP

State Road – (610) 798-4280 ext. 100

Township Road – (610) 926-3136

For a police, fire or medical emergency, DIAL 9-1-1

FIRE (NON-EMERGENCY)

Citizens Fire Company – (610) 965-9444Western District Fire Company – (610) 928-1033

AMBULANCE (NON EMERGENCY)

Macungie Ambulance – (610) 966-2601Emmaus Ambulance – (610) 967-5615

POLICE (NON EMERGENCY)

Pennsylvania State Police – (610) 395-1438

MEETING SCHEDULESBoard of Supervisors: First and third Thursday of each month;workshop meeting at 7:00 P.M.; regular meeting at 7:30 P.M.

Zoning Hearing Board: Second Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M.pending an appeal

Planning Commission: The Monday before the first Thursday of eachmonth at 7:30 P.M.

Recreation Commission: Third Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M.

Environmental Advisory Council: Alternates between UMT andEmmaus; fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. Even months atUMT and odd months at Emmaus Borough Hall

Open Space Committee: Second Wednesday of each month pendingany topics up for discussion

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JUSTIN SIMMONS131st District, Pennsylvania House of Representative

Harrisburg Office:P.O. Box 202131Harrisburg, PA 17120-2131Phone: (717) 783-1673Fax: (717) 782-2896

District Office:191 Main Street, Suite 104Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: (610) 965-5830Fax: (610) 282-3955Office Hours:Monday through Friday8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Village Center21 N. Main Street, Unit 9Coopersburg, PA 18036Phone: (610) 282-3901Fax: (610) 282-3955Web: www.RepSimmons.comEmail: [email protected]

TOWNSHIP DIRECTORYUPPER MILFORD TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CENTER

5671 Chestnut Street • P.O. Box 210 • Old Zionsville, PA 18068Phone: (610) 966-3223 • Fax: (610) 966-5184

Email: [email protected] • Web: http://www.uppermilford.netOffice Hours: Monday through Friday, from 8 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.

The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday

IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO

PLEASE RECYCLE

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The PENNVEST Homeowner Septic Program is a low-interest loan to qualified homeowners who need to repair or replace theirindividual, on-lot sewage disposal system or hook up to a new public sewer system. This low-cost financing option is funded

by PENNVEST and administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

PENNVEST HOMEOWNER SEPTIC PROGRAM

Yard Waste Drop Off Site Information:

The Township accepts yard waste dropped off by residents at the Township’s Yard WasteDrop Off area behind the Township’s Garage, accessed via Church View Road. Materials

may only be dropped off by Township residents and this service is not offered to lawnmaintenance or landscape businesses.Grass, leaves, and brush or branches must be kept separated and unloaded at the appropriate

location as identified by the signage at the site.Branches are limited to 4” diameter and must be no longer than 8’.

Hours of operations are Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall hours (not including holidays) beginning October 14th through December 13th are Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or dusk, andSaturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call the office at(610) 966-3223 for additional information.The Township, at times, has a supply of coarse wood mulch available to the public. Residents

may load their own vehicles or the Township may load your truck or trailer by appointmentonly for a fee of $5.00 per scoop or part thereof. Appointment hours are based on employeeavailability. Please call to schedule loading service.

TERMS• Fixed interest rate for life od loan, currently as low as 1.75%• Up to 20 years to repay the loan balance• Funds can be used for design, construction and permit costs

LOAN ADVANTAGES• Pay an attractive interest rate for this vital homeimprovement• No prepayment penalties if the loan is paid off early

WHY REPLACE YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM• Încrease the value and marketability of your home

• Eliminate worries about your septic system when you sellyour home

• Improve the environmental health of your property• Avoid or respond to citations from your municipality

LEARN MORE AND APPLY• Visit www.phfa.org to learn more and view a list ofparticipating lenders

• Visit or call one of the listed participating lenders to beginthe loan application

• Work with design and construction professionals of yourchoice to develop an approved system

YARD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

Upper Milford Township is offering residents a fee-based roadside yard waste collection program as a supplement to theTownship’s Yard Waste Drop-Off site program.

The collection dates will be scheduled for November 7th – 11th, 2016.

For additional information please visit the Township’s website at www.uppermilford.net.

Upper Milford Township residents looking to recycle their electronics can call:AERC Recycling Solutions 2591 Mitchell AvenueAllentown, PA 18103Phone: (610) 797-7608 • Fax : (610) 797-7696

Residential drop of is the 2nd Friday of each month9am to 3pm 2330 SW 26th St • Allentown PA 18103

Materials Accepted: Universal & Electronic Waste fee schedule is on the website.http://www.aerc.com/pdf/AERC-DropOffFriday-National-07242015.pdf or

Emmaus, PA – Penn Contractors419 Dalton Street Emmaus PA 18049Drop-off Hours: Call 610-965-4204 www.penncontractors.com

ACCEPTS ALL ELECTONICS & APPLIANCESLarge Appliances - $40 Small Appliances, AC Units and

Dehumidifiers - $30Computer Monitors - $20 Projection/Console TVs - $55

All other TVs - $40

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PARKS & RECREATION

Upper MilfordTownship is a

zoned community.The following are

required:

• Bonfire Permit: required at least 10days in advance of the proposedbonfire.

• Building and/or Zoning Permit:required for new construction,additions, or alterations to exterior ofexisting structures; deck, patio, pool,spa or hot tub; electrical work orwiring; plumbing and HVAC work;and shed.

• Driveway Permit: required for theconstruction of a driveway or othermeans of ingress or egress onto aTownship or PennDOT road.

• Fence or Wall Permit: required forthe installation of any fence or wallover two feet high.

• Grading Permit: required if not inconjunction with another permit.

• Moving Permit: required whenmoving into, out of or within UpperMilford Township. There is no fee forthis permit.

• Occupancy Permit: required prior tooccupying a newly constructedbuilding.

• Park Permit: required in order toreserve a pavilion in a township park.

• Peddler’s Permit: must be obtainedbefore engaging in solicitation orpeddling in Upper Milford Township.

• Sewage Permit: required for theinspection of a new septic system andfor the repair or enlargement of anexisting system.

• Tree cutting and Logging Permit:required if more than 10 trees/year ormore than 30 percent of total numberof trees on lot are taken down. Callthe Township office for specificinformation.

• Use or Change of Use: required forany activity, occupation, business, oroperation carried on or intended tobe carried on in a structure or lot.

Other permits may be required forcertain activities. For specificinformation call 610-966-3223.

P E RM I T S R E QU I R E D

You are invited to take a walk around one of Upper Milford Township’s parks.There’s a pathway waiting for you at each one of our parks.

The first walking trail was laid out through Jasper Park. That trail has become anestablished feature of the park ever since the Snowmobile Club disbanded anddisbursed their funds by providing the money to install the trail. Township workerskept wrestling with the problem of areas routinely washing out over the years. Finally,the latest extensive repairs seem to have largely eliminated that problem.Walking/jogging in the wooded part of the trail where the Lenape Indians plied theirtrade, taking a breather moment on a handy bench, throwing in a few stretchingexercises on the equipment provided, noticing the flower garden along the turnpikeside as you pass, or keeping track of the ball games in progress are all possible as you use the Jasper Park Trail. Reminder – if you are also walkingyour dog, please clean up after them.

Next, the paved ovals at Churchview Park were installed for exercising. Originallyintended for activities other than walking, the paved surface has been adopted bymany residents for walking. As people walk at this park, there are no inclines, noshaded parts, fewer people, and less activity than at Jasper Park. Within the last year,the interior of the paved oval has been planted with wild flowers and allowed toreturn to a more meadow-like, natural state. Therefore, as people walk, it will beincreasingly possible to see birds andbutterflies while enjoying the flowers.

The newest trail is at Lenape Park. It hasjust been completed by the Township PublicWorks Department. If you haven’t already

discovered the trail, stop by Lenape Park and find it by the basketball court, at the far end of the volleyballcourts, or down at the pavilion. The footing for the path is easy-walking, fine gravel. You can follow thetrail all the way around the park, down along the tree line, past the ball fields and into the parking lot.This is a calming addition to an often busy park and lends itself nicely to a leisurely stroll.

Hopefully, in the near future, we may be able to report about a walking trail being developed onproperty in Vera Cruz that Harold Fulmer gave to the Township years ago. This would be yet anotheractive way to enjoy Upper Milford’s neat, scenic, outdoor gems-its parks!

Roselyn ParryRecreation Commission Secretary

THE EMMAUS PUBLIC LIBRARY • WWW.EMMAUSPL.ORGLibrary hours for the Emmaus Public Library are Monday – Thursday, 10am to 9pm and Saturday 10am to 5 pm.

Emmaus Public Library is always closed Fridays. You can always call the library (610-965-9284) with questions or go online(www.emmauspl.org) to search the catalog or use any of the useful links.

NEW PROGRAMS THIS FALL

CHILDREN AND TEENSGames • Crochet • Dr. Who marathon

ADULTSVery Basic Computer Classes • Genealogy

Gardner Film Discussion Series

FALL BOOK DISCUSSIONThis year’s theme is “Art and Artists in Literature.” Signups

begin September 6th for one (or all) sessions. Most booksavailable for $10. Sessions are 7-9 PM, the second Tuesday of themonth, October through May, starting October 11th.

HALLOWEEN We love Halloween at Emmaus Public Library. We usually

dress in costume, and offer both candy and non-candy treatsstarting around noon. Look for us in the EmmausHalloween Parade!

A NEW VIEW THANKS TO GRANTS ANDDONATIONSPerhaps as you were driving past over the

summer you noticed we re-landscaped in front of the library’slarge window on Main Street. We removed shrubbery to openthe view from both inside and out, and planted attractivelandscaping designed for to be environmentally responsibleand low maintenance. Thank you so much to a generousanonymous donor, matching grant from the Lehigh ValleyChamber of Commerce Main Street Program, the Borough ofEmmaus, and the donated design work and labor of StillWaters Ground Maintenance of Emmaus.

LARGE TYPE BOOKS The library has a sizeable and varied collection of books

referred to as Large Type. These are specially published withlarger typeface for anyone who hasdifficulty reading small print. Nomaterial has been cut or edited, so youwill be reading the same book, itsimply will have more pages. While notevery book is published as Large Type, our collection includesmany popular series, as well as items we’ve chosen based onwhat we know our patrons like.

OFFERED ON A REGULAR BASIS For dates, see our website Coming Events and Library

Calendar:

ALWAYS FREE WIFI, Printer & Copier (15¢

page), Color Printer (45¢ page), Scanner,iPads, PCs, and laptops available for use inthe library.

LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Upper Milford Township has two representatives on the

Library Board, Lisa Marten (President) and Jenny Kemps.

THE LIBRARY DOES NOT FOLLOW EAST PENNSCHOOL CLOSINGSThe Library is often open when school is closed: for

holidays, conference days, and even some snow days. Weannounce our closings on the phone message, so you can call 610-965-9284 after 8:00 AM to hear when the library willbe closed, or click on INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING atwww.emmauspl.org.

For holidays, view the monthly calendar atwww.emmauspl.org/events.html. If school’s closed but we’reopen - take advantage of our Homework Center with extralaptops and school supplies, use the regular publiccomputers, or we may have special “creative play” programsthat appeal to toddlers through teens, such as Creative Playfor Columbus Day.

HOLIDAY HOURS Fri-Mon, Sept. 2 - 5 CLOSED Labor Day

Wed, Nov. 23 CLOSE AT 6:00pm Thanksgiving

Thurs-Fri, Nov. 24 - 25 CLOSED Thanksgiving

Sat, Nov. 26 OPEN

Fri - Mon, Dec. 23 – 26 CLOSED Christmas

StorytimesBlock PartiesBooks & BarksLiterary LunchLiterary Lunch JRBook Explorers Club Teen

ReadFamily MoviesBook Discussion GroupJigsaw puzzlesMovie Matinee (Adults)Coloring Club (Adults)

Stop and Look! Upper Milford Township is in the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine ZonePlease check your vehicles and don’t take the fire wood with you. If

you find a Spotted Lanternfly please report it. For more informationplease check out the links below. http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/PlantIndustry/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/default.aspxhttp://extension.psu.edu/pests/spotted-lanternfly

Female Tree of Heaven. If you have this tree

please keep checking for the Sotted Lanternfly.

Call Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. (POCS) three business days before you dig at 800-242-1776 or 8-1-1.

PA Act 287 as amended requires excavators as well as private landowners to call POCS three days prior toany type of digging occurring with powered equipment.

Mark your excavation area in white paint before calling with a dig notification.

By calling you allow the facility owners the opportunity to locate and mark their underground facility in advance of theplanned excavation (gas and liquid pipelines will mark underground facilities using yellow stakes, flags or paint.)

UPPER MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYBARNS AND A BOOK

With the recent addition of a few barns that had not been photographed, theUpper Milford Historical Society currently has information and photos stored in

its computer archives of 136 Upper Milford Township barns. We are always eager toadd more history about these barns and to photograph any other barns that are broughtto our attention. Please don’t hesitate to let us know anything you know about ourbarns and their histories. Putting that information, those memories, on paper (or in thecomputer!) for future generations is a major goal of the society.

Using the information available in our archives, Jeffrey Marshall (the Barn Whisperer) createda great poster featuring barns in Upper Milford Township. Jeffrey is a noted barn researcher andhistorian who presented a program in April for the Historical Society. After his presentation, hecompiled a 14” x 19” color poster showing 20 of the barns in the township, “Proud Witnesses toCenturies of Change.” In explanation beneath each barn picture is the type of barn shown. Theposter is a wonderful keepsake, and copies are available for $5. Stop by the township office orcontact Neil Moser, President, for your copy.

Speaking of a keepsake, as this is being written in July, the Society is working to completeanother item you’ll want to have – An Adult Coloring Book! Yes, I said a coloring book, the latestfad! The Historical Society’s coloring book will feature pictures of places and things associatedwith Upper Milford’s history. The target publication date is in August. You’ll be able to color yourown version of the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain in Old Zionsville, or of one of the churches, or ofa Lenape image, etc. Do a creative, mature coloring job, and you might even want to frame thepicture! The price of the book will likely be about $18 and would make a unique gift.

Roselyn ParryUpper Milford Historical Society Secretary

PLANNING ON DIGGING?

Rain barrels are containers that collect and store rain water to be reused for watering plants, cleaning yardequipment, topping off a swimming pool, etc. Among their many benefits, rain barrels prevent the water theycollect from becoming polluted stormwater that runs off our properties and roads into local streams. Rainwater is “soft water” and is very easy on plants and even cars. Most homesteads, farms, and even urban homesonce had a rain barrel or cistern to store rainwater for other uses. Rain barrel kits are available at manyhardware stores.

RAIN BARRELS

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR PROUD FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Upper Milford Holiday House

Decorating Contest

Any residents wishing to participate, please have your house decorated and lit up as judging will be 12/08-09/2016 from 6-10pm.

Winners announced 12/10/2016!

Official Rules & InstructionsPlease read these rules and instructions and if you have any questions,

contact Lynette at 484-358-5789 or Becky at 610-928-41621. Participation is open to all residents within the boundaries of Upper Milford Western District FireCompany’s district.

2. Participation is free, no cost or fees apply.3. Volunteers of UMWD Fire Co. are not eligible to participate.4. Contest is for the exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the

exterior. Judging will be done from the outside of the residence only.5. Judging will be based on the “curb appeal” as viewed from the street only. Therefore only those

decorations located on the street side of the property will be judged (corner lots will be judged fromboth streets). Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards.

6. Participants should ensure that all lights, animations and decorations are in place and activated for thejudging periods both nights.

7. Winners will be announced at Breakfast with Santa, 12/10/16 at the UMWD Fire Co.8. Winners need not be present to win, and if not present, will be notified.9. Be creative, be festive, have fun!

Upper Milford Fire Co. 6341 Chestnut St. Zionsville

Saturday – December 10, 20168 am – 11 am

Pancakes & Sausage ~ OJ & Milk ~ Coffee & Tea$5 – Adults ~ $1 – Kids 5-12 ~ Free – Ages 0-4

Open to the Public!Crafts ~ Photos with Santa

Children can shop for presents for their family!

Everything priced under $10!

NO PARENTS ALLOWED INSIDE!

WESTERN DISTRICT FIRE COMPANYP.O. Box 302 • 6341 Chestnut Street • Old Zionsville, PA 18068

610-966-3541 • [email protected]

~ VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED ~

General Meeting – 1st Thursday of every month at 7:30 PMLadies Auxiliary Meeting – 1st Monday of every month at 7:00 PM • Fire Practice – Thursday nights at 7 PM

Ham & Cheese Sandwiches - Call Darlene at 610-966-5115 to order • Order: 2nd Tuesday; Pickup: 3rd Tuesday; Price: $3 each

Breakfast (ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!) – 1st Sunday of each month • Time: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM • Price: Adults: $8; Seniors (60+):$7.50; Children (5 – 11): $4.50

Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale: Date: Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Time: 11AM to 4PM • Price: $9 donation per ticket - Purchase ticketsin advance!

Each year the Macungie Ambulance Corps chooses a current topic to focus on during our numerous community outreachactivities. Last year, the topic we chose was the sensitive topic of narcotic overdoses. Unfortunately, since then, we have seen

no decrease in the number of patients suffering from overdoses and other drug and alcohol related emergencies. As a matter offact, these cases are on the rise both regionally and nationally. This epidemic plaguing our country is as much right here in ourown communities as much as it is anywhere else.

Many people’s lives have been touched by this crisis. While many think this is a “big city” problem, the disease of addictionknows no boundaries.

Recently, Layne Turner of the Lehigh County Drug and AlcoholAdministration and Toni Galm from Acadia Healthcare visited our organizationand shared these staggering local statistics…

• Based on prevalence data, there are 28,000 people estimated to be sufferingwith a drug or alcohol addiction problem in Lehigh County. Only anestimated 10% are currently receiving some type of formal help.

• Each month in Lehigh County alone 400 people are seen in EmergencyDepartments for a drug, alcohol or overdose related emergency

• As of mid-June, 69 individuals have died of a drug related overdose inLehigh County. 50% of those individuals resided outside of the City of Allentown.

Drug and Alcohol addiction is a serious local problem touching individuals from all walks of life. Now is not the time to turna blind eye to this crisis. There is hope. Do not believe the myth – “If you do not have insurance, no help is available”. No matterwhat your circumstances are – help is there! Many resources are available for those suffering from addiction and family membersand loved ones trying to help. Here are just a few of those resources.

• Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol Administration; (610) 782-3555

– Facebook – County of Lehigh Drug and Alcohol

• Lehigh Valley Parent/Family Support Group – [email protected]

• Macungie Ambulance Corps – 610-966-2601

Working together, our community can start to turn the tide on this battle against addiction. Learn what you can do to help atwww.PAStop.org.

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Macungie Ambulance Corps5550 N. Walnut St. • PO Box 114

Macungie, PA 18062Phone: 610-966-2601 www.macamb.org Fax: 610-966-1561

The 2017 SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATIONS WILL BEMAILED TO YOU THIS OCTOBER.

Emmaus Ambulance covers the eastern portion of UpperMilford Township. This is the same district covered byCitizens Fire Company of Vera Cruz.

Do you know the benefits to becoming a subscriber to theEmmaus Ambulance Corps?

If you are subscriber…Your insurance company payment willbe accepted as full payment (provided your deductible has beenmet). If your insurance company doesn’t pay anything towardsthe bill or you do not have any insurance, you will receive a50% discount on the charges for emergency services.

Subscribers also receive discounted rates for non-emergencymedical transports in our Wheelchair van.

If you are not a subscriber… You will be responsible for 100%of the amount charged for the service. If you don’t haveinsurance or any balance is still due after your insurance

company payment has been received, you are still responsibleto pay any outstanding debit.

Enrollment is open from November 1, 2016 to February28th, 2017. Subscription fee is $40 for an individual or $50 fora family, you can save hundreds of dollars for a singleemergency, as emergency rates can reach as high as $900. Ifyou don’t receive a subscription notice by mail in October,please pick one up at the Emmaus Ambulance Corps Office orBorough Hall before the New Year begins. A full explanation ofyour benefits is provided in the subscription mailing.

Payments for services or your subscription should now bemade at the Borough Hall. Payments can be made by mailingback your subscription, stopping in or calling the Borough at610-965-9292 to pay by credit card.

Even if a subscription is not right for you, The EmmausAmbulance Corps welcomes your tax deductible donation.The Emmaus Ambulance Corps relies on subscription

EMMAUS AMBULANCE CORPS

memberships, donations, grants, insurance reimbursementsand user fees to sustain and improve its advanced life-savingoperations and to purchase state of the art lifesaving equipmentand supplies to help provide the necessary services of theoperation. With recent cuts in healthcare reimbursements, theadvent of healthcare reform and the growing number ofrequests for services, your participation in our subscriptionprogram is now more important than ever...with your support,we can continue to provide the highest quality of pre-hospitalmedical services to the citizens of our community.

Did you know that we do Non-Emergency Transports?

That means if you need to see your doctor or have to go fortests and have no way to get there, you can call us. We alsotransport to and from nursing facilities and return trips to yourresidence from the hospital. Please try to give us a 24 hournotice when scheduling a non-emergency transport. Be advisedthat these trips are not billable to your insurance in most cases

and you may be responsible for the full expense. If you are asubscriber you will receive our discounted rates.

Important Numbers:

Emergency: 911Emmaus Ambulance Corps Operations: 610-967-5615Subscription/Billing Questions: 610-965-9292To schedule a Non-Emergency Transport: 610-965-4988


CITIZEN’S FIRE COMPANY4093 Main Road West • Emmaus, PA 18049

610-965-9444 • vcfd28.com


General Meeting – 1st Monday of every month at 8:00 PM • Fire Practice – Tuesday nights at 7 PM

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting – Last Tuesday of the Month at 7:30 PM (Jan – Nov) in the Social Hall. See a member or e-mail

[email protected] for details or www.VCFD28.com / Ladies Aux Link

Interested in renting the Social Hall? E-mail: [email protected] for info or call (610)965-9444.

Call Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. (POCS) three business days before you dig at 800-242-1776 or 8-1-1.

PA Act 287 as amended requires excavators as well as private landowners to call POCS three days prior toany type of digging occurring with powered equipment.

Mark your excavation area in white paint before calling with a dig notification.

By calling you allow the facility owners the opportunity to locate and mark their underground facility in advance of theplanned excavation (gas and liquid pipelines will mark underground facilities using yellow stakes, flags or paint.)

UPPER MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYBARNS AND A BOOK

With the recent addition of a few barns that had not been photographed, theUpper Milford Historical Society currently has information and photos stored in

its computer archives of 136 Upper Milford Township barns. We are always eager toadd more history about these barns and to photograph any other barns that are broughtto our attention. Please don’t hesitate to let us know anything you know about ourbarns and their histories. Putting that information, those memories, on paper (or in thecomputer!) for future generations is a major goal of the society.

Using the information available in our archives, Jeffrey Marshall (the Barn Whisperer) createda great poster featuring barns in Upper Milford Township. Jeffrey is a noted barn researcher andhistorian who presented a program in April for the Historical Society. After his presentation, hecompiled a 14” x 19” color poster showing 20 of the barns in the township, “Proud Witnesses toCenturies of Change.” In explanation beneath each barn picture is the type of barn shown. Theposter is a wonderful keepsake, and copies are available for $5. Stop by the township office orcontact Neil Moser, President, for your copy.

Speaking of a keepsake, as this is being written in July, the Society is working to completeanother item you’ll want to have – An Adult Coloring Book! Yes, I said a coloring book, the latestfad! The Historical Society’s coloring book will feature pictures of places and things associatedwith Upper Milford’s history. The target publication date is in August. You’ll be able to color yourown version of the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain in Old Zionsville, or of one of the churches, or ofa Lenape image, etc. Do a creative, mature coloring job, and you might even want to frame thepicture! The price of the book will likely be about $18 and would make a unique gift.

Roselyn ParryUpper Milford Historical Society Secretary

PLANNING ON DIGGING?

Rain barrels are containers that collect and store rain water to be reused for watering plants, cleaning yardequipment, topping off a swimming pool, etc. Among their many benefits, rain barrels prevent the water theycollect from becoming polluted stormwater that runs off our properties and roads into local streams. Rainwater is “soft water” and is very easy on plants and even cars. Most homesteads, farms, and even urban homesonce had a rain barrel or cistern to store rainwater for other uses. Rain barrel kits are available at manyhardware stores.

RAIN BARRELS

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Upper Milford Holiday House

Decorating Contest

Any residents wishing to participate, please have your house decorated and lit up as judging will be 12/08-09/2016 from 6-10pm.

Winners announced 12/10/2016!

Official Rules & InstructionsPlease read these rules and instructions and if you have any questions,

contact Lynette at 484-358-5789 or Becky at 610-928-41621. Participation is open to all residents within the boundaries of Upper Milford Western District FireCompany’s district.

2. Participation is free, no cost or fees apply.3. Volunteers of UMWD Fire Co. are not eligible to participate.4. Contest is for the exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the

exterior. Judging will be done from the outside of the residence only.5. Judging will be based on the “curb appeal” as viewed from the street only. Therefore only those

decorations located on the street side of the property will be judged (corner lots will be judged fromboth streets). Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards.

6. Participants should ensure that all lights, animations and decorations are in place and activated for thejudging periods both nights.

7. Winners will be announced at Breakfast with Santa, 12/10/16 at the UMWD Fire Co.8. Winners need not be present to win, and if not present, will be notified.9. Be creative, be festive, have fun!

Upper Milford Fire Co. 6341 Chestnut St. Zionsville

Saturday – December 10, 20168 am – 11 am

Pancakes & Sausage ~ OJ & Milk ~ Coffee & Tea$5 – Adults ~ $1 – Kids 5-12 ~ Free – Ages 0-4

Open to the Public!Crafts ~ Photos with Santa

Children can shop for presents for their family!

Everything priced under $10!

NO PARENTS ALLOWED INSIDE!

WESTERN DISTRICT FIRE COMPANYP.O. Box 302 • 6341 Chestnut Street • Old Zionsville, PA 18068

610-966-3541 • [email protected]


General Meeting – 1st Thursday of every month at 7:30 PMLadies Auxiliary Meeting – 1st Monday of every month at 7:00 PM • Fire Practice – Thursday nights at 7 PM

Ham & Cheese Sandwiches - Call Darlene at 610-966-5115 to order • Order: 2nd Tuesday; Pickup: 3rd Tuesday; Price: $3 each

Breakfast (ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!) – 1st Sunday of each month • Time: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM • Price: Adults: $8; Seniors (60+):$7.50; Children (5 – 11): $4.50

Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale: Date: Sunday, June 25, 2017 • Time: 11AM to 4PM • Price: $9 donation per ticket - Purchase ticketsin advance!

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PARKS & RECREATION

Upper MilfordTownship is a

zoned community.The following are

required:

• Bonfire Permit: required at least 10days in advance of the proposedbonfire.

• Building and/or Zoning Permit:required for new construction,additions, or alterations to exterior ofexisting structures; deck, patio, pool,spa or hot tub; electrical work orwiring; plumbing and HVAC work;and shed.

• Driveway Permit: required for theconstruction of a driveway or othermeans of ingress or egress onto aTownship or PennDOT road.

• Fence or Wall Permit: required forthe installation of any fence or wallover two feet high.

• Grading Permit: required if not inconjunction with another permit.

• Moving Permit: required whenmoving into, out of or within UpperMilford Township. There is no fee forthis permit.

• Occupancy Permit: required prior tooccupying a newly constructedbuilding.

• Park Permit: required in order toreserve a pavilion in a township park.

• Peddler’s Permit: must be obtainedbefore engaging in solicitation orpeddling in Upper Milford Township.

• Sewage Permit: required for theinspection of a new septic system andfor the repair or enlargement of anexisting system.

• Tree cutting and Logging Permit:required if more than 10 trees/year ormore than 30 percent of total numberof trees on lot are taken down. Callthe Township office for specificinformation.

• Use or Change of Use: required forany activity, occupation, business, oroperation carried on or intended tobe carried on in a structure or lot.

Other permits may be required forcertain activities. For specificinformation call 610-966-3223.

P E RM I T S R E QU I R E D

You are invited to take a walk around one of Upper Milford Township’s parks.There’s a pathway waiting for you at each one of our parks.

The first walking trail was laid out through Jasper Park. That trail has become anestablished feature of the park ever since the Snowmobile Club disbanded anddisbursed their funds by providing the money to install the trail. Township workerskept wrestling with the problem of areas routinely washing out over the years. Finally,the latest extensive repairs seem to have largely eliminated that problem.Walking/jogging in the wooded part of the trail where the Lenape Indians plied theirtrade, taking a breather moment on a handy bench, throwing in a few stretchingexercises on the equipment provided, noticing the flower garden along the turnpikeside as you pass, or keeping track of the ball games in progress are all possible as you use the Jasper Park Trail. Reminder – if you are also walkingyour dog, please clean up after them.

Next, the paved ovals at Churchview Park were installed for exercising. Originallyintended for activities other than walking, the paved surface has been adopted bymany residents for walking. As people walk at this park, there are no inclines, noshaded parts, fewer people, and less activity than at Jasper Park. Within the last year,the interior of the paved oval has been planted with wild flowers and allowed toreturn to a more meadow-like, natural state. Therefore, as people walk, it will beincreasingly possible to see birds andbutterflies while enjoying the flowers.

The newest trail is at Lenape Park. It hasjust been completed by the Township PublicWorks Department. If you haven’t already

discovered the trail, stop by Lenape Park and find it by the basketball court, at the far end of the volleyballcourts, or down at the pavilion. The footing for the path is easy-walking, fine gravel. You can follow thetrail all the way around the park, down along the tree line, past the ball fields and into the parking lot.This is a calming addition to an often busy park and lends itself nicely to a leisurely stroll.

Hopefully, in the near future, we may be able to report about a walking trail being developed onproperty in Vera Cruz that Harold Fulmer gave to the Township years ago. This would be yet anotheractive way to enjoy Upper Milford’s neat, scenic, outdoor gems-its parks!

Roselyn ParryRecreation Commission Secretary

THE EMMAUS PUBLIC LIBRARY • WWW.EMMAUSPL.ORGLibrary hours for the Emmaus Public Library are Monday – Thursday, 10am to 9pm and Saturday 10am to 5 pm.

Emmaus Public Library is always closed Fridays. You can always call the library (610-965-9284) with questions or go online(www.emmauspl.org) to search the catalog or use any of the useful links.

NEW PROGRAMS THIS FALL

CHILDREN AND TEENSGames • Crochet • Dr. Who marathon

ADULTSVery Basic Computer Classes • Genealogy

Gardner Film Discussion Series

FALL BOOK DISCUSSIONThis year’s theme is “Art and Artists in Literature.” Signups

begin September 6th for one (or all) sessions. Most booksavailable for $10. Sessions are 7-9 PM, the second Tuesday of themonth, October through May, starting October 11th.

HALLOWEEN We love Halloween at Emmaus Public Library. We usually

dress in costume, and offer both candy and non-candy treatsstarting around noon. Look for us in the EmmausHalloween Parade!

A NEW VIEW THANKS TO GRANTS ANDDONATIONSPerhaps as you were driving past over the

summer you noticed we re-landscaped in front of the library’slarge window on Main Street. We removed shrubbery to openthe view from both inside and out, and planted attractivelandscaping designed for to be environmentally responsibleand low maintenance. Thank you so much to a generousanonymous donor, matching grant from the Lehigh ValleyChamber of Commerce Main Street Program, the Borough ofEmmaus, and the donated design work and labor of StillWaters Ground Maintenance of Emmaus.

LARGE TYPE BOOKS The library has a sizeable and varied collection of books

referred to as Large Type. These are specially published withlarger typeface for anyone who hasdifficulty reading small print. Nomaterial has been cut or edited, so youwill be reading the same book, itsimply will have more pages. While notevery book is published as Large Type, our collection includesmany popular series, as well as items we’ve chosen based onwhat we know our patrons like.

OFFERED ON A REGULAR BASIS For dates, see our website Coming Events and Library

Calendar:

ALWAYS FREE WIFI, Printer & Copier (15¢

page), Color Printer (45¢ page), Scanner,iPads, PCs, and laptops available for use inthe library.

LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Upper Milford Township has two representatives on the

Library Board, Lisa Marten (President) and Jenny Kemps.

THE LIBRARY DOES NOT FOLLOW EAST PENNSCHOOL CLOSINGSThe Library is often open when school is closed: for

holidays, conference days, and even some snow days. Weannounce our closings on the phone message, so you can call 610-965-9284 after 8:00 AM to hear when the library willbe closed, or click on INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING atwww.emmauspl.org.

For holidays, view the monthly calendar atwww.emmauspl.org/events.html. If school’s closed but we’reopen - take advantage of our Homework Center with extralaptops and school supplies, use the regular publiccomputers, or we may have special “creative play” programsthat appeal to toddlers through teens, such as Creative Playfor Columbus Day.

HOLIDAY HOURS Fri-Mon, Sept. 2 - 5 CLOSED Labor Day

Wed, Nov. 23 CLOSE AT 6:00pm Thanksgiving

Thurs-Fri, Nov. 24 - 25 CLOSED Thanksgiving

Sat, Nov. 26 OPEN

Fri - Mon, Dec. 23 – 26 CLOSED Christmas

StorytimesBlock PartiesBooks & BarksLiterary LunchLiterary Lunch JRBook Explorers Club Teen

ReadFamily MoviesBook Discussion GroupJigsaw puzzlesMovie Matinee (Adults)Coloring Club (Adults)

Stop and Look! Upper Milford Township is in the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine ZonePlease check your vehicles and don’t take the fire wood with you. If

you find a Spotted Lanternfly please report it. For more informationplease check out the links below. http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/PlantIndustry/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/default.aspxhttp://extension.psu.edu/pests/spotted-lanternfly

Female Tree of Heaven. If you have this tree

please keep checking for the Sotted Lanternfly.

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EMERGENCY: 911

BOARD OF SUPERVISORSGeorge D. DeVault – (484) 719-1978

Daniel J. Mohr – (610) 967-5726Robert C. Sentner – (610) 967-3254

TOWNSHIP MANAGERDaniel DeLong – (610) 966-3223 (Office)Emergency – (484) 357-6140

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGERTimothy Haas – (610) 966-3223 (Office)Emergency – (267) 421-2063EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATORWilliam Stahler – (484) 357-6139

ROAD EMERGENCYCall (610) 966-3223. After normal business hours, pressextension 400; you will need to leave a message, includingthe following information: name, address, phone number,brief description of emergency. The on-call person willgive you a return call.

SOLICITORWorth Magee Fisher Law Offices – (610) 437-4896 (Office)

ENGINEER

Ott Consulting Inc.–(610) 928-4690 (Office); (610) 928-4695 (Fax)

ZONING OFFICER / BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL

Alan Brokate – (610) 966-3223 (Office)

PLANNING COORDINATOR / SEWAGEENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Brian Miller – (610) 966-3223 (Office)

TAX COLLECTOR

Gail Lichtenwalner – (610) 928-1030

Office Hours: July, August, October &December: Tues & Thurs 10:00 A.M. – 12:00P.M. & 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.Other hours by appointment

Physical Address: 5671 Chestnut Street,Emmaus, PA 18049

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 265, Old Zionsville, PA 18068

DEER PICKUP

State Road – (610) 798-4280 ext. 100

Township Road – (610) 926-3136

For a police, fire or medical emergency, DIAL 9-1-1

FIRE (NON-EMERGENCY)

Citizens Fire Company – (610) 965-9444Western District Fire Company – (610) 928-1033

AMBULANCE (NON EMERGENCY)

Macungie Ambulance – (610) 966-2601Emmaus Ambulance – (610) 967-5615

POLICE (NON EMERGENCY)

Pennsylvania State Police – (610) 395-1438

MEETING SCHEDULESBoard of Supervisors: First and third Thursday of each month;workshop meeting at 7:00 P.M.; regular meeting at 7:30 P.M.

Zoning Hearing Board: Second Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M.pending an appeal

Planning Commission: The Monday before the first Thursday of eachmonth at 7:30 P.M.

Recreation Commission: Third Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M.

Environmental Advisory Council: Alternates between UMT andEmmaus; fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. Even months atUMT and odd months at Emmaus Borough Hall

Open Space Committee: Second Wednesday of each month pendingany topics up for discussion

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JUSTIN SIMMONS131st District, Pennsylvania House of Representative

Harrisburg Office:P.O. Box 202131Harrisburg, PA 17120-2131Phone: (717) 783-1673Fax: (717) 782-2896

District Office:191 Main Street, Suite 104Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: (610) 965-5830Fax: (610) 282-3955Office Hours:Monday through Friday8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Village Center21 N. Main Street, Unit 9Coopersburg, PA 18036Phone: (610) 282-3901Fax: (610) 282-3955Web: www.RepSimmons.comEmail: [email protected]

TOWNSHIP DIRECTORYUPPER MILFORD TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CENTER

5671 Chestnut Street • P.O. Box 210 • Old Zionsville, PA 18068Phone: (610) 966-3223 • Fax: (610) 966-5184

Email: [email protected] • Web: http://www.uppermilford.netOffice Hours: Monday through Friday, from 8 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.

The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday

IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO

PLEASE RECYCLE

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The PENNVEST Homeowner Septic Program is a low-interest loan to qualified homeowners who need to repair or replace theirindividual, on-lot sewage disposal system or hook up to a new public sewer system. This low-cost financing option is funded

by PENNVEST and administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

PENNVEST HOMEOWNER SEPTIC PROGRAM

Yard Waste Drop Off Site Information:

The Township accepts yard waste dropped off by residents at the Township’s Yard WasteDrop Off area behind the Township’s Garage, accessed via Church View Road. Materials

may only be dropped off by Township residents and this service is not offered to lawnmaintenance or landscape businesses.Grass, leaves, and brush or branches must be kept separated and unloaded at the appropriate

location as identified by the signage at the site.Branches are limited to 4” diameter and must be no longer than 8’.

Hours of operations are Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall hours (not including holidays) beginning October 14th through December 13th are Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or dusk, andSaturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call the office at(610) 966-3223 for additional information.The Township, at times, has a supply of coarse wood mulch available to the public. Residents

may load their own vehicles or the Township may load your truck or trailer by appointmentonly for a fee of $5.00 per scoop or part thereof. Appointment hours are based on employeeavailability. Please call to schedule loading service.

TERMS• Fixed interest rate for life od loan, currently as low as 1.75%• Up to 20 years to repay the loan balance• Funds can be used for design, construction and permit costs

LOAN ADVANTAGES• Pay an attractive interest rate for this vital homeimprovement• No prepayment penalties if the loan is paid off early

WHY REPLACE YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM• Încrease the value and marketability of your home

• Eliminate worries about your septic system when you sellyour home

• Improve the environmental health of your property• Avoid or respond to citations from your municipality

LEARN MORE AND APPLY• Visit www.phfa.org to learn more and view a list ofparticipating lenders

• Visit or call one of the listed participating lenders to beginthe loan application

• Work with design and construction professionals of yourchoice to develop an approved system

YARD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

Upper Milford Township is offering residents a fee-based roadside yard waste collection program as a supplement to theTownship’s Yard Waste Drop-Off site program.

The collection dates will be scheduled for November 7th – 11th, 2016.

For additional information please visit the Township’s website at www.uppermilford.net.

Upper Milford Township residents looking to recycle their electronics can call:AERC Recycling Solutions 2591 Mitchell AvenueAllentown, PA 18103Phone: (610) 797-7608 • Fax : (610) 797-7696

Residential drop of is the 2nd Friday of each month9am to 3pm 2330 SW 26th St • Allentown PA 18103

Materials Accepted: Universal & Electronic Waste fee schedule is on the website.http://www.aerc.com/pdf/AERC-DropOffFriday-National-07242015.pdf or

Emmaus, PA – Penn Contractors419 Dalton Street Emmaus PA 18049Drop-off Hours: Call 610-965-4204 www.penncontractors.com

ACCEPTS ALL ELECTONICS & APPLIANCESLarge Appliances - $40 Small Appliances, AC Units and

Dehumidifiers - $30Computer Monitors - $20 Projection/Console TVs - $55

All other TVs - $40

SCHNELLMAN EXCAVATING, INC.Loader - Backhoe - Septic Systems

Grading - Footers - Topsoil

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5411 Mill RoadEmmaus, PA 18049610-967-3818

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Accounting, Tax andConsulting Services

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Schantz Funeral Home, P.C.

Dustin M. Grim, SupervisorH. Walker Schantz, Funeral Director

Ryan G. Foust, Funeral Director250 Main Street

Emmaus, PA 18049p 610-965-2421f 610-967-4346

[email protected]

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Thank You To The Businesses!This publication is made available through thegenerous advertising sponsorship of the businesseslisted throughout our newsletter. We wish toencourage your patronage of these establishments;they play a substantial role in the economic vitalityof our community.

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5671 Chestnut Street, PO Box 210 Old Zionsville, PA 18068Phone: (610) 966 – 3223

OPEN SPACE REFERENDUM

The Board of Supervisors deem it to be in the best interest and general welfare of Upper Milford Townshipto acquire interest in open space for the purposes of protecting, conserving, and preserving undeveloped

open spaces; forests and farmland; natural and scenic resources; and recreational and historical land. Towards thatend, on June 16, 2016, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 147 which will place a ballot question before

the voters of Upper Milford Township at the general election of November 8, 2016, asking if they favor the impositionof an additional Earned Income Tax to finance the acquisition of interests in real property. The question to be asked is:

“Do you favor the imposition by Upper Milford Township of an additional Earned Income Tax at the rate of 0.1385 (%)percent on an annual basis beginning January 1, 2017, to be used for the purposes of financing the acquisition, protection,

conservation or preservation of undeveloped open spaces or areas; forests and farmlands; natural and scenic resources; andrecreational or historic lands; and payment of the attendant costs associated with such actions? YES or NO”

While the Board of Supervisors have the legal authority to place a question on the ballot, it is only the voters who can decidewhether they favor the imposition of an additional Earned Income Tax. If the voters agree, there will be an additional EarnedIncome Tax increase of thirteen and 85/100 ($13.85) dollars per ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars of earned income beginningin 2017. All revenue raised by the additional Earned Income Tax will be used to acquire agricultural conservation easements,finance the acquisition of open space, finance the protection of recreational or historical lands, and to pay the costs associatedwith such actions. The additional Earned Income Tax will remain in effect for at least five (5) years, at which time a new questioncan be placed on the ballot asking the voters whether they wish to rescind the additional tax..

Please note, Earned Income excludes: Social Security Benefits; Unemployment Compensation; Pensions; Public Assistance;Death Benefits; Gifts; Interest; Dividends; Boarding and Lodging to employees for convenience of employer; Lottery Winnings;Personal use of company cars; Supplementary unemployment benefits (sub pay); Capital Gains (Capital losses may not be usedas a deduction against other taxable income); Disability Benefits (Periodical payments received by an individual under adisability insurance plan; Active military service served outside of Pennsylvania and summer encampment; Cafeteria plans; andclergy housing al lowance. Some forms of payments from Individual Retirement Programs, such as Keogh, Tax Shelter Annuity,IRA, and 401K are not taxable. Taxpayer should refer to the PA Department of Revenue regulations regarding taxablecompensation.

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UMT Residents Looking to Recycle Electronics ..................................3Yard Waste Collection Program ..........................................................3Yard Waste Drop Off Site Information ..................................................3PennVest Homeowners Septic Program ..............................................3Parks & Recreation........................................................................................4Permits Required ................................................................................4Western District Fire Company ............................................................5Holiday House Decorating Contest ......................................................5Breakfast with Santa ............................................................................5

Citizens Fire Company ........................................................................6Emmaus Ambulance Corps ..............................................................6-7Macungie Ambulance Corps................................................................7Upper Milford Historical Society – Barns & A Book............................8Planning on Digging?..........................................................................8Rain Barrels ........................................................................................8The Emmaus Public Library ................................................................9Spotted Lanternfly................................................................................9Township Directory ............................................................................10

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