4225 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18020 | 610-814-6400
Bethlehem Township

Appointed Officials

Doug Bruce Doug Bruce
The Township Manager of Bethlehem Township is an appointed position authorized by the First Class Township Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Township Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township, responsible for the supervision of all activities and all Township Departments. He is also responsible for the preparation and administration of the Township's annual budget.


Municipal Authority

Five year term expiring at noon on the day of reorganizational meeting

David Thomsen (Chairman) - 1/4/27
Ronald Gori (Vice Chairman) - 1/8/25
Paul Hosking (Secretary/Treasurer) - 1/4/27
Robert Szakos (Assistant Treasurer) - 1/2/29
Allen Billiard, III - 1/4/27
Steve Hunsberger (Director/Agent)
Larry Dietrich (Engineer) - Appointed by Municipal Authority
Mike Deschler (Legal Council) - Appointed by Municipal Authority

Planning Commission

Four year term expiring December 31st of designated year

Leslie Walker (Chairperson) - 2024
James Daley (Vice Chairperson) - 2027
Anna Thomas - 2026
David Wong - 2026
Barry Roth - 2024
Harold Levy - 2025
Peter H. Chase - 2025

Civil Service Commission

Six year term expiring December 31st of designated year

Luke Verdes - 2025
Timothy Brady - 2025
George Boksan - 2024
Michael LaPorta (Alternate) - 2025

Recreation Commission

Five year term expiring December 31st of designated year

Marilyn Minder (Chairperson) - 2024
Christopher Wyant - 2027
Fred Mann - 2025
Lucia Leao - 2025
Vacancy - 2025
Steven Greco - 2026
VACANCY

Zoning Hearing Board

Five year term expiring December 31st of designated year

Paul Weiss (Chairperson) – 2025
Rodman J. Law (Vice Chairperson) – 2026
Don Wright – 2028
Richard Pelizzoni – 2024
Zachary R. Chromiak – 2027

Environmental Advisory Council

Term expiring at noon on the day of reorganizational meeting

Brian Hillard, Chairperson – 2025
James Daley – 2025
Vacancy – 2024
Kathleen F. Mugavero - 2025
Vacancy - 2024
Michael Dewey – 2026
John K. Gallagher – 2026
Vacancy – Associate Council Member
Vacancy – Neighboring Representative

Bethlehem Area Public Library Advisory Board

Vacancy - 2024
Vacancy
Vacancy (Alternate)

Vacancy Board - Appointed Annually and Serves as Chairman

Frank B. Pologruto - 2024

Fire Relations Committee

John J. Merhottein - Commissioner
John K. Gallagher - Commissioner
Angela Kelly - Township Fire Marshal
Nolan Rampulla - Nancy Run Fire Co., Chief
CJ Kuronya - Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Co., Chief

Township Treasurer

Two year term expiring at noon on the day of reorganizational meeting

John P. Petro - 2026






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