Bethlehem Township News

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  Municipal Offices Closed July 3 - Fireworks Notice

  Municipal Offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence day.
  
  Per Bethlehem Township Ordinance 07-24 Chapter 132 Fireworks; § 132-3 Conditions of use; Subsection B: The ignition or discharge of Consumer Fireworks is strictly prohibited except during the following dates and times.
  
  1. July 3rd - 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  2. July 4th - 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  3. July 5th - 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  
  Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
  
  
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  PennDOT US22/Route 191 Interchange Reconstruction

  PennDOT is hosting a public open house on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 6pm to 8 pm to discuss the U.S. 22/Route 191 Interchange Reconstruction Project. The open house will take place at the municipal building, 4225 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020. more info
  
  
  
  
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  Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting

  The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting for the Bethlehem Township Comprehensive Plan will take place on July 1, 2026 @ 5:00pm. This is a Virtual Only meeting. View the current agenda
  
  Zoom Meeting Link
  Meeting ID: 823 8568 1827
  Call in: 929-436-2866
  
  
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  Retirements of Doug Bruce and Andy Freda

  Bethlehem Township announces the retirements of Doug Bruce after a 23 year career as Assistant Township Manager and Township Manager, and Andy Freda, Director of Finance with 25 years of service. We thank them for their years of dedicated service to our residents and wish them well in their new endeavors.
  
  
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  New Township Manager

  Bethlehem Township welcomes our new Township Manager Edward "Ed" D. Hozza Jr.
  
  Mr. Hozza was the Director of Administration for the County of Lehigh from 2018 to 2026 where he oversaw the Fiscal, Human Resource, IT, Procurement, Veterans Affairs and Risk Management divisions. Mr. Hozza was the full time Mayor of Whitehall Township from 2008 to 2018. Mr. Hozza was employed in the Private sector at RJR Nabisco and ALZA/J&J before entering public service.
  
  
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  A Chance To Serve Your Community

  Bethlehem Township is seeking residents to fill a recent vacancy on the Planning Commission. The commission meets once a month, and members receive a modest stipend per meeting.
  
  If you are interested in serving in this position, please send an e-mail of interest, with resume attached, to the following address: ehozza@bethlehemtownship.org.
  
  
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  2027 Comprehensive Plan Survey

  What is a Comprehensive Plan? A Comprehensive Plan is created by local governments and residents to determine what the focus and vision of the community should be over a 10-year period. The Plan looks at the relationships between land uses, infrastructure, and community needs and can impact how and where a community grows over time. What is your role? Please complete a survey so that your input can be considered! Take the survey!
  
  
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  Bethlehem Township's Act 537 Plan

  Bethlehem Township's Act 537 Plan is now available for viewing. Please visit the Wastewater (Public Sanitary Sewer System) for more information.
  
  
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  Stay Up-To-Date With Nixle Alerts

  For any road closings or issues within the Township, please visit the Police Alerts Page.
  You can sign up for Emergency Alerts from our Police Department. This is a FREE service. Alerts will come via Text Messages and/or Email.
  
  
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  Yard Waste Center 2026 Holiday Closings

  Yard Waste Center 2026 Holiday Closings - July 4, September 7, December 25
  
  
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  Stormwater Concerns Reporting

  Bethlehem Township has launched an online reporting system for stormwater concerns. This form is for Bethlehem Township residents only.
  
  Concerns can include: flooding from creek/stream/waterbody or stormwater system limitations, etc. To report your stormwater concern please click HERE.
  
  To view the Township's process for addressing reported concerns, please click HERE.
  
  

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Welcome To Bethlehem Township

It is the mission of Bethlehem Township to promote community vitality, quality of life, and economic prosperity. Bethlehem Township will provide services which are responsive to the health, safety and general welfare needs of the community. The township government is dedicated to providing these services through the efficient and effective use of the community's available resources in an honest, open and caring manner.

It is the vision of Bethlehem Township to foster a community that residents and businesses are proud to call Home.

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You can now sign up for Emergency Alerts from Bethlehem Township. This is a FREE service. Alerts will come via Text Messages and/or Email. Get started today!