The Zoning Hearing Board will be having a special meeting on March 15, 2023 at 6:00pm. To view the agenda for this meeting, please click HERE.

Bethlehem Township has released an Active Transportation Plan page to offer both information and input from our Township residents. Residents are encouraged to take our survey and also provide suggestions by using our Interactive Map.

You can visit our Active Transportation Plan Page HERE

The Bethlehem Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet to hear Appeal #02-2023, the continued hearing related to Harvey's Corner, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

Notice to applicants seeking employment as an entry-level police patrol officer for the Township of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,

Please click HERE for more information.

Township commissioner Dale Sourbeck passed away February 26, 2023. Mr. Sourbeck served as a commissioner since 2020. The township's staff and commissioners extend sincere condolences to Mr. Sourbeck's family, friends, and colleagues.

In turn, the Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners must within 30 days appoint a commissioner for the first ward of the township. The appointment will run through the remainder of Mr. Sourbeck's term, ending in January 2024. Township residents of the first ward who would like to be considered for this appointment should send a letter of interest (resumes appreciated but not required) to the board via the email address dbruce@bethlehemtownship.org or by regular mail to: Board of Commissioners, Bethlehem Township, 4225 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020.

The board will accept letters of interest through Friday, March 17, 2023.

What: Bethlehem Township Active Transportation Plan - Public Visioning Workshop
When: Monday, March 6, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Bethlehem Township Municipal Building - 4225 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA

Do wish you could comfortably walk, bike, wheel, and ride transit to more places in Bethlehem Township? With grant funding through the PA Department of Health WalkWorks Program, Bethlehem Township is developing a township-wide active transportation plan to identify capital projects, policies, and programs to improve safety, increase opportunities for walking/biking/wheeling, and expand transit access. The plan aims to improve community health and expand transportation options by creating safe connections to key destinations throughout the Township.

The Township needs your input to make this effort a success and ensure that the plan represents the needs of your community. There are many ways to get involved and share your ideas, concerns, and priorities for walking and biking in Bethlehem Township:

- Join the mailing list to received project updates and notifications
- Attend a public open house
- Use the interactive map to share highlight potential connections and existing barriers

The scheduled Zoning Hearing Board meeting on February 22, 2023 (this Wednesday) has been canceled due to withdraws of Appeal #01-2023 (9th St) and Appeal #03-2023 (4063 Nazareth Pike).

The Zoning Hearing Board will be having a special meeting on February 15, 2023 at 6:00pm. To view the agenda for this meeting, please click HERE.

The Planning Commission meeting of Monday, January 23, 2023 is cancelled.

Patrons can now make online reservations for Township pavilions starting Monday, January, 16 at 8am. Reservations will ONLY be taken through the Township website. Please visit our Pavilion Rentals page for more information.

ROAD CLOSURE - Wednesday, January 4, 2023 7am until end of day - CHURCH ROAD between William Penn Hwy & Country Club Road. Church Road will be closed for a sewer line installation. Detours will be in place during the closure.

Due to bad weather, tonights Environmental Advisory Council meeting is cancelled.

Due to a lack of agenda items, the Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Planning Commission regular public meeting is cancelled.

Starting Monday, November 28, 2022, Bethlehem Township's public works department will begin making one final pass around the entire township for collection of leaves. Property owners and residents are asked to please make sure all leaves are out at roadside.

Please move all cars or other objects away from leaf piles as we cannot get close and risk damage. Also please remove branches and tarps, or the piles will be passed by. It may take two weeks to get through the entire township, based on weather and volume of leaves.

ROAD CLOSURE - Church Rd between Wm Penn Hwy & Country Club Rd will be CLOSED to through traffic 7am-4pm Tue. 12/6 & Wed. 12/7

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE - Church Road between Wm Penn Hwy & Country Club Road will be CLOSED to through traffic on Tuesday, December 6th and Wednesday, December 7th 2022, from 7:00AM until 4:00PM each day, reopening each night.

Motorists should take alternate area routes (Farmersville Rd, Green Pond Rd & Chipman Rd for travel between Wm Penn Hwy & Country Club Road. Chipman Road is the designated DETOUR for motorist not familiar with alternate routes.

Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania is soliciting proposals from planning and design firms, including engineering and/or landscape architecture firms, related to the creation of a strategic active transportation plan. Firms will develop a planning document identifying goals, actions, and projects to enhance, strengthen, and advance the active transportation choices in the Township. This Request for Proposal (RFP) describes the scope of services, budget, submittal requirements, and review and selection criteria. Failure to submit information in accordance with the requirements of this RFP may be cause for disqualification. Download the RFP.

Township commissioner Malissa Davis passed away October 14. Ms. Davis served for seven years as the township's at-large commissioner. She will be greatly missed by those who were privileged to have worked with her. The township's staff and commissioners extend sincere condolences to Ms. Davis's family, friends, and colleagues.

Bethlehem Township Trick or Treat will be held on Friday, October 28th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Rain or Shine!

ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC – Township Line Road south of Highland Ave. - Starting at 7am, Tuesday, October 11,2022 until end of day Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Township Line Road will be closed to through traffic south of Highland Avenue (& U.S Rt. 22) at the railroad crossing which is in the City of Bethlehem just before Santee Mill Road. Norfolk Southern will be performing repairs and maintenance to the railroad crossing. Road closure and detour postings will be in effect. No through traffic will be permitted.

Bethlehem Township hereby gives notice of the 30-day public comment period for its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP). Best management practices (BMPs) are proposed in the Plan to satisfy PRP requirements for the NPDES Permit and local stream impairments. The public is invited to review this document and provide written comments to the Township Manager:

Doug Bruce
dbruce@bethlehemtwp.com
4225 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020

The 30-day public comment period begins October 10, 2022 and ends November 9, 2022.
You can view the plan HERE or at the Township Municipal Building, 4225 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020.

Thursday, October 20th, 6-8pm (Police, BTCC, Community Development)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634227953
Meeting ID: 896 3422 7953

Tuesday, October 25th, 6-8pm
(Fire companies, Athletic Associations)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634227953
Meeting ID: 896 3422 7953

Thursday, November 3rd, 6-8pm
(PPIS/sewer, Public Works, Finance, Remaining discussion (Admin, etc.))
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634227953
Meeting ID: 896 3422 7953

Please click on the link to view all documents for these meetings:
https://bethlehemtownship.org/budgetaudit

In addition, this meeting will also be held electronically through Zoom or call-in by phone.

When joining by computer or compatible video enabled video/audio device, Select Computer Audio.

If calling in by telephone only, use the provided telephone number, and the meeting ID when prompted. Telephone calls are not toll free, we recommend using 267-831-0333 (Philadelphia). Be aware that data and calling charges are applicable, and to verify with your telephone carrier before calling.

Northampton County Department of Public Works will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on October 1st at Northampton Community College 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM, rain or shine. This event is intended for Northampton County residents only and online pre-registration is required.

Information from Northampton county can be found HERE.
Accepted Materials can be found HERE.

Bethlehem Township is pleased to announce the release of its new website www.bethlehemtownship.org. The website was redesigned with an emphasis on increasing communication with Township residents and businesses. The streamlined design makes it easier to find important information.

Some of the new features include an Upcoming Meetings Component which offers direct links to agendas and zoom meetings directly on the homepage. We have also included an "I WANT TO" menu with quick links to some of the most frequently visited pages on the site. A new interactive "circle" menu allows you to quickly access any Township Department. For added convenience a search bar is available on all pages. You can easily contact our staff by selecting the "Leave a Message" button located at the bottom of every page.

In the event the new website does not display correctly for you the first time, we recommend deleting your web browsing history. Please feel free to contact us should you have any problems.

The Bethlehem Township Physical Plant Division (PPIS) currently has a system operator position available. Applicants must possess a mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to work in the wastewater and building maintenance industry. Work generally consists of; wastewater utility, mechanical systems, electrical, and control system operations and maintenance. The successful applicant will be provided training in order to perform all aspects of the position. Securing a PA CDL, PADEP operator certification, and successfully obtaining multiple OSHA certifications will be required in order to be considered for future upgrades and advancement. Training will include; understanding how to inspect, maintain, and repair wastewater facilities. The successful applicant during the training period, will be under direct supervision, until able to work independently is achieved. Applicants should also possess a good understanding of personal and hand-held computer operations. A valid PA State driver’s license is required, and must possess no less than a diploma from an accredited high school, or possess a GED. Future stand-by (compensated) rotation is mandatory, once training is complete. The starting hourly wage is scalable, depending on experience, existing certifications and or licenses.

Please complete our standard job application, attach your resume, and send electronically to; shunsberger@bethlehemtwp.com, mail to or drop off at our non-postal parcel receiving box at Bethlehem Township Physical Plant Division, 3535 Orth Street, Bethlehem PA 18020. The non-postal receiving box is located at our front entrance.

Bethlehem Township establishes a stormwater program meant to meet the needs of decades-old flooding, and newly imposed water quality permit requirements. To read more CLICK HERE

Starting Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00AM

The Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority (BTMA) will be performing paving restoration on Oakland Road from Hecktown Road to Harvard Place, Bethlehem Township. The road will be open to single lane flagged traffic control from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, will fully close at 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM, and reopening to single lane traffic at 3:00 PM. Traffic related to emergency vehicles and residents living within the construction site will be accommodated. Due to expected traffic delays, taking an alternate route to Northampton Community College south entrance, as well as heading west to Hecktown Road and east to Easton Avenue is recommended. A traffic detour route will be in effect.

Bethlehem Township hereby gives notice of the 30-day public comment period for its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP). Best management practices (BMPs) are proposed in the Plan to satisfy PRP requirements for the NPDES Permit and local stream impairments.

The public is invited to review this document and provide written comments to the Township Manager:

Doug Bruce
dbruce@bethlehemtwp.com
4225 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020

The 30-day public comment period begins November 19, 2021 and ends December 19, 2021.

Review the Pollutant Reduction Plan Revisions

Starting Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00AM

The Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority (BTMA) will begin paving restoration of Oakland Road from Hecktown Road to Harvard Place, Bethlehem Township. The road will be open to single lane flagged traffic control from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, will fully close at 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM, and reopening to single lane traffic at 3:00 PM. Traffic related to emergency vehicles and residents living within the construction site will be accommodated. Due to expected traffic delays, taking an alternate route to Northampton Community College south entrance, as well as heading west to Hecktown Road and east to Easton Avenue is recommended. A traffic detour route will be in effect.

Bethlehem Township has established a steering committee to evaluate and consider how the municipality should pay for its stormwater management program costs, including necessary improvements created by unfunded mandates in addition to short- and long-term maintenance needs. For more information please click HERE