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The Borough of Tamaqua Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals will hold an appeal hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tamaqua Municipal Building, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the application of the Borough of Tamaqua for relief from completely enclosing the existing stair tower under Section IBC 1019.3 and IEBC 802.2.1 and exterior walls needing to be type 3B construction all lumber and sheathing are fire-retardant treated lumber per IBC 602.3 as applicable to the subject property located at 133 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, UPI No. 65-12-0175.000. Borough of Tamaqua UCC Board of Appeals Apr 30
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At the April 21, 2026, supervisor meeting, the meeting agenda includes motions to approve the purchase of rear-loading dumpsters for the recycling drop-off program, authorize a contract with a selected carrier, and hold an informational session for residents. Additional items include approving a resident pass system and training materials and authorizing the landfill/transfer station contract to be advertised for bid. Several resolutions will be considered, including appointing an auditing firm, implementing an escalator clause for materials contracts, approving the Fire Company's 2026 activity list and operational support, updating account signatories, adopting the Emergency Operations Plan, adjusting auditor compensation, and addressing records disposition and zoning-related fee schedules. The agenda also includes multiple motions to approve requests for Franklin Township Fire Police to assist with traffic control at various community events, as well as a review of the Kruger/Crabtree submission.
Cady Guy, Secretary-Treasurer
Elizabeth Grodis, Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
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INVITATION TO BID
Valley Housing Development Corporation "VHDC" will receive sealed bids for purchase and installation of two roof-mounted photovoltaic collection systems to be installed at Gordon Street Apartments located at the intersection of East Gordon & North Oswego Streets in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Interested respondents may request an electronic bid package by emailing bids@lcha-vhdc.org. VHDC solicits and encourages the participation of small diverse businesses, including Minority, Women, LGBT, Veteran and Disability-Owned business enterprises.
Sealed bids will be received in the offices of VHDC at 635 Broad Street, Emmaus, PA 18049, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at which time and place all bids will be officially opened. Bids must be clearly marked, "Formal Bid for Gordon Solar Installation."
The project will consist of work to be performed under a single contract for general construction. Bidders are advised that payment of not less than the minimum wages and salaries as set forth in the bid package must be made. A pre-bid meeting will be held Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at 396 North Oswego Street. Attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory.
VHDC reserves the right to reject all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding process. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of (30) days after the opening of bids without the consent of VHDC.
The successful bidder will have sixty days (60) days from acceptance of the bid to complete the project.
Valley Housing Development Corporation, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Christina Feiertag
Executive Director
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LEHIGHTON BOROUGH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER TESTING
The Lehighton Borough Civil Service Commission will be administering an entry level examination to fill a vacancy for Police Officer and to update the Civil Service List. The examinations, agility, oral and written tests will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The physical agility testing will be administered at Baer Memorial Park at 9:00a.m. Location of the written and oral examination will be at the Lehighton Borough Hall, 1 Constitution Avenue, Lehighton, PA at 11a.m.
The Borough of Lehighton is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania and has a population of 5,300. The Lehighton Police Department currently has 11 sworn, full time officers. For the year 2026, the base salary is $86,794.85. An entry level police officer starts at 75% of the base salary ($65,096.14); they will reach 100% after four years of service. A newly hired officer who has at least two years of full-time service as a police officer will start at 90% of base salary ($78,115.37); reaching 100% after two years of service. Officers are also entitled to an employee benefits package, longevity bonuses, and newly added $2,000 sign on bonus. Employee will forfeit sign on bonus if not retained by employer or self terminates within the first 18 months of employment.
All applicants for the examination must submit a completed application. Applications may be picked up at the Lehighton Borough Hall, 1 Constitution Avenue, Monday through Friday, between 8:30a.m. and 4:30p.m. Applications must be returned to the Office of the Borough Secretary by Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Testing and hiring of entry level police officers will be pursuant to the Borough of Lehighton Civil Services Rules and Regulations. The receipt of applications and testing is not a guarantee that the Lehighton Police Department will be hiring in 2026.
Applicants for testing must be a U.S. citizen; must be age 21 on or before date of written test; must be a high school graduate or possess a GED; and must have a valid Pennsylvania operator's license. Evidence of Veteran status must be presented upon submission of the application. Evidence of successful completion of Act 120 training must be provided if and when hired.
The Borough of Lehighton is an equal opportunity employer.
Borough of Lehighton
One Constitution Avenue PO Box 29
Lehighton, PA 18235
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