Notice is hereby given that the Council of Lower Saucon Township will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the ordinance summarized herein, at a meeting on August 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to be held at the Lower Saucon Township Municipal Building, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015. At said meeting, Council shall consider enacting, and if appropriate, will take a vote on adopting a Proposed Ordinance which amends and repeals and replaces portions of Chapter 135 Solid Waste to update regulations governing Municipal Solid Waste, Recycling and Waste Reduction.
The proposed ordinance amends the Township's Code and regulates the storage, collection, transportation, processing, disposal, source separation, recycling and reduction of municipal waste generated within the Township and establishes a mandatory recycling and leaf waste requirements. The ordinance establishes duties upon owners of property to provide a sufficient number of containers and establishes a mandatory waste and recycling service for both commercial and residential properties. The ordinance sets forth residential source separation as well as collection frequency and addresses leaf waste separation. The proposed ordinance places requirements on the collectors and sets forth a series of prohibited acts as well as violations and remedies. The collector must comply with the terms of the ordinance as well as the applicable Federal and Commonwealth Law. The ordinance further sets forth responsibilities for the recycling collector.
Copies of the full proposed text of said ordinance may be examined by any citizen at the Office of Lower Saucon Township, at the address above, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on the Township website at www.lowersaucontownship.org, until the date of the aforesaid Council Meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance is also available for inspection at Times News Media, 1633 N. 26th St., Allentown, PA 18104.
Persons with disabilities who require any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate should contact the Township at least five days before the above date to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated.
John J. Finnigan, Jr.
Acting Township Manager
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Proposals for the Heller Homestead House Window Restoration & Refurbishment will be received by Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County until 11:00 a.m. on August 27, 2026, at the Township Building. At 11:15 a.m. on August 27, 2026, the proposals will be publicly opened at the Lower Saucon Township Building, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA, 18015-5426.
The Work will include supplying all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for restoring the historic windows in the Heller Homestead House located at 1890 Friedensville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
A copy of all bid documents and details are available at no cost from Lower Saucon Township, by email to Jay Finnigan at manager@lowersaucontownship.org or in person at the Township Building.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond in the required form, check, or other security acceptable, to the Owner in the amount of $500.00. Bids will be effective for 60 calendar days from the bid opening date except as permitted by law and may not be withdrawn during this period. Bidders must bid on all items listed on the Bid Form.
This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act conditions for work performed on site.
This project is subject to the Federal Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) conditions.
This contract is subject to the non-discrimination in Employment/Contract Compliance Regulations Conditions.
Lower Saucon Township reserves the right at its option to waive any informalities, irregularities, defects, errors, or omissions in any or all of Bids and to accept or reject any or all parts of the Bids which in its judgment is in the best interest of the Township.
John J. Finnigan, Jr.
Acting Manager
Lower Saucon Township
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CARBON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., E.S.T. Sale #1 Writ of Execution No.:25-CV-1767 Property... Show more »
