The Borough of Macungie is seeking a dedicated and responsible individual who will perform a broad scope of administrative and financial duties pertaining to the day to day operations of the Borough. This requires a blend of skill and demeanor to frequently interface with the public while performing complex financial and administrative duties with proficiency and precision. Responsibilities include handling Accounts Receivable & Payable; preparing payroll for 3rd party vendor; utility billing; doing monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts; help prepare annual budget; providing effective and efficient customer service to Borough citizens and other constituents; receiving and transmitting public requests, complaints and information to appropriate staff and Council/Mayor; answering telephones; provide information and assistance to the public, including answering their questions, directing them to the appropriate person, researching records and/or transmitting messages to Borough staff and officials. This position also requires assisting in managing the administrative detail of the Borough office and shared accountability for the provision of consistent, high quality service. QuickBooks used. Union position. EOE. For the complete job description, click here. Deadline to apply is 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 02, 2020. EOE

To apply, send cover letter, resume and salary history/expectation:
1. U.S. Mail to Borough of Macungie, Borough Clerk/Assistant Treasurer Search, 21 Locust Street; Macungie, PA, 18062;
2. Via email to manager@macungie.pa.us; or
3. Online at www.careerbuilder.com.

The Borough has contracted with EMI for leaf collection. There will be no change in the collection procedure. Leaves will be collected curbside during the following weeks (The work schedule can change due to weather.):

- November 02-06;
- November 16-20;
- November 30 to December 04; and
- December 14-18.

DO NOT mix grass clippings, garden waste, tree or shrub trimmings in with the leaves. Leaf piles with these items in them will not be picked up. LEAVES SHOULD BE AT THE CURB BEFORE 7:00 AM and will be picked up when the contractor passes through. The contractor will not make special trips to pick up leaves placed at the curb after they have picked up leaves in an area. They will have to wait until the contractor makes their next round.

The Borough also encourages you to drop off leaves on any day/any time at the newly expanded fenced area at the Borough Garage off of South Church Street. OR, you can use your Borough of Emmaus or Lower Macungie Township Yard Waste Pass to take leaves to their compost site.

Electronics Recycling Day, at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar Street, Macungie PA, is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9:00 am – Noon or until the trucks are full. This event is for Macungie Borough and Alburtis Borough Residents & Businesses Only. Photo identification may be required on the day of the event. Some fees may apply, depending on the item. For more information see the event flyer.

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main Street, Macungie will be providing:

Free COMMUNITY MEAL Drive-up or Walk-up take-out meals on Friday, November 13 and December 11, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in church’s rear parking lot.
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Free FOOD CUPBOARD GIVEAWAY on Friday, October 30, November 27 and December 18, 2020 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. (Pick out free grocery items.)

For more information on receiving food, see the flyer or contact the church directly at (610) 966-3325. If you would like to volunteer or donate food contact the church.

Lehigh County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2020. THIS EVENT IS FOR LEHIGH COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY; businesses are not eligible to participate.

Residents must complete a mandatory pre-registration form on Lehigh County’s website at www.lehighcounty.org. Upon filling out the pre-registration form, you will be asked to list the items you anticipate bringing on the day of the event and you will also select an appointment date and time to drop off the items on the event date. If a resident arrives and does not have an appointment, they will not be granted access to the event.

Event instructions, COVID-19 guidelines, accepted material types and all other event information can be found on Lehigh County’s registration page. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact the Lehigh County Recycling Hotline at 610-782-3073.

As a fundraiser for the Macungie Town Beautification Committee, the scarecrows hung along Main Street (Route 100) in Macungie are for sale for $15.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing a scarecrow, please email Buffy Albright at ppetites@ptd.net OR you may go to 20 West Main Street Macungie to obtain an application form, which can be found on the side and front porch of the property. Applications can also be downloaded from the Town Beautification Committee Facebook page. More information can be found on the scarecrow flyer. Thank you for your support.

10/19/2020 - Last day to register to vote for the General Election.
10/27/2020 - Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot.
11/03/2020 - Voted mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by Lehigh County by 8:00 p.m.
11/03/2020 - General Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mail-In-Ballot drop boxes are to be available in all Lehigh County Districts. Press Release.

For more information, contact Lehigh County Voter's Registration at (610) 782-3194 or visit their website.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following events have officially been cancelled:
- Halloween Parade on 10/24/2020
- Macungie Minstrelaires Production of "Singing is Out of This World"on 10/30, 31, 11/6, 7, 2020
- Holiday Tea on 11/21/2020
- Tree Lighting Ceremony at Flower Park 12/01/2020

For more information, contact Macungie Memorial Park at (610) 966-4289 or visit their website.



Other Closures in in the Borough:
- Closet of Hope at New Covenant Christian Community Church (NC4), is closed to the public and is not collecting donations.

For more information, contact the church at 610-966-2382 or visit their website.

Due to safety concerns, the Hickory Street Bridge has been closed until further notice.

Lehigh County has established a Hurricane Isaias Home Clean Up Hotline to help affected homeowners impacted by flooding issues due to Hurricane Isaias. The Hotline will remain open through Friday, August 28, 2020.

For more information see the attached Press Release for this program. Residents are encouraged to call 1-844-965-1386 (toll-free) to provide details about the extent of storm-related damages. The information will be shared with volunteers from local disaster relief organizations, community groups, and faith communities who may be able to help.

PLEASE NOTE: This Hotline does not provide help with social services such as food, clothing, and shelter. It also does not offer information about insurance, questions about FEMA assistance, or provide financial support. If you need assistance with concerns not related to cleaning your home, you can call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211.

Lehigh County Council has approved a Grant Program partnered with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce that will distribute $5 million dollars of CARES Act Funds to Lehigh County small businesses with 100 or fewer employees.

Applications are now being accepted! For more information see the County Executive's letter and/or use this link to view or download the eligibility guidelines to apply for up to $15,000 to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 related expenses.

Dear Community Members,

As directed by the Governor of Pennsylvania, the State (including Lehigh County and Borough of Macungie) are now in the "Green" phase of reopening, which was shut down due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This action was taken to protect the health and safety of our community and all of its citizens. It is extremely important that everyone continues to follow the guidelines outlined by government officials concerning the Coronavirus.

Each one of us can do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by taking proper precautionary measures to keep our community safe by following the rules of social distancing at all times; maintaining six feet distance from others; continuing to wear a mask when in public places, avoiding discretionary travel; not meeting in groups larger than twenty-five people; quarantine yourself at home if you or a family member is ill; practice good hygiene by washing hands frequently and using hand sanitizer; and disinfect frequently used surfaces and items as much as possible.

Please stay informed by listening to daily news updates on television as they arise and visiting Governor Wolf's website at www.governor.pa.gov/ for detailed information.

Please stay healthy and do your part to keep others healthy as well.

Thank you for your assistance and attention with this matter,
Macungie Borough Council

****************************************************************************************************************************************************** Declaration of Disaster Emergency - in response to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, the Borough of Macungie Mayor, Ronald Conrad, made this declaration, which authorizes officials of Macungie Borough to act as necessary to meet the current demands of this emergency, namely: by the employment of temporary workers, by the rental of equipment, by the purchase of supplies and materials, and by entering into such contracts and agreements for the performance of public work as may be required to meet the emergency, all without regard to those time-consuming procedures and formalities normally prescribed by law, mandatory constitutional requirements excepted. To view the full Declaration, click here.

As a precautionary measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, effective Tuesday March 17, 2020, in an effort to help protect the public and Borough officials and staff from the spread of the novel Coronavirus, the Borough offices will be closed to the public until further notice. Business will be conducted as follows:

If you need to submit anything to the Borough Office, please use the Drop Box located on the Church Street side of Borough Hall.

If you have items that need to be returned to you, they will be sent via email or U.S. Mail.

If you are paying a bill using cash and do not have the correct change, any overage will be applied to your account as a credit.

The office staff will continue to work with residents remotely by email and phone (610-966-2503).

We appreciate your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Macungie Borough Council

Office Phone # 610-966-2503
Police Phone # 610-966-2222

UPDATE: Lower Macungie Township compost site passes are now available at the Borough of Macungie for a cost of $30.00 each ($25.00 per pass, plus a $5.00 sticker fee= $30.00 total). Macungie Borough residents MUST submit an application, along with the $30.00 payment, to the Borough of Macungie, 21 Locust Street, Macungie, PA 18062 (DO NOT send it to Lower Macungie Township).

The Borough of Emmaus Compost Site is open with a reduction in hours of operation. As per their website, on April 02, 2020, the Compost Site will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The site will not be open in the evening or on weekends and the Public Works Department will not be available to load vehicles. For hours of operation or questions, please contact Emmaus Borough at (610) 965-9292 or visit their website at www.borough.emmaus.pa.us/.

Permits for the Borough of Emmaus Municipal Compost Facility are available at the Borough of Macungie, Town Hall, at a cost of $20.00 each. For more information click here.

No refunds will be given, if you purchase a Borough of Emmaus yard waste pass, then decide later you would prefer to go to Lower Macungie Township instead. You would have to pay for a Lower Macungie Township pass separately.

Macungie Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers to be part of their team.

Click HERE to view pamphlet for more information and how to volunteer in the Fire Department.

Nixle is a notification system to keep you up to date with relevant information about the Borough, such as when snow emergencies are called.

Click HERE to sign up. Don't forget to sign up for the Borough Notification System (SWIFT911).

To view the monthly police report, click HERE