Borough of Macungie

Established Nov 13, 1857

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Borough News:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Penn State Extension is looking for volunteers to help fight the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) by placing sticky bands on Ailanthus Altissima (Tree-Of-Haven) trees.  View the volunteer information (training will be provided) and management options for the SLF for more details.  For additional information or questions contact Emelie Swackhamer directly at 610-489-4315.  To sign up to receive information from Penn State Extension, follow this link: extension.psu.edu/aboutme

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance, Application, License, Unit Inspection Checklist, and Attachment 1.

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE NEEDED The Borough of Macungie is accepting applications for a seasonal employee with the Public Works Department. This is a seasonal part time position from June 4, 2018, through August 31, 2018, working up to 40 hrs./wk. at a rate of $10.00/hr. Valid PA driver’s license is required. Pre-employment drug testing required. Knowledge of lawn care and towing experience is preferred. Applications can be obtained at the Borough Office, 21 Locust Street, Macungie, PA, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or at www.macungie.pa.us.  Application deadline is May 14, 2018.  The Borough of Macungie is an equal opportunity employer.

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY is on April 28, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  This event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.  Prescription drugs can be dropped off in the vestibule of the Borough of Macungie (Town Hall). See the flyer for more informaiton.

YARD WASTE INFORMATION

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

COMMITTEE VACANCY
There is a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board.  If you are interested on being a part of the community, please submit a Letter of Interest for this position to the Borough Manager.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPUTY NEEDED
There is a vacancy for an Emergency Management Deputy.  If you are interested in this volunteer position, please submit a Letter of Interest for this position to the Borough Manager.

A Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).  Borough Council had a plan prepared to implement and address all requirements of stormwater entering the Little Lehigh Creek and Swabia Creek.  View the Plan by clicking on the cover page to the left. 

PART TIME POLICE OFFICER POSITION Must be 21 years of age, have a High School  diploma, valid PA license, Act 120 certification and experience is required.  Police Dept Application

Macungie Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers to be part of their team.  View pamphlet for more information and how to volunteer in the Fire Department.

NIXLE ALERT by Macungie Police 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 on Nixle Alert to see how to sign up.  Don't forget to sign up for the Borough Notification System (SWIFT911).  Link on the left.

  MONTHLY POLICE REPORT - March 2018

BOROUGH WATER PARAMETER INFORMATION & CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

BOROUGH WATER PUBLIC NOTICE and ADVISORY INFORMATION

Storm water Information - As all municipalities, the Borough is required to manage storm water.  This page explains storm water management and provides information about how to manage and control storm water.  Pennsylvania DEP website has more information on storm water management.   

Lehigh County Household Hazardous Waste Information    

Act 44 Disclosure for the Borough of Macungie’s Pension System.

Chapter 7-A of Act 44 of 2009 mandates the annual disclosure of certain information by every Contractor which is a party to a professional services contract with one of the pension funds of Macungie Borough.  Act 44 disclosure requirements apply to Contractors who provide professional pension services and receive payment of any kind from Macungie Borough’s pension fund.