Borough of Macungie

Established Nov 13, 1857

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Borough News:

ROADWORK NOTICE UPDATE- Due to inclement weather, Penn PennDOT’s work schedule, for the milling and paving project along Main Street/Route 100, starting at the intersection of Route 29 and continuing to Alburtis Road, has been changed. PennDOT’s revised work schedule on the project will now be from 7 PM to 7 AM, Monday - Sunday.  The work is expected to continue through August 18th. During PennDOT’s work hours, there will be no parking along Main Street/Route 100. New signs will be posted indicating the revised restrictions. VIOLATORS OF THE NO PARKING SIGNS WILL RISK HAVING THEIR VEHICLE TOWED, at the owner’s expense. All work is weather permitting and travel delays are expected during PennDOT’S work hours. Your patience during this time is appreciated.

PUBLIC INVITATION TO A SIP AND PAINT NIGHT - with Out of Our Minds Art Studio.   Grab a friend and join us for a fun night of painting, friendship and wine at our first annual Sip and Paint Night on Friday, Sept 21, 2018 from 7-9 pm at The Macungie Institute, 510 East Main Street Macungie.

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE 2018-02 - at their August 06, 2018 meeting, Borough Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2018-02 Amending Chapter 274 of The Macungie Borough Code of Ordinance, Sewers, by Adding a New Section 274-33.1. Building Sewer Inspections will be required upon the transfer and/or conveyance of ownership of a property, when there is a change in use and/or if suspected issues are noticed when the Borough performs rehabilitation and/or replacement work on the Borough’s sewer line, which the property’s building sewer is connected.  A Master Licensed Plumber will be required to conduct the work, and submit a video and Sewer Lateral Video Inspection Report to the Borough of Macungie.

NOTICE -  In addition to accepting cash and checks for payments, the Borough of Macungie is now accepting credit card payments, in the office and online.  Third party fees will apply. Credit card payments will not be accepted over the telephone or for tax bills of any kind.

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.

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.

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 - June 2018

BOROUGH WATER PARAMETER INFORMATION & CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

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.