Borough of Macungie

Established Nov 13, 1857

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Borough News:

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY WATER SHUTOFF - On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the Macungie Borough Authority will be replacing a water meter in the Borough.   The affected areas of 216, 218, 220 and 222 Race Street will be without water from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

BID NOTICE  The Borough of Macungie will be accepting electronic binds on www.municibid.com for the sale of the following equipment: 2001 Case 580 Super M Extend-a-Hoe and two (2) large concrete planters.  For more information, click here.

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.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL and COMMUNITY FAIR at Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main Street, Macungie, PA on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Free food and activities!  Event information.

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.

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. 

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 - April 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.