On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Hanover Township introduced Bill No. 2023-05, An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 15 Of The Statutory Code Of Hanover Township To Change The Reference From "Cascade Street" To "Cascade Drive" And "Clarence Street" To "Clarence Avenue" And "Hoover Street" To "Hoover Avenue" and "Marcoon Boulevard" To "Marcon Boulevard" And "Ulster Street" To "Ulster Road" Wherever Such Words Appear In The Sections 201(1)(A), 206(1), 301(4), 402 And 404(5), To Remove Reference To "Steel Stone Road" And Increase Restrictions On Roble Road To Its Entire Length And Clarify Parking Restrictions On Diane Boulevard In Section 402, To Prohibit Street Parking Of Truck Tractors Throughout The Township In Section 404(4)), To Prohibit Parking Of Certain Trucks, Truck Tractors, Trailers, Mobile Homes And Construction Equipment On Grove Road In Section 404(5) The Public Hearing on said Bill 2023-05 will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Township Building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109. Copies of this proposed Ordinance are on file with the Township Clerk (Township Building) and may be inspected by the public during normal business hours.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Hanover Township introduced Bill No. 2023- 06, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Part 7, Section 711 of the Statutory Code of Hanover Township To Remove Summer Hours for Non-Office Employees. The Public Hearing on said Bill 2023-06 will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Township Building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109. Copies of this proposed Ordinance are on file with the Township Clerk (Township Building) and may be inspected by the public during normal business hours.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Hanover Township introduced. Bill No. 2023-07, An Ordinance Amending the Statutory Code of Hanover Township to Provide for the Accumulation of Compensatory Time Off for Non-Office Employees. The Public Hearing on said Bill 2023-07 will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Township Building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109. Copies of this proposed Ordinance are on file with the Township Clerk (Township Building) and may be inspected by the public during normal business hours.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Hanover Township introduced. Bill No. 2023-08, An Ordinance Amending Chapter One, Part 7, Section 748 of the Statutory Code of Hanover Township to Provide Vision Care for Township Employee’s Family . The Public Hearing on said Bill 2023-08 will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Township Building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109. Copies of this proposed Ordinance are on file with the Township Clerk (Township Building) and may be inspected by the public during normal business hours.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Hanover Township introduced. Bill No. 2023-09, An Ordinance Amending Chapter One, Part 7, (Employment Provisions of the Statutory Code of Hanover Township. The Public Hearing on said Bill 2023-09 will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Township Building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109. Copies of this proposed Ordinance are on file with the Township Clerk (Township Building) and may be inspected by the public during normal business hours.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Hanover Township introduced Bill No Bill No. 2023-10, An Ordinance Amending Chapter One, Part 7, (Employment Provisions), Section 727 (Paid Holidays), Of The Statutory Code of Hanover Township. The Public Hearing on said Bill 2023-10 will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Township Building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109. Copies of this proposed Ordinance are on file with the Township Clerk (Township Building) and may be inspected by the public during normal business hours.

In an effort to give back to those that are in need, we would like to announce that we will be collecting for the Toys for Tots program this year. Hanover Township collected for this heartwarming project in the past and I would like to be part of that again to help bring a smile to a child’s face during this holiday season. Let’s make Hanover Township a successful location for the Marines project this year. Please consider dropping off new unwrapped toy(s) for this worthy cause. Donations will be accepted up until December 15th. Please consider being part of this and LET’S FILL THE BOX!!!!.

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Council introduced Bill No. 2023-05, An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15 for the Statutory Code of Hanover Township To Change The Reference from "Hoover Street" Wherever it appears to "Hoover Avenue".

The Public Hearing on said Bill will be held on October 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Muncipal Building. Copies of this Bill are available for review at the Township Building during normal business hours.

Hanover Township along with Catasauqua Borough, North Catasauqua Bourough, Norhtampton Borough, and East Allen Township are in the process of updating our Comprehensive Plan known as River Central. For more informaiton please go to the website at HERE.

It is unlawful for any person to permit any animal to run at large upon any public thoroughfare, upon any public ground, or to run at large on any private property, other than that of its owner.

It is further unlawful to permit any animal on township park property.

Owners are responsible for immediately removing and properly disposing of all animal excreta from any public property or any private property.

Stray animals should be safely contained, if possible, until contacting the township for advice on animal pick-up or drop-off by the township's designated organization.

LIHWAP Re-Opening As you are aware, LIHWAP will officially reopen on Monday, July 10 and will run until August 11 or until all funds are expended. The program will run with the same eligibility criteria as when the program was available in 2022, although please note that the income limits have adjusted to align with the LIHEAP limits. The public LIHWAP webpage has been updated accordingly. There you will find language to promote the program under Media Kit. For example: Are you at risk of having your water shut off? Help is available. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available to help families who have overdue water bills or at risk of losing water service for their home. Applications will be accepted July 10, 2023 through August 11, 2023. Learn more about if you qualify HERE.

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., a Public Hearing was held in the Township Building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown, PA 18109. The Township Council voted to adopt Ordinance 647 (Ayes: Heimbecker, Lawlor, Rossi, Woolley, Paulus) (Nays: None), copies of which are on file with the Township Clerk (Township Building). Ordinance 647 is an Ordinance adopting the Budgets for the year 2024.