Allen Township

Attention Allen Township Residents: COVID-19 Response - Facilities and Trash Collection Changes: As a continued precautionary measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Allen Township continues to work with the public remotely to assure the Townships critical functions are preserved through phone calls and email as listed at the end of this update. Please note the important modification below regarding trash collection. ALL ALLEN TOWNSHIP FACILITIES INCLUDING THE MUNICI...Continue reading

For Immediate Release As a precautionary measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Effective Monday, March 16th, 2020, in an effort to help protect the public and Township officials/staff from spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Township offices will be closed to the public. We will continue to work with the public and remotely staff the Townships critical functions through phone calls and email as listed below:... Office Phone: 610-262-7012 Ilene M. Eckhart, Township Manager/Interim Zoning Officer, Ext. 102 [email protected] Yohanna Vega, Township Treasurer, Ext. 109 [email protected] Tom Gogle, Public Works Leader, Ext. 105 [email protected] Please direct any non-emergency fire-related questions to [email protected] If you need to submit anything larger than standard mail, to the Township Office, please use the Drop Box located to the left of the front office door under the sheltered gazebo marked "DROP BOX" during normal business hours (8AM-4PM). The Drop Box will be periodically emptied by Township Staff. If you have any items that need to be returned to you by the Township, such as permits or related correspondence, these items will either emailed or mailed via hardcopy by the US Postal Service. Additionally, the following items are temporarily suspended or cancelled: * CANCELLED - ALL TOWNSHIP public meetings, ALL organized activities which were planned to occur in Township Parks (such as sports groups) until further notice * CANCELLED - Allen Township Electronics Recycling Event (which was scheduled for MARCH 28th, 2020) * SUSPENDED - All Burning Permits. Due to the potential impact of open burning and in order to reserve our already stressed emergency services resources. Thank you for your understanding during this time as we work together through this situation. Again, you are urged to limit your trips to the Township office. The Township Board of Supervisors and Staff are working diligently to assure that the critical functions of the Township remain in-place during this time. The Township will continue to post updates responding to the situation as the it develops and as we are advised by public health agencies.

Allen Township has rescheduled the night for Trick or Treat to Saturday, November 2nd from 6 to 8 PM due to the rainy forecast. As an FYI, Northampton Borough has rescheduled to Saturday evening as well.

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To those residents who are inquiring about the garbage limits, we have included a few images for reference. In order to keep the cost of the garbage at a reasonable price for all township residents, we had to put a limit on the amount of garbage collected. You are allowed 3 (32) gallon containers, something like the picture below, every week. In these containers you can put more than 1 bag. A standard kitchen waste receptacle is approximately 13 gallons. A 32 gallon bag is... usually the black heavy duty garbage bag which is available at most grocery stores. The containers cannot weight more than 50 Lbs. each, for a total of 150Lbs of garbage every week. If you have additional garbage beyond that, you will be need to purchase stickers at the Municipal Offices at a costs of $3 each. Each residence can put out two (2) bulk items on the second week of each month along with the regularly scheduled collection during these weeks. Bulk items include those items too large to fit into normal garbage cans and are further defined as items having the approximate size & weight of a standard size sofa that can be carried by two (2) men. Examples include furniture, mattresses, rolled up and tied rugs no larger than 3’x6’. Unacceptable materials that will not be collected include construction materials, hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, grass clippings or additional household trash. For 2019, the Special Bulk Curbside collections will be accepted on: August 15th * September 12th October 17th * November 14th * December 12th

UPDATE: Allen Township Municipal Waste and Recycling Collection Program - Stickers Are Available for Purchase The Extra Trash Bag and Extra Bulk Item are now available for purchase at the Township Building during normal business hours. Per the previous correspondence regarding program changes, the stickers should be used when exceeding the weekly limit of three 32-gallon bags or containers with a weight of no more than 50 pounds each. The change becomes effective Thursday, Au...gust 1st, 2019. Stop by the township offices & purchase a sticker for $3 each, affix the tag to your extra 32-gallon trash bag, and place your bag curbside on your next collection day. There is no limit on the number of bags you may have collected in this manner. Excess bulk collections stickers are also available for purchase at $25 each. If you plan to dispose of additional bulk items please contact Advanced Disposal at 610-440-3711 prior to pick up so they can plan accordingly.

Changes To Allen Township Municipal Waste & Recycling Collection Program (please share) Dear Resident: Thursday, August 1st, 2019 is the first day of new municipal waste and collection contract with Advanced Disposal. The Township contract with Advanced expired and Allen Township solicited bids from other trash vendors. Advanced was the lowest bidder and was selected to remain as the Township trash vendor. The new Advanced Disposal contract term will be effective from Augus...t 1, 2019 until June 2022, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the terms of the contract. If the Township does not choose to extend beyond 2022, rebidding will occur in June 2021. The biggest change in the contract is to the weekly limit of three 32-gallon bags or containers with a weight of no more than 50 pounds each. Your collection day of the week will remain the same as those dates referenced on the calendar mailed to you with the 2019 Municipal Waste and Recycling invoice in early February. The new program enables Allen Township to contain escalating costs in the volatile industry and your waste and recycling services will remain at $280.00 (base) per year billed annually. For additional information including Recycling please select the link below. www.allentownship.org/forms/recyclejul2019.pdf

Allen Township is pleased to announce the addition of Saturday hours at the Allen Township Yard Waste Drop-off located at 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton. Saturday hours will be available from 8AM to 1PM June 29th through October 2019. The new hours will be in addition to the regular Monday - Friday hours of 7 AM to 3 PM. When visiting the Township Drop-Off center, please have your driver's license ready so our attendant can verify you are an Allen Township resident.... The Allen Township facility WILL Accept: Branches (no larger than eight (8) inches in diameter and five (5) feet long) Small Brush Hedge Trimmings Garden Plant Residue Leaves (loose or in brown paper bags specifically designed for leaf disposal) Christmas Trees (in their natural form, free of tinsel and ornaments) The Allen Township facility WILL NOT ACCEPT: Grass clippings Sod Tree Stumps Large woody debris Plastic or other synthetic materials Lumber To dispose of grass clippings, you may do so at the First Regional Compost Authority (FRCA) located at 6701 Weaversville Road, Northampton, PA. Residents should review the FRCA website for further information/rules and regulations prior to their visit at www.frcaweb.org. Grass clippings will not be accepted at the Allen Township Yard Waste Drop-off! Also, please be advised - it is a violation of the Township Solid Waste Ordinance to place grass for pickup as part of curbside trash collection. Pick-up of finished mulch or compost is on a 'first come, first served' basis when materials are in stock. Please remember to properly secure your yard waste materials during your travel to the Drop-Off site! Additionally, any Allen Township residents utilizing the services of a contractor (for transport of materials from or to their property) will be required to accompany the contractor to the Township Drop-off Center in order to verify the use of the Township facility. Thank you in advance for being responsible with dropping-off only the allowable materials.

Allen Township has issued a SNOW EMERGENCY effective Sunday, March 3rd at 1 PM through Monday, March 4th at 2 PM. ** ALL PARKED VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM TOWNSHIP ROADWAYS BY THE EFFECTIVE DATE & TIME OF THE EMERGENCY**... ** [email protected] WILL BE MONITORED DURING THE SNOW EMERGENCY** What is a Snow Emergency and what steps must I take as a property owner in the event that a Snow Emergency is declared by the Township? Declaring a Snow Emergency in the Township helps ensure the safety and efficiency of the employees working to remove the snow and ice. When Allen Township declares a "Snow Emergency' it is broadcast on WFMZ - Channel 69, the Township website and other social media. If the Township declares a Snow Emergency parking on all Township streets is prohibited pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Code of Allen Township. It also provides better and easier access to roads for police, fire and emergency medical services vehicle access as this becomes a very busy time for our emergency responders. No vehicles shall be parked to impede or obstruct snow/ice removal efforts or create a hazardous condition. Keep snow clear around hydrants located near your property. This simple extra effort greatly helps Fire Department. Please remove cars, trailers, boat or campers as well as trash cans and recycle containers from the street. Sidewalks must be cleared or covered with salt or similar substances or materials within 24 hours after the cessation of the snow/ice event. If possible, please stay off the roadways and allow crews to clear the roads. If you are out on the roadways and come upon downed wires DO NOT approach or touch them. Allen Township appreciates your cooperation and hopes that all residents understand that a snow emergency is not intended to inconvenience but rather to be helpful in promoting the most effective and efficient removal of snow and ice from the Township roads. PLEASE PLEASE - TAKE THIS FORECAST SERIOUSLY AND PLAN NOT TO TRAVEL !!! The Township Public Works Department responds as necessary to any weather related situation which adversely impacts Township roads. At times during the winter season, there will be 24-hour coverage during prolonged snowfalls or icing events. In addition, the Township works in cooperation with PennDOT to address storm events on State routes pursuant to the terms of a Winter Services Maintenance Agreement.

Allen Township has issued a SNOW EMERGENCY effective Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 12 Noon. Please confirm any adjustment to this weeks Trash Pickup schedule by contacting Advanced Disposal directly at (610)440-3709 or by visiting the Advanced Disposal website at www.AdvancedDisposal.com. ... ** ALL PARKED VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM TOWNSHIP ROADWAYS BY THE EFFECTIVE DATE & TIME OF THE EMERGENCY** ** [email protected] WILL BE MONITORED DURING THE SNOW EMERGENCY** What is a Snow Emergency and what steps must I take as a property owner in the event that a Snow Emergency is declared by the Township? Declaring a Snow Emergency in the Township helps ensure the safety and efficiency of the employees working to remove the snow and ice. When Allen Township declares a "Snow Emergency' it is broadcast on WFMZ - Channel 69, the Township website and other social media. If the Township declares a Snow Emergency parking on all Township streets is prohibited pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Code of Allen Township. It also provides better and easier access to roads for police, fire and emergency medical services vehicle access as this becomes a very busy time for our emergency responders. No vehicles shall be parked to impede or obstruct snow/ice removal efforts or create a hazardous condition. Keep snow clear around hydrants located near your property. This simple extra effort greatly helps Fire Department. Please remove cars, trailers, boat or campers as well as trash cans and recycle containers from the street. Sidewalks must be cleared or covered with salt or similar substances or materials within 24 hours after the cessation of the snow/ice event. If possible, please stay off the roadways and allow crews to clear the roads. If you are out on the roadways and come upon downed wires DO NOT approach or touch them. Allen Township appreciates your cooperation and hopes that all residents understand that a snow emergency is not intended to inconvenience but rather to be helpful in promoting the most effective and efficient removal of snow and ice from the Township roads.

Allen Township will host an Informational Meeting concerning the Rt. 329 roadway improvement construction (which will include the Dry Run Bridge replacement) and related detour on May 24th, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Allen Township Fire Company Building located at 3530 Howertown Road, Northampton PA. The Informational Meeting format will consist of a series of stations to view displays and ask questions of the design professionals and contractors selected to perform the wor...k associated with the project. Residents, business owners, and property owners are urged to attend the Informational Meeting concerning the project to gain awareness regarding the projected construction timeframe and the inconveniences which may occur during construction. A critical component of the project will be the replacement of the bridge over the Dry Run Creek, which will result in a complete detour of traffic on Rt. 329 (Nor-Bath Boulevard) for approximately three months. Rt. 329 will be closed and all traffic detoured between Savage Road and Weaversville/Howertown Road starting on: Saturday, June 12, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. During the detour, both lanes of traffic (east and westbound on Rt. 329 (Nor-Bath Boulevard) will be traveling through a temporary, widened and signalized detour route, while the existing bridge culvert is demolished and replaced with the new structure and associated widening completed. Full details regarding the project as well as updates will be posted to the Township website www.allentownship.org. Additionally, a specific website has been established by the contractor to provide information for the duration of the project at www.paroute329.com.

Allen Township has issued a SNOW EMERGENCY effective Tuesday March 20, 2018 at 8 P M ** ALL PARKED VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM TOWNSHIP ROADWAYS BY 6 PM TODAY**... ** NO TRASH SERVICE UNTIL FRIDAY. DO NOT PUT TRASH OUT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING** ** [email protected] WILL BE MONITORED DURING THE SNOW EMERGENCY**

Reminder....The Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, March 19, 2018 will be held at the Allen Township Fire Company on 3530 Howertown Road, Northampton, PA. 18067. Start time is 7:00pm. You can view the agenda here. http://www.allentownship.org/plan_minutes.html