Whitehall Township

COVID 19 Relief programs

Vote for the 2021 Pennsylvania River of the Year From the Wildlands Conservancy: http://pariveroftheyear.org//vote-for-a-2021-river-of-the/... Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. You can also vote on Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Facebook page. Voting ends Friday January 22nd at 5:00 pm. If you experience technical issues, please contact Angela Vitkoski at [email protected]. Fellow Lehigh River Friends, Partners, and Supporters of Wildlands, Thank you so much for your past support of Wildlands Conservancy. It is truly amazing what your partnership and generosity has done for the natural resources of our region and our community. I have another way that you can help support Wildlands, and our conservation and education mission. I am thrilled to let you know that our beloved Lehigh River is one of the finalist for Pennsylvania’s River of the Year! However, the River needs your help! I need you to vote for the Lehigh River as the 2021 River of the Year! Our amazing Lehigh, which we know and love, and celebrate as the lifeblood of our region, is one of five finalists for this special recognition. You can vote online through January 22, 2021 at www.pariveroftheyear.org. Only 1 vote per email address is allowed. I need you to tell other people to vote for the Lehigh River as the 2021 River of the Year! Tell your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to vote! It’s a great way to show your involvement with Wildlands, and open up conversation about Wildlands’ connection to the Lehigh River and entire watershed. With only 1 vote per email address, please share the link and help get the word out! I need you to spread the word on Social Media! If you’re on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), please be encouraged to post and share the attached graphic. You can also visit Wildlands’ platforms (facebook.com/wildlandspa and @wildlandspa on Instagram and Twitter) to do a direct share of our River of the Year posts. About River of the Year Presented annually since 1983, the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), an affiliate of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, administers the River of the Year program with funding from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The winning river is awarded $10,000 in grants to celebrate the river throughout 2021 through special events, promotions and community partnerships. Thanks again for all you do to support our work, and for taking the time to ensure the Lehigh River becomes 2021 River of the Year! Thanks in advance for your participation!

Thanksgiving Dear Whitehall Township residents, With the upcoming holiday next week, please take a moment to review the CDC guidelines regarding travel and celebrations for Thanksgiving. https://www.cdc.gov//daily-life/holidays/thanksgiving.html... The original indigenous people of Eastern Pennsylvania (including Whitehall) were the Lenape. Local organizations with resources for learning about the Lenape people include the Museum of Indian Culture and the Lenape Nation of PA. Please take a moment to learn about their culture while celebrating Thanksgiving this year. Links below: https://www.museumofindianculture.org/copy-of-museum-resour https://www.lenape-nation.org/ We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Please see this important notice from the Whitehall Township Tax Office. Any questions can be directed to 610-437-5524 x 167.

8 WAYS TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION VETERANS DAY 1. Show Up Attend a Veterans Day event in your area -- not just a picnic with friends but an honest-to-goodness parade or service for veterans. Roy Rogers said, "We can't all be heroes; someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by." Veterans Day is a great opportunity to do just that.... 2. Donate There is a plethora of wonderful organizations who offer all manner of support, services and appreciation for our service members. To get a few ideas for donations, you can check out this page. 3. Fly a flag - correctly Veterans Day is a great opportunity to fly the flag! Just make sure you are observing the proper rules for display. Not sure exactly what those are? Check out Military.com's guide to the flag. 4. Ask someone about their service It seems like we all know someone who has served, and Veterans Day is a great time to ask them about their service. Some questions to get started are: What did you do in the military? How long did you serve? What was your favorite moment in all your time in the service? Did anyone else in your family serve? Why did you choose to go into the service branch you did? Do not ask if they have killed anyone and should your veteran be a combat vet who is either unwilling to share or plainly states what they went through, be supportive without being intrusive. Sometimes you don’t have to say anything, just listen and give them your full attention. 5. Write If you know a veteran, write a simple postcard or e-card that recognizes them on Veterans Day. If you don't know a veteran, look up the closest military installation and send one there. Small acts of recognizing someone's service, even anonymously, are appreciated. 6. Don't Confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day Veterans Day is a time to thank those who are serving or have served and are still with us. Memorial Day is to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in service to their country. Confusing the two or combining the two diminishes the importance of both. 7. Visit a VA Hospital Find out what the policies are at your nearest VA hospital for interacting with patients or volunteering and spend the day with a veteran. Many VA facilities will have events on Veterans Day or a special lunch you can help prepare. Even if you never interact with a veteran, helping at a facility is a way to give back. 8. Get Outdoors with a Veteran Invite a veteran or a military family to explore a national park -- admission is free for all visitors on Veterans Day. Being outside helps improve physical and mental health, boosts emotional well-being, and is a great way to celebrate the day with a veteran.

2021 Christmas Tree Collection Christmas trees are collected curbside during the first two (2) full weeks in January on the day after your regular garbage day. The exact dates for 2021 are January 4 - January 15. Please no tree stands, plastic bags, tinsel, lights or ornaments.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEEKS BUDGET HEARINGS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED TO BE HELD AT THE SCHADT AVENUE PLAYGROUND BUILDING, WILL NOW BE HELD VIRTUALLY The meetings can be attended online via Webex at 6:00 pm. To join virtually on Tuesday, October 27th - when it is time to join copy and paste the following link Event address for attendees: https://whitehalltownship.webex.com/whitehalltowns//g.php ; - You will then be asked to enter your name and email address - click join. Use th...e audio conference information below, but use Attendee ID you are given when entering the event. To join by audio conference - dial 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll - enter event number 173 344 2157 # and when asked for an attendee ID, press #. To join virtually on Wednesday, October 28th - when it is time to join copy and paste the following link Event address for attendees: : https://whitehalltownship.webex.com/whitehalltowns//g.php ; - You will then be asked to enter your name and email address - click join. Use the audio conference information below, but use Attendee ID you are given when entering the event. To join by audio conference - dial 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll - enter event number 173 232 6025 # and when asked for an attendee ID, press #. To join virtually on Thursday, October 29th - when it is time to join copy and paste the following link Event address for attendees: https://whitehalltownship.webex.com/whitehalltowns//g.php ; - You will then be asked to enter your name and email address - click join. Use the audio conference information below, but use Attendee ID you are given when entering the event. To join by audio conference - dial 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll - enter event number 173 757 8172

VETERANS' DAY SERVICES The following is a list of Veterans Day Services scheduled to be held-weather pending: November 11th All attending please wear a mask.... vfw 9am CEMENTON MEMORIAL 9:30 EGYPT DOUGHBOY 9:30 FULLERTON LEGION MEMORIAL REDEDICATION 10AM EGYPT PARK 11:30 WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL JOINT WITH FULLERTON AND HOKENDAUQUA LEGIONS 12PM EGYPT VFW HOME Thank you Whitehall Township veterans!

CDC Considerations for Wearing Masks CDC recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. This recommendation is based on what we know about the role respiratory droplets play in the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, paired with emerging evidence from clinical and laboratory studies showing masks reduce the spray of droplets when worn over the nose and mouth. COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are within about 6 feet of one another, so the use of masks is particularly important in settings where social distancing is hard to maintain. https://www.cdc.gov//preve/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html

Whitehall Township Residents: We are re-posting the Mayor's Halloween statement which was originally posted on our website and facebook page on October 7, 2020. Please do not use Google for searching for policies of Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. Some residents are getting incorrect information from the "Whitehall Borough in PITTSBURGH, PA" website, which appears as a top search result. Whenever you need information, please visit whitehalltownship.org or our facebook page (here) Whitehall Township or call our administration office at 610-437-5524 x 100.

CDC Travel Information During COVID Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Your chances of getting COVID-19 while traveling also depend on whether you and those around you take steps to protect yourself and others, such as wearing masks and staying 6 feet away from people outside your household. Airports, bus stations, train stations, and rest stops are all places travelers can be exposed to the virus in the air an...d on surfaces. These are also places where it can be hard to keep your distance from others. In general, the longer you are around a person with COVID-19, the more likely you are to get infected. https://www.cdc.gov//2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-cov

2021 Garbage Tote Information & Garbage Fee Reductions The designated Whitehall Township refuse automated cart is the only container that will be picked up at the curb. No loose garbage or garbage in any other container will be picked up. Residents who want a second garbage toter can apply through the Whitehall Township Tax Office (610-437-5524 x 167) for a fee. You must apply between Monday, January 4, and Friday, February 5 for 2021. Please note that extra recycling tot...ers are not available. Garbage fee reductions of 25% can be applied for by individuals over 72 years of age (must be 72 before January 1, 2021) by completing the Application for Garbage Reduction Form through contacting the tax office at 610-437-5524 x 167. Garbage fee exonerations are also available to those meeting the qualifications by contacting the Tax Office.

CDC Information on COVID Testing Test for Current Infection Not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19. People who have symptoms of COVID-19, people who have been within 6 feet of someone with confirmed COVID-19 for a total of at least 15 minutes, and people who have been asked or referred by a healthcare provider may need to be tested for COVID-19. If you do get tested, you should stay home until you get your test results and follow the advice of your health care provider ...or a public health professional. If you test negative for COVID-19, it means you did not have COVID-19 at the time of testing, or that your sample was collected too early in your infection. If you have symptoms later, you may need another test to determine if you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Remember, you can be exposed to COVID-19 after the test and then get infected and spread the virus to others. https://www.cdc.gov//2019/testing/diagnostic-testing.html

CDC Return to Work Guidelines How to Protect Yourself and Others in the Workplace If you have or think you have symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19, stay home and find out what to do if you are sick and when you can be around others. If you are well, but you have a sick family member or recently had close contact with someone with COVID-19, notify your supervisor and follow CDC-recommended precautions. Other steps to protect yourself and others include monitoring y...our health and being alert for symptoms, and wearing a mask in public settings. https://www.cdc.gov//daily-life-co/returning-to-work.html

Whitehall Township Restaurants: The Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is offering grant funding to local restaurants in Northampton, Lehigh, and Warren (NJ) counties. Please see pasted information below from Kylie Adams, [email protected], Manager of Affiliated Chambers. With the urgent needs of the Restaurant Industry in the Lehigh Valley at the forefront of our minds, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce has been working tirelessly with local legislat...ive leaders to ensure the survival of our local business community. It is has become quickly evident that our restaurants have been disproportionately affected by the ongoing changes to local mandates, and in an effort to support this industry, the Chamber is partnering with our friends at Capital Blue Cross, Boyle Construction, Dellicker Strategies, Embassy Bank, and Fromm Electric to provide small business grants for our local restaurants! This grant program is offering a total of $150,000 in grant money and is open specifically to restaurants in Lehigh, Northampton, and Warren (NJ) Counties; the application will be released on December 24, 2020 on the Lehigh Valley Chamber's website. With the help of the Chamber and our business partners, area restaurants will be eligible for up to $1,500 in grant money to put towards Covid-19 related expenses, with priority given to those who have not yet receive other emergency relief. Our goal is to help 100 restaurants pay their rent, meet payroll expenses, or cover other operating expenses that may not be being met due to Covid-19. Here's our ask of you: please help us get the word out! The post is live on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/TheChamber/), and the application link will be found HERE (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url). Please share the post and spread the word to friends and contacts who may be in the restaurant industry. If you go out for dinner? Pull aside the manager and let them know. This application will only be open between 9 AM - 10 AM on December 24, so we're spreading the word now to ensure people know to get online and get their applications in as soon as it goes live! Applications will be reviewed early next week by committee. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself (Kylie Adams, [email protected]) or Jessica O'Donnell ([email protected]). Have a very happy holiday and happy NEW YEAR!!!

https://bit.ly/3mr5cwt Whitehall Township is currently looking for a Mechanic for Public Works. Interested applicants may apply through the Morning Call.

There are four immediate openings for entry-level police at Whitehall Township! If you are interested in applying for the eligibility list for these positions please follow the instructions below: It’s that time of the year again and departments across Lehigh County are looking for officers that stand for: Community representation, personal accountability, and an idealistic vision for a safe and equitable Lehigh County. Change comes from within! We can’t wait to see our 2021... candidates become the beacon of change for the future of law enforcement in Lehigh County! We hire people that make a difference. People who help others when they need it most. People who will protect us and keep us safe. If you’re interested in making our municipalities a safer place, the Lehigh County Chiefs of Police hiring consortium is taking applications today! There are currently 18 vacancies (budget depending) within the consortium member departments of: Alburtis, Catasauqua, Coopersburg, Coplay, Emmaus, Fountain Hill, Salisbury, Slatington, South Whitehall, Upper Macungie, Upper Saucon, and Whitehall. Beginning July 31, 2020 at 8:00 am, a single unified application will be available on line at www.lehighcountypolicetest.com. This application can be used to apply to any one or all twelve of the Departments you are eligible for employment. It is incumbent on the applicant to determine their eligibility based on the attached qualifications. Unified Applications must be completed on-line at www.lehighcountypolicetest.com. See more

Whitehall Township is currently seeking an entry-level Clerk I in the Treasurer's Office. Please visit our website for more information and information on how to apply.

All Whitehall Township Public Parks and Playgrounds are now Tobacco Free Areas

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner's Permits 05/01/2020 Harrisburg, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, and learner's permits, will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Effective April 30, 2020, expiration dates for driver licenses, photo ID cards and learner's permits schedule...d to expire from March 16, 2020 through May 31, 2020, are now extended through June 30, 2020. These extensions are in addition to those announced on March 27. Additionally, all Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers and the Harrisburg Riverfront Office Center in Pennsylvania are closed until further notice effective close of business on Monday, March 16 As a reminder, customers may complete various transactions and access multiple resources via the Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. More COVID-19 information is available at www.health.pa.gov. For more information, visit www.dmv.pa.gov or www.PennDOT.gov. See more

We had a good Board of Commissioners meeting last night. All items approved by B of C in our first regular online monthly meeting. 1. Ordinances - #11-2020, a first hearing to accept a right of way at Taylor Villas in Egypt. - #12-2020, acceptance of a proposal to reconstruct another section of Coplay Rd. - #13-2020, acceptance of a proposal to retrofit emergency equipment for police cars.... - #14- 2020, withdrawn - deferral of sidewalks along Quarry St. associated with a development at Front St and Hokendauqua St. 2. Resolutions - 3113, to approve interest to Police Pension fund. - 3114, to approve benefits to retiring Lieutenant Bruce Somers. - 3115, to approve benefits to retiring Officer Timothy Dugan. - 3116, amended sidewalk agreement w/ PA DOT on Fullerton Ave at Rt 22. - 3117, revised sewage plan for 1942 Schadt Ave, Imperial Realty. 3. Motions - approving collective bargaining agreement with Police Dept. - discount payment for Real Estate Tax & Garbage Fees moved from April 30 to May 31. Watch Whitehall Coplay Press or whitehalltowhship.org for information on how to access meetings. See more

Board is to pass a Resolution extending the State of Emergency Declaration announced by Mayor Harakal on Friday, March 20, 2020. Please note that the meeting is closed to the public. To attend by phone please call 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code 358 557 422.

Are you looking for a great online resource to keep your kids engaged? Mo Willems (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!) invites you into his studio every day for his Lunch Doodle. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by virtually visiting Mo's studio. New episodes posted each weekday at 1:00pm, and remain online for streaming. What other activities are you enjoying at home with your kids? The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts