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8 When it Rains, it Drains 11 Bridge Work Coming Soon! 16 Capital Projects in the Parks
Understanding storm water The Cedar Crest Boulevard Get involved in the planning
and how it can affect you Bridge over the Little Cedar Creek of your neighborhood
is being replaced
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IN THIS ISSUE

04
A Message from the Township Manager
South Whitehall Township
4444 Walbert Avenue, 04
Allentown, PA 18104 Board of Commissioners
southwhitehall.com
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Township Directory
Explore South Whitehall
Volume 5, Issue 1
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Spring/Summer 2018
Water Line Flushing and Maintenance
Explore South Whitehall is
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published twice a year (Fall/
Trash and Recycling Holiday Pick-Up Schedule 2018
Winter and Spring/Summer) and
will be distributed to all township
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residents. Additional copies may
When It Rains, It Drains
be acquired at the Township
Building. If your business or
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organization would like additional
You and Your Mailbox
copies to hand out, please call
610-398-0401, ext. 204. 10
Breaking Ground
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Bridge Work Coming Soon!
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South Whitehall Fun Facts!
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Working With Students!
SECTION KEY 14
2018 Calendar of Events
Community Calendar
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Community Development
Capital Projects in the Parks
Parks and Recreation
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Police News Recreation Programs
Public Works
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Pavilion Rentals
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Police News
A Message from the South Whitehall Township
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners generally
Township Manager
meets the first and third Wednesday of
each month, and occasionally for Special
Meetings when time constraints or urgent
Let us say goodbye to all that winter weather and enjoy some sun!
issues arise. The meetings are normally
We invite all South Whitehall Township residents to get outdoors, and held at 7 pm, in the Public Meeting
participate in some of our programs and events. Room of the Township Municipal
Building located at 4444 Walbert
The Spring Family Campout will kick off the 2018 event schedule down
Avenue. Additionally, the Board of
at Covered Bridge Park and will soon be followed by our Annual Youth Commissioners will hold Workshop
Fishing Derby. It wouldn’t be summer without our four Movies in the Meetings on an as-needed basis. These
Park and four Concerts in the Park. All four Concerts in the Park will meetings will be held the second
Wednesday of every month at 6 pm.
be held at Covered Bridge Park, and this year’s movies will be held
at Springhouse West Park, Fernwood Park, Wedgewood Park and The Commissioners:
Vistas. We encourage you to like our Facebook page so that you won’t • Christina Morgan, President
miss out on these family events! Don’t forget to join in on our fitness • Glenn Block, Vice President
• David L. Bond, Asst. Secretary
classes, stargazing, and camps!
• Matthew Mulqueen
All children between the ages of 6 and 12 are encouraged to sign up • Mark Pinsley
for the eight-week 2018 Summer Playground Program which begins
Other Township Boards
on June 18. This year’s program promises to be even better than in If you are interested in serving on one
previous years, and will include new playground activities, visitors, of the boards listed below, please visit
field trips and that extra week. our website, fill out the Volunteer Board
Member Application (VBMA) form and
Finally, we’d like to thank the Police Department, township staff and return the completed form, letter of
volunteer firefighters for all of their hard work throughout the year interest and any other supporting
to ensure the safety and enjoyment of your community. documentation to South Whitehall
Township, 4444 Walbert Avenue,
We wish each of you a safe and eventful spring and summer season, Allentown, PA 18104, ATTN: Board of
and as always, encourage you to reach out to us and/or any township Commissioners. Additional information
staff member should you have any questions, comments and/or for the Boards mentioned below may
be found at southwhitehall.com.
concerns. It is an honor and privilege to serve our wonderful
community. We can easily be reached at [email protected] • South Whitehall Township Authority
or 610-398-0401, and we hope to see you at one of the many events • Building Code Appeals Board
this summer! • Civil Service Commission
• Emergency Management Team
Sincerely yours, • Environmental Advisory Council
• Fire Code Appeals Board
• Landscape and Shade Tree Commission
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Planning Commission
Renee Bickel • Plumbers Licensing Board
South Whitehall Township Manager • Public Safety Commission
• Zoning Hearing Board
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TOWNSHPUBLIICP WOR KS
DIRECTORY
EMERGENCY ..............................................................................................911
Municipal Building ..........................................................610-398-0401
• 4444 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104
Hours: 8 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday
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Board of Commissioners ...............................................610-398-0401
• Christina Tori Morgan, President
• Glenn Block, Vice President
• David L. Bond, Assistant Secretary
• Matthew Mulqueen
• Mark Pinsley
Administration...................................................................610-398-0401
• Renee C. Bickel, Township Manager
• Randy Cope, Director of Township Operations
• Brooke Neve, Director of Finance
• Lenore Horos, Director of Risk Management and Contracts
• George Kinney, Director of Community Development
• Jeffry Clapper, Public Works Manager
• Jerry Charvala, Public Works Assistant Manager
Parks and Recreation ......................................................610-398-0401
• Page E. Durflinger, Recreation Program Specialist
Pavilion Rentals .................................................................610-398-0401
Permits Office ......................................................................610-398-0401
Police Administration .....................................................610-398-0337
• Glen Dorney, Chief of Police
Police Department .............................................................610-398-0337
• Hours: 8 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday
Police Dispatch ....................................................................610-437-5252
Public Works Department ...........................................610-398-0401
• Hours: 7 am – 3 pm, Monday through Friday
Schools ...................................................................................................................
• Parkland School District........................................610-351-5500
• Datzyk Montessori School ...................................610-395-6344
• Cetronia Elementary ..............................................610-351-5860
• Kratzer Elementary ................................................610-351-5820
• Parkway Manor Elementary ..............................610-351-5850
• Orefield Middle School...........................................610-351-5750
• Springhouse Middle School ..................................610-351-5700
• Parkland High School ...........................................610-351-5600
• St. Joseph the Worker School ..............................610-395-7221
• Jewish Day School .................................................610-437-0721
Tax Office/Treasurer ......................................................610-398-4050
• Alvin C. Thompson, 2227 Albright Avenue
Hours: Jan. – Dec. 20, Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 3 pm
Closed: July 5; Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 26
F: 610-776-2620
Utility Billing and Recycling .........................610-398-2730 x 353
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PUBLIC WORKS
Water Line
Flushing & Maintenance
Throughout the year, you may notice South Whitehall Township We routinely perform this maintenance early in the year, but we will
personnel working on fire hydrants. You may see water running down also perform spot maintenance in certain areas of our system as
the street during this project. Although it may appear to waste water, needed to maintain water quality. As a result of the line flushing
this is an important preventative maintenance activity we undertake process, residents in the immediate vicinity of the work may experience
to maintain the integrity of the water system and allow us to continue temporary discoloration of their water. This discoloration consists
to deliver the highest quality water possible to our residents. primarily of harmless silt and air, and does not affect the safety of
the water. If you experience discoloration in you water after crews
The flushing process is done to remove minerals and sediment that
have been flushing in your neighborhood, clear the pipes in your
naturally accumulate in water mains over the course of the year.
home by running all cold water faucets for a few minutes.
Furthermore, this maintenance allows us to check and record water
pressure to ensure the proper operation of the water system.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the water system need to be routinely flushed? Why does the water look funny after hydrant flushing?
South Whitehall Township’s water distribution system is a complex When a hydrant is opened, there will always be temporary incidences
network of pipes and storage facilities where sediment or deposits of discolored water containing fine sediment particles, making the
may naturally accumulate over time. If not removed, these materials water appear brown or rust colored. In addition, fine air bubbles may
may cause water quality deterioration, taste and odor problems, or be introduced into the water, giving it a milky appearance. There is no
discoloration of the water. Water may also stagnate in lesser used parts health hazard associated with discolored water. Allow a few hours for
of the distribution system. This can result in degraded water quality. discoloration to dissipate. To verify the water has settled, allow your
cold water tap to run a few minutes. If the discoloration persists for
When does flushing occur?
more than six (6) hours, please contact South Whitehall Township at
Normally, flushing takes place for approximately a three-month
610-398-0401.
period from early spring to early summer (April to June).
What is the sediment in the water system and how does it get there?
What should I do when I see South Whitehall Township crews
Water naturally contains minerals that react with the inside of the pipe
flushing in my area?
to produce the by-product. This chemical reaction between the pipe
If you see SWT personnel flushing hydrants, PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY
and water is a normal and natural process. This process can occur on
and watch for workers in or near the roadway. In addition, the roads
the inside of the pipe and prevent an adequate volume of water flow.
will be wet and the water may pond in low-lying areas for a short period
The flushing process removes much of this by-product.
of time. Inside your home, avoid turning on any faucets or fixtures
while crews are flushing the hydrants. This may draw discolored water Doesn’t hydrant flushing waste water?
into your home piping. In particular, avoid washing clothes during While it may appear wasteful, flushing is the most effective way to
the flushing operation. Discolored water may be drawn into the keep our drinking water safe, clean and pleasant tasting. Crews
washer and potentially stain clothing. Please check southwhitehall.com conducting the flushing keep careful records of the amount of water
for more information between the months of April and June. that is flushed through the lines. Therefore, this water is accounted
for and tracked along with other uses of water.
How will this affect my water?
During the actual flushing process, water customers may How can I find out when hydrant flushing will be performed
experience some disturbance in their usual water service such in my area?
as short-term decrease in water pressure or discolored water. Visit southwhitehall.com. Please remember this schedule is a planning
Although the water does not pose a health risk, it is recommended tool and may be off by a day due to field conditions. Also be aware of
that you avoid drinking the water until it runs clear at the tap. “flushing in progress” signs in your area. Generally, the signs are
Do not wash clothes if the water is discolored. placed near the hydrant being flushed.
What should I do if my water pressure or volume seems
low after flushing?
Check your faucet and washer screens for trapped debris.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Trash and Recycling Holiday Pick-Up Schedule 2018
During a holiday week Monday through Friday, all
trash and recycling days that fall on or after a holiday
will be picked up one day later than normal.
J.P. MASCARO WILL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS:
• Memorial Day – Monday, May 28
All trash and recycling will be picked up one day later than normal,
all trash is pushed a day back Tuesday through Saturday.
• Fourth of July –Wednesday, July 4
This holiday falls on a Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday have normal
pick up, while Wednesday has no pickup, so all trash is pushed back a
day from Wednesday to Thursday, etc., until Saturday.
• Labor Day – Monday, September 3
All trash and recycling will be picked up one day later than normal.
• Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 22
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday have normal pickup. Thursday will be
pushed to Friday, Friday to Saturday, etc.
• Christmas and New Year’s – December 25, 2018 & January 1, 2019
Both holidays fall on a Tuesday, so ALL trash and recycling is pushed
back a day from Tuesday to Wednesday, etc.
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PUBLIC WORKS
When It Rains, It Drains
Understanding storm water and how it can affect
your money, safety, health and the environment.
What is storm water? WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW
Storm water is water from precipitation that flows across the ground and
pavement when it rains or when snow and ice melt. The water seeps into the Pet wastes left on the ground
ground or drains into what we call storm sewers. These are the drains you see get carried away by storm water,
at street corners or at low points on the sides of streets. Collectively, the draining contributing harmful bacteria,
water is called storm water runoff. parasites and viruses to our water.
Why is storm water “good rain gone wrong”?
Vehicles drip fluids (oil, grease,
Storm water becomes a problem when it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and other
gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluids,
pollutants as it flows or when it causes flooding and erosion of stream banks.
etc.) onto paved areas where
Storm water travels through a system of pipes and roadside ditches that make up
storm water runoff carries them
storm sewer systems. It eventually flows directly to a lake, river, stream, wetland
through our storm drains and into
or coastal water. All of the pollutants storm water carries along the way empty
our water.
into our waters, too, because storm water does not get treated!
Where to go to continue the information flow. Chemicals used to grow and
Your community is preventing storm water pollution through a storm water maintain beautiful lawns and
management program. This program addresses storm water pollution from gardens, if not used properly,
construction, new development and illegal dumping to the storm sewer system, can run off into the storm drains
and incorporates pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices in when it rains or when we water
municipal operations. It will also continue to educate the community and get our lawns and gardens.
everyone involved in making sure the only thing that storm water contributes
to our water is... water! Contact your community’s storm water management
Waste from chemicals and
program coordinator or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
materials used in construction
Protection for more information about storm water management.
can wash into the storm sewer
system when it rains. Soil
that erodes from construction
For more information concerning storm water,
sites causes environmental
or to report illegal dumping, please contact degradation, including harming
fish and shellfish populations
Jeffry D. Clapper at 610-398-0401 x280.
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PUBLIC WORKS
You and Your
Mailbox
The Department of Public Works requests that all
residents properly install your mailbox. The front of
your mailbox is to be set approximately 8 inches behind
the edge of the roadway or 2 inches behind the back of
your curbing. The height of the mailbox is 42 inches
from the top of the roadway to the bottom of the box.
All mailboxes that are not mounted properly will not
be the responsibility of the Township if they are hit
by the Township snow plows. Please see the diagram
below. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
You should install the mailbox with the bottom of
the box at a vertical height of between 41-45 inches
from the road surface, unless you have a road or curb
condition that prevents this. If you do have an issue,
be sure to contact the postmaster before you change
your mailbox location.
Front of mailbox
set 8 inches from
the front face of the
curb or road edge
to the mailbox door
Height of mailbox
42 inches from
top of roadway
to bottom of box
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Emergency and Non-Emergency Ambulance
Care and Transportation
Non-Emergency Medical Transport
Medi-Car Services • Ambulette Transport • Wheelchair Vans
610-395-6833
EMERGENCIES?
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