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NEWSLETTER NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Published by the Board of Supervisors MESSAGE from the TOWNSHIP MANAGER Donna M FALL 2021 TOWNSHIP Forks Focus NEWSLETTER NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Published by the Board of Supervisors MESSAGE FROM THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER Donna M. Asure t is hard to believe that summer has flown by and that we are heading into fall. We hope that you were able to Itake advantage of a few things we had to offer - Sounds of Summer, Movies in the Park, Food Truck Festival, Tacos & Trivia, or even just a stroll through the park or trails. As the kids head back to school, it is important to remember that no matter what your age, there are always opportunities to learn. Below are some facts about township government that you may not know: • Townships are among the oldest political subdivisions of Pennsylvania and can be of the first or second class, INSIDE THIS ISSUE the difference being the powers and offices of the municipal government or its officials. Forks Township Forks Township is governed by the Second-Class Township code which is administered by a board of supervisors who are Athletic Association .............. 3 elected at-large for 6-year terms. There are 1,456 second class townships in the Commonwealth. • The board serves as the legislative body of the township, setting policy, enacting ordinances andresolutions, Forks Area Art Society ............... 4 adopting budgets and levying taxes. Eggs Original Club .................... 4 • Historically, township supervisors were mainly in charge of maintaining roads and bridges. Today, their role has expanded to include public safety, land use, and environmental protection, among many other The Forks Township responsibilities. As state and federal mandates increase, they assume an ever-greater role in meeting these Historical Society ................. 5 demands while providing needed services and facilities for their residents. Forks Township Community Did you know? Fire Company ....................... 6 • Forks Township has approximately 56 miles of township roads, but that many of the major roads in the township belong to PennDot? The township supervisors cannot post speed limit, weight limit, or no trucks Get Ready for Winter! ............... 8 allowed signs on PennDot roads without PennDot agreeing to a traffic study. Mailbox Checkup ....................... 9 • Forks Township has over 11 miles of recreational paths, but that they are on private property in which owners have granted the township an easement which allows the public to pass through. Although the Notice from township maintains the paths, the township is not able to maintain the property outside of the easement. Public Works Department .... 9 • Forks Township must follow the Municipal Planning Code which is a state law that enables the township to enact its comprehensive plan and zoning, subdivisions and land development, and official map regulations. Forks Township Curbside • The Planning Commission, at the direction of the board of supervisors, is given the responsibility to develop Recycling Information ........ 11 a comprehensive plan for the township, make recommendations on the official map and prepare land use control ordinances including zoning ordinances and subdivision and land development ordinances. 2021 Leaf Collection ............... 12 • The Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial body that conducts legally binding hearings and renders Temporary Placement of decisions on appeals, variances, and special exceptions to the township’s zoning ordinances. Dumpsters/Storage Units ... 13 • Every township must legally provide for every permissible land use, i.e. everything from farms to homes, to shopping centers to industrial parks. Parks & Recreation ............ 14-20 continued on page 3 Forks Township Directory ....... 22 Visit our website at www.forkstownship.org “Your Complete Auto Repair Facility” Since 1991 Our Promise To You “If We Do Not Fix Your Car Right The First Time, We’ll Give You a Lifetime Of Free Oil Changes On That Vehicle!” Jason Stem, General Manager 3601 Sullivan Trail (Forks Township) Read over 1,300 reviews on our SureCritic link at www.brakeshopandautorepair.com (610) 253-2566 Treat Yourself To Our 20% Off Your First Treatment Whitening Special: $99.00 (was $299.00) Lisa A. Muff, DMD drlisa.com 1505 Sullivan Trail | Easton, PA 18040 | 610-559-8001 Everyone needs quality dental care. Call now to schedule your appointment. COOKE INSURANCE AGENCY Family Owned For 46 Years Personalized and Friendly Service • AUTO • LIFE • HOME • BUSINESS Awesome Auto Rates Since 1975 Please Call Us For A Free Quote Leila Finelli 606 Stones Crossing Road, Easton, PA 18045 Cell: 908-447-1534 Office: 908-751-7750 www.CookeInsuranceAgency.com Email: [email protected] 610-258-9675 Message from the Township Manager (continued from front page) As you can see, there are many moving parts in township government, but luckily, we have dedicated individuals all working together to best serve the residents, within the confines of the law. Would you be interested in getting involved in any of our boards? If so, contact us so we can let you know when an opening becomes available. You may not have time to commit to a board position, but how about coming out to a township meeting to hear what’s going on? Board of Supervisors meetings are the first and third Thursday’s of each month at 7:00 PM in the municipal building. Planning Commission meetings are the second Thursday and the fourth Tuesday of each month and the same time and location. To maintain the transparency of township operations, the board of supervisors have decided to continue conducting meetings for both the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission via ZOOM as well, in hopes that more people will “tune in”. We hope that you will participate in the many offerings of the township. Be safe and be well. Donna M. Asure Donna M. Asure he Forks Township Athletic Association, (FTAA) is a non-profit organization that Torganizes and runs the recreation sports within Forks Township for hundreds of children every year. The FTAA is composed of the executive board, sports commissioners, and a general membership. The FTAA meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30. Our next two meetings are scheduled for Monday, September 20 and Monday, October 18. These meetings are open to the general public. Any resident of Forks Township can become an active member by attending 4 meetings in a calendar year. The FTAA would like to congratulate some of our Forks’ teams for winning their league championships. Congratulations to our 5th grade boys basketball team for winning their League Championship, our 5th and 6th grade boys Lacrosse team for winning the Lehigh Valley Youth Lacrosse League Championship, and finally our 4th and 5th grade girls softball team for winning the Eastern Lehigh Valley League Championship. Congratulations to all the players and coaches. The FTAA is pleased to announce that we are switching our online registration, team app, and website company from Sports Signup and Play to TeamSnap. This registration software will first be used for our Winter 2021 season. We are on track to have our Fall teams use the app throughout the season. If you do not already have a TeamSnap account, you will need to create one. Our new website will be, www.forkssports. teamsnapsites.com. More information will be sent out through email in the coming weeks. The FTAA is always looking for more members. If you have children participating in Forks Sports, we encourage you to become a member of the FTAA. With a strong and growing membership, we will be able to offer and provide more for the athletes and their families in Forks Township. Please think about getting involved by joining us at our monthly meetings. You can find more information about the FTAA, each sport, and register for any sport www.forkssports.teamsnapsites.com. You can email us at [email protected] with any questions. Also, please be sure to check out and like our Facebook page at @Forks Township Athletic Association. 3 FORKS AREA ART SOCIETY he Forks Area Art Society (FAAS) is in its 12th year of supporting the arts in our community. Over the past T11 years the art society, a non-profit, cultural organization, has offered a wide array of support to the region’s artists, fine crafters and especially art appreciators. After a 15 month hiatus due to the pandemic, The Forks Area Art Society is very happy to announce that our monthly in person meetings are now back on schedule at a new location at Faith Lutheran Church. Every month the group holds its monthly meeting featuring presenters demonstrating their skills in various art mediums as well as a “show and tell” where artists share their latest art work. The meetings are open to the public. There are also a wide variety of art related activities that the art society has offered which includes plein air picnics, holiday parties, art auctions, to name just a few. The group continues to grow each year and has become one of the area’s larger community art groups. New members are always welcome! Upcoming Forks Area Art Society events include: • Monthly meetings: 2nd Wednesdays, Faith Lutheran Church Meeting Room (rear) 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton PA 18040, 7 PM. The meetings are free and open to anyone who appreciates art. • Artoberfest: The Forks Area Art Society and the Art Community of Easton (ACE) will be hosting a joint art festival on October 9th from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. at Meuser Park, located on Northampton St. in Wilson Borough. Anyone who is a member of the Forks Art Society or ACE may participate as a vendor. Please check our webpage, forksart.org or email us at [email protected] for additional information. • Art and Craft Bazaar/Sketch and Chat: Our “Art & Craft Bazaar” and informal “Sketch & Chat” drawing sessions take place every Thursday from 1-3 P.M.
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