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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

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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. at the Cottage, 700 Zucksville Road, Easton. Please come out and support our local artists or bring some art supplies and join the session. • Forks Township Community Days 2021: The Forks Area Art Society will be at Forks Township Community Days held at the Forks Community Park on September 17, 18 and 19th. Crayola provided activities and face painting will be provided by our artists. • Holiday Fine Art and Craft Show and Sale: With the success of the show in November 2020, we are pleased to announce that plans have begun for hosting the 2nd Annual event at the Park Plaza on Sullivan Trail! The date for the show is November 6th. Additional information will be available on our website. Additional information about these and other exciting area art events can be found on our website www.forksart.org or Forks Area Art Society Facebook page. You may also contact us via email [email protected]. The “Cottage in the Woods” is located at 700 Zucksville Road, Easton PA 18040. EGGS ORIGINAL CLUB The Eggs Original Club has been “hatching” projects individually, and looking forward to our meetings starting again in September. We are hopeful to once again hold our annual Egg Show, which has been on hold due to the pandemic. We meet (Sept.-May) on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 am at the Center, and we have nearby Saturday meetings as well, when we meet in person. We welcome anyone interested in learning Egg Art. For information, email [email protected], or call 610-360-5535.

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4 THE FORKS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY e are back! The Forks Township Historical Society has resumed its monthly Wmeetings as of May 24, 2021. At our first meeting of 2021, we were visited by members of the Frace family (Samantha, James and Larry) who trace their heritage to Forks Township and shared their ancestry with us. Michael Frace purchase land from the Estate of William Penn and was the first owner of the Frace homestead, located along Frost Hollow Road, near what is now Dayton Drive. In the 1760’s he built a log cabin which survived at that location for nearly 240 years, until a new housing development was proposed at that site. A member and current Secretary of our society, Gloria Miller, recognized the cabin to be historic and recommended that it be saved. The new owners of the property were willing to donate the cabin provided it was moved from its historic site. Through the efforts of former Forks Township Supervisor Don Miller and his fellow board members, a space was made in Forks Park to which the log cabin could be moved. The Frick Transfer Company donated their time, effort and financial support to move the cabin. The Forks Township Historical Society is proud of its role in relocating the log cabin and helping to preserve an important artifact at the park. As part of the Frace family’s presentation, they donated to the society a scale model of the barn which was built on the Frace property. The model was crafted by Howard Frace Jr., the Great-Great-Great-Grandson of Michael Frace and was made from the original wood of the barn and to exact scale. The Frace family also provided us with a picture of the Frace barn as it existed prior to being demolished. The scale model of this barn will be on display at our log cabin open-house during Forks Township Community Days on September 18 & 19, 2021 from Noon to 4 PM. The Frace Log Cabin in located inside the Zucksville Road entrance to the Forks Township Park, near the Community Center. The purpose of our historical society is to preserve Forks Township history. When Forks Township was a farming community, there were many barns. The largest barn in the township was the Sandt barn, still located behind what is now Leiser’s Rental on Sullivan Trail and Meco Road. Today, many others are gone; lost to housing developments, commercial developments and warehouses. We continue to try to preserve what we can, even if only in digital format. If you have a digital picture of a barn, still standing or part of history, please consider sharing your picture with our society. You can post those pictures, with details of its location and ownership, on our Facebook page (The Forks Township Historical Society) or send them to us via email to [email protected]. We would greatly appreciate your help in preserving our historic barns. And if you don’t have digital copies, considering bringing your picture or pictures to our monthly meeting. The Forks Township Historical Society meets on the fourth Monday of each month (except Dec.) at 7 pm at the Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail. Enter through doors at the parking lot level. Everyone is welcome. There is never a charge. We hope to see you and your pictures soon. Contact the Forks Township Historical Society on Facebook, on The Passport to History website at www.lvhistory.org and at [email protected]

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5 FORKS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY FIRE COMPANY

The Forks Township Community Fire Company would like to recognize the newest fire department officer, Lt. Michael Poloso. Michael has been with the fire department since the age of 16 as a junior firefighter. In the 6 years he has been with the fire department, Michael has shown great leadership and respect for his community. Congratulation Lt. Poloso!

As the fall and winter months approach us, here are a few tips about smoke alarms. • Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. • A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. • Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level. Smoke alarms should be connected so when one sounds, they all sound. Most homes do not have this level of protection. • Roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. FACTS ! ! ! SAFETY TIPS • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. • Large homes may need extra smoke alarms. • It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound. • Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. • Current alarms on the market employ different types of technology including multi-sensing, which could include smoke and carbon monoxide combined. • Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms. • A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove. • People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. • Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old P.S. As daylight saving time comes to an end and we turn back the clocks on November 7, 2021 DON’T FOGET TO CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS AND CO DETECTORS.

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6 7 Before the Snow Falls The Forks Township Department of Public Works located at 100 Newlins Road East uses the fall months to prepare for the upcoming winter months. The Department of Public Work’s is where the vehicles are serviced and equipment is checked. We store about 1800 tons of salt with someone always on duty to report when the snow begins to fall. When the Snowfall Starts The Department of Public Works with the help of the Parks Department is on the job around the clock, if necessary dedicated to removing snow from 60 miles of roadway. The first step is salting the streets, beginning with the Township’s main roads and working our way into the residential areas. Applications of salt continue until the streets are cleared or until the snow is too deep. When the Snowfall Continues Plowing becomes more effective than salting when three to four inches of snow have accumulated. The main roads and residential streets are plowed by the crews who are assigned to a specific zone. The first priority is to open the main roads to provide safe access for emergency vehicles and to maintain a safe traffic flow. The plows continue to clear the streets in each zone until every road is safe. If the storm continues, the crews continue working in the same pattern until the storm ends. When the snow ends, the trucks begin to clear the intersections and widen out all of the roads by pushing the accumulated snow back to the curbs. After the Storm is Over Our crews will continue to monitor all the roads for icy conditions and where winds may redeposit snow onto the roadways. Resident and business owners are reminded that all sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after the end of the storm. Residents should NOT throw snow into the roadway when clearing their driveways and sidewalks. To report a hazardous condition, call the Department of Public Works at 610-438-2670. For medical and the police department call (911).

8 MAILBOX CHECKUP

ow is the time to make sure your mailbox is ready for winter. NImproperly installed mailboxes are occasionally damaged during normal snow plowing operations. The Township would like homeowners to inspect their mailbox before winter for proper placement and to make sure that the post is sturdy. The Township will no longer replace improperly installed mailboxes or rotted post that may be damaged during winter weather events.

Where to Place the Mailbox Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when placing your mailbox:

• Position your mailbox 41” to 45” from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. • Place your mailbox 6” to 8” back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance. • Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox. • If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, put your full street address on the box.

Notice from Public Works Department . . . As the Township Public Works Department prepares for winter road maintenance, please remove all basketball hoops and other obstructions or structures within three (3) feet of the edge of the paved portion of the public street or highway in the Township. Section 195-80 of the Township Zoning Code states that it is illegal to place any structure within the edge of the paved portion of any public street or highway in the Township. If these obstrucitons or structures are not removed from the public right- of-way, the Township will not be responsible for any damage sustained to the structure as a result of snow removal in that area.

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9 10 FORKS TOWNSHIP CURBSIDE RECYCLING INFORMATION CURBSIDE RECYCLING • Paper – office and school paper, newsprint, junk mail, paper bags, phone books, magazines, catalogs, envelopes, wrapping paper (no metallic paper or bows.) Shredded paper should be placed in clear bags and placed in the trash cart. • Cardboard – paper towel rolls, cereal, cracker, and pasta boxes, shipping and shoe boxes, manila folders, etc. No wax-coated, food, paint or oil contaminated boxes. Flatten and/or cut up to release from the cart easily. • Plastic bottles or containers – Rinsed household tubs and bottles (such as soda, water, milk, juice, shampoo, detergent, condiments, yogurt, margarine, to-go containers, pet food, etc.) No plastic bags or Styrofoam. Look for the recycling triangle on the bottom with these numbers inside #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7. Lids attached. • Glass – Rinsed clear, brown, and green bottles and jars. Discard lids. • Cans – Rinsed aluminum, bi-metal, and tin cans as well as empty aerosol cans. • Cartons – Rinsed food cartons that contain milk, juice, broth, cream, egg substitutes, soup, soy milk, and wine boxes. No food contaminated items, electronics, textiles, construction debris, or yard waste. REMAINING 2021 SPECIAL CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS Bulk Item Collections - Weeks of September 13th & December 6th During the quarterly (4x per year) Bulk Item collections, on their regularly scheduled collection day, residents can put out two bulk items for collection. Bulk items are defined as items too large to fit into the curbside trash cart. Examples of bulk items include, but are not limited to furniture, tables, chairs, sofas, mattresses, rolled up and tied area rugs (no larger than 2’ x 5’), bicycles, etc. Unacceptable items include hazardous waste, electronics, construction debris, yard waste, or additional household trash. Metal and Appliances Collection - Week of October 18th Includes all major appliances, such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, (Freon no longer needs to be removed) stoves, dishwashers (metal only, not plastic), hot water tanks, and trash compactors, BBQ grills and push-behind lawnmowers (gas, charcoal, oil removed), bicycles, swing sets if taken apart and bundled (no larger than 2’ x 5”) and other items of similar weight, material, size. These items can also be taken to the Fork’s Township Drop-off Recycling Center. Yard Waste Collection - Week of October 4th Unlimited amounts of yard waste (leaves, branches, twigs, flowers, roots, bushes, and garden clippings) will be collected curbside. Place your yard waste in any clean, open-top container (not in your automated carts), tie with cotton or hemp twine, bundle no larger than 3’ x 3’x 3”, and weighing no more than 40 lbs., or place in compostable paper bags. No grass clippings, tree stumps, loose soils, sod, wood or tree limbs over four inches in diameter; human or animal excrement; noxious weeks, bamboo, or soil contaminated with hazardous substances. NO plastic rope, bags, or twine, grass clippings, tree stumps, loose soils, sod, or any wood or tree limbs over four (4) inches in diameter, animal excrement, noxious weeds, or bamboo of any kind or soil.

Can’t wait for the next quarterly collection? Stop by the township offices and purchase a tag for $20! FORKS TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CENTER 1051 Frost Hollow Road See website for hours, proof of residency or business required Leaf Collection – October 18th thru December 10th Accepts paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, Residents must rake their leaves into the street and close to the glass, cans, scrap metals, and large amounts of yard waste for curb. This collection is highly dependent on weather conditions. a small fee. NO plastic rope, bags, or twine, grass clippings, Christmas Tree Collection – First three (3) full weeks in January tree stumps, loose soils, sod, or any wood or tree limbs over Remove any transport bags, tinsel, ornaments, lights, and tree twelve (12) inches in diameter, animal excrement, noxious stands. weeds, or bamboo of any kind or soil.

11 DON’T TRASH PENNSYLVANIA There are over 500 million pieces of litter on Pennsylvania’s roads. It’s polluting our neighborhoods, parks, streams and rivers. Be pro-Pennsylvania and be anti- litter! Here’s 10 ways to be anti-litter in your life and in your community: 1. Keep a reusable bag in your car for your food wrappers, 4. Cover the back of your truck when hauling junk. carryout containers, or other trash, and then throw it away at 5. Leave no trace in Pennsylvania’s parks and forests. Carry out home. what you carried in. 2. Live the reduce-reuse-recycle lifestyle. It’s a thing. Ask for 8. Join a local volunteer litter cleanup event sponsored by DEP, less packaging. Decline retail bags when you don’t need them. PennDOT, AND Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Visit gacofpa. Recycle your retail plastic bags at local grocery stores.. org for more information. 3. Keep lids closed on your trash and recycling carts in your yard 9. Adopt a highway. It’s easy to apply and PennDOT provides and at the curb. supplies. Sign up at https://www.penndot.gov/about-us/ 6. If you are smoker, dispose of your cigarette butts properly. RoadsideBeautification/Pages/default.aspx They aren’t natural fiber, they contain plastic, and they leach 10. Help your local school be litter free by starting a Litter Free nicotine and heavy metals. They take about 5 years to break School Zone program to teach students about litter impacts and down. community involvement. Visit https://www.keeppabeautiful. 7. Report illegal dumping to 610-438-2670 org/keep-it/litter-free-school-zone/

2021 LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE

District District District District District District District District LEGEND HOLIDAY 1 & 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 1. 2 & 3 4, 5 & 6 7, 8 & 9 http://www.forkstownship.org/forms/pw_leafoverall.pdf

ILLEGAL DUMPING By definition, illegal dumping is depositing solid waste at a location other than a legally accepted facility. Common examples of illegal dumping: • Disposing of your trash in dumpsters or containers that you don’t own • Disposing of your trash along public roadways or in vacant lots, fields, wooded areas, stream valleys, parklands, or any other unacceptable location • Dumping chemicals, pesticides, used automotive fluids and other pollutants into storm drains, into waterways, or on the ground • Improperly disposing of yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush and natural wood waste) by throwing it over your fence or dumping it in a nearby wooded area • Burning solid waste • Burying solid waste • Dropping off solid waste at any location other than a legally accepted facility If you see an act of illegal dumpiing, you can do something to help! Call 610-438-2670

12 Temporary Placement of Dumpsters/Storage Units on Public Streets Permit

lacement of dumpsters and portable storage devices on township streets now requires Pa permit obtained from the Forks Township Building & Zoning Department. All dumpsters and storage devices, such as Pods®, are only to be stored on driveways. They will only be temporarily permitted on a public street when no reasonable alternative location exists. The temporary storage will be allowed if the following conditions are met: • A permit must be obtained from the Forks Township Building & Zoning department. An application for Temporary Placement of Dumpsters and Portable Storage Devices is available at the municipal building and on the website. • Persons seeking a permit must provide the department no less than five business (5) days to render a decision. If denied, the dumpster/ unit will not be allowed to be placed on the street. • If permitted, the permit holder will be contacted by the Public Works Director for placement. They then shall ensure the following: • Dumpster/unit must have plywood or a barrier underneath when placed on the street. • PennDot approved lighted and reflective barricades are placed around the dumpster/unit in order to provide adequate warning of its placement to pedestrians and motorists. • No dumpster/unit is placed nearer than 15 feet to any fire hydrant or other intended fire-fighting equipment. • The location of any dumpster/unit on any street shall not obstruct any pedestrian way or the lane of travel of any street. • The location of any dumpster/unit upon any street shall not interfere with any required clear sight distance across any intersection or driveway. • No materials contained in a dumpster/unit shall emit any noxious or offensive odor or otherwise create any hazard or risk to public health. • Issued permits may be revoked if the conditions of this ordinance are not maintained throughout the use of the approved dumpster/ unit. Any persons who have questions about the use of dumpsters or storage units upon the public street should call the Forks Township Building and Zoning Department at 610-252-0785 x107.

13 FORKS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS ROOM RENTALS: Want a great place to entertain guests at an affordable rate? Come check out the Rooms at Forks Township Community Center. We offer 5 rooms that can host birthday parties, showers, or graduation Parties. Price includes 6-foot rectangle tables and chairs that would accommodate your party. Room Fees: Resident Rates Room A...... $30/hour Room D...... $45/hour Room B...... $35/hour Multipurpose Room...... $35/hour Room C...... $30/hour

PAVILIONS: Want a great place to entertain guests at an affordable rate? Come check out the Pavilions at Forks Township. We offer two great pavilions that can host birthday parties, baby showers, graduation parties, or barbeques. Brief descriptions of each pavilion: • Community Park Pavilion – Located in the heart of Forks Township’s community park, the pavilion seats approximately 50 people. There are electrical outlets, a charcoal grill, and restrooms. Resident Rental price is $60/day. • Braden Airpark Pavilion – 3520 Sullivan Trail Easton PA, 18040. The pavilion seats approximately 100 people, and there are electrical outlets, charcoal grill, and restrooms. Resident Rental price is $100/day. There is no alcoholic beverage or pets allowed at either pavilion. FITNESS CENTER: Thinking about joining a fitness center, then look no further. We have a fully functional fitness room right in the Community Center. Whether you are a beginner or a professional exercise enthusiast our fitness center is perfect for you. Our fitness center offers a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to exercise in. We have a wide variety of equipment, which includes treadmills, steppers, elliptical machines, bicycles, and rowers. We offer a 13-unit circuit and a free weight area that includes a smith machine with an extensive range of varied weights, plus so much more. Personal Trainers are available at an additional fee. Memberships are available for anyone 18 years of age or older. MEMBERSHIP FEES: RESIDENT RATES: Basic Plus Adult...... $300/year College Fitness ...... $180/year 3 – Month Adult...... $70/quarter Basic Plus Senior...... $235/year 1 – Month College...... $15/month 3 – Month Senior...... $55/quarter Adult Fitness...... $240/year 3 – Month College...... $45/quarter Walk –in Fee...... $5/day Senior Fitness...... $180/year BASIC PLUS MEMBERSHIP: Includes unlimited use of the fitness room, Gymnasium (when available), and Locker room

COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIPS: Want to encourage your children to get moving, your family or child can become a Community Center basic member. Memberships include the Gymnasium (when available), and locker room. Basketball, volleyball, tennis, and dodge ball can be played in open gymnasiums. Forks Township is a participant in the Capital Blue Cross Silver & Fit Program, Basic membership prices for a resident is $100/year. Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, Healthways Prime® Fitness Basic Membership - Includes unlimited use of the Program, and Renew Active gymnasium (when available) and locker room.

14 FORKS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS ADULT FITNESS CLASSES AVAILABLE AT THE FORKS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER

NOTHING CANCELS A PROGRAM FASTER . . . than people waiting until the last minute to register for it! All programs have a minimum enrollment — and if we don’t reach the minimum by a certain date, the class gets canceled.

PLEASE DON’T DELAY -- Register today at www.forkstownship.org/recreation or call 610-250-2260.

Jazzercise is the original dance party Bring this ad to class workout. Blending dance with Pilates, & receive a yoga, kickboxing and strength training, SCHEDULE free trial! one 55-minute session can burn up to SUNDAY - 8:30 AM 800 calories. The results? Long, lean ZUMBA GOLD: muscles and an undeniable mood boost. Morning Classes MONDAYS - THURSDAY 9:00 & 6:00 PM FRIDAY - 9:00 AM & SATURDAY - 8:30 AM More information can be found at: TUESDAY & THURSDAY: $12 WALK-IN Online - www.Jazzercise.com 10:45 – 11:30 AM Baby-sitting available for $4/child with pre-registration Call Pam Capaldi – (610) 730-2378 $5 WALK-IN ***All Classes have virtual options*** Facebook – Forks Township Jazzercise

BEGINNER YOGA BARRE CLASS An introduction to yoga focusing Barre fuses the very best of pilates, yoga, on breathing techniques and correct SATURDAYS aerobics, and strength training. You don’t need SATURDAYS alignment. This class is designed to 9:30 AM – to worry about dance experience. Barre class is 8:15 AM – give you the foundation needed to 10:30 AM for all Bodies. Classes include modifications for 9:00 AM help support you without worry as you any fitness level, so you can fee successful while $10 WALK-IN $10 WALK-IN move into a regular yoga flow setting. achieving an amazing workout that will lengthen, All levels are welcome. strengthen, and tone your body.

YOGA FLOW In this class we will link breath to mind-full movement in a flowing sequence TUESDAYS OR of seated, standing, and balancing postures building heat, strength and flexibility. THURSDAYS Instructors teaching style leans heavily toward Iyengar style yoga more than other 6:30 PM – styles. Iyengar practice focuses on the pranayama: linking movement to breath. 7:30 PM Along with utilizing props for an all levels experience. Using bolsters, blankets, $10 WALK-IN yoga straps and blocks to achieve the full experience of the poses while minimizing the risk of injury. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a water bottle.

15 FORKS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS SPORTS PROGRAMMING 6-WEEK SESSIONS YOUTH BEGINNER’S TENNIS LESSONS SUNDAYS (Ages 6-10): 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Our youth tennis lessons will be divided by our Certified Tennis Instructor SESSION 1: September 12th – October 24th into a Beginner’s Level 1 and a Beginner’s Level 2 class. The Level 1 class will be focusing on the introduction of new players to the game of tennis. The class No Class September 19th will be modified to fit the participant’s level of play. Low energy balls or smaller SESSION 2: November 7th - December 12th racquets may be used to help ease the beginner into play. Level 2’s class will SUNDAYS (Ages 11-15): 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM be a more in-depth class for those who want to learn the sport in an exciting, SESSION 1: September 12th – October 24th progressive and structured setting. Participants in both levels will focus on their swing, rallying back and forth and begin to learn about the different spins you No Class September 19th can put on the ball. SESSION 2: November 7th – December 12th $85/SESSION

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE TENNIS LESSONS (Ages 9-13 years) Once your child has progressed out of the beginner’s class, they will be able to join our intermediate classes. The class will touch on the child’s swing, their rallying and ball handling skills, as well as teaching situational drills while simulating a match. 6-WEEK SESSIONS SUNDAYS: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM SESSION 1: September 12th – October 24th No Class September 19th SESSION 2: November 7th – December 12th $85/SESSION

16 FORKS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS SPORTS PROGRAMMING ADULT TENNIS BOOTCAMP 6-WEEK SESSIONS You are never too old to play tennis and never too SUNDAYS - 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM old to start. Grips, footwork, forehand and backhand SESSION 1: groundstroke’s, volleys and serve will be introduced. SEPTEMBER 12th – OCTOBER 24th Participants will also focus on coordinating movement No Class September 19th and balance, hitting the ball with purpose and direction, SESSION 2: and improve skill level through strengthening of the NOVEMBER 7th – DECEMBER 12th fundamentals. All levels welcome! $95/SESSION JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS No experience is needed! This is a great opportunity to try something new or take you game to the next level. Classes will be a group setting so all participants will be able to have fun with kids with similar interest. The goal is to create love for the game of golf. Participants will learn how to improve skills and abilities through fun instruction. He has great enthusiasm and dedication for the game. *Classes are held at Riverview Country Club* 4-WEEK SESSIONS GOLF 101 (Ages 7 -11) 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM SESSION 1: MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20th – OCTOBER 11th SESSION 2: THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 23RD – OCTOBER 14th GOLF 201 (Ages 12-16) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM SESSION 1: MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20th – OCTOBER 11th SESSION 2: THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 23rd – OCTOBER 14th $80/SESSION

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SPORTS PROGRAMMING continued

AMAZING ATHLETES & SOCCER STARS (Saturday Mornings)

Amazing Athletes: Amazing Athletes is the premiere sport and fitness program for children ages 18 months old to 6 years old. Our program teaches the fundamentals of 11 different sports in a fun, non-competitive environment. Our athletes not only learn about sports, but we focus on movement, healthy eating habits and sportsmanship! Amazing TOTS is the introduction class to Amazing Athletes for children ages 18 months to 2 years 11 months old where we encourage parents to participate with their kids to help them learn how to be successful in the team environment. TOT classes are 20 minutes long and build the confidence of young athletes to be ready for the full class once they are old enough. The Amazing Athletes class, which is 30 minutes long, is for children ages 3 - 6 years old and adds the element of progressions to the sports our athletes have been working on. Both programs run YEAR-ROUND on Saturday mornings. Classes are held outdoors in front of the community center when the weather is nice, indoors when the weather is bad. You can enroll/unenroll at any time! Curious if your kid will enjoy class? Contact us today to set up a free trial class! Also, check out our website www.amazingathletes.com/lehighvalley to check for any schedule updates!: Super Soccer Stars: Super Soccer Stars is the sister company of Amazing Athletes, run by the same, super fun coaches but with a focus on SOCCER! As with Amazing Athletes, we focus on teaching fundamental soccer skills in a non-competitive, learning environment. While we might have a soccer scrimmage during class occasionally, the focus of this class is learning the fundamentals of how to kick, dribble, control and be comfortable with the soccer ball. Our coaches will take the kids through a fun filled class with mini games that emphasize specific soccer skills! All kids can learn at their own pace in this environment, and everyone can learn to become a SOCCER STAR! Our Soccer Star classes run in 8-week sessions throughout the year. See our website www.amazingathletes.com/lehighvalley for times and dates of sessions that will be run!

WALK AND TALK Perfect time to get out and get moving! Enjoy walking while socializing with others. Group will meet up at the Forks Community Center and have a leisurely walk around Forks Community Park. The walking path is approximately 1 mile will take approximately FreeFall Trampoline Park is Lehigh Valley’s largest 15-20 minutes. This is a free activity, but you must pre-register. indoor entertainment center full of adrenaline pumping Weather permitting! adventure. FreeFall features 33,000 square feet of wall-to-wall 4- WEEK SESSION trampolines, Battle Beams, 3 dunk hoops, air bags, Meltdown, Extreme Air, Ropes Course and more. Located at 2800 Baglyos MONDAYS - 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Cir Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. These tickets will earn you 1 SESSION 1: OCTOBER 4TH – NOVEMBER 1ST hour of jumping! Socks are an additional cost. (Skip October 11th) \FREE BUT MUST PRE-REGISTER! $10/TICKET

Come spend a night with friends or family and paint a masterpiece to take home! This event will be at the Fork Township Community Center and conducted by Painting with a Twist in Bethlehem. All supplies will be provided for you, just bring your friend or family and be ready to have $37 a great time! 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM This is a BYOB event. Mark your Calendar! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

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GEOVENTURE - SPY TRAINING (Ages 7-11) Our spies in training will become experts in the art of disquise, code-breaking, survelliance, stealth and leaving no trace. As a team, we will solve high llevel crime, 6-WEEK SESSION - MONDAYS write invisible messages, navigate challenging obstacle courses and try to discover SEPTEMBER 27tH - NOVEMBER 1st the double-agent. Weather pending, classes will be held outside so plan accordingly! 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM $135/CHILD

WHEEL IN MOTION – BRICKS 4 KIDZ (Ages 5 – 12) These wheels are ready to roll! Students will use LEGO® Bricks, axles, pulleys, 6 WEEK SESSION gears, and motors to build a variety of models on wheels. Some are familiar vehicles, THURSDAYS such as a fire engine and delivery truck. Others are more spectacular, such as the Rescue Robot and K-9 Bot. Do you have a need for speed? Put your Speed Bot model OCTOBER 14th – NOVEMBER 18th to the test as your race against others using remote controls! We’ll explore concepts 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM of speed, force, and gain non-vehicle knowledge from the unconventional Wheels in $100/CHILD Motion models as well. Let’s roll!

FREE TO PLAY PRE-REGISTER B.Y.O.B.!! TODAY! multi-kid discount $20 available

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Save the Date HOLIDAY FESTIVAL and TREE LIGHTING December 5th, 2021 from 5pm - 8pm at Amphitheater Also join us for . . .

FORKS TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION Gingerbread House Competition Register by November 27th Houses will be displayed at Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Register to participate! Information/rules are located on our webpage http: //www.forkstownship.org/recreation/events/html

Make - A - Wreath The Gift Box Floral and Garden will be leading two Wreath Making Workshops at our Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting! Must pre-register for the classes! Limited Space so act fast! $40/person http.//apm.activecommunities.com/forkstownship/activenet_categorylanding

20 BEAUTY & CALL OF ONWARD THE WAR THE BEAST THE WILD JULY 31 WITH GRANDPA JUNE 26 JULY 10 PG AUGUST 21 PG PG PG

Free Admission!

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Bring Lawn chair or blanket

21 FORKS TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 1606 SULLIVAN TRAIL - EASTON, PA 18040 • PHONE: 610.252.0785 / FAX: 610.252.2081 Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Monday through Friday BOARD OF SUPERVISORS John O’Neil, Chairman [email protected] • 610-216-0038 Dan Martyak, Vice-Chairman Tim Hughes, Secretary/Treasurer Kelly Keegan, Member Ty J. Corallo, Member [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 610-438-8858 484-895-8745 610-704-0327 973-580-5742 TOWNSHIP STAFF CHIEF OF POLICE Donna Asure, Township Manager THE FOLLOWING DAYS Greg Dorney [email protected] THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING [email protected] Office: 610-252-0785 EXT: 105 Station: 610-252-0377 WILL BE CLOSED IN William Donovan, Finance Manager Non Emergency Number: 610-759-2200 OBSERVANCE OF THE [email protected] 2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: 610-250-2261 LABOR DAY...... Monday, September 6, 2021 Shawn McGlynn, Zoning Officer/BCO FORKS FIRE CHIEF [email protected] Jevin Russo COLUMBUS DAY ...... Monday, October 11, 2021 [email protected] Office: 610-252-0785 VETERAN’S DAY...... Thursday, November 11, 2021 610-438-8185 Stephen Kramer, Director of Public Works THANKSGIVING DAY...... Thursday, November 25, 2021 100 Newlins Rd. East, Easton PA 18040 [email protected] TAX COLLECTOR DAY after THANKSGIVING....Friday, November 26, 2021 Office: 610-438-9130 Anne Bennett-Morse CHRISTMAS (Observed)...... Friday, December 24, 2021 [email protected] Matt Border, Director of Facilities NEW YEAR’S DAY (Observed).... Friday, December 31, 2021 100 Newlins Rd. East, Easton PA 18040 Tuesday 8AM-12PM & Thursday 12PM - 4PM [email protected] 610-250-2254 Office: 610-438-9131

Rachel Sulzbach, Director of Parks & Recreation 2021 FORKS TOWNSHIP MEETING DATES [email protected] 500 Zucksville Road, Easton, PA 18040 Board of Supervisors: Office: 610-438-4403 • Cell: 484-239-1189 First Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM (Workshop) @ Municipal Building Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM (Regular Board Meeting) @ Municipal Building Chris Pula, Recreation Manager [email protected] Planning Commission: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM @ Municipal Building 500 Zucksville Road, Easton, PA 18040 Office: 610-438-4401 • Cell: 484-280-0535 Zoning Hearing Board: 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month as required Brett Konjoian, Parks Manager [email protected] Recreation Board: 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM @ Community Center Cell: 484-635-8787 (Exceptions: No meeting in July and December)

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS WATER Administration for Community Living:...... 202-401-4634 Easton Suburban Water Authority:...... 610-258-7181 DEP (Department of Environmental Protection): ...... 866-255-5158 IRS (Internal Revenue Services):...... 800-829-1040 SEWER & GARBAGE National Capital Poison Center:...... 800-222-1222 Forks Township Municipal Building:...... 610-258-5909 Social Security:...... 800-772-1213 GAS Medicare:...... 800-633-4227 UGI Corporation:...... 800-276-2722 PennDot Motor Vehicle Services:...... 800-932-4600 ELECTRIC STATE OFFICIALS Met Ed Corporation:...... 800-545-7741 Senator, Mario Scavello (R) - District 40:...... 610-863-1200 PP&L:...... 800-342-5775 Representative, Joe Emrick (R) - District 137:...... 570-897-0401 Governor, Tom Wolf (D):...... 717-787-2500 PHONE/CABLE/INTERNET Congresswoman, Susan Wild - Verizon: ...... 800-837-4966 7th Congressional District: ...... 610-333-1170 RCN:...... 800-RING-RCN (1-800-746-4726) Service Electric:...... 610-865-9100 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SERVICES Direct TV: ...... 1-888-777-2454 (cable & internet only) Animal Health & Welfare: ...... 610-252-7722 Easton Area Public Library: ...... 610-258-2917 EMERGENCY CONTACTS Easton Area School District: ...... 610-250-2400 Emergencies: ...... DIAL 911 Housing Authority: ...... 610-759-8488 Non-Emergency:...... 610-759-2200 Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce: ...... 610-231-5320 HOSPITALS Office of Veteran Affairs:...... 610-559-3199 Easton Hospital: ...... 610-250-4000 United States Post Office – Lehigh Valley Hospital: ...... 610-402-2273 Rocky’s Forks Hardware CPU: ...... 610-515-9877 St. Luke’s Hospital:...... 610-954-4000

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