The Bethlehem Township Building Code Board of Appeals will hold a hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 am concerning the following appeal:

Appeal #1-2026 of Linda Mathews and Edward Mathews seeks relief concerning real estate located at 2215 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The Appellants seek to appeal two (2) “Notices of Violation” issued by the Bethlehem Township Code Compliance Officer on August 28, 2026, and on September 15, 2026. The Code Compliance Officer noted in the August 28, 2026 "Notice of Violation" that transfer of ownership of the subject real estate took place in violation of Bethlehem Township Property Maintenance Code Section 107.6 which mandates that "It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a compliance order" to transfer title if compliance with such notice of violation has not occurred.

The second September 15, 2026 "Notice of Violation" reflects that the Appellants maintain an "unlawful structure" that is found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than are permitted under the Code, or that the structure was erected, altered, or occupied contrary to law.

The Appellants seek a determination that the above "Notices of Violation" are invalid, predicated upon the assertion that (1) The true intent of the Act or Uniform Construction Code has been incorrectly interpreted; (2) The provisions of the Act or Uniform Construction Code do not fully apply; or (3) An equivalent form of construction is to be used.

The real estate is located in the Medium-Density Residential (MDR) Zoning District, maintains Northampton County Tax Parcel Identification Number N7 3 9A 0205, and is described in Northampton County Deed Book Volume 2022-1, Page 190082. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.

Supporting documents are available for review at the Bethlehem Township Municipal Building located at 4225 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18020 by appointment with Office Manager Erika Soto (esoto@bethlehemtwp.com / 610-814-6434).

Bethlehem Township is seeking township residents interested in serving on municipal authorities, boards, and commissions. The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to make the following appointments at its January 4, 2026, regular public meeting:

Planning Commission
Two four-year terms expiring December 31, 2030.

Recreation Commission
Two five-year terms, one expiring December 31, 2031, and the other expiring December 31, 2027.

Zoning Hearing Board
One five-year term expiring December 31, 2031.

Vacancy Board
Appointed annually, serves as chair. One-year term expires December 31, 2027.

Bethlehem Area Public Library Advisory Board
One three-year term expiring December 31, 2029. One three-year term as alternate member expiring December 31, 2029.

Municipal Authority
Three five-year terms expiring at noon at the first board meeting of the year in 2032.

Environmental Advisory Council
Two three-year terms expiring at noon at the first board meeting of the year in 2030. One one-year term as college associate member, expiring at the first board meeting in 2028.

Board of Appeals
Two terms with no expiration dates.

Please note: There are incumbents in many of these positions who will also be considered for reappointment by the Board of Commissioners. Most authorities, boards, and commissions meet monthly; some positions include a modest per-meeting stipend, some are unpaid. If you are interested in serving in any of these positions, please send an e-mail (specifying position(s) of interest), with resume attached, to the following address by December 16, 2026: dbruce@bethlehemtownship.org

For a list of the 2027 Budget Hearings please click HERE

To view the 2027 Budget Message, Draft Budget, and Draft Assumptions, please visit the Budget / Audits Page.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 (Rain Date Sat. October 17th)
10AM – 12PM

Help keep our waterways clean! Join the Bethlehem Township Environmental Advisory Council for a clean-up event on and along the Lehigh River. Bring your own boat, kayak or canoe and join us on the water or walk along the D&L trail to pick up litter. Gloves, trash bags and garbage pickers will be provided.

Meet us in the parking lot of the Route 33 Boat Launch in Bethlehem Township. Contact: Brian Hillard via email Bshillard@outlook.com

For more information, please click HERE

The 2nd survey for the Bethlehem Township’s 2027 Comprehensive Plan is now closed! Thanks to everyone who participated!

Location: Church Road between Country Club Road and William Penn Highway
Start: September 14, 2026
Finish: December 18, 2026
Work to include: Selective tree removal, storm sewer installation, road reconstruction, paving, pavement marking roadside swales, topsoiling, seeding, and mulching.
South-bound Lane Closure : 9/14/26 - 10/30/26
No parking on street between 6AM & 6PM
North-bound Lane Closure : 11/2/26 - 12/18/26
No parking on street between 6AM & 6PM
Access for homeowners, emergency vehicles, & sanitation services will be granted

Aug 24, 2026 through December, 2027

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Bethlehem Township is seeking residents to fill a recent vacancy on the Planning Commission. The commission meets once a month, and members receive a modest stipend per meeting.

If you are interested in serving in this position, please send an e-mail of interest, with resume attached, to the following address: ehozza@bethlehemtownship.org.

Bethlehem Township's Act 537 Plan is now available for viewing. Please visit the Wastewater (Public Sanitary Sewer System) for more information.

For any road closings or issues within the Township, please visit the Police Alerts Page.
You can sign up for Emergency Alerts from our Police Department. This is a FREE service. Alerts will come via Text Messages and/or Email.

Yard Waste Center 2026 Holiday Closings - July 4, September 7, December 25

Bethlehem Township has launched an online reporting system for stormwater concerns. This form is for Bethlehem Township residents only.

Concerns can include: flooding from creek/stream/waterbody or stormwater system limitations, etc. To report your stormwater concern please click HERE.

To view the Township's process for addressing reported concerns, please click HERE.