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ALLEN TOWNSHIP NEWS
WINTER WEATHER
Officials are reminding homeowners to prepare their mailboxes for winter weather. Allen Township's mission is to maintain safe and passable roads. Keeping roads open in winter means plowing deep snow to the edge of roads. Since some mailboxes are along the right of way, it is up to each homeowner to make sure their mailbox can withstand the weight of snow being thrown from a plow. Snow plow operators are instructed to drive slowly when they plow in areas with mailboxes but occasionally they must move faster to contend with wet, heavy snow.
PennDot offers these tips to help eliminate the possibility of a mailbox being damaged:
1. Place a 6 to 8 inch piece of reflective tape on the mailbox to help snow plow operators see it at night.
2. Remove snow from around the mailbox, but avoid throwing it onto the road
3. If the mailbox is located within the right of way and it has been damaged in the past, homeowners should consider relocating the mailbox before the next snowfall
4. Make sure the mailbox is firmly supported in the ground.
All snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of the cessation of the snowfall. It is unlawful for anyone to deposit snow from driveways or sidewalks onto any street or roadway. Snow removed from driveways or sidewalks shall be placed on the property abutting the driveway or sidewalk from which it was removed. If any problems arise, please call 610 262-7012 extension 4 for the road crew, or extension 3 for the Code Enforcement Officer.
All Code enforcement issues and complaints will be handled by Mr. Walt Diefenderfer. Please call 610 262-7012 ext. 3.
ZONING PERMIT PROCESS. A zoning permit is necessary if you intend to add a deck, fence, pool, shed or other addition to your property. Please check our Zoning page for permit requirements and fees. It takes AT LEAST 2 WEEKS to acquire a zoning permit AND a building permit, so please allow ample time for the process.
MEETING AGENDA
Board of Supervisors, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM
- Northampton Borough Intermunicipal Sewer Agreement
- Resolution 2010-06 Homestead Estates Dedication
- Willow Green - request release of maintenance period/security
- Vance Moyer Subdivision, security release
- Atlas Townhomes, conditional approval
- Variance request received, 3742 Cherryville Road
- Delogras Agricultural Security Addition Request
- Exoneration requests
Planning Commission, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM
Board of Supervisors, February 23, 2010 7:00 PM
PENNDOT ROADS (800 349-7623)
Please call PennDot for problems on all state roads - Kreidersville Road, Indian Trail Road, Seemsville Road, Old Carriage Road, Cherryville Road, Howertown Road, Weaversville Road, and Rt. 329.
ALLEN TOWNSHIP ROADS
To report a roadway concern on an Allen Township road, call the Public Works Department at (610 ) 262-7012 extension 4 and leave a message.
ALLEN TOWNSHIP YOUTH ASSOCIATION
For information on sports activities for children, log on to the Allen Township Youth Association website: www.eteamz.com\atya