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East Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company

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The Fire Company is desperately searching for new members, they welcome your help.  Volunteers are always appreciated.

Your home and property is protected in the event of an emergency through the dedicated services of East Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company. In addition to serving our township, the volunteers also serve surrounding municipalities through the use of mutual aid agreements. The Fire Company is dependent on it's annual fund drive, financial support of the Township Supervisors and fundraisers throughout the year. 

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission consists of five members and reviews all Subdivision and Land Development plans that are presented to the Board of Supervisors as well as reviewing proposed Ordinances and their amendments. They serve four year terms. The 2008 Planning Commission members are as follows: Chairman Alan Beck; Vice-Chairman Joe Ehritz; Secretary Deanna Cunfer and members Gary Kuehner and Brian Eickhoff.  The Planning Commission meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Social Hall at 7:30 PM. Items to appear on the agenda for the monthly PC meeting must be received 21 days prior to the meeting.           The PC will hold their reorganization meeting for 2008 on the 3rd Monday in January.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board consists of 3 members and 2 alternates for a term of three years. The 2008 Zoning Hearing Board members are: Willard Doll; Melvin Balliet and  Jacob Nothsein.  Susan Rhoads-Procina and John Reedy serve as Alternates on the ZHB.  Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Social Hall at 7:00 PM.    The ZHB will hold their 2008 reorganization meeting on the 4th Monday in January.

 
Municipal Building:
167 Municipal Road
Lehighton PA 18235
phone: 570-386-5735
fax:  570-386-4869

East Penn Social Hall
403 Blue Mountain Road
Directions:  in village of Ashfield at stop sign turn south onto Blue Mountain Road - follow till see fire company - Social Hall entrance is on south side of building