NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Forks Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Forks Township Municipal Building, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania 18040 on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of the application of New Sullivan Parke, LLC for a variance from §200-36 A (2) and §200-28 (B) to reduce the required number of parking spaces on the subject property at 2265 and 2295 Lafayette Park Drive, Forks Township, Parcel ID Numbers K9 15 1A-81 and K9 15 1A-79. The property is located in the TC (Town Center) zoning district of the Township and is owned by the applicant, New Sullivan Parke, LLC.

Copies of the application may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the actual cost of reproduction thereof at the Forks Township Municipal Building, Easton, Pennsylvania, during regular business hours. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township at (610) 252-0785, to discuss how your needs may be accommodated.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89896700627?pwd=YjNoQWhQWHhiN1dmUjFnUGwxTTJBZz09 The Meeting ID: 898 9670 0627, Passcode: 573672. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold a budget workshop session on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Click below for the agenda.

Budget Agenda

Northampton County will hold a dcoument shred event on October 16, 2021 from 10 am - 12pm at the Department of Human Service Building, 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, 18020. Please see the document below for what is accepted and not.

Document Shred Event

The Forks Township Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting Thursday, October, 14 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2914082135?pwd=UHNsbU1uUUR6NURtU3VIMjZoZkV6UT09 The Meeting ID: 291 408 2135, Passcode: 1606. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold a budget workshop session on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm, followed by the regular Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting at 7:00 pm. Click below for the agenda.

Budget Agenda

The Forks Township Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85167334666?pwd=YUNsQjNFQW9GTU9NSmJaSTZWd0JNdz09 The Meeting ID: 851 6733 4666, Passcode: 082261. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82302063849?pwd=NmIwbGgyNTNZenJZRElzWStNWjFyUT09 The Meeting ID: 823 0206 3849, Passcode: 913147. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

Letters of interest are being accepted for a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board. If interested please letter of interest to the township manager.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Budget Work Session Meeting, Monday, September 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Click here for agenda.

The Township of Forks is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which is a long range plan to guide the future growth and development of the Township. Attached you can find the results of that survey, the Planning Commision Update, and the Goals and Objectives from the Planning Commission.

Comp Plan Survey Results

Visioning Summary as of July 27, 2021

Goals and Objectives

The Forks Township Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83808334821?pwd=MEFjWEpTZ1ppdThBUVFCZGJBcEI0Zz09 The Meeting ID: 838 0833 4821, Passcode: 293920. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

Public Notice - Katie Court

Public Notice - Spring Lane

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82302063849?pwd=NmIwbGgyNTNZenJZRElzWStNWjFyUT09 The Meeting ID: 823 0206 3849, Passcode: 913147. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular workshop meeting Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84410044273?pwd=KzZnWjBsNVFYLzMxemkrOWozSFZIUT09. The meeting id is 844 1004 4273, and the passcode is 971394. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83808334821?pwd=MEFjWEpTZ1ppdThBUVFCZGJBcEI0Zz09 The Meeting ID: 898 8973 4902, Passcode: 489936. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86393632614?pwd=akFlRitNc25HQzJjWlRkL0s2NEMydz09 The Meeting ID: 863 9363 2614, Passcode: 722716. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FORKS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE FORKS TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1606 SULLIVAN TRAIL, EASTON, PA FOR THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:

ON THE APPLICATION OF KANAKARAT REALTY, 1313- 1315 RICHMOND ROAD, TAX PARCEL K9SE3-10-12-0311, EASTON PA 18040, TO EXTEND A PRE-EXISTING NON-CONFORMING USE. PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE (OR) OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICANT WISHES TO RAISE THE HEIGHT OF A SERVICE AREA ROOF . APPLICANT IS REQUESTING RELIEF BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 200-63A&B. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS OR THOSE DESIRING TO PROTEST THE GRANTING OF THIS REQUEST MAY ATTEND.

Placement of dumpsters and portable storage devices on township streets now requires a 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.

The Forks Township Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83808334821?pwd=MEFjWEpTZ1ppdThBUVFCZGJBcEI0Zz09 The Meeting ID: 838 0833 4821, Passcode: 293920. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular workshop meeting Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87102582874?pwd=d29BV0dLS0wydzZZV1MwZUptOEpaZz09. The meeting id is 871 0258 2874;, and the passcode is 655735. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Township of Forks is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which is a long range plan to guide the future growth and development of the Township. Your input is an important part of the preparation of the plan. Thank you for those who took the time to complete the survey. Attached you can find the results of that survey.

Comp Plan Survey Results

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82958630515?pwd=U2xlc01tMlliSUc3eEVaK05pUUNUUT09 The Meeting ID: 829 5863 0515, Passcode: 802843. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Board of Supervisors of Forks Township will conduct a hearing on the conditional use application of Gnapp Development, LLC for the construction of a warehouse facility with reduced parking on the property located on Richmond Road.

The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 7:00 pm. The hearing will be held virtually through Zoom or in personal at the Municipal Building. To access the meeting through your phone dial 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 829 5863 0515, Passcode: 802843. To access the meeting through your computer, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82958630515?pwd=U2xlc01tMlliSUc3eEVaK05pUUNUUT09. Copies of the conditional use application are available for inspection and copying at the Forks Township Municipal Building during regular business hours and/or below

View Supporting Documents

The Township of Forks is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which is a long range plan to guide the future growth and development of the township. Your input will be an important part of the preparation of the plan. Pleae come on June 22 at 6:30 at the Amphiththeather to participate in the public visioning session. This is your opportunity to assist the township in creating a Comprehensive Plan for Forks that represents the need and desire of its residents.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular workshop meeting Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88299563634?pwd=ZVZOZGFnMHJPWWxJa0ZCK1JVZjh2UT09. The meeting id is 882 9956 3634, and the passcode is 688781. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

Forks Township Trash & Recycling Collection will be Delayed a Day next week due to the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday May 31, 2021.

Monday will be Tuesday
Tuesday will be Wednesday
Wednesday will be Thursday
Thursday will be Friday
Friday will be Saturday

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81314764879?pwd=em93RTdOa3F3QzE3dmk0T3NzMklqZz09. The meeting id is 813 1476 4879 and the passcode is 888978. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors and the Forks Township Planning Commission will have a joint meeting Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82409558824?pwd=bWFwM3JjK1BISFpiNmkrYThpL3hZdz09. The meeting id is 824 0955 8824 and the passcode is 613313. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FORKS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE FORKS TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1606 SULLIVAN TRAIL, EASTON, PA FOR THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:

ON THE APPLICATION OF DOROTHEA SPENCER, CEO OF D. GILLETTE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, 46 N. MAIN STREET, BANGOR PA 18013, TO OCCUPY A BUILDING LOCATED AT 1510 RICHMOND ROAD, TAX ID # K9SE1-5-12 & K9SE1-5-13 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING A PRE-EXISTING NON-CONFORMING USE. FORMER USE WAS A CUSTOM CABINET AND MILLWORK MANUFACTURING USE. APPLICANT WISHES TO REPLACE THE USE WITH A LESS OBTRUSIVE, LESS NOISY USE. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS IN THE CR (COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT. CHANGING FROM ONE NON-CONFORMING USE TO ANOTHER IS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 200-66A.B1&2 OF THE FORKS TOWNSHIP CODE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. APPLICANT IS SEEKING RELIEF UNDER THIS CHAPTER.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS OR THOSE DESIRING TO PROTEST THE GRANTING OF THIS REQUEST MAY ATTEND.

THE FORKS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88321060561?pwd=VWVwSDhqMmZLZ0gwd0NzYi9ONkoxZz09. The meeting id is 883 2106 0561 and the passcode is 563897. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

Join the Forks Business Association in the 2021 Virtual State of the Township! Hear from the various municipal departments of Forks Township and get an update of 2020 and 2021. The link will become live at 12:00 pm, April 14, 2021.

https://youtu.be/5FzqRBCw_RU.

The Board of Supervisors of Forks Township will conduct a continuation of the hearing on the conditional use application of RB Park Plaza I, LLC for the construction and operation of a restaurant with drive-through service, and the expansion of an existing shopping center located at 1800 Sullivan Trail, identified as tax parcel number K9-14-14B-0311. The property is located in the TC-Town Center zoning district. The uses, E-8, Restaurant with drive-through service, and E-23, Shopping center, as defined in the Forks Township Zoning Ordinance, are allowed as conditional uses in that district.

The hearing will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 7:00 pm. Due to the COVID- 19 outbreak, the hearing will be held virtually through Zoom. To access the meeting through your phone dial 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 883 2106 0561, Passcode: 563897. To access the meeting through your computer, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88321060561?pwd=VWVwSDhqMmZLZ0gwd0NzYi9ONkoxZz09. Copies of the conditional use application and related drawings and documents are available for inspection and copying at the Forks Township Municipal Building during regular business hours and/or below

View Supporting Documents

Comments and exhibits from the Applicant and interested residents will also be accepted via e-mail and regular mail up to 5 days in advance of the scheduled hearing. All comments and exhibits for the Applicant and interested residents must include the person's name and address listed or they will not be accepted. If the options above do not provide you with the ability to participate in the meeting, please contact the Township Manager, Donna Asure at 610-252-0785 or dasure@forkstownship.org for other options. Written comments and exhibits from the Applicant and interested residents will not be considered if first presented at the time of hearing and not provided in advance thereof.

Forks Township is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Parks Laborer. This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting to the Parks Manager.

A general park maintenance position that is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the township park system, township buildings, and athletic facilities as directed by the Parks Manager. A minimum of two years’ experience in parks/grounds maintenance; PA driver’s license with Class B, Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain in 6 months). For complete job description click here.

Resumes will be accepted until April 23, 2021 and may be forwarded to: rsulzbach@forkstownship.org or mailed to the address below.

Rachel Sulzbach, Parks & Recreation Director
Forks Township Community Center
500 Zucksville Road
Easton, Pa. 18040

Easton Suburban Water Authority will begin the yearly flushing of hydrants within Forks Township starting April 7, 2021 lasting approximately 3 weeks. Please click the following link below for the schedule and locations.

Any questions, please call 610-258-7181

https://www.eswater.net/flushing-schedule.html

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular workshop meeting Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85371167139?pwd=Z1dJU3FkbDg1UEdVMzhYUC9SOUN1QT09. The meeting id is 853 7116 7139, and the passcode is 270369. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Township of Forks is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which is a long range plan to guide the future growth and development of the Township. Your input will be an important part of the preparation of the plan.

Please complete the survey to share your thoughts and ideas! The survey is the first step in gathering Township resident's opinions. Stay tuned for other public outreach opportunities!

Please take the survey to provide input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7CTHH72.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FORKS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE FORKS TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1606 SULLIVAN TRAIL, EASTON, PA FOR THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:

ON THE APPLICATION OF LAYNE KLEIN, DBA KLEIN FARMS, 400/410 KLEIN ROAD, EASTON PA. 18040 TAX PARCEL H9-13-2 TO CREATE BUILDING LOTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE. APPLICANT WISHES TO CREATE 2 LOTS EACH CONTAINING 2 ACRES. MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN THIS DISTRICT IS 3 ACRES SECTION 200-13B3 OF THE FORKS TOWNSHIP CODE. PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE FP FARMLAND PROTECTION DISTRICT(200-13)

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS OR THOSE DESIRING TO PROTEST THE GRANTING OF THIS REQUEST MAY ATTEND.

THE FORKS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81305974064?pwd=WE85ZFVKcmQ5REh4TlhYRktFeHZnZz09. The meeting id is 813 0597 4064 and the passcode is 405611. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Board of Supervisors of Forks Township will conduct a hearing on the conditional use application of RB Park Plaza I, LLC for the construction and operation of a restaurant with drive-through service, and the expansion of an existing shopping center located at 1800 Sullivan Trail, identified as tax parcel number K9-14-14B-0311. The property is located in the TC-Town Center zoning district. The uses, E-8, Restaurant with drive-through service, and E-23, Shopping center, as defined in the Forks Township Zoning Ordinance, are allowed as conditional uses in that district.

The hearing will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 7:00 pm. Due to the COVID- 19 outbreak, the hearing will be held virtually through Zoom. To access the meeting through your phone dial 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 813 0597 4064, Passcode: 405611. To access the meeting through your computer, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81305974064?pwd=WE85ZFVKcmQ5REh4TlhYRktFeHZnZz09. Copies of the conditional use application and related drawings and documents are available for inspection and copying at the Forks Township Municipal Building during regular business hours and/or below

View Supporting Documents

Comments and exhibits from the Applicant and interested residents will also be accepted via e-mail and regular mail up to 5 days in advance of the scheduled hearing. All comments and exhibits for the Applicant and interested residents must include the person's name and address listed or they will not be accepted. If the options above do not provide you with the ability to participate in the meeting, please contact the Township Manager, Donna Asure at 610-252-0785 or dasure@forkstownship.org for other options. Written comments and exhibits from the Applicant and interested residents will not be considered if first presented at the time of hearing and not provided in advance thereof.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular workshop meeting Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88393626521?pwd=MXBJMzR4TEFjMkVRRFFGcFA3ZCtDZz09. The meeting id is 883 9362 6521 and the passcode is 453970. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode.

The Forks Township Board of Supervisors and the Forks Township Planning Commission will have a joint meeting Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually for anyone who wishes to attend. Access the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81524119179?pwd=RnlwTTlZYUpSVlM3bk1jb1B0aitmQT09. The meeting id is 815 2411 9179 and the passcode is 441674. To dial in via telephone dial 1-929-205-6099 and enter meeting id and passcode. Click here for the agenda.

The Recycling Center will be closed on Saturday, February 20, 2021 and will re-open on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM.

Snow Emergency has been extended through 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

As preperations began several days ago for the event about to come, we are ready to go. The forecast is calling for double digit snow totals, so i ask you check out this link on our website to hopefully have answers for some of the questions you might have and the understanding of why some things happen.

Click Here For More Information

I ask for your patience during the event as this will put not only Forks Twp to task but the Lehigh Valley as well knowing the crews are dedicated to getting the job done

I ask that if you have a concern that isn't a life or death matter and can wait till the end of the storm to call 610-438-9130 and leave a message. I will respond to each concern when time allows.

In closing, I ask that you stay home if you can and support our crews as they are dedicated to the residents of Forks Township and are giving 110%.

Stay Safe!

Stephen Kramer
Director of Public Works
Forks Township

In time of snow, crews start plowing when the accumulation reaches two (2) inches. The snow plow will go through the streets twice, the first time is to clear the travel lanes and the second will be for clearing curb to curb.

Residents are encouraged to remove all vehicles from the streets to allow the plows the ability to clear curb to curb. If there is a snow / ice emergency in place, cars parked on a snow emergency route will be towed at owner's expense. Also, wait until the snow is pushed back to the curbs before clearing your driveways.

Click HERE to view our Salting & Plowing Districts Map

For more information on COVID-19 please click HERE