The Open Space Committee will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Centerfield Building 6984 S. Delaware Dr, Martins Creek, PA, 18063. The public is invited to attend.
1. Acceptance of the minutes from April
2. Discussion with Ryan Shaw concerning rectifying the disparity in farmland assessments due to our zoning ordinance.
3. Discussion on getting the word out to township farmers regarding the outcome of our discussion with Ryan Shaw.
4. OSC recommendation for filling the vacant seat on our board and a discussion on the possibility of increasing the number of members to 6.
5. Discussion on farming in the meadows, where it now stands, and what we can do to mitigate the weed and seed issues that have been raised.
6. Discussion on communication with the BOS.
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The Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly Workshop meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Centerfield Building 6984 S. Delaware Dr, Martins Creek, PA, 18063. The public is invited to attend.
Please click
HERE to view the agenda.
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Main Street is now open in Martins Creek. Penn DOT will be taking the detour signs down.
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Penn DOT closed Martins Creek Belvidere Hwy. from 3 Church Hill to Mt. Pleasant Rd. for a sinkhole.
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E-cycling Event. Have some old gadgets in your basement, attic or garage you would like to get rid of? Upper Mount Bethel is having a "FREE" Recycling Day on Saturday, May 23rd from 9am until 12pm at the Upper Mount Bethel Township Building. Our Township Building is located at 387 Ye Olde Highway, Mount Bethel, PA 18343. ALL COMMUNITIES ARE WELCOME TO COME AND DROP OFF! Any donations, will go to umdf.org to help children with Mitochondrial disease.
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The following meetings are scheduled:
Tuesday, 4/7/26 - Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Bangor Middle School Auditorium - 401 Five Points Richmond Rd., Town Hall Meeting 4/9/26 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bangor Middle School, Thursday, 4/9/26 Town Hall 6-8:30 p.m. at the Bangor Middle School Auditorium - 401 Five Points Richmond Rd. Bangor, PA, 18013
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The Planning Commission Meeting for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled, there are no new submissions or new business.
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LMBT utilizes the CodeRED Emergency Notification System for important township annoucements such as snow emergencies. CodeRED is a FREE emergency notification service available to all residents and businesses. The system will notify you of emergency information through phone calls, text messages, social media and the CodeRED Mobile Alert App.
The system will be used to keep you informed of local events that may immediately impact your safety, such as evacuations, snow emergencies or a shelter-in-place. It can also notify you of upcoming community events and information, such as Community Days or lost pets.
As a resident or business in Lower Mount Bethel Township, the Board of Supervisors encourage you to register for this FREE service. To enroll online, Click
HERE.
To register for the CodeRED Mobile Alert App, Click
HERE.
You may also enroll using your smartphone by texting "LMBT" to 99411.
Sanitation Assessment bills were mailed on February 14th. If you do not receive your bill, please contact Keystone Collections Group at 1-866-539-1100 and select prompt 3.
There are four options for making your payment:
• Online – The easiest and most convenient option. Pay online at www.KeystoneCollects.com using either the “Pay/File” tab or the “Taxpayer Resources” tab. Use a credit card or bank account to remit payment. Please refer to the due dates on your bill.
• Mail – Payment may be remitted by mail. Please include the bottom portion of your bill and select face or penalty. Payments sent by mail must be post-marked by the due date for the specific period. Pay the exact amount due and remit to:
Keystone Collections Group
PO Box 449
Irwin, PA 15642
• In Person – Payment may be made in person at a Keystone branch office. Branch offices accept payment by check, money order and/or certified funds. Some branch offices do not accept cash payments. Please visit www.KeystoneCollects.com online for a list of branch offices.
• By Phone – Payment may be made by phone using credit card or bank account information by calling Keystone Collections Group toll free at 1-866-539-1100. Please have your account information available when calling.
Looking for opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in the Township? LMBT is still accepting letters of interest for the following committee/board positions:
• 2 Vacancies on the Recreation Board
• 1 Vacancy for an Elected Auditor
Please submit your letter of interested to Melissa in-person at the Township office either or by email to:
secretary@lowermtbethel.org.
Permits are now available for the 2025-2026 Fall Archery Deer Hunting Season and the Spring Gobbler Hunting Season.
If you are interested in obtaining a permit, please contact Melissa Mastrogiovanni at the municipal office at 610-252-5074 or by email:
secretary@lowermtbethel.org.
Pennsylvania is number one for vehicle collisions with animals – mostly deer – according to an annual report issued by State Farm Insurance. Responsibility for removing deer carcasses from roadways is shared by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. All state roads in Northampton County are covered by a contract between PennDOT and a private vendor who may be reached by calling 610-250-1840. All non-state roads are covered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission who may be reached by calling 610-926-3136.
For additional information regarding the removal of dead or injured deer from the roadway, please click
HERE.
