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.

The Board of Supervisors workshop meeting will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.at the Centerfield Building. The public is invited to attend.

Please click HERE to view the agenda.

The Township will be accepting letters of interest for the following committee positions: 1- Planning Commission, 2- Recreation Board, 1- Zoning Hearing Board 1- Vacancy Board and 1-Elected Auditor position. Submit your letter to Melissa at the Township office either in person or email secretary@lowermtbethel.org.

Permits are now available for the 2024-2025 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.

Welcome To Lower Mount Bethel Township

Welcome to beautiful Lower Mount Bethel Township. The Township is located in northeastern Northampton County, Pennsylvania along the Delaware River in the Lehigh Valley. It is bounded on the south by Forks Township; on the west by a portion of Plainfield Township; to the northwest by Washington Township and to the north by Upper Mount Bethel Township. Lower Mount Bethel Township is part of Pennsylvania's Slate Belt and has a population of 3,101 per the 2010 Census.

Lower Mount Bethel Township has a total land area of 24.7 square miles and is relatively rural in character. The primary use of township land is agriculture, with animal husbandry, dairy and corn field crops being the most important. Residential is the second most important use of township lands.

Lower Mount Bethel Township is classified as a Township of the Second Class by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The local governing body consists of five elected members comprising the Board of Supervisors. The Township has an appointed Manager/Treasurer to oversee administrative activities. The Township provides road service, building and zoning inspections, park and recreation services and administrative services to the community.

The main office is located at 2004 Hutchison Avenue in Martins Creek.

CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment

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 COVID-19 updates, evacuations, snow emergencies or a shelter-in-place. It can also notify you of upcoming coming community events and information, such as Community Days or lost pets.

Please Click HERE to enroll in CodeRed or text LMBT to 99411.