Lowhill Township currently seeks to hire a part-time safety coordinator. The Safety Coordinator working collaboratively with the Township Manager has the responsibility of overseeing and assisting with the overall safety operations for Lowhill Township and its employees. The coordinator’s role also requires ongoing training to ensure the township is compliant and up to date with all required safety regulations and ordinances. This role also involves maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and communicating with local Fire Departments, EMS, and Police when necessary. Key Responsibilities include:
Oversee Building Safety Committee:
Meet quarterly with building safety committee to prevent accidents and promote overall health and building safety.
Training and Education:
Deliver safety training for employees and procedures, equipment, and emergency protocols.
Record Keeping:
Maintain records of safety inspections, training, incidents, etc.
Emergency Preparedness:
Assist in development and maintaining the township Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Hazard Mitigation:
Coordinate and collaborate with Lehigh County Emergency management agency, reviewing editing our county plan while identifying and addressing vulnerabilities withing the township.
Qualifications:
Familiarity with occupational, industrial, environmental, and fire safety regulations and principles.
Proficiency in conducting and attending required meetings, investigating incidents, and maintaining safety records.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, agencies, and the public.
Understanding of emergency services plans and preparedness efforts.
Lehigh County is sponsoring a county-wide (Senior) fall prevention workshop on Friday, September 26. You do not need to be active in a senior center to participate, it is open to all residents 60 and over in Lehigh County. For more information, please click
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Trick or Treat will be on Saturday October25, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm, Rain or Shine!
Save the Date: Wednesday, August 27th 4:30-7:00pm
Join your friends and neighbors at Randall's Restaurant for fun and friendship over a drink featuring Guest Bartenders representing the Northwestern Lehigh Vetrans Memorial Committee. For more information, Please click
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This release was provided to us from North Whitehall Township Public Works Department.
Due to a significant slope failure affecting Horseshoe Road, the roadway will be closed beginning on or around Monday, August 18, 2025 (tentative date).
Closure and Detour Information
Start Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
Anticipated Duration: Approximately 12-16 weeks
Detour Route: A detour will reroute all traffic, (the attached detour plan is tentative and may change)
How This Affects You
- Expect no through access to Horseshoe Road via the closure zone.
- Please plan your daily travel using the detour route.
- Mail delivery, school buses, and emergency services will be rerouted or provided with special access as necessary.
Further school bus stop information will be provided by the Parkland School District.
Noise and daytime work crews are expected between 7:00am and 5:00pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to make Horseshoe Road safe again. These critical repairs are essential to prevent further damage and to preserve safe access for bur community. Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact:
Rick Holtzman
Director of Public Works
Phone: (610) 799-3411
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: CHURCH ROAD, BETWEEN FARRIER ROAD AND XMAS TREE DRIVE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO UNSAFE ROAD CONDITIONS. THE ROAD CREW IS WORKING HARD TO GET THE ROAD BACK OPEN!! UPDATE: THE ROAD IS CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON AND SHOULD BE OPENED SOON.
The Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society will be holding their annual Pioneer Apple Festival on Saturday October 4, 2025. Please visit their website for further information!
THERE IS CURRENTLY NO BURN BAN IN THE TOWNSHIP. PLEASE BURN RESPONSIBLY AND REMEMBER TO CALL CONTROLLED BURNS INTO THE COUNTY.
Please contact Caring Hearts for stray cats and dogs. pacaringhearts.org or 484-877-6624. You may also contact Forgotten Felines and Fidos at 610-760-9009.
The Northwestern Veteran's Memorial Committee is looking for a resident of Lowhill Township, that is a Veteran to attend their meetings. If interested or want more information, please contact Don Christ at dchrist@ptd.net.
Important Notice Regarding Open Burning In The Township
Spring is brush fire season in our region. Area fields are full of dry crop residue, wooded areas are covered in dry leaves and yards haven't turned green yet. The mixture of low humidity, high winds and plenty of available items on the ground to burn can make for a very dangerous situation. The Township monitors weather conditions daily and may place a temporary restriction on burning until conditions improve. Please be aware that while Spring is historically the most common time of year for burn bans, they can be enacted at any time as a result of drought or other weather related events.
Burn bans are enacted every time a Fire Danger Weather Related Warning is issued for our area by the National Weather Service. These notices include the following:
-Fire Weather Watch
-Enhanced Threats for Fire Spread
-Red Flag Warnings
Burn bans apply to all open fires! For more information regarding regulations for burning including acceptable items to burn, hours of burning, setbacks, etc. please review the Township's Burn Ordinance.
Ways that you can find out if a burn ban is in effect:
-Contact the Lehigh County 911 Center, Non-emergency # 610-437-5252
(Note: Per Twp. Ord. All open burns must be reported to the County 911 Center via this #)
-Contact the Township office at 610-298-2641 during normal business hours
-Sign-up for weather alerts from the National Weather Service. If an alert is issued related to fire weather in our Township then open burning is prohibited during the times specified in the alert.
For important information on Spotted Lantern Fly & Ticks, please click
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