General Information
- Act 44 Disclosure
- Annual Meeting Schedule
- Hours of Operation
- Northampton County Collection Events (Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding)
- Local Agricultural Resources- Buy Fresh Buy Local
- Permit Applications and Forms
- Resident Local Resources
- Right-to-Know Law/Open Records Policy
- Schedule of Fees
- Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Information
Act 44 Disclosure
Chapter 7-A of Act 44 of 2009 MANDATES the annual disclosure of certain information by every entity which is a party to a professional services contract with one of the pension funds of Plainfield Township. Act 44 disclosure requirements apply to Contractors who provide professional pension services and receive payment of any kind from the Requesting Municipality's pension fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: will meet on Monday January 7, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., prevailing time, for their annual reorganization meeting, at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Regular Board of Supervisors meetings for the remainder of the 2019 calendar year will be held as follows:
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
Workshop Board of Supervisors Meetings will be held for the remainder of the 2019 calendar year as follows:
Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, April 25, 2019 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, if necessary.
All Board of Supervisors meetings are to be held at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, which is located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
ELECTED AUDITORS: will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., prevailing time, for reorganization at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, which is located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: meetings for the 2019 calendar year will be held as follows:
Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, February 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday July 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, August 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, September 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
All Environmental Advisory Council meetings are to be held at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, which is located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
PLANNING COMMISSION: meetings for the 2019 calendar year will be held as follows:
Monday, January 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, April 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, June 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, November 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time.
All Planning Commission meetings are to be held at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, which is located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
RECREATION BOARD: meetings for the 2019 calendar year will be held as follows:
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time
All Recreation Board meetings are to be held at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building, which is located at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Hours/Address
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Plainfield Township Municipal Building
6292 Sullivan Trail
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610)759-6944
New Years Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Northampton County 2019 Collection Event Schedule
Click Here for the Northampton County 2019 Collection Event Schedule
Northampton County 2019 Household Hazardous Waste Event Schedule
Click Here for the Northampton County 2019 Household Hazardous Waste Event Schedule
Northampton County 2019 Electronic Recycling Event Schedule
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Northampton County 2019 Paper Shredding Event Schedule
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https://www.pasafarming.org
http://www.buylocalglv.org/
Zoning/Planning Permit Applications
Zoning-Building Combined Permit Application- Current
New Residential Home Building Permit Application
Fence and Shed Zoning Permit Application
Certificate of Occupancy Request Form- KeyCodes
Floodplain Zoning Permit Application
SALDO Application (Subdivisions and Land Developments)
Zoning Hearing Board Application (Current)
Driveway Permit Application
Special Events/Assemblages Permit Application
Special Event Application Form- Plainfield
Street Openings Permit Application
Street Openings Permit Application
Field Rentals Form
Plainfield Township Field Rental Form
Moving Permit Application
Garage/Yard Sale Permit Application
| VISITORS CENTERS: | |
| Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce 366 Blue Valley Drive Bangor, PA 18013 Phone 610-588-1000 Email sbcc@frontiernet.net www.slatebeltchamber.org |
Slate Belt Heritage Center 30 N First Street Bangor, PA 18013 Phone 610-588-8615 www.slatebeltheritage.com |
 UTILITIES: |
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| CABLE COMPANIES: | |
| RCN 1-800-746-4726 |
Service Electric 1-800-232-9100 |
| ELECTRIC COMPANIES: | |
| Met-Ed (GPU) 1-800-545-7741 |
PA Power & Light (PPL) 1-800-342-5775 |
| PHONE & INTERNET COMPANIES: | |
| Frontier Communications 1-800-921-8101 Visit their website |
RCN 1-800-746-4726 |
| Service Electric 1-800-232-9100 |
Verizon 1-800-837-4966 www.verizoninternet.com |
| Phone.Vonage.com 1-877-655-6781 Visit their website |
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| WATER COMPANY: | |
| Pennsylvania American Water 1-800-565-7292 |
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| TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION: | |
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| Electronic and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling - Northampton County Thomas A. Dittmar, Environmental Conservation Coordinator 610-559-3200 (option #4) email: tdittmar@northamptoncounty.org Northampton County’s Environmental Conservation Coordinator (ECC) position was created in 2008. As the County’s first ECC, Thomas Dittmar’s key responsibility is implementing the County’s DEP Solid Waste Plan. The plan’s objectives relate to recycling, waste reduction, yard waste, and composting programs, household hazardous waste, and electronics recycling. Mr. Dittmar assists the County and its municipalities with coordinating and implementing programs, along with conducting educational programs for communities and schools. |
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| SCHOOLS: |
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| Faith Christian High School 610-863-3414 |
Pen Argyl School District 610-863-3191 |
| Pius X High School 610-588-3291 |
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| LIBRARIES: |
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| Blue Mountain Community Library 216 South Robinson Avenue Pen Argyl, PA 18072 Phone 610-863-3029 |
Bangor Public Library 39 South Main Street Bangor, Pa 18013 Phone 610-588-4136 |
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| TAXES*: |
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| Northampton County Real Estate Month Mailed: January Collector: County Revenue Division Contact: 610-559-3102 Website: ncpub.org, northamptoncounty.org |
Plainfield Township Real Estate Month Mailed: February Collector: Susan Lieberman Contact: 610-588-7917 Website: none listed |
| Pen Argyl School District Real Estate Month Mailed: August Collector: Susan Lieberman Contact: 610-588-7917 Website: edline.net/pages/Pen_Argyl_ASD |
Earned Income & Local Services Taxes EIT: .85% School District, .50% Twp, .25% Open Space Local Service Tax: $52 per year out of wages Collector: Keystone Collections Group Contact: 1-888-519-3897 Website: keystonecollects.com |
| * Real Estate taxes are based on 50% of properties assessed value | * EIT .85% School District, .50% Township, .25% Open Space for a total of 1.60% Non-resident rate 1% |
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| PERMITS, LICENSES, & RENTALS: |
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| Moving Permit Moving permits must be obtained for moving in, out or within the Township. The form is available from the Township office or under the forms section on the Township website. |
Grove Rental The Plainfield Township Farmers’ Grove is available for birthday parties, showers, family reunions, etc. To arrange rental please call the Township office. 610-759-6944 |
| Alarm Licenses and Permits If you have an alarm system in your home or business, a yearly alarm license is required. Obtaining the license helps keep the Township and Police Department files up to date in case of an emergency.Alarm permits are required for new alarm systems. Please contact the Township Zoning Officer to obtain a permit prior to installation. |
Dog Licenses All dogs over the age of 3 months must be licensed and vaccinated for rabies.Licenses can be purchased at: Mike’s Bait & Sport Shop: 610-759-2905 County Court House Treasurer’s Office: 610-559-3000 If your dog is lost, please contact the Township office at 610-759-6944. The Township may have information to help locate your pet. |
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| ANIMAL SHELTERS: |
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| The Center for Animal Health & Welfare 610-252-7722 |
Pets In Need 610-759-6879 |
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| MISCELLANEOUS: |
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| Meals on Wheels 610-691-1031 Website: www.mealsonwheelspa.org |
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Right-to-Know Law
The Plainfield Township Board of Supervisors continuously strive for open and transparent government. The governing body has formally adopted a resolution in order to comply with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, Act 3 of 2008.
If you wish to make a request for public information or records under the Right-to-Know law, you may do so in person, by fax or e-mail. Please follow the procedure below.
Download a Right-To-Know Request Form or request one in person at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building. You may also obtain forms from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records website at http://openrecords.state.pa.us/
Standard Right-to-Know Request Form
Submit the request form to:
Plainfield Township Right-to-Know/Open Records Officer
Thomas R. Petrucci, Township Manager
6292 Sullivan Trail
Nazareth, PA 18064
Email: manager@plainfieldtownship.org
Please keep in mind the following:
The Right-to-Know Officer must respond to your request within 5 business days.
A fee of $0.25 per page will be assessed for all requests. If mailing is requested, the cost of postage will be charged. If a disk is requested, it will be provided by the Township at the cost of $1.00 per disk.
A new disk will be necessary each time records are provided. Fax copies will be available at the cost of $0.50 per page. If “True and Correct Certification” is requested, an additional charge of $2.00 will be added. The Township will require prepayment if the total fees are estimated to exceed $100.00.
The cost of the reproduction of Specialized Documents (including but not limited to blueprints and non-standard size documents, etc.) shall be billed at Actual Cost.
Any questions may be directed to the Right-to-Know/Open Records Officer at 610-759-6944 or via email at manager@plainfieldtownship.org
Click here for the current Right-to-Know Law Regulations/Open Records Policy of Plainfield Township
The current Schedule of Fees adopted by the Plainfield Township Board of Supervisors is as follows:
2019 Plainfield Township Schedule of Fees- Resolution 2019-01