COVID-19 Information

*Heidelberg Township Office is CLOSED October 19 – 23, 2020. Zoning/Permitting office staff will be working remotely. Please email ddidra@heidelberglehigh.org to reach the zoning/permitting office.

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*November 19, 2020 Supervisors Meeting Modifications*

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 the meeting room will be set up for social distancing, and masks will be required. If you are not feeling well or have recently traveled please make arrangements to participate remotely.

The meeting room occupancy will be limited to 14 (including the board and staff). Public attendance will be first come first serve. Zoom attendance is available for those who wish to attend remotely or if in person attendance is above occupancy. There is a guest wifi available for residents to use inside and outside of the municipal building.

For a link to join the meeting remotely via Zoom, please contact Janice Meyers. For more information and options for participation without physical attendance, please call the office at 610-767-9792 x14 or email jmeyers@heidelberglehigh.org

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*Trick or Treat*

As always, Heidelberg residents can choose if they wish to participate in Trick or Treat night. Trick or Treat night is always on the last Saturday of October from 6 pm to 8 pm. This year it falls on Halloween – October 31.

Please be safe! See the links below for Halloween and Trick or Treat Safety:

CDC Recommendations for Trick or Treating and other Halloween Activities

National Safety Council Trick or Treating Safety Tips

Safe Kids Trick or Treating Safety Tips

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*Municipal Office Operations*

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors is modifying operations of the Municipal Office.

The municipal office is OPEN Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm, however, there will be limited public access inside the municipal building.

The Vestibule area is OPEN and there is a video intercom system for contactless service. You can get forms, speak with staff and drop off applications in the vestibule. If the service you need is not available in the vestibule, staff can remotely open the vestibule door to allow access.

*Please note: A mask is required inside the building during face-to-face interactions.

You may also contact us in the following ways:

By phone: 610-767-9297 Extension 11 for Zoning Officer, Permit Office,

and Emergency Management Coordinator

Extension 14 for Township Administrator

Extension 15 for Road Superintendent

By email: Dawn Didra, Zoning Officer/Permitting Office & Emergency Management Coordinator – ddidra@heidelberglehigh.org

Janice Meyers, Township Administrator – jmeyers@heidelberglehigh.org

Kevin Huber, Road Superintendent – hkhuber@ptd.net

Through our website: www.heidelberglehigh.org

Using our drop box: Mail slot located next to the front door.

Staff will continue to serve residents and conduct township business both in the office and remotely. Office Staff will be checking phone messages, mail, permit drop-box and answering emails. Appointments can be made to pick up permits, etc.

Most applications and information are available for downloading on our website and a guest wifi has been added inside and outside of the municipal building for residents to use.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors

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* NEW * SMALL BUSINESS GRANT OPPORTUNITY!!!

Click here for information on the recently announced small business grant opportunity through Lehigh County and the Greater Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce.

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New: Resources for Small Businesses Page

3/30/20 Heidelberg Township Press Release

COVID-19 Resources for Lehigh County Residents