Lower Macungie Voter's Guide: 2013 Primary

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's primary election in Lower Macungie, Macungie and Alburtis.

Lower Macungie Township is Tired of False Alarms

The Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners is looking into less tolerance and stricter penalties for false alarms that needlessly call the fire department into action.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidate Garrett Rhoads

Garrett Rhoads is one of eight candidates running for East Penn School Board in the May 21 primary election.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidate Michael Moxley

Michael Moxley is one of eight candidates running for East Penn School Board in the May 21 primary election.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidate Chris Donatelli

Chris Donatelli is one of eight candidates running for East Penn School Board in the May 21 primary election.

Meet East Penn School Board Candidate Alan Earnshaw

Incumbent Alan Earnshaw is one of eight candidates running for East Penn School Board in the May 21 primary election.

5 Seek GOP Nods for Lower Macungie Commissioner

Three incumbents and two challengers are seeking the Republican nomination for three Lower Macungie commissioner seats. The primary is Tuesday.

Meet Lower Macungie Commissioner Candidate: Roger Reis

Incumbent Roger Reis is one of five Republicans, including 2 other incumbents, seeking their party's nomination for Lower Macungie commissioner

Meet Lower Macungie Commissioner Candidate: Ryan Conrad

Incumbent Ryan Conrad is one of five Republicans, including 2 other incumbents, seeking their party's nomination for Lower Macungie commissioner

Meet Lower Macungie Commissioner Candidate: Ron Beitler

Ron Beitler is one of five Republicans, including 3 incumbents, seeking their party's nomination for Lower Macungie commissioner

Meet Lower Macungie Commissioner Candidate: Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins is one of five Republicans, including 3 incumbents, seeking their party's nomination for Lower Macungie commissioner.

Pooping Puppy Problem Persists in Macungie

Borough resident Paul Smith addressed Macungie Borough Council during the public comment portion of Monday night's meeting to talk about his ongoing problem with a neighbor's dogs defecating on his property.

Macungie Council Votes to Sell Former Police Car, Pickup Truck

Macungie Borough Council voted 6-1 to authorize Borough Manager Chris Boehm to put two borough vehicles up for sale.

Lower Mac BOC Candidates Explain Views on Issues

The League of Women Voters of Lehigh County hosted the candidates' forum at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center.

Mensch: Improve Campaign Finance, Lobbyist Reporting

State Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) is supporting bills designed to increase government transparency in campaign finance and lobbyist reporting.

BOC Approves Improvements to Spring Creek Development Plan

David Jaindl signed the agreement earlier Thursday.

Deadly Intersection Examined in Traffic Study

Lower Mac BOC concerned that the study doesn't pay enough attention to some details.

Jaindl Settlement Approved, Considered 'Better Than a Quarry'

After three years of litigation, the Appellants, David Jaindl and the Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners come to terms.

Million-Gallon Water Main Leak is Fixed

It was not a severe leak, DRBC rep says.

One Million Gallons of Missing Water, Dog Park Discussed at Macungie Council

Earth Day in the borough is also discussed.

'500-Pound Gorilla' is Out of Control, Neighbors Say

Land development in Lower Macungie Township is a major concern for residents who live in nearby municipalities.

Municipalities Discuss Aggressive Development

The six member communities of the Southwestern Lehigh County Comprehensive Development Plan meet for the first time since the plan was signed eight years ago.

John Yurasits Runs for a Seat on the Lower Macungie BOC

Primary election to be held May 21

6 Seek Seats on Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners

Six candidates—five Republicans and one Democrat—are running for Lower Macungie Commissioners in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

4 Republicans Running for Macungie Council

Four Republican candidates are running for Macungie Borough Council in the May 21 primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

8 Seek East Penn School Board Seats

Four seats are up for grabs in the East Penn School Board race.

Woof: Macungie Council Likes the Idea of a Dog Park

The concept of a dog park is in the most elementary stages.

Macungie Needs $1 Million—Where Will it Come From?

The borough's three capital projects require about $1 million. Borrowing options will be presented April 1.

Macungie Streetscape Plan Moves Forward

Macungie's streetscape plan inches forward.

Macungie, How Does Your Garden Grow?

Visitors to the borough's web page are about to find out.

Tree Lovers Confront PPL

PPL Corp. enforces its 25-, 35- and 50-foot rights-of-way throughout Lower Macungie Township.

$1M in Projects Move Forward in Macungie

Council debates the cost versus the need for a traffic light at Church and Main streets.

Jaindl Opponents Must Pay $275,000 to Keep Fighting

Lehigh County Judge Michele Varricchio says if they want to continue, they must post a $275,000 bond.

Macungie Ambulance Reports Quality Efforts in 2012

Christopher Greb, operations manager of the Macungie Ambulance Corps, presents his annual year in review to Macungie Council.

Church Lane Bridge Will Be Repaired, Township Says

Lower Macungie Township is making progress on plans to fix the Church Lane Bridge

Sen Toomey: Let Obama Make Sequester Cuts

Lehigh Valley Sen. Pat Toomey proposes letting the White House make targeted spending cuts to avoid across-the-board reductions if sequester kicks in Friday

Macungie Flower Park May Grow Live on Webcam

Macungie's Town Beautification Committee asks Council to put a web cam in the Flower Park.

Jaindl 'Pleased' With Spring Creek Court Ruling

A county judge has upheld the decision of the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners in approving Jaindl’s Spring Creek Properties subdivision plan

Macungie Council Agrees to Incur Debt

Capital projects loom and council members are looking for a way to finance them.

Jaindl Will Use 'Plan B' When Appellants End Fight

David Jaindl will try to make sure his 'Plan B' is the one that is developed if and when the Appellants' law suit ends.