Weis Gas Station Ok'd by Supervisors

Plans for a fuel station and two large retail sites at the Fogelsville Weis shopping center were approved by Upper Macungie Supervisors.

Township Nets $600K From Berks-Lehigh Police Liquidation

Upper Macungie Supervisors vote to place $532,000 into a special fund to deal with outstanding Berks-Lehigh Regional Police pension exposure.

Goddard School, Dan's Auto Postpone Planners Appearance

The Goddard School and Dan's Auto Repair postponed their scheduled appearances before the Upper Macungie Planning Board last Wednesday.

$50 Pa. Turnpike Toll Without Debt Reform, Audit Shows

Motorists will take a hit if state lawmakers don't do something about the Pennsylvania Turnpike's debt costs.

Planners Fast Track Weis Projects

Upper Macungie Planning Commission approves Weis fuel station, which aims for a November opening.

Former Lehigh County Executive Bill Hansell Dies

Bill Hansell, who resigned as Lehigh County Executive less than three weeks ago because of health reasons, has died, according to a release from Lehigh County.

Tough Mudder to Ante Up $100K Escrow

Upper Macungie Supervisors are requiring an escrow account for any unreimbursed costs associated with the two-day Tough Mudder event this weekend near North Whitehall.

Winner Jim Brunell: 'Shocked, But Not Shocked'

Challenger Jim Brunell reflects on his Republican primary victory Tuesday over incumbent Upper Macungie Supervisor chairman Edward Earley.

Brunell Wins GOP Race for Upper Macungie Supervisor

Challenger Jim Brunell defeats incumbent Ed Earley for Republican nomination for Upper Macungie Township supervisor.

Weis Gas-N-Go Entrance Should Be Moved, Planners Say

The Upper Macungie Planning Commission wants to examine plans for the proposed Gas-N-Go fuel station.

Upper Macungie Voter's Guide: 2013 Primary

Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's primary election in Upper Macungie Township.

Goddard School Comes Before Planners Wednesday

The early childhood and preschool learning center has plans to open a location at 8236 Hamilton Blvd. in Breinigsville.

Who's Running for Upper Macungie Supervisor?

Two candidates—one incumbent and one challenger—are vying for the Republican nomination in the May 21 primary election.

Meet Upper Macungie Supervisor Candidate Edward Earley

Incumbent Edward Earley is one of two candidates running for Upper Macungie Supervisor in the May 21 primary election.

Meet Upper Macungie Supervisor Candidate Jim Brunell

Jim Brunell is one of two candidates running for Upper Macungie Supervisor in the May 21 Republican primary.

Weis Gas Station Goes to Planners Wednesday

A final plan for the proposed Weis Gas-N-Go fuel station is scheduled to go before the Upper Macungie Planning Commission.

16 Permits Issued for New Homes in Upper Macungie

There were no zoning appeals heard by the Zoning Hearing Board during April. No appeals were scheduled for the first two weeks of May.

$2M Spent on Upper Macungie's Bills

Upper Macungie Township's monthly spending includes $1 million in general bills and $1 million in sewer fund bills.

222 Bypass Traffic Study Coming

Upper Macungie Supervisors give permission for a proposed conceptual traffic study by Liberty Property Trust to continue. The Bethlehem-based developer wants to build two 1-million-square-foot warehouses near the site.

Township Takes Over Green Hills Park

Upper Macungie Supervisors vote unanimously Thursday night to take ownership of the Russet Road park that was automatically deeded to the township when the Kay Brook Green Hills Association dissolved.

Green Hills Park Likely on Supervisors Agenda

The Upper Macungie Board of Supervisors' Thursday night meeting agenda has not been released, but the board is likely to again discuss who takes over the park.

Upper Macungie Supervisor Candidates Receive Questionnaire

Patch has sent questionnaire to Upper Macungie Supervisor candidates Edward Earley and Jim Brunell.

Route 222 Bypass Traffic Study Completed

Upper Macungie planners will examine a traffic study that was recently completed for the busy intersection of the Route 222 bypass and Mill Creek Road.

Where to File Your 2012 Taxes in Upper Macungie

Beyond TurboTax: Here's who can help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.

Truck Parking a Problem on Weilers Road

Upper Macungie Supervisors ask township traffic engineers to address the concern on Weilers Road, near Jaindl Elementary School.

Splash Park Resolution Passed by Supervisors

The resolution, passed by Upper Macungie Supervisors, allows the township to apply for a state grant for the proposed $450,000 splash park at Grange Road Park.

Jim Brunell Wants to Connect with Citizens as Supervisor

Brunell says Upper Macungie Supervisors have lost touch with the public and that's one of the reasons he's running. Brunell also wants to control township spending that he terms reckless.

Green Hills Park Decision Tabled Again

Upper Macungie Supervisors request more information from Kay Brook Green Hills Park Swim Club before it makes a final decision about taking over Green Hills Park.

PennDOT to Patch Potholes on I-78

Plan your commutes.

Retail Store Construction at Weis Starts In June

Engineer says he's hopeful for a June groundbreaking on retail stores at the Weis Markets complex in Fogelsville, once all proposals have been approved.

Problem Intersection May See Improvements

The Route 222 bypass at Mill Creek Road is one of the busiest in Upper Macungie Township, with 65 accidents reported from 2007-2011.

4 Seek Parkland School Board Seats

Four candidates, including three incumbents, seek four seats on the Parkland School Board. Jayne Bartlett, an Upper Macungie resident, is not seeking re-election.

3 Vying For Open Supervisor Seat

Incumbent Edward Earley will face Jim Brunell in the May 21 Republican primary, according to an unofficial voter registration list.

2 New Members Appointed To Recreation Board

The appointments follow the resignation of longtime member Chuck Thomas.

Care Center Can Be 40-Feet High, Zoners Say

Developers for the proposed personal care facility at the southeast corner of Blue Barn Road and Oak View Drive received the variance from the Upper Macungie Zoning Hearing Board last month.

Green Hills Park Transfer Still in Limbo

Upper Macungie Supervisors will again take up the prickly matter of Green Hills Park at its April meeting, in hopes of a final resolution.

Status of Kay Brook Green Hills Park On Supervisors Agenda

The Upper Macungie Board of Supervisors will meet tonight at 7 p.m.

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

How Will Sequestration Affect Upper Macungie?

Friday's possible government spending cuts triggered by sequestration could affect residents of Upper Macungie

Builder Wants Care Home to Exceed Township Height Limit

The Upper Macungie Zoning Hearing Board will hear a variance appeal Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.