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Important Notifications
Disaster Declaration
Lowhill Township has implemented a Declaration of Disaster Emergency. For more information please click HERE
Emergency Notification
Lowhill Township continues to monitor the weather forecast and prepare for the potential of significant snow accumulation in the area this weekend. The Public Works team will be mobilized to plow and salt Township streets as required.
Lowhill Township's primary focus will be keeping roads open to ensure safe travel for emergency situations including but not limited to EMS and Fire Services. This means that roads will not be initially cleared from curb to curb. During this period, roads will continue to be snow covered, but may be passable; however, general travel may not be recommended. Once the storm has passed, our team will start clearing primary travel routes and will then shift attention to opening secondary routes. Crews will then focus on general clean up.
Please be aware that drifting of the Township roadways will become a significant issue for residents in Lowhill Township because of our rural character. Continual plowing of the roads throughout the storm event may be impossible at times as this snow will be powdery and can be easily blown into drifts even on the recently plowed roadways.
To assist our team with our plowing operations, Lowhill Township Public Works is asking all residents to please remove all vehicles and obstacles from the roadway including waste receptacles, if possible. Leaving vehicles in the roadways may result in your vehicle being towed or ticketed by the PA State Police if they become an obstruction to our plow driver's ability to safely plow your street.
Thank you for your cooperation and please be safe and warm.
Damage Reporting
Lehigh County Winter Storm Fern – Damage Reporting
Did Winter Storm Fern cause property damage at your home or business (trees down, roof damage, flooding, power-related impacts, etc.)? Please report it using our public damage reporting link so we can better track impacts countywide:
Report Damage Here: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/lehighPA/request.html
Reporting helps Lehigh County Emergency Management understand the scope of impacts and support recovery efforts.
Tip: If you can, include photos and as much detail as possible (address/location, type of damage, and when it occurred).
Stay safe—avoid downed wires, use generators outdoors only, and call 911 for emergencies.
Lowhill Township News
Projected employment, population growth celebrated at Lehigh Valley Awards gala
Borough of Coopersburg: safe sidewalks, trails and 80-acre expansion linking neighborhoods to key community assets. The borough has no debt and has community reserves.
The LVPC also recognized the retirements of Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure Jr.
Municipal retirees recognized were Larry Geiger, Lowhill Township, 47 years; John Diacogiannis, Hanover Township, Northampton County, 40 years; Cathay Bonaskiewich, Salisbury Township, 40 years; Gary Ritter, City of Allentown, 36 years; Matthew Reimert, South Whitehall Township, 35 years.
Also, Ron Heckman, Northampton County, 35 years; Cathy Martino, Roseto Borough, 34 years; Chris Spadoni, Northampton County, 30 years; Barry Betz, Lowhill Township, 29 years; and Mike Mitchell, Palmer Township, 26 years.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Safely and efficiently operate municipal snowplows, salt/sand spreaders, and other snow removal equipment to clear and de-ice assigned routes.
Perform thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of all assigned vehicles and equipment, reporting any mechanical issues or maintenance needs immediately.
Apply deicing materials (salt, sand, brine) to roadways and pedestrian areas as directed by the supervisor.
Monitor weather conditions and adapt operations to changing circumstances.
Follow all municipal safety protocols and traffic laws, maintaining a clean and safe job site.
Work effectively as part of a team, coordinating with dispatch and other crew members via two- way radio.
Perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods. Assist with general maintenance and cleanup tasks as assigned when not actively plowing.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Experience: One (1) year minimum previous experience operating snow removal equipment or heavy machinery is preferred.
License: Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred to operate all Township equipment.
Availability: Must be available for emergency call-ins and flexible to work irregular hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, on short notice.
Physical Ability: Must be physically able to perform strenuous labor, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in a noisy outdoor environment.
Reliability and Skills: Highly motivated, dependable, and self-driven with a strong work ethic. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read route and street maps, and work independently. Compensation: Hourly Rate, $23-28 per hour, Overtime maybe required as needed.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a completed Employment Application at Lowhill Township. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A pre-employment background check and driver's license check will be required.
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.
Upcoming Events / Meetings
Welcome to Lowhill Township
Lowhill Township is located in Lehigh County, PA with a population of 2,982. We are an exurban rural community approximately 15 miles from Allentown, Pennsylvania, and within the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area. Lowhill Township is known for its peaceful, countryside atmosphere and scenic landscapes which offers a blend of rural living and accessibility to many amenities within the Lehigh Valley.
Lowhill Township is also located within the beautiful Jordan Creek Watershed which eventually drains into the Lehigh River. Jordan Creek Watershed is noted for it's high quality waters, the abundance of trout, amphibians and reptile habitats, its extensive and pristine bird and animal habitats and its unforgettable scenic roadways and vistas. Lowhill Township is considered the most rural municipality in the entire Lehigh Valley. Lowhill Township contains the small villages of Claussville, Leather Corner Post, New Tripoli, Lyon Valley, and Weidasville. The main highway in Lowhill Township is Route 100 which crosses the Township from north to south.
Lowhill Township was established on the 18th day of December, 1753 in the Quarter Sessions Court of Northampton County. Lowhill Township was originally part of the territory that William Penn's sons purchased from the Lenni-Lenape tribe during the infamous Walking Purchase of 1737. Although Lowhill was initially designated part of Northampton County, the township was transferred over when Lehigh County was created in 1812.
Lowhill Township continues to be a very picturesque working farming community replete with rolling hills and mineral-rich soil, that was primarily settled by German immigrants who came to the area during the early part of the 18th Century. As a result, the German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch was the primary language of the area for nearly two hundred years, and was often taught in the one-room schoolhouses that operated in the area until the mid-1950's.
Lowhill Township is extremely blessed with thousands of acres of woodlands and open space. The Township boasts a quiet and peaceful lifestyle, appealing to those seeking a slower pace of life. Lowhill Township exhibits an exurban and rural environment with a mix of traditional farmhouses and modern single-family homes, often on larger lots.
The extensive amount of preserved farmlands, public open space and public recreation in Lowhill Township is remarkable. We are the home for the Trexler Nature Preserve, which includes trails with offering opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing.
The Lehigh Valley Zoo is also located partially in Lowhill Township and provides wild and exotic animals and even offers fording of the Jordan Creek. Several scenic covered bridges are exhibited on the Township roadways leading to the Lehigh Valley Zoo and to the Trexler Nature Preserve.
The PA State Gamelands which consists of over 1200 preserved acres of vital open space and woodlands for hunting and wildlife habitat is also a main stay in Lowhill Township.
Lastly, while Lowhill Township currently doesn't have their own municipal park, the Township helps support the Northwestern Recreation Commission, which operates sports fields near Northwestern Lehigh High School.
Lowhill Township Information
Information taken from the United States 2020 census and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
