BURN BAN UPDATE - Based on the extremely dry weather conditions experienced within the region, a Township-wide burning ban is in effect until further notice. Additionally, Northampton County has issued a 30-day, county-wide burn ban effective November 10th, 2024. The ban is enforceable by police officers, including the Pennsylvania State Police, as well as Township officials. Due to the seriousness of the situation, any violations during the ban will be strictly enforced with penalties, regardless of the circumstances.

You can view the Northampton County Burn Ban resolution HERE

Allen Township is soliciting proposals and qualifications for the appointment of a Township Engineer, and potentially a Conflict Engineer, from those engineers/engineering firms with at least seven (7) years of Pennsylvania Municipal/Township engineering experience. The RFP is available at the Allen Township Municipal Building, 4714 Indian Trail Road, Northampton, PA, 18067 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays, or by clicking HERE

One (1) clearly marked original and seven (7) clearly marked complete copies (including all attachments) of each proposal shall be submitted and delivered to: Ilene M. Eckhart, Township Manager, at the address listed above, prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024. Envelopes/packages shall be sealed and marked "RFP Township Engineer".

The developer for the Stone Ridge Commercial Land Development has reported that site work and construction activities associated with the Stone Ridge Commercial Land Development are scheduled to commence Thursday, August 22, 2024. The initial construction will include site work in the areas between the rear property boundary of Graystone Circle properties and near the current end of the residential development west to Horwith Drive. Initial work will include earthmoving related to the installation of stormwater controls, grading associated with the future Stonegate Drive and modifications to the existing planted berm (at the rear Stone Ridge Meadows Inc. property line) to raise the elevation in preparation of additional new, heavy landscaping buffering (including fence screening installation) per the plan approval.

Northampton County's Wayne A. Grube Park, is located in Allen Township. However, Northampton County Parks Department handles all maintenance as well as all reservations requests for this facility. Please direct all inquiries or reservations request to Northampton County via their portal:

Park Reservation Portal.

Additionally you may contact the Northampton County Parks Clerical Specialist at 610-829-6401.

Did you know that the Kreidersville Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in Northampton County? This historic bridge was built in 1839 and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

You can visit the Kreidersville Covered Bridge website for more information and history.

Residents of Allen Township can drop off brush, leaves, Christmas trees, and grass clippings at the First Reginal Compost Authority on Weaversville Road.

For additional information, please visit the First Reginal Compost Authority website.

The Allen Township Park and Recreation Board is seeking volunteers to assist with future community events at Kreidersville Covered Bridge Park and Howertown Park in Allen Township.

The Park and Recreation Board is interested in holding events for the community such as MOVIE NIGHTS, FOOD TRUCK EVENTS, FIRST RESPONDER DAY, YOGA CLASSES, ART CLASSES, HOLIDAY THEMED EVENTS, and MORE!

Volunteers are needed to make any of this possible!

Volunteers will be responsible for assisting with organizing the events, setting up for events, cleaning up following events, and other duties as needed.

If you have any special interests or ideas for community events, would like to volunteer, or would like to get involved, please reach out!

Please click HERE to access the Park and Recreation Volunteer Form.