Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Masks over the nose and mouth are required in all government offices and buildings. Temperature checks may be made. Check websites and social media as available.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

HOLIDAY CLOSURES AND CHANGES: Some government and other buildings may be closed for various holidays.

MOST MEETINGS LISTED BELOW ARE FOR 2023

BETHLEHEM YARD WASTE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES and THEIS / CORNFELD RECYCLING CENTER, 635 Illick’s Mill Road. No shredding services. Visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Community-Economic-Development/Recycling for services, dates and hours.

BETHLHEM CITY MEETINGS ONLINE: Council meeting streams link: www.youtube.com/@cityofbethlehemcouncil9913/streams; Planning Commission, HCC, HARB and Zoning meetings: www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLFG5Y9Ui0jADKaRE1W3xw unless otherwise noted.

BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL: 2023 Committee Meetings are as needed. Police – 5:45 p.m. first Monday; Finance, Public Works, Personnel, House & Ordinance – 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday; Fire, Health & Sanitation, Recreation – 5:30 p.m. third Wednesday.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JEANNE McNEIL: Fountain Hill Borough Hall office is open 9 a.m. to noon, Fountain Hill Borough Hall, 941 Long St. Residents wishing to avoid potential wait times may schedule an appointment by calling the district office at 610-266-1273.

The monthly veteran’s support program is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall, office. There will be information on education, health care and death benefits. Call 610-266-1273 for an appointment to speak with a representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program on that day. Information: visit www.pahouse.com/McNeill/

HANOVER -NORTHAMPTON COUNTY - HanNorCo Meetings of Boards and Commissions.All meetings are open to the public and are held at the Township Municipal Building, 3630 Jacksonville Road,with the exception of the Special Events and Recreation Advisory Board which are held at the Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Road.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November on the SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY; June, July and August the FOURTH TUESDAY and December the THIRD TUESDAY all starting at 7 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION: February, March, April, May, June, August, October, November and December on the FIRST MONDAY and July and September the SECOND MONDAY all starting at 7:30 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE: Meetings are held the THIRD TUESDAY of each month, starting at 7 p.m.

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Meetings are held the SECOND THURSDAY of January March, May, June, July, August, September and November, starting at 7:30 p.m.

ZONING HEARING BOARD: Meetings are held the FOURTH THURSDAY of each month whenever required.Time(s) of the hearing will be announced when scheduled.

SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION: Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the LAST MONDAY of the month, except May which is held the fourth Monday of the month. No December meeting.

Many government and other businesses may be closed for the holidays.

Wednesday, December 13

Fountain Hill Stormwater Authority, 6 p.m. 941 Long St.

BethNorCo Municipal Authority, 6:30 p.m. 4225 Easton Ave.

Hellertown Water Authority, 7 p.m. 685 Main St., Hellertown.

Lehigh Co. Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Public hearing room, Gov’t. Center, 17 S. Seventh St., Allentown.

Thursday, December 14

Bethlehem City Authority, 3:30 p.m. City Hall, 10 E. Church St.

Bethlehem City Planning Commission, 5 p.m. City Hall, 10 E. Church St.

NorCo County Council, 6:30 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton. Meetings live streamed.

Monday, December 18

Bethlehem City Historic Conservation Commission, 6 p.m. City Hall, 10 E. Church St.

BASD regular meeting. 7 p.m. East Hills MS Auditorium, 2005 Chester Road. Snow date: Dec. 20

BethNorCo Commissioners. 7 p.m. 4225 Easton Ave.

Hellertown Council, 7 p.m. 685 Main St.Hellertown.

Fountain Hill Zoning, 7 p.m. 941 Long St.

Tuesday, December 19

HanLeCo Planning, 6:30 p.m. 2202 Grove Road, Allentown.

BethNorCo Planning Commission, 7 p.m. 4225 Easton Ave.

Freemansburg Council. 7 p.m. if needed. 600 Monroe St. Freemansburg.

South Side Task Force, change of date due to holiday.

Saucon Valley School Board, 7 p.m. Change of date, December meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays. Audion building, 2097 Polk Valley Road. Information: visit www.svpanthers.org/Domain/57

Wednesday, December 20

BASD regular meeting snow date. 7 p.m. East Hills MS Auditorium, 2005 Chester Road.

Hellertown Zoning, 6:30 p.m. 685 Main St. Hellertown.

BethNorCo Zoning Commission, 6:30 p.m. 4225 Easton Ave.

HanLeCo Council, 7 p.m. 2202 Grove Road, Allentown.

Fountain Hill Council, 7 p.m. 941 Long St.

Thursday, December 21

HanLeCo Recreation, 6 p.m. 2202 Grove Road, Allentown.

BethNorCo Environmental Advisory, 7 p.m. 4225 Easton Ave.

HanNorCo Board meeting, 7 p.m. Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Rd.

Thursday, December 28

Bethlehem City Redevelopement Authority. 5 p.m. City hall, 10 E. Church St.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of print-ing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.