Moore Township Land and Environmental Protection Board’s next meeting is 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at the municipal building, 2491 Community Drive.

Consider joining this active board as it labors to preserve the township’s farms and rural character.

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Moore Township Historical Commission’s next meeting will be held 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the township municipal building.

Learn about the history of Moore Township. Consider joining and supporting the historical commission.

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The Moore Township Community Days committee’s next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 in the municipal building. The committee is planning the 2024 event.

The committee is seeking additional members. Visit mooretownship.org for information about joining the committee.

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Moore Township Recreation Committee’s next meeting is planned for Jan. 18 at the recreation center, 635 English Road.

The committee’s goals are to assist township children and families. Consider supporting its important work.

The recreation committee is providing an opportunity to purchase a brick for the veteran memorial located at the recreation center. Visit donate.brickmarkers.com/moore to donate or for information on how to order a memorial brick.

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Moore Township Board of Supervisors will next meet 6 p.m. Feb. 6 in the municipal building.

The meeting agenda will be available at the township website, mooretownship.org.

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Bingo is held 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company. The night includes prizes, progressive jackpot, rob the piggy bank, washline bingo and lots of fun.

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Moore Township Police Department patrols Moore Township and Chapman Borough. The department was founded in 1952, and its current police chief is Gary West.

The headquarters number is 610-759-5077; the nonemergency number is 610-759-2200.

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Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., serves all municipalities in Northampton Area School District. Browse the library aisles - there is much to see and learn for kids, teens and adults!

Visit northamptonapl.org for library information.

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Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, is winding down its historic 300th anniversary celebration in 2023. The 300th anniversary committee is grateful for another blessed year for the church.

Pastor Rachel Ziese Hacker welcomes everyone to Emmanuel. If you cannot attend a Sunday or other service, you can call 610-477-0100 to listen to any of the services. Call in during the service time to listen to a current service.

Contact the church office at 610-837-1741 for more information.

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First Regional Compost Authority is open six days a week, weather permitting. Visit frcaweb.org or call 610-262-1000 for hours of operation and to learn what you can pick up and drop off.

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Emergencies can happen while you are traveling. An accident or weather-related incident can cause significant delays. When traveling, keep a small kit containing drinks, snacks, flashlight and a blanket.

The best way to deal with an emergency is to be prepared.

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