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.

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES AND CHANGES: Some government and other buildings may be closed for various holidays including MArtin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15.

MOST MEETINGS LISTED BELOW ARE FOR 2024. Please check for accuracy.

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: 2024 Committee Meetings are as needed. Council: 1/2 1/17 Police – 5:45 p.m. first Monday 1/2; Finance, Public Works, Personnel, House & Ordinance – 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday 1/3; Stormwater1/10 ; Planning 1/8; Zoning 1/15; Fire, Health & Sanitation, Recreation – 5:30 p.m. third Wednesday 1/17

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.

Wednesday, January 10

NorCo Karst Geology Advisory Council, 4 p.m. Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

NorCo Industrial Development Authority, 4 p.m., Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

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

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

Hellertown Water Authority Board, 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, January 11

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

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

HanNorCo Recreation, 7:30 p.m. 3630 Jacksonville Rd.

Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King Day

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

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

The following two meetings are scheduled but unconfirmed:

Bethlehem Housing Authority. 4 p.m. Monocacy Towers.

Historic Conservation Commission. 6 p.m. 10 E. Church St.

Tuesday, January 16

NorCoNCCD: Admin / Ops; Resouce Technical committees, 6 p.m.; Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

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

Bethlehem Council. 7 p.m. City hall, 10 E. Church St. Current and recent meetings are located online at www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLFG5Y9Ui0jADKaRE1W3xw

Freemansburg Council. 7 p.m. 600 Monroe St., Freemansbug.

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

Wednesday, January 17

NorCo Personal and Finance, 4 p.m., Northampton Co. Courthouse, 669 Washington St., Easton.

Fountain Hill Fire, Health and Sanitation, 5:30 p.m. 941 Long St.

Fountain Hill Recreation, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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.