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 veterans 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, 2491 Community Drive.

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

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The Community Days committee’s next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 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 Land and Environmental Protection Board’s next meeting is 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the municipal building. Consider joining this active board as it labors to preserve the township’s farms and rural character.

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Bingo is held 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company, 2718 Mountain View Drive. The night includes prizes, progressive jackpot, rob the piggy bank, wash line bingo and lots of fun.

The fire company has an interesting photo gallery on its website at krvfc.org. It is worth a visit to the website to view the 2023 Santa and fire truck pictures in the photo gallery.

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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 grateful for all the historic 300th anniversary celebrations that took place in 2023.

Pastor Rachel Ziese Hacker welcomes everyone to Emmanuel’s. 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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Chapman Borough has a rich history and derives its name from William Chapman. He was born in 1816 on the Waterloo battlefield. His mother went to the battlefield to attend to her wounded husband. He founded the Chapman Slate Company after purchasing the land for his company for one dollar and a pint of gin.

Chapman’s population is about 220. Chapman was first populated with English, Welsh and Pennsylvania Germans. Chapman Borough’s slogan is “the town that slate built.”

Chapman Borough’s municipal offices are at 401 Main St., and the phone number is 610-837-0842.

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