Through various budget workshops, Macungie Borough Council has created a draft budget for 2025 which was approved at the Nov. 4, meeting.

In conjunction with budget discussions, Ordinance 2024-03 was presented and approved for advertising. This ordinance is for new sewer rates for 2025.

The borough is collecting items for the volunteer firefighters in Lehigh Township. Items can be dropped off at borough hall during business hours. Items needed include AA and AAA batteries, head lamps, hand warmers, beanies, liquid IV or hydration packets, snacks, water, lip balm, hot foods and drinks. Items should be donated as soon as possible.

The Macungie Police Department has requested a new computer server from Integra One at a cost of $13,150 as the current server does not meet the requirements of the Criminal Justice Information System. Effective in November, any agency not in compliance with these requirements will not be able to access federal or state information related to law enforcement.

Angela Faidley, who took charge of the Halloween parade, sent a note of thanks for assistance she received for the running of the parade.