Palmer Township has been recognized as a Tree City USA community by the Arobor Day Foundation for 2022. With this recognition we can receive free trees from the Arbor Day Foundation, win more grant trees, as well as signage to let residents and visitors know that we are working to care for our trees in Palmer Township. Stay tuned for more updates and information on the program. Click the following link to learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation.

Supervisor Ann-Marie Panella said, I've been a member of the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors since 2000. I was the second woman to serve on the Board, following Virginia Rickert. I was the first democratic woman elected. I've learned and hopefully I've taught. Palmer has been my home for 30 years. After much thought, I am announcing I am not going to run for re-election. I want to see more involvement from the community. The future is now. If you have been thinking about running, I have two quotes for you: The first from Linsay Fox. "If you believe you can make a difference, then you will make a difference. Believe in yourself, your family and your community and you will win." The second from John F. Kennedy. "One person can make a difference and everyone should try." I want to assure you that I will always be here for the people of Palmer and this community is in my heart.

The Township has been notified of upcoming routine vegetation maintenance work at Stephanie Drive and Van Buren Road. Please cick the following link for the PPL information on the vegetation mainteneance program. Questions can be sent to: hbowser@eci-consulting.com or call 267-563-0500. PPL Transmission Line Vegetation Management Information

Reminder to all residents... Palmer Township Trash and Recycling Carts are to be placed curbside by 5:00 AM on your normal collection day. Thank you!

Illicit discharges include dry weather flows from stormwater outfalls along stream banks or an unusual looking or odorous discharge from a stormwater outfall during wet weather.

If an illicit discharge is found, do not investigate further; this material may be harmful to your health and safety. Immediately, notify the Palmer Township Public Services Department at 610-253-7191 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (weekdays); and, after hours, a message can be left at the Northampton County non-emergency phone number 610-759-2200.

Some examples of illicit discharges are automotive fluids (antifreeze, used motor oil, brake fluid, fuel, etc.), concrete slurry, paint products and solvents. Visual examples of illicit discharges are shown below.

For additional information, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website at www.dep.pa.gov

DID YOU KNOW? Most of our Township departments have their own Facebook page to help keep you up to date. Check them out here:

Planning & Zoning
Public Works
Permits & Codes
Police Department
Fire Department
Parks & Recreation (Community Center)

Are you thinking of starting a business in Palmer Township? Click the following link for the information you will need. Commercial Building/Zoning Permit and Inspection Procedure