Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

223 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 NORTH WHI TEHALL TOWNSHI P some plans for a distillery that is going to be on a farm; they’re using their own crops to make bourbon, and we’re working with them. Most recently, we had an inquiry of an existing historical building that they’re looking into making a tasting room. That’s something that this town needs: a modern type of economic development. We’re open to it; the ordinances were adjusted to cater to it. And once you see one in here, you’re going to see more.” “The Comprehensive Plan actually backed all of this up,” Cope remarks. “In the assessment survey that was sent out to residents, one of the main things they wanted to see more of in the township was opportunities for entertainment. The residents are looking for things to do closer to home. So, it’s a very unique opportunity the township has created to support these resident- owned businesses and to bring a new dynamic to the township that people are going to enjoy going to. This is an area that is growing.” corporate location | 188 Jefferson Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-797-2645 | info@amsroads.com Everything for Roads Providing Municipalities with innovative and cost effective Pavement Preservation Solutions Photo: Donna Kempf