Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

226 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 that’s been on the township’s books for quite a long time – maybe eight to ten years. We’re also focusing on stormwater improvements to help some residents who have experienced flooding or poor drainage in close proximity to their homes, as well as troubled intersections. We’ve been working closely with Penn DOT, our engineers, and our public works staff to help these residents and to make their properties less impacted by the stormwater runoff. We also put some grants in to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development. We’re hopeful to receive those awards and find out how much we can obtain for five different stormwater projects in one grant application, and another application is for a stream bank restoration project in one of our parks.” The coming decade Going forward, Cope says that over the next ten years, he would like to see North Whitehall experience balanced growth. “Yes, we will need to attract new economic development opportunities for our residents for services and entertainment in the right corridors throughout the township,” he maintains, “but also to balance that commercial growth with preserving farmland and open space, which also preserves the heritage and culture of our township, which is very strong. I think we have a very unique opportunity here to be able to accomplish those goals. And I’m excited to see that play out over the next decade or so.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Berger Sanitation, Inc. bergersanitation.com Berger Sanitation, Inc. provides residential, commercial and industrial waste removal services to customers in Eastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1971 by Robert J. Berger, Jr., Berger Sanitation, Inc. continues to be family owned and operated with 4 Berger family members working for the company. For more information please visit our website! n Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLC http://amsroads.com/