During the Macungie Borough Council meeting April 1, the rental building inspector was interviewed.

Todd Heffner has been an Allentown firefighter and feels he is very aware of safety issues. He can fit this into his schedule as he maintains his employment with the fire department. Council approved his appointment.

Diane Angermeier spoke on behalf of the Macungie Park. All events and activities in the park are handled by volunteers. The park is self-supporting and depends on events and donations to keep the park, playground and pool maintained. Angermeier is requesting volunteer assistance for various events and other activities within the park. Presently volunteers are needed for cruise nights, the antique truck show, Das Awscht Fescht, Mustang Club Show, Wheels of Time and dog shows. Angermeier can be reached at 610-966-3489 or by email drang@ptd.net.

A resident expressed her concern over accidents on Mountain Road in the vicinity of Cotton Street. There is a difficult curve there and motorists are driving too quickly for the area which has caused numerous accidents.

A resident expressed the need for recorded meetings which could then be added to the borough’s website.

Mayor Ronald Conrad spoke about the new police officer with training going well. Conrad also said the new police car has arrived. He also reminded the public that walking on the train tracks is trespassing. This reminder came as a result of a train/pedestrian accident March 29.

Macungie was awarded $750,000 to begin Phase III of the Main Street Streetscape. The area to be covered is four blocks of Main Street from Pine Street to Poplar Street. This will include sidewalks, street lights, signage and landscaping.

Christopher Becker was appointed to the borough planning commission with term to expire March 31, 2023. Dorothy Kociuba was appointed to a six-year term on the borough civil service commission with term to expire March 31, 2025. John Horner was appointed to a three year term on the borough zoning hearing board with the term to expire March 31, 2022.

Chalk the Walk is a new event proposed for Macungie by Ann Faidley. The date for the event is 9 a.m. to noon June 22 with a rain date June 23 at the Macungie Fire Company. Cash prizes will be awarded. Chalk the Walk is for ages six to adult. Free chalk is given to each pre-registered adult. Further information can be found on the Facebook page Chalk the Walk Macungie. Registration can be done through email to artclasses@faidley.net.