Memorial Day, held May 26 this year, is right around the corner. It is a day when members of our military who died while serving the country are honored and remembered. It is a day to reflect on those American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Chapman Borough’s next monthly meeting is 7 p.m. June 2 at the municipal building, 1400 Main St.

For more information, visit chapmanborough.com.

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Moore Township Board of Supervisors next meets 6 p.m. June 3 at the township municipal building, 2491 Community Drive, Bath. A meeting agenda is available on the township website, mooretownship.org.

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The township’s land and environmental protection board next meets 7 p.m. June 9 at the municipal building.

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The township recreation committee next meets 7 p.m. June 19 at the municipal building.

The recreation committee also provides an opportunity to purchase a brick for the veterans memorial at the recreation center. Visit donate.brickmarkers.com/moore for further details.

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The board of supervisors is considering a major upgrade of the township’s recreation parks and open spaces. Supervisors are also planning the replacement of the municipal building or major renovations to the current building.

Visit mooretownship.org or call the township office to learn more about both plans.

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Bingo is played 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Department, 2718 Mountain View Drive. Doors open 5 p.m.

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Yard waste can be dropped off 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 7 a.m.-dusk Saturdays at the municipal complex. The bins for drop-off are located near the public works garage, through the gate and to the right.

There is one bin for weeds and one bin for brush. The drop off is closed on most holidays.

Check the township website for more information.

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The Community Days committee is seeking members to help plan the 2025 Moore Township Community Days event.

Visit the mooretownship.org for more information about joining the committee.

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Two local Scouts are raising funds to support their Eagle Scout projects. Damien Weist is raising funds for a memorial at American Legion Eckley E. Patch Post 470, and Logan Cupples will install bat boxes and owl nesting boxes at Schiavone Park and Appalachian Park in Moore Township.

If you want to learn more about and support the projects with a contribution, visit the township website or call the township office.

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Consider joining and supporting Moore Township Historical Commission to learn about the rich history of the township and raise awareness of its historical importance.

There is a vacancy on the commission. Call the township office at 610-759-9449 for information and to apply for the vacancy.

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Moore Township seeks to fill vacancies on the township’s Americans with Disabilities Act Committee, consisting of three people with one-year terms.

Contact the township office to apply.

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Moore Township police patrol Moore Township and Chapman Borough. The department asks all motorists to drive defensively and be on guard. As the weather warms, there will be more kids on bicycles and increased motorcycles on the roads.

Also, if pot holes are found, call the township office or the police department to report the pot holes for repair.

“If you see something, say something.” The police department number is 610-759-5077, and the nonemergency number is 610-759-2200.

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Are you curious about the local laws and ordinances of Moore Township? Visit mooretownship.org and click the Code of Ordinances tab to review the township’s local laws.

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If you want to place information or announcements in this column, email billleiner@aol.com or text/call Bill Leiner Jr. at 610-751-2745.