Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Lt. Jason Troutman attended the Hanover Township, Lehigh County, Council meeting Oct. 15 to provide council members with a report about crime in the township. The PSP provides police services in Hanover.

Troutman noted the recent Flock camera and license plate reader system installed in the township have been instrumental in nabbing criminals. One miscreant caught with the assist of the Flock system and taken into custody was driving a stolen car with a stolen license plate.

Troutman provided statistical data, indicating criminal arrests are up 1.5% along with an increase of crimes against property and an increase in drug investigations. He added “crimes against a person” were down so far this year. In total, the data indicated there has been no spike in crime in the township so far this year.

Troutman noted the PSP officers try to visit community events in the municipalities they cover such as Coffee with a Cop, Treats with Troopers for Halloween and local National Night Out events.

The PSP nonemergency number is 610-861-2026. For emergencies, call 911.

Council introduced an ordinance that would amend section 1-403 of the Statutory Code of the township, adjusting the salary of members of council to $100 per meeting. The increase will begin in January 2026.

The ordinance is in accordance with the Pennsylvania Constitution and the township charter. Any salary increase for an elected official must be publicly announced and be voted into an ordinance.

An ordinance revising Chapter 18, Part 2, regarding building sewers and connections was passed unanimously by council. This is a revision required by the state.

All resolutions and ordinances are available for resident review by visiting hanleco.org or calling the township office.

A Sherwood Park land transfer to sign a memorandum of land transfer was introduced and passed unanimously by council.

Council approved a request for extension by Lehigh Valley Academy to allow it to complete a proposal for a lot consolidation of the two lots that will encompass its new proposed black box theater.

One of the lots is in the city of Bethlehem and the other is located in Hanover. The codes of Hanover require a water hookup for any parcel with a building in need of water. The consolidation will allow the two parcels to be considered as one for the purposes of a water hookup.

Township Manager Melissa Wehr noted the B. Braun company facility in Hanover offered a tour of the facility to council members and township administration. Wehr asked council to coordinate a date and time when they can tour the plant. She would then contact B. Braun to set up the tour.

In another matter, trick-or-treat night in the township is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Council approved the bills to date, in the amount of $480,735.56.

The next Hanover Township, Lehigh County, Council meeting is 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the municipal building, 2202 Grove Road. Visit hanleco.org to review the meeting’s agenda.