Upper Macungie Township’s monthly board of supervisors meeting opened in its usual fashion with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Board Chairman Jeff Fleischaker.

Instead of a traditional moment of silence, Fleischaker offered brief remarks reflecting on the overlap of several religious observances.

“Before we start the business tonight, I just want to take a moment,” Fleischaker said. “March 5, 2026, finds us in an interesting period. We’re in the middle of Ramadan, in the middle of Lent and approaching Passover. Many of these traditions involve sacrifice – whether it’s meat on Fridays, fasting during the day or avoiding bread and yeast for seven days.”

He encouraged those present to reflect briefly on gratitude and the importance of personal sacrifice and service before the meeting proceeded.

Two public hearings were held during the meeting.

The first involved the vacation of a portion of Main Street in Fogelsville.

Township staff and consultants said the change was necessary because of the planned realignment of Main Street and Haaf Road as part of the Glenlivet West subdivision.

Fleischaker recused himself from this vote due to a conflict of interest involving his law firm.

The remaining supervisors approved the request unanimously.

The second hearing concerned adoption of a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance ordinance, which would provide tax incentives to encourage redevelopment in a designated area of the township.

The district is roughly bounded by Interstate 78, Adams Road, Main Street and a parcel owned by Lehigh County.

Under the ordinance, property owners who improve or redevelop properties in the district could receive tax abatements that gradually decrease over a 10-year period.

Resident Eleanor Wit spoke during public comment and raised concerns about truck traffic near the intersection of Haaf Road and Main Street.

Resident Butch Stop described several near-miss incidents with tractor trailers and suggested additional signage to prevent trucks from mistakenly continuing onto Haaf Road instead of turning west onto Main Street, which follows the route of Old Route 22.

Supervisors ultimately approved the LERTA ordinance unanimously.

The board also received an update on plans for new fire and police facilities.

Current plans call for the existing police station to be converted into a fire station, while a new police station would be constructed on township-owned land near Grange Park at the intersection of Cetronia and Grange roads.

Plans for the new fire station include a historical museum area recognizing the long tradition of volunteer fire service in Upper Macungie Township.