Published October 09. 2026 09:38AM
Over 100 Upper Macungie Township officials, residents and elected officials filled the 100 capacity meeting room to celebrate the opening of the new Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center.
The ribbon cutting was held recently with a soft opening held in August.
Laura McHugh, chair of the Upper Macungie Township Community Fund Board was master of ceremonies.
Jeff Fleischaker, president, Upper Macungie board of supervisors thanked all those involved with the successful completion of the building including township employees, officials, contractors and builders.
Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel thanked the township for its forward view of growth in Lehigh County.
The Blue Zone Project was one of the nonprofit organizations on hand during the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center, 340 Grange Road, Allentown. Blue Zone mascot Makku was the greeter.Additional photos appear on Page A2.PRESS PHOTO BYLOU WHEELAND
Upper Macungie Township officials and contractors cut the ribbon for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center. Pictured, from left: Bob Ibach, township manager; Jim Brunell, former supervisor; Jeff Fleischaker, chairman, Upper Macungie board of supervisors; Sean Gill, former supervisor and member of Lifestyle planning group; Kathy Rader, former township supervisor; Sonny Ghai and Andrew Snyder, both supervisors; Bob Begliomini, president, Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Region; Allison Quinn, corporate relations and employee communications and engagement manager, Air Products; David Jaindl, Jaindl Properties; and Mike Butz, Butz Contract Management.
All available Upper Macungie Township employees join together for a group photo.
Section leaders from the Parkland High School band play at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Press photos by Lou WheelandConnor Corpora, representing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, presents a proclamation from the governor to the Upper Macungie board of supervisors. Board member Sonny Ghai, holding the proclamation, is joined by Jeff Fleischaker, chairman, and Andrew Snyder, member.
