At its brief, efficient Nov. 4 meeting, Hanover Township, Lehigh County, Council passed three resolutions for the improvement of the sanitary sewer system within the township. Twenty-one bids were received for three contracts from several companies that were awarded through three council resolutions.

Resolution 2026-44, which approves contract A via competitive bidding for the sanitary sewer main CIPP lining for the sanitary sewer and storm rehabilitation project, was awarded to SWERP Inc. of Bristol, Bucks County, in the amount of $198,356. SWERP is a certified women-owned company. Visit buywomenowned.com for more information about SWERP Inc.

Resolution 2026-45, which approves contract B via competitive bidding for the sanitary sewer manhole epoxy lining for the sanitary sewer and storm rehabilitation project, was also awarded to SWERP in the amount of $72,850.

Resolution 2026-46, a resolution approving contract C via competitive bidding for the storm sewer pipe CIPP lining for the sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, was awarded to Insight Pipe Inc. of Harmony, Butler County, in the amount of $127,210. Visit insightpipe.com for information about the business.

The three bids were awarded after successful review by the township solicitor and engineer.

In her report, township Manager Melissa Wehr played a video honoring veterans born, raised and/or residing in Hanover Township. Veterans Day was celebrated Nov. 11.

In his solicitor report, Jason Ulrich reported to council the Hanover Township referendum question was passed in the Nov. 3 election. Since voters passed the referendum, it will allow council members to call into a council meeting and participate and vote in the meeting as if a council member was physically present at the meeting. The referendum passed 269 in favor and 212 against.

Council members approved the paying of the township’s bills through Nov. 4. Council approved the Oct. 21 special and regular council meeting minutes.

The next council meeting is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the municipal building, 2202 Grove Road, Allentown. It is an in-person-only meeting. Visit hanleco.org for more information.