The Townships Roadside leaf collection is scheduled for the week of November 16.  Residents are to place their leaves in a brown paper bag that can either be purchased at their local hardware store or at the Municipal Building.

If not already aware, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have scheduled a Nationwide 2026 Emergency Alert System Test for Tuesday, November 17^th. See some highlights and information of the test below:

• Test shall commence at approx. 2:20 p.m. (1420hrs) on November 17^th
  • Back-up date is Thursday, December 3^rd if testing is cancelled for November 17^th due to weather events or other emergencies.
• FEMA is required by law to conduct these nationwide tests of the public alert and warning system at least once every 3 years.
• Tests evaluate the operational readiness and effectiveness of external Emergency Alert System (EAS) participants and the infrastructure utilized to carry out these alerts.
• Test message will state, “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 2:20 to 2:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”
• Test message may be delivered as audio, on-screen text (television) or both, depending on the provider.
• Cell phones WILL NOT receive this test.

2026 Mosquitos Season Summary – Northampton County Vector Control (PDF)