Upper Milford Township News
Upper Milford Western Dist. Fire Co. #1 Chicken BBQ
Monday October 12, 2026
Upper Milford Western Dist. Fire co. #1 is having their Fall Chicken BBQ!
1/2 BBQ chicken, baked potato, and other delicious sides!
From 3-6pm
$12/ Meal
100% of the proceeds go directly towards helping them keep the community safe.
Purchase Tickets!
More Details on Facebook
Vera Cruz Community Association Halloween Parade
Wednesday October 14, 2026
Line up starts at 6:15pm parade begins at 7pm
The Parade will start at the Mystic Chain Park
Rain date is Thursday October 15,2026
Check the Vera Cruz Community Association Facebook page for more updates!
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EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency SepticSmart
EPA’s SepticSmart program is a nation-wide initiative to share information on the proper care and maintenance of septic systems and encourage public stewardship in caring for these wastewater treatment systems. The SepticSmart program provides a wealth of online resources for homeowners, local organizations and government leaders to facilitate an understanding on:
how to properly care for and use your septic system,
how simple septic maintenance can save you money and protect your property value,
why maintaining your septic system can protect your family’s health and the environment.
SepticSmart Website Link
Berkheimer - Local Earned Income Tax Reminder Notices
Local Earned Income Tax Reminder Notices
Berkheimer is mailing reminder notices to residents who may still need to file a 2025 Local Earned Income Tax return or provide information about their filing status.
If you receive a notice, please review it and respond to Berkheimer promptly. Most matters can be resolved by following the instructions included in the notice. For more information or assistance, visit hab-inc.com or email wecare@palocaltax.com.
Lehigh County Humane Society TNVR
Upper Milford Township participates in the TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release) program with Lehigh Valley Humane Society. Please participate to help control the population of the feral cats. See more information below for the program or call the Humane Society for questions.
Lehigh Valley Humane Society
Address: 640 Dixon St, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 797-1205
Lehigh County Humane Society TNVR Program
State Route 2018 - Indian Creek Rd Closure
PennDOT will be closing the State Route 2018 - Indian Creek Rd. on April 1st for approximately 140 days. Below is the detour plan from PennDOT. They are replacing the box culvert at the bottom of Indian Falls and Indian Creek Rd. over the Leibert Creek. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
View the Detour Map.
Spotted Lanternfly Information
A spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that is native to Asia and was first discovered in the U.S. in 2014 in Pennsylvania. It belongs to the planthopper family and has a piercing-sucking mouthpart that feeds on sap from over 70 different plants, including some that are economically important. It can stress and damage the plants it feeds on and reduce the quality of life for people in infested areas. It has a distinctive appearance with tan, semi-transparent forewings, black spots, patches of red and black, and a white band and yellow and black abdomen. For more information, please visit National Park Service website.
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Welcome To Upper Milford Township
Located in the southernmost portion of Lehigh County, our community includes the villages of Powder Valley, Shimerville, Vera Cruz, Old Zionsville, and Zionsville. The Township is characterized by rolling hills, scenic valleys, and a distinctly rural atmosphere, with historic churches and barns, time-honored homes, active farmland, and long-standing family businesses.
Residents enjoy convenient access to expanded services and shopping along the Route 29/100 corridor. Nearby communities include Emmaus and Macungie, with Allentown and Bethlehem just 15-20 minutes to the north and the Upper Perkiomen Valley 15 minutes to the south. Philadelphia is approximately a 45-minute drive.
Upper Milford Township was the first township organized in 1734 in what is now Lehigh County. According to the 2020 Census, the Township is home to 7,777 residents across 2,971 households.
We invite you to explore our website for information about Township services, meetings, and community resources. If you have any questions, please contact the Township Office at 610-966-3223
Our staff will be happy to assist you.
