Sharon Fehlinger-Ricker, South Whitehall Township Commissioner

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Sharon Fehlinger-Ricker, South Whitehall Township Commissioner Sharon Fehlinger-Ricker is a member of the South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners. Proud to serve ALL neighbors in South Whitehall.

10/27/2026

Zoning Hearing Board
Date:10/28/2026 7:00 PM

Location:
Municipal Building
4444 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

Zoning Hearing Board meetings are held in person at the Township Municipal Building at 4444 Walbert Ave. They are also streamed on-line via the link found below. Please note that no virtual public participation will be allowed and no recording of the hearing will be posted on the Township website.

Virtual Meeting Link Information:
SWT Zoning Hearing Board Hearing

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone HERE.

AGENDA


ZHB-2026-12: The Appeal of Erika Rivas and Samuel Torres, requesting a variance from Section 350-48(f)(1) of the South Whitehall Township Zoning Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) to permit the operation of a Family Day-Care Home serving up to ten (10) children where the Ordinance would limit the Family Day-Care Home to serving a maximum of six (6) children.

The subject property is in the R-3 Zoning District (Low Density Residential), and is located at 1225 North 30th Street, Allentown, PA (Tax ID No. 548751399534-1).

ZHB-2026-10: The Appeal of Stacey and Joseph Bedics, owners of property located at 1211 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA (Tax ID No. 548741759400), challenging the Township’s issuance of a Zoning Permit and Zoning Certificate of Use for a concrete patio at the subject property and seeking revocation of said Certificate of Use.

The subject property is in the R-3 Zoning District (Low Density Residential), and is located at 1221 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA (Tax ID No. 548741766298-1).

ZHB-2026-07: The Appeal of Ingerman Construction Management, LLC, as agent for Calvary Temple of Allentown, PA, requesting a variance from Section 350-48(p)(4)(D) of the Ordinance to permit three hundred five (305) off-street parking spaces where the Ordinance would require four hundred forty-five (445) off-street parking spaces.

The subject property is in the R-10 Zoning District (High Density Residential), and is located at 3436 Wi******er Road, Allentown, PA (Tax ID Nos. 548722977224-1 & 548722977224-2).

The above-referenced properties are in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, PA. Copies of any plans, applications, and/or supporting documents submitted to the Township are available for public inspection at the Township Building, located at the above address, during normal business hours where they may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof (it is recommended that appointments be made in advance). All Applicants or their authorized representatives must attend. All objectors and interested parties are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to be heard.

Important Meeting!  This will be the first time the public will have the opportunity to look at the proposed budget for ...
10/26/2026

Important Meeting! This will be the first time the public will have the opportunity to look at the proposed budget for next year!

Board of Commissioners Meeting - 2027 Budget Workshop
Date: WEDNESDAY 10/28/2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location:
Municipal Building + Virtual
4444 Walbert Ave
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

Board of Commissioners Meetings are held in person at the Township Municipal Building at 4444 Walbert Ave. They are also streamed on-line.

Virtual Meeting Link Information:
SWT Board of Commissioners Meeting

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/992073781

You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 992-073-781
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install

Environmental Advisory Council MeetingDate:  TONIGHT     10/26/2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location:Municipal Building + Virt...
10/26/2026

Environmental Advisory Council Meeting
Date: TONIGHT 10/26/2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location:
Municipal Building + Virtual
4444 Walbert Ave
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104



The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) meets in person at the Township Building and virtually on the fourth Monday of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Learn more about the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) HERE.

Virtual Meeting Link Information:
SWT Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/186926925
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 186-926-925
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install

Landscape and Shade Tree Commission MeetingDate:  TONIGHT      10/26/2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location:Municipal Building4...
10/26/2026

Landscape and Shade Tree Commission Meeting
Date: TONIGHT 10/26/2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location:
Municipal Building
4444 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

Landscape and Shade Tree Commission Meetings are held in person at the Township Municipal Building at 4444 Walbert Ave. They are not streamed online or recorded.

Here is what is happening in the township over the next few days:
10/26/2026

Here is what is happening in the township over the next few days:

10/24/2026

Today, three of our members took a road trip to Glick Fire Equipment Company in Zelienople, PA, and took delivery of our new Tower 3. The Tower was then dropped off at FMI for equipment upfitting. Stay tuned for future updates!

10/24/2026
Reminder!
10/22/2026

Reminder!

Today is the day! It's time for our 4th Annual Flu Clinic at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center!
Stop by for a free flu shot!
No insurance needed!
Ages 6 months and older.
Not a fan of the flu shot? No problem!
Stop by anyway! We have plenty more to offer!
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our Forensic Center!
Get a sneak peek at our almost—but not quite—finished CT Scanner Suite!
Enjoy refreshments!
Meet the staff!
TODAY from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

10/21/2026

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4444 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, PA
18104

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