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About the Planning Commission

The Salisbury Township Planning commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The Planning Commission regulates and controls the subdivision of lots and the development of land; the approval of plans, or resubdivisions, standards for the design of streets, lots, easements, and other improvements. Minor subdivisions and resubdivisions are reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Commission. Major subdivisions, land development, and site plan review are reviewed by the Planning Commission who make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners who then act on the plan.

Director of Community Development: Kerry Rabold
Township Engineer: Keystone Consulting Engineers
Township Solicitor: Gross McGinley

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Active Project Plans

As of 1/7/2026

Project No. Project Name Project Type Proposed Development Location Most Recent Plan Date Project Status
58250015 Petition to Vacate East Trout Street Street Vacation Petition to vacate East Trout Street between South Gilmore Street and South Halstead Street   5/15/2025 On Planning Commission agenda 12/3/2025. Public Hearing on Board of Commissioners’ agenda 1/8/2026. PC offers “No Comment” 12/3/2025
58250017 Petition to Vacate Unnamed Right-of-Way behind 1801 Broadway Street Vacation Petition to vacate Unnamed right-of-way between another unnamed right-of-way and Acker Street   10/27/2025 On Planning Commission agenda 12/3/2025. Public Hearing on Board of Commissioners’ agenda 1/8/2026. PC offers “No Comment” 12/3/2025
Richard Schreiter
Richard Schreiter, Chair (4th Ward)
3061 Meadowbrook Circle N, Allentown, PA 18103
(Term Expires 1/1/29)
Jessica Klocek
Jessica Klocek, Vice Chair (1st Ward) 
1531 Seidersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015
(Term Expires 1/1/30)
Frank Frankenfield
Frank Frankenfield, Secretary (4th Ward) 
1698 Victoria Circle, Allentown, PA 18103
(Term Expires 1/1/30)
Richard Hassick
Richard Hassick (1st Ward)
1815 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015
(Term Expires 1/1/30)
John Barbaz
John Barbaz (1st Ward)
1025 Hillside Road, Allentown, PA 18103
(Term Expires 1/1/28)
Holly Weiss
Holly Weiss (2nd Ward)
1250 Voortman Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103
(Term Expires 1/1/28)
James “Jimmy” Brown (5th Ward)
1030 Barnsdale Road, Allentown, PA 18103
(Term Expires 1/1/27)

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Declaration of Snow Emergency & Trash/Recycling Delay

Due to anticipated winter weather conditions, Salisbury Township hereby declares a Snow Emergency effective Sunday, January 25 at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) through Monday, January 26 at 12:00 p.m. With the winter weather expected […]

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