Township News

News from Salisbury Township.

Multiple Board and Committee Vacancies

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Interested in serving your community? Salisbury Township has board and committee vacancies – details and applications are available below.

Zoning Hearing Board Vacancy – Alternate

The Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve as an Alternate member on the Zoning Hearing Board to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2027.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for appointment, please download and complete the application and submit it, along with a resume, to: info@salisburylehighpa.gov or by mail to: Attn: Cathy Gorman, Township Manager, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103.

Recreation Advisory Committee – 2nd Ward

The Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from the 2nd Ward to serve on the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending date of January 1, 2031.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for appointment, please download and complete the application and submit it, along with a resume, to: info@salisburylehighpa.gov or by mail to: Attn: Cathy Gorman, Township Manager, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103.

Vacancy Board

The Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Vacancy Board with a term ending date of January 1, 2027.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for appointment, please download and complete the application and submit it, along with a resume, to: info@salisburylehighpa.gov or by mail to: Attn: Cathy Gorman, Township Manager, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103.

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Building Code Board of Appeals with a term ending date of January 1, 2031.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for appointment, please download and complete the application and submit it, along with a resume, to: info@salisburylehighpa.gov or by mail to: Attn: Cathy Gorman, Township Manager, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103.

Environmental Advisory Council – 5th Ward

The Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from the 5th Ward to serve on the Environmental Advisory Committee with a term ending date of January 1, 2027.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for appointment, please download and complete the application and submit it, along with a resume, to: info@salisburylehighpa.gov or by mail to: Attn: Cathy Gorman, Township Manager, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103.

How to apply for a Dog License

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All dogs must be licensed when you buy or adopt them (earliest is 8 weeks old) or 3 months of age, whichever comes first, by January 1 of each year.

Failure to have your dog licensed may result in a fine of up to $500 plus court costs.

How much does a license cost?

Annual  Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.80
Lifetime  Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .  $52.80

Senior Citizens or Residents with Disabilities:
Annual  Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.80
Lifetime  Licenses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $36.80

 Licenses can be obtained through your County Treasurer.
For a list of County Treasurers, visit www.licenseyourdogpa.com

How to apply for  a Dog License

Lehigh County Government Center
17 South 7th Street, Room 119
Allentown, PA 18101
610-782-3112

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Download a Dog Licensing Flyer (PDF) »

Salisbury Township is now on Facebook!

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We’re excited to share that Salisbury Township has officially launched a Facebook page!

Our page will be used to share important announcements, community updates, event information, and other timely Township news.

You can visit and follow us by clicking the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/salisburylehigh/

We encourage residents to follow the page to stay informed and connected with what’s happening around the Township.

Please note that by engaging with Salisbury Township’s Facebook page, you agree to follow our Social Media Comment Policy. The policy can be viewed in full at the following link:
https://salisburylehighpa.gov/socialmedia/

PennDOT Summer Help

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PennDOT is looking to hire college students to supplement its permanent workforce from May through August.

The job typically entails seasonal maintenance work, crash system input and analysis, and maintenance and custodial services at roadside rest facilities. Many students also perform laboring and flagging duties in maintenance organizations and at highway worksites.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled full time or part time in a two-year degree, bachelor’s degree or advanced degree program at a Pennsylvania college or university. They also must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher), and at least 18 years of age.

The hourly rate is $17.38. Interested applicants should apply online here. Non-student summer positions may also be available.

2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Now Open

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The State of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Eligible residents may apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in the previous year.

This year’s income limit has increased to $48,110 for both homeowners and renters. The program is available to residents who are age 65 or older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and individuals with disabilities age 18 and older.

Apply online at mypath.pa.gov. Additional information about the program is available here.