{"id":343,"date":"2012-06-30T19:28:09","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T19:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=343"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:07:52","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T17:07:52","slug":"west-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/?page_id=343","title":{"rendered":"Northampton County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NORTHAMPTON COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>County Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n699 Washington Street<br \/>\nEaston 610-829-6500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.northamptoncounty.org\/\">www.northamptoncounty.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>201 North Main  Street<br \/>\nNazareth 610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Highways<\/strong><br \/>\nI-78, I-80<br \/>\nRoute 22, 33, 222, 309, 378, 611<br \/>\nPennsylvania Turnpike<\/p>\n<p>An area marked by contrast, North\u00adampton County harmonizes patchwork  farmland, vital urban centers, bustling industrial parks, quiet neighborhoods,  and undeveloped regions that answer a sportsman\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n<p>The City of Bethlehem is the focal point of the region, providing  expanded urban amenities to the many small boroughs and sprawling townships  scattered throughout the Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby Easton greatly enhances these outstanding resources, rivaling  Bethlehem for magnificent performing arts venues, leading healthcare  institutions, and first-rate colleges.<\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem is noteworthy as the only municipality in Pennsylvania that is  geographically split between two counties. Northampton County claims the lion\u2019s  share of the population of approximately 50,000, while another 20,000 residents  are at home on the \u201cLehigh County\u201d side of town. The fact that Bethlehem spans  and unites the two counties is a symbol for the cohesive spirit that pervades  the Valley. City planners, local governments, area businessmen, educational  leaders, and private citizens work diligently to turn their common visions into  reality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economy<\/strong><br \/>\nWith an equally diverse economy that includes leading health-care and  educational institutions, Northampton County offers abundant employment  opportunities and fertile ground for entrepreneurial roots. In spite of its  vast acreage of undeveloped land, the county is a potent force within the Lehigh  Valley \u2014 distinguished as the third largest market in Pennsylvania after  Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Literally straddling two counties, the City of  Bethlehem forms the hub of the Valley\u2019s industrial and farming activity.<\/p>\n<p>Major industries include small businesses, high-technology companies,  and manufacturing enterprises that have flourished for decades, even centuries!  Beth\u00adlehem Steel, well-known across the nation as the largest steel producer,  is located<br \/>\nin the city designated by its name. Easton claims the Dixie Cup Company,  premier manufacturer of the disposable ice-cream and drinking cups that became  an integral part of American culture throughout the 1900s.<\/p>\n<p>Both residential and industrial sectors are served by an excellent  transportation network. The doorway to the world is as close as the expanding  Lehigh Valley<br \/>\nInternational Airport, although criss-crossed interstates and superhighways  ensure an easy, quick trip throughout the Valley. New England, the  Mid-Atlantic, New York City and Philadelphia \u2013 the nation\u2019s largest and most  influential markets and metropolitan areas \u2013 are all \u201cneighbors\u201d through  transportation efficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services<\/strong><br \/>\nNorthampton County offers outstanding educational opportunities from  kinder\u00adgarten through graduate study and professional programs. Private and  parochial schools offer alternatives to public education, while outstanding  libraries, technical schools, arts programs, and training facilities reflect  the prevailing attitude of life-long education. Almost any degree imaginable  can be pursued in one or more of the area\u2019s two or four-year colleges, as well  as in commercial, trade, music, and art schools.<\/p>\n<p>The City of Bethlehem is home to Moravian College and Lehigh University,  the latter noted as a rich cultural center, a major research institution, and  the Lehigh Valley\u2019s only university. Also within commuting distance are  Lafayette College in Easton, St. Luke\u2019s Hospital School of Nursing, and a  two-year campus for Pennsylvania State University.<\/p>\n<p>Healthcare facilities are equally prolific and renowned, centered around  the regional facility of Easton Hospital. Cancer treatment and cardiac care are  just two of the many specializations available at Easton Hospital, offering all  the expertise and state-of-the-art equipment of a major medical center. The  hospital keeps pace with the latest in diagnostic and therapeutic technology  through its affiliations with Hahnemann University Medical School and fifteen  other centers of higher learning. Bethlehem is home to Muhlenberg Hospital  Center, with its wide spectrum of medical and surgical services.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to enjoying first-rate educational and health-care  resources, residents of Northampton County are served by an unparalleled  network of efficient transportation. Just outside of Easton is the ABE airport,  offering direct service to numerous destinations within the United States and  Canada. Interstate 78 forms a loop around the entire Valley, connecting with  Interstate 80 in the northeastern corner and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the  southeast. Local buses serve Easton-Bethlehem-Allentown and their suburbs,  while Greyhound bus lines meet the travel needs to New York City, Philadelphia,  or Harrisburg.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifestyle<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you enjoy hunting and fishing surrounded by woodlands and streams,  or shopping for designer apparel in the middle of a lavish mall, Northampton  County meets every need. Blending verdant parklands with urban areas has  ensured the protection of wildlife and preserved nature\u2019s own splendor.  Conservation and respect for the environment are evident at every turn. The  Forks of the Delaware Shad Fishing Tournament in Easton is a tribute to the  region\u2019s success in revitalization of water resources, attracting 1,500 anglers  from 20 states.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of where you live in Lehigh Valley, major shopping centers  are just minutes away. While urban centers like Easton and Bethlehem provide a  plethora of shops and sprawling malls, many of the smaller towns and villages  are home to well-developed retail districts. Quaint downtown centers with  historic buildings and Victorian charm are often tucked away in hidden corners  of the Valley, offering hand-crafted treasures and priceless antiques to the  adventurous. Should all that shopping whet your appetite, you\u2019ll find  restaurants from rustic colonial taverns to oriental bistros.<\/p>\n<p>Aficionados of the performing arts will find a full calendar of events,  including professional theatre companies, symphonic concerts, and cinemas that  offer in art and foreign films. The avant-garde Touchstone Theater in Bethlehem  specializes in the process of the actor as creator, while Easton invested $5  million to restore the splendor of the State Theater.<\/p>\n<p>Festivals and holiday celebrations are always grand-scale events in  Northampton County, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. In addition to  its Christmas City Fair, the City of Bethlehem sponsors a full nine days of  Musikfest, a whirlwind of musical delight, delicious food, and lovely crafts.  In fact, music seems to be synonymous with the City of Bethlehem, where strains  of folk, blues, and folk-rock fill the evening air. Bethlehem\u2019s annual Bach  Festival is one of the world\u2019s best known musical extravaganzas, attracting  international visitors and music-lovers from 30 states. Many of the local high  school bands carry on a tradition of excellence, culminated by Liberty High  School Band\u2019s record-breaking, first-place honors in the Governor\u2019s Cup  competition in St. Petersburg, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Residents of Northampton County have no problem filling their leisure hours,  whether they are in the mood for active sports or spectator thrills. Within the  area\u2019s towns and cities are playgrounds, athletic fields, youth centers, health  clubs, swimming pools, tennis courts, ice-skating rinks, golf courses, and  country clubs. Towpaths that follow the Lehigh and Delaware canals offer miles  of bicycling pleasure, with new paths being added every year. Along with miles  of outstanding trails, Hugh Moore Park includes canal locks, and a cable  suspension bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the area\u2019s lush parks combine spectacular scenery with historic  sites,<br \/>\nincluding the restored 18th century Mora\u00advian settlement in Bethlehem and  Jacobs\u00adburg State Park northwest of Easton. Development near Easton now  includes Minsi Lake, Minsi Park, and 322 acres in Upper Mount Bethel for  year-around fun that includes hiking and fishing, seasonal hunting,  ice-skating, and picnicking.<\/p>\n<p>An abundance of exciting, seasonal college sports events include the  nation\u2019s<br \/>\noldest NCAA Division I football rivalry between Lafayette College and Lehigh  University. Nazareth Speedway, just six miles outside of Easton, and the Pocono  International Raceway both cater to auto-racing fans.<\/p>\n<p>Housing options in Northampton are as gracious and diverse as its  communities, from magnificent older homes in tree-lined historic districts to  sprawling new ranches that dot the picturesque countryside.<\/p>\n<p>Row homes in center city, apartments, condominiums, twins, two-stories \u2014  the ideal living situation is available at a reasonable cost. Considering the county\u2019s  abundant housing stock, employment opportunities, educational excellence, and  cultural resources, few locations in the nation can rival Lehigh Valley for  sheer quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>While nature has blessed Northampton County with scenic beauty, the hard-working  people who call this land home remain its greatest \u201cnatural\u201d resource. From the  small boroughs to the heart of Bethlehem or Easton, you\u2019ll be greeted by the  friendly faces and heart-warming handshakes of welcoming neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allen Township\/East Allen  Township<\/strong><br \/>\nAllen Township<br \/>\n610-262-7012<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.allentownship.org\/\">www.allentownship.org<\/a><br \/>\nEast Allen Township<br \/>\n610-262-7961<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatwp.org\/\">www.eatwp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/\">www.lehighvalleychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Comparable in population as well as physical size, the townships of  Allen and East Allen cover 11 and 16 square miles, respectively. The areas also  have a similar complexion: both are primarily comprised of agricultural and  rural elements harmonized with residential development.<\/p>\n<p>The appeal of a relaxed country atmosphere within close proximity to  outstanding urban amenities makes these townships attractive to newcomers.<\/p>\n<p>Both Allentown and Bethlehem are just a short drive from home, offering  a virtually endless variety of educational, cultural, entertainment, and  employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bethlehem City<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>City Hall<\/strong><br \/>\n610-865-7014<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bethlehem-pa.gov\/\">www.bethlehem-pa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/\">www.lehighvalleychamber.org<\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spanning two counties, Bethlehem is home to more than 50,000 residents  in Northampton County and another 22,400 in Lehigh County. Although the area  has a number of large shopping centers and 170 diverse industries, Bethlehem  Steel remains as one of the area\u2019s largest employers.<\/p>\n<p>Harmonizing tradition with progress, Bethlehem has restored the  Victorian<br \/>\nfacades and gas lamps of its Main Street.<\/p>\n<p>Home selections are abundant and handsome, many with gardens and patios  paved with brick and stone. Home of both Lehigh University and Moravian  College, Bethlehem is a center for education, culture, and entertainment. Lush  parks and celebrations delight residents of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem&#8217;s vibrant quality of life, established by its founders,  flourishes today because of its leaders&#8217; vision and foresight. During the last  three decades, Bethlehem&#8217;s growth into a diversified community has brought with  it thousands of jobs and millions of dollars. The former 160-acre Bethlehem  Steel property&nbsp;along the river is in the early stages of  being&nbsp;redeveloped. The name of the redevelopment area is BethWorks Now,  and&nbsp;its main focus is the National Museum of Industrial History, which  will have exhibits on loan from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.,  and will encompass the industrial history of the United States. Also planned  are sports, recreation, entertainment, dining, and retail establishments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bethlehem Township\/Freemansburg  Borough\/Hanover Township<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Towns\/Borough Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Bethlehem Township&nbsp; <\/strong><br \/>\n610-814-6400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bethlehemtownship.org\">www.bethlehemtownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hanover Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-866-1140<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hanovertwp-nc.org\/\">http:\/\/hanovertwp-nc.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Freemansburg <\/strong><br \/>\n610-866-2220<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.boroughoffreemansburg.org\">www.boroughoffreemansburg.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>Resembling Hanover 40 years ago in its growth pattern, Bethlehem Twp. is  home to 19,600. Shopping centers and services have moved rapidly into the area,  following the residential expansion. The housing selection offers well-kept  older homes to sprawling ranches on spacious lots.<\/p>\n<p>Hanover is one of the three suburban communities surrounding Bethlehem  City. Here, large tracts of agricultural land have been transformed into  popular new housing developments.<\/p>\n<p>Freemansburg Borough, is just 2 miles from Bethlehem City. A number of  major malls are all just minutes from any point.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>City of Easton<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>City Hall<\/strong><br \/>\n610-250-6600<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easton-pa.com\/\">www.easton-pa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/easton.html\">www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/easton.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Serving as the county seat, Easton is a center of transportation and  industry for the entire Valley. The diversified housing stock includes a  variety of single-family homes, townhouses, rentals. Above the Delaware River  is College Hill, known for its handsome older homes and archi\u00adtectural variety  \u2014 including the lovely Victorian buildings of Lafayette College.<\/p>\n<p>An active community life is further enriched by the presence of three  colleges in the area: Lafayette College, Churchman Business College, and  Northampton County Area Community College.<\/p>\n<p>An excellent selection of public and private schools provide  undergraduate<br \/>\nopportunities to area youth.<\/p>\n<p>With sensitivity to historic preservation, mixed uses have brought  modern living to this lovely community. Many preserved historic buildings are  open to the public, unique shopping opportunities are offered by merchants, the  cultural and arts community continues to grow and prosper, and the scenic  waterways, restored canal system, and open spaces are plentiful. Two Rivers  Landing, home to the Crayola Factory and the National Canal Museum are popular  attractions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forks Township\/Palmer  Township\/Lower Mount Bethel Township\/Pen Argyl Borough<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Town Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Forks Township&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><br \/>\n610-252-0785<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.forkstownship.org\">www.forkstownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Lower Mount Bethel Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-252-5074<br \/>\n<strong>Palmer Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-253-7191<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.palmertwp.com\">www.palmertwp.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Pen Argyl<\/strong><br \/>\n610-863-4119<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.penargylborough.com\">www.penargylborough.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>Forks Township, is largely agricultural but offers handsome acreage for  residential development. Downtown Easton is just a ten-minute drive from the  front door, and Park Mall in Palmer is three miles away.&nbsp; Lower Mount Bethel is slightly more<br \/>\nremote but still just minutes from major urban amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Palmer\u2019s farmland is giving way to residential growth. The township is  now home to a major shopping center, as well as the Easton Area high school.  The Borough of Pen Argyl offers well-kept older homes at a reasonable price.  Housing options in the townships are diverse and plentiful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>North Catasauqua\/ Walnutport<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Borough Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>North Catasauqua<\/strong><br \/>\n610-264-1504<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.northcatasauqua.org\">www.northcatasauqua.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Walnutport<\/strong><br \/>\n610-767-1322<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/walnutportpa.org\/\">walnutportpa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>The borough of North Catasauqua is home to 2,900 residents in an area  less than one square mile. Primarily residential, the borough offers a housing  mix of well-kept older homes along tree-lined streets, and some newer  construction in a variety of architectural styles and price ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Commuters enjoy LANTA bus service to major employment centers.<\/p>\n<p>With 2,500 residents in one square mile, Walnutport is another choice  for small-town living. The borough harmonizes its residential development with  some industrial activity and commercial growth.<\/p>\n<p>Local shopping in both boroughs is sufficient to satisfy daily needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Northampton\/Bath  Borough\/Chapman\/Lehigh Township\/Moore Township<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Town Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Northampton<\/strong><br \/>\n610-262-2576<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.northamptonboro.com\">www.northamptonboro.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Bath Borough<\/strong><br \/>\n610-837-6525<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bathborough.org\/\">www.bathborough.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Chapman<\/strong><br \/>\n610-837-0842<br \/>\n<strong>Lehigh Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-767-6771<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehightownship.com\">www.lehightownship.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Moore Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-9449<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mooretownship.org\">www.mooretownship.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>Northampton is a balanced community with an active industrial sector, a  conservation area, and a good commercial mix. Bath covers one square mile and  looks to Allentown for expanded amenities. The Borough of Chapman is home to  245 residents in .2 square mile. Those looking for a small town in close  proximity to urban amenities will find a selection of reasonably priced homes  in the boroughs.<\/p>\n<p>Lehigh and Moore claim nearly 30 square miles each, offering vast open  spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Newcomers will find a pleasing mix of handsome older homes and newer  construction in a variety of architectural styles and price ranges.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plainfield Township\/Roseto\/Wind  Gap<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Township Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Plainfield Township <\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-6944<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/plainfieldtownship.org\/\">https:\/\/plainfieldtownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Roseto <\/strong><br \/>\n610-588-0695<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/boroughroseto.com\/\">http:\/\/boroughroseto.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Wind Gap<\/strong><br \/>\n610-863-7288<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>Home to 5,500 in 28 square miles, the picturesque area known as  Plainfield is primarily farmland, forest and residential development. Beautiful  older homes blend with new construction in this area, from quaint farm houses  to country estates and sprawling ranches on generous acreage.<\/p>\n<p>The small boroughs of Roseto and Wind Gap are well-established  communities that have developed within the context of the township, offering  tranquil neighborhoods and attractive older homes along tree-lined streets.<\/p>\n<p>Many are drawn to the boroughs for the strong community spirit that  prevails, as well as the reasonable cost of housing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bangor\/East Bangor\/Portland\/Upper  Mount Bethel Township\/Washington Township<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Township Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Bangor <\/strong><br \/>\n610-588-2216<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bangorborough.org\/\">http:\/\/bangorborough.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>East Bangor<\/strong><br \/>\n610-588-4656<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/eastbangorborough.org\/\">http:\/\/eastbangorborough.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Portland<\/strong><br \/>\n570-897-0559<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portlandboroughpa.com\/\">https:\/\/portlandboroughpa.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Upper Mount Bethel<\/strong><br \/>\n570-897-6127<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/umbt.org\/\">http:\/\/umbt.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Washington Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-588-1524<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington-township.com\/\">www.washington-township.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>Bangor and East Bangor boroughs are adjacent to the Township of  Washington, while Portland Borough is surrounded by Upper Mount Bethel Twp. The  Bangors are well-established communities, integrating industrial sectors and  commercial growth with quiet neighborhoods. Washington offers a pleasing mix of  older homes and new construction.<\/p>\n<p>Portland is primarily a residential haven, offering well-kept older  homes along tree-lined streets. The minimum lot size in Upper Mount Bethel is  one acre, preserving the feeling of openness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower Saucon Township\/Hellertown  Borough<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Township\/Borough Halls<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lower Saucon Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-865-3291<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowersaucontownship.org\/\">www.lowersaucontownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hellertown Borough<\/strong><br \/>\n610-838-7041<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hellertownborough.org\/\">https:\/\/hellertownborough.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/strong>610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>Lower Saucon Township boasts some of the richest farmland in  Pennsylvania.<br \/>\nAlthough the township has developed rapidly in recent years, much of the  landscape retains its rural character.<\/p>\n<p>Excellent public schools, reasonable housing costs, and close proximity  to urban amenities have made the Saucon Valley a popular residential choice.  Housing options range from conversions of old barns to handsome new  construction and luxurious country estates near the lush Saucon Valley Country  Club.<\/p>\n<p>Primarily residential, Hellertown Borough claims a population of 5,660  in 2 square miles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nazareth\/Lower Nazareth\/Upper  Nazareth Township\/Bushkill\/Stockertown\/Tatamy<\/strong> <strong>Borough<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Township\/Borough Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Nazareth<\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-0202<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nazarethboroughpa.com\">www.nazarethboroughpa.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Lower Nazareth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-7434<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowernazareth.com\/\">www.lowernazareth.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Upper Nazareth Township&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><br \/>\n610759-5341<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uppernazarethtownship.org\/\">www.uppernazarethtownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Bushkill&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-1250<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bushkilltownship.com\">www.bushkilltownship.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Stockertown<\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-8393<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/stockertown.org\/\">http:\/\/stockertown.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Tatamy<\/strong><br \/>\n610-252-7123<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tatamypa.com\/\">http:\/\/tatamypa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>Upper and Lower Nazareth \u2014 with 3,450 and 4,200 residents, respectively  \u2014 both neighbor the borough that shares their name. Nazareth Borough is home to  5,560 in a compact 2.5 square miles, offering an abundance of charming historical  buildings and quiet residential areas.<\/p>\n<p>Stockertown Borough, claiming just 700 residents in 2 square miles, has  a similar approach to expansion. The minimum lot size here is one. Adjacent  Tatamy Borough offers well-kept older homes in a variety of styles. Bushkill  Township, with a sprawling 26 square miles, is currently home to only 5,000  people.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wilson\/Glendon\/West  Easton\/Williams Township<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Township Halls<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Wilson <\/strong><br \/>\n610-258-6142<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wilsonborough.org\">www.wilsonborough.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Glendon<\/strong><br \/>\n610-253-1577<br \/>\n<strong>West Easton<\/strong><br \/>\n610-252-6651<br \/>\n<strong>Williams Township<\/strong><br \/>\n610-258-6788<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.williamstwp.org\/\">www.williamstwp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-759-9188<\/p>\n<p>The small boroughs of Wilson, Glendon and West Easton are all clustered  around the City of Easton and neighboring Williams Township. Wilson is the  largest. West Easton is home to 1,160 people, while Glendon only claims 400  residents and is appealing to those who want to combine a small-town atmosphere  with a more open feeling.<\/p>\n<p>Both Wilson and Glendon offer sufficient retail activity to meet the  daily needs of residents; West Easton is unique in its well-developed  industrial sector. Williams Township claims 3,990 residents in 18 square miles,  leaving room for growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NORTHAMPTON COUNTY County Offices 699 Washington Street Easton 610-829-6500 www.northamptoncounty.org Chamber of Commerce 201 North Main Street Nazareth 610-759-9188 Major Highways I-78, I-80 Route 22, 33, 222, 309, 378, 611 Pennsylvania Turnpike An area marked by contrast, North\u00adampton County harmonizes patchwork farmland, vital urban centers, bustling industrial parks, quiet neighborhoods, and undeveloped regions that answer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/343"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=343"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":724,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/343\/revisions\/724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}