Politics & Government
Upper Macungie Begins Talks on New Police Force Tonight
Upper Macungie Supervisors meet tonight to discuss starting a township police force after voting to leave Berks-Lehigh Regional Police earlier in the month.
Upper Macungie Supervisors are holding a special meeting to discuss creating a for Upper Macungie. The public is always welcome to voice concerns and ideas.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the .
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Upper Macungie voted to leave membership in the Berks-Lehigh Police on March 1. also covers Maxatawny Township, Topton Borough and Lyons Borough in Bucks County.
On Monday the met, but took no action on Upper Macungie’s withdrawal or make a move to disband. Maxatawny had voted on March 7 to make a motion during this meeting to .
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Nevertheless, Upper Macungie officials said they will continue planning its own force, with the first meeting being held tonight.
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