From 8 AM – 12 PM. This is the only tire drop off of the year! Residents must bring tires to the Coplay Parkway lower lot, limit is 6 tires per household. A trailer, furnished by LaFarge will be loaded by borough employees. Gather any and all tires accumulating in your yard, garage, shed or basement to properly dispose of them. We accept tires from cars, pick-up trucks and vans but NO large trucks, ATV’s, motorcycles or bicycles. Tires left outside are listed as a major contributor to West Nile Virus. Borough Ordinance forbids accumulation of tires on properties for this reason.

The 18th annual Children’s Bike Derby will be held Saturday, MAY 19 from 8:30-10:30 AM at the Coplay Parkway, N. 2nd St. Coplay children ages 2 to 15 are invited to participate in the Derby. Kids who reside outside Coplay, but their grandparents reside in the borough are also invited to the Derby. A bike helmet, prizes, food and refreshments are presented to every attendee, and all Free! This annual event is sponsored by Coplay Athletic Club, Coplay Police Department and Coplay Town Watch. Contact Bev “Pep” Miller at 610-262-0909 for additional Derby information.

The Coplay Community Pool will open at 12 PM Saturday, JUNE 9 to kick off our 2012 Recreation Season. POOL PASSES are available for purchase as of May 1st only at the Coplay Borough Office during normal business hours. 2012 RATES are as follows: Family: Resident- $100, Non-Resident - $140; Adult: Resident - $50, Non-Resident - $60; Student: Resident - $40, Non-Resident - $50. Daily Entry rates: Resident - $5, Non-Resident - $7. 5 and under and 62 and older enter free. Family Pass includes anyone living in the household ONLY and proof of Residency is REQUIRED for all individuals on the pass over the age of 18.
Swim lessons will be offered at the Coplay Pool through the Suburban North YMCA. Additional schedule information will be available at the pool on opening day or by contact the Y at 610-264-5221.

I awarded two Mayoral Proclamations during the month of April; the first highlighted Cetronia Ambulance Corps. for their service and support to our community’s emergency medical needs and the second to Frank and Anna Dickman for many years of community activism. Please join me in expressing thanks for the efforts of both Cetronia Ambulance and Frank & Anna Dickman in helping the residents of Coplay over the years. You can now reach me via email at mayor@boroughofcoplay.org or by cell phone at 484-239-1611.

The borough office and public works department will be closed Monday, MAY 28 for the Memorial Day Holiday. We will reopen Tuesday at 7 AM for public works and 8 AM for the borough office.

received 242 calls for the month of March, 2012. Arrests: Public Drunkenness – 1, Disorderly Conduct – 1, Harassment – 1; Traffic – 17, Parking Tickets – 59. Bicycle Helmets are available at the Police Station; should you need one, please call ahead to 610-262-2288.

next Board Meeting will be Thursday, MAY 10 at 7 PM, Story Time with Miss Betsy on Tuesday, MAY 15 at 6:15 PM. Regular Library HOURS: Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 7 PM; Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM. The Library will be closed Saturday, MAY 26 and Monday, MAY 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
          We continue to work on various fundraising alternatives and would like to thank everyone who has stepped forward with ideas, donations and encouragement in this time of uncertainty. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – we are in need of volunteers to help organize books in the basement for our next book sale; any amount of time you can give would be appreciated. DAILY NUMBER LOTTERY TICKETS – on behalf of Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame are being sold at the library for $5 each. LV DINING DISCOUNT CARD and GIANT GIFT CARDS are available as part of our ongoing fundraising efforts. Please call 610-262-7351 or email coplaypl@gmail.com.

Gym located on 2nd floor of Coplay Municipal Building, check board for meeting dates;
          Contact Information: Bev 610-262-0909

next meeting will be held Monday, MAY 21 at 7 PM in Council Chambers. All organizations are required to attend meetings. We still need someone to organize the Crafts and Sidewalk Art Contest.
         Contact information: Steve 610-703-8487

Happy Mother’s Day. We are running our 2012 membership drive; Contact us for more info; Dues are $2/year. For voter registration information or to join the CDC contact Bill via email or the number below.
          Contact information: Bill 610-751-2745

Visit our webpage (click here) or contact the committee via email
          Contact information: Gene or Sandy 610-262-8028

meets Thursday, MAY 31 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. 3rd St. at 7 PM. Program: “Garden for Wildlife” presented by Sue Tantsits. All are welcome! Garden Tip: removing weeds before they flower prevents them from spreading seeds. Control annual weeds with a thick layer of mulch, black plastic or weed block fabric.
          Contact information: Faith 610-261-2594

contact the club for meeting schedule or additional information.
          Contact information: Frank 610-440-0481

contact the club for meeting schedule or additional information.
          Contact information: Barb 610-440-0481

founded in July 1995, the original Crime Watch is the “eyes and ears” of the Police force. We have laminated window Coplay Crime Watch signs (with McGruff logo) and Vials of Life kits available free of charge to anyone. Safety Tip: Keeping Kids Safe – make sure your kids know how to use 911 or “0” in emergencies. Help them practice making emergency phone calls. Be sure emergency numbers (police, fire, poison control, and emergency medical) are by all phones.
          Contact information: Frank 610-262-0802

will meet Wednesday, MAY 9 at 6 PM to finalize plans for the annual fund drive. Also, convalescent equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and canes are available if needed for one day, an outing over the weekend, or however long is necessary. Requests require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to organize, please respect this policy.
          Contact information: Al 610-262-8625
          Convalescent Equipment: Faye 610-262-5335

– is available to any Coplay resident in need of food – proof of residency is required. It is open Tuesday, MAY 8 from 9 – 10:30 AM for the regular monthly allocation of food. Donations of any non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the Borough Office during normal business hours.
          Contact information: Louise 610-262-9351

– If you are a high school senior planning to attend college, university, technical school or police academy please contact us for an application for 2012. If you want to support Coplay kids pursue higher education send a check to CSFC, 41 N 8th St, Coplay, PA 18037.
          Contact information: Bill 610-751-2745

opening day will be held Saturday, MAY 5 . Please consider attending and supporting local youth.
          Contact information: email Coplay Sports

meets Wednesday, MAY 16 at 7 PM. The Coplay Park & Rec Board will be present as we discuss ways to improve activities for kids. Please join us.
         SUNDAY WATCH WALKS – begin MAY 20 at 1 PM at Sam Owens Restaurant. Join us for an interesting, fun hour as we work to clean up Coplay. Contact Jimmy 610-262-6249 for info.           Email Karl or Bill for membership info.
FERAL CAT Committee – – Annual Yard Sale and 7th Birthday Party Saturday, MAY 19 & Sunday, MAY 20 at 2 North 9th Street from 8-2, with party at 11:30 Saturday. Join us and help fulfill our mission of serving Coplay.           Contact information: Joan 610-440-1806

promoting youth ages 14-20 interest in the hobby of model railroading. We meet every Thursday at 7:30 PM, upstairs in the Coplay Municipal Building. Open House Train Display in our municipal building second story room –January 7 & 8 from 1-4 PM.
          Contact information: Jake 610-465-2598

next Workday is scheduled for Saturday, MAY 12, Race Day Prep; we meet at 8 AM at the Trailhead Pavilion.
      Next Public meeting will be Tuesday, MAY 15 at the Whitehall Township Municipal Building at 7 PM.
      10K RUN/WALK – Sunday, MAY 20 , walkers 8:30 AM and runners 9:00 AM, with registration 7-8:15 AM. Register online click here or The Finish Line Running Store. Call Chris at 610-966-9939 for more information. $35 entry fee goes directly to the IRT. Post race awards, ceremonies and pig roast.
          Contact information: Dale 610-405-1025

meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 1 PM at the Fire Building; always looking for New members!
          Contact information: Ann Marie 610-231-8798

is sponsoring the 18th annual Russell Miller/Danny Danko Memorial Golf Outing, Saturday, MAY 5 at Willow Brook Golf Club, 1264 Howertown Rd, North Catasauqua; 8 AM shotgun start, includes golf and breakfast, prizes, contests. All proceeds used to sponsor families, children or adults who are unable to afford membership or programs at the Y. For additional details or to register contact the Y or register online click here .
          Contact: YMCA 610-264-5221

Is offering Free GED classes at Catasauqua High School, 2500 W. Bullshead Road, Northampton on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 – 8:30 PM beginning January 31. Call 610-435-0680 ext. 122 for more information or to register. Also see their website for additional programs and volunteer opportunities.