During the Aug. 12 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting, multiple changes to the police department’s roster were announced, including the resignation of Police Chief Scott Fogel, the appointment of Sergeant John Henry to the temporary rank of officer in charge and the appointment of Officer Jonathan Roth to sergeant.
Members of the Lehigh Township, Walnutport and Slatington police departments were in attendance to support their brother officer as he was promoted. Officer Jonathan Roth was awarded the rank of sergeant, having completed a written test and two interviews. His wife Alexis pinned the new badge to his shirt while he held their daughter Sophia, and Roth’s K-9 partner Cash observed the proceeding.
Following the departure of most of the officers, the supervisors heard from a representative of Lehigh Engineering with regards to the Top of the Mountain Estates project. The Planning Commission has made their recommendations and the matter will be on the board’s agenda at the next meeting. An extension was granted until Oct. 30 in the event that more than one review of the plans will be needed…