The jewel of Towamensing Township is Beltzville State Park and Lake, providing residents and visitors with opportunities year-round recreation, including swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, bird watching, and cross-country skiing. Although Towamensing was originally called "St. Anthony's Wilderness". The Lenape Indian word Towamensing means
uninhabited. Today the township is semi-rural, with small farms interspersed with homes and woodlands.
The Township is located within the boundaries of the highly regarded Palmerton Area School District. Towamensing has an active youth sports program, and it is the first township in Carbon County to institute a policy to preserve its historic structures. You will find the township to be a dynamic location with friendly people whether you are planning a July afternoon visit or a permanent move here.
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Garbage Reminder Garbage must be curb side by 6AM. Please do not call the township! Put garbage back out for pick-up the next week on normal collection day.
Agricultural Security Program
Towamensing property owners with ten or more acres of land may sign up for the Agricultural Security program. This is a Pennsylvania program that gives protection for normal farming activity against lawsuits. If, for example, you are baling hay--a normal farming operation--your neighbor would not be able to sue for dust from the hay baling process. The Township office has applications for the program, and there is no cost to the property owner to join. If you have fewer than ten acres, but the landowner next to your property is already in the program, you may sign up as well. If you would like further information, contact Township Supervisor and Chair of the Ag Security Board Penny Kleintop at the Township Municipal Building at 120 Stable Road, 610-681-4202 or Roy Christman Secretary Ag Security Board, 610-377-3209.
Congratulations Jim & Jan Everett! Country Junction Grand Re-opening
