Robert O’Donnell, first assistant chief, gave a glimpse into the Towamensing Volunteer Fire Company’s 2018 at the township’s monthly supervisors’ meeting.

O’Donnell said the fire company received a total of 97 calls last year. He said calls were up 24 percent in comparison to the year before.

While on the subject of the fire company, O’Donnell highlighted the organization’s monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast, which is scheduled for 7 a.m. Sunday.

The supervisors approved their annual donations, which include $2,000 to the Valor Clinic Foundation, $4,000 to the Palmerton Area Library and $250 to Girl Scouts.

The board also approved a $50 increase to Scott Bieber’s perc test fee, raising it from $500 to $550.

The board wanted to remind residents that winter road maintenance takes precedence over garbage collection.

The Planning Commission’s meeting on Monday was relocated to the firehouse.

Meeting dates for 2019 were set as follows: supervisors’ meeting will be held on the first Thursday of each month, beginning at 7 p.m. Planning commission meetings will start at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. The Recreation Board will meet on April 18 and Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. The Historical Commission will meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.