East Penn board of supervisors decided to embrace modern technology and set up electronic payments for recurring bills such as Blue Ridge and PPL.

Treasurer William J. Donovan said that he feels “like a dinosaur writing out checks.”

Supervisors also approved extended hours for a maintenance worker to work an additional day in July and August to cut grass and maintain weeds. Eight additional hours are approved at the rate of $12 an hour.

Chairman William G. Schwab raised concerns about a balanced budget in light of COVID-19. Donovan indicated that the budget is currently in good shape because while property tax collection is down, the amount paid out during shutdown was less, and these two factors have kept the budget balanced. Schwab said they will need to “watch the budget carefully” as the year progresses.

The board agreed that all residents neighboring the proposed vacated section of Ashfield Road are “considered impacted” even though the road only touches one property. Several residents use the road to access Route 895. A hearing will be conducted to allow those affected residents to raise concerns and ask questions.

The township office is now open to the public, but only one person may enter at a time, and masks are required. A no-contact electronic recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 22 for township residents.

The 2019 annual audit was completed and advertised on July 1, 2020. It is available for inspection at the township office during normal business hours.