A Washington Township resident again pressed supervisors this week to address stormwater runoff she said has repeatedly flooded her property and caused extensive damage over the past two decades.

Elizabeth Gershman told supervisors the problem has persisted since she purchased her home and said previous visits to the township resulted in little action.

“I bought my house 21 years ago. I have been to the township many times about the flooding,” Gershman said. “I was met with concern, the problem was looked at, some promises about fixing it — but still nothing.”

Gershman said her home, at 7219 Walnut St., sits at the bottom of East River Road, where runoff from heavy rainstorms flows directly onto her property.

“My home is at the bottom of East River Road, newer development that the drainage for stormwater was not done properly by zoning,” she said.

Gershman described floodwaters rising to knee level, damaging her fence and garage.

“When it’s a fast, heavy rain, the water is up to my knees,” she said. “It flows right over my fencing and into my garage.”

Gershman said she believes the township should be responsible for repairs.

“I feel the township should have to pay to fix my property. They say no,” she said.

In other business, supervisors approved the treasurer’s report, bank statement and reconciliation for February.

Supervisors also approved a waiver request for a subdivision at 4310 Best Station Road under the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance’s Section 200 and approved Resolution 2026-05 for the final plan.

Emergency Management coordinator Matt Stevens encouraged residents to complete a “New Year Preparedness Checkup” to ensure households are ready for emergencies. He urged residents to review local risks, turn on emergency alerts and ensure emergency kits are accessible. Information is available through Ready PA preparedness resources at pa.gov/agencies/ready/get-prepared.

Supervisors approved the Lehigh County 4-H equine trail ride and driving event on the Slate Heritage Trail from Slatington to the covered bridge. A date has not yet been announced.

Supervisors also appointed a delegate to the Lehigh Tax Collection Committee.

A $2,000 donation to the Northern Lehigh 250 Committee was approved. Supervisors also released a budgeted $1,000 donation to the Emerald Playground Association and a budgeted $32,000 donation to the Slatedale Fire Company.

The use of Eagles Nest for Phantom Youth Softball was tabled pending more information.

Supervisors approved Springside Sportsman Club’s use of the pavilion at the covered bridge for a children’s fishing contest on April 25. Supervisors also appointed Missy Hornlilly to maintain the bathrooms at Slatedale.

Chairman Shawn Wanamaker said an executive session was held at 4 p.m. before the meeting to discuss personnel.