Edward J. Earley

We have been residents of Upper Macungie Township since 1977. I was a Professor of Education in the Department of Elementary Education at Kutztown University for 31 years and was Adjunct Faculty at Temple University. My degrees include a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Scranton and a M.S. and Ed.D. from the State University of New York at Albany. Certifications include Elementary Education, Reading Specialist and Special Education in PA and Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6 and School Psychologist in New York.

Prior to my career in Education, I served in the U.S. Navy mostly aboard an icebreaker which traversed between the Arctic and Antarctica regions. Quite memorable!

• The 50+ acres which are comprised of Lone Lane Park and Independent Park were purchased providing open space and recreation.
• The Ponds at Apple Park were improved with walking paths, picnic tables, and an enlarged parking area.
• Breinigsville Park and Lone Lane were enlarged and improved.
• Grange Road Park was being improved with ball fields and playground equipment.
• The Upper Macungie Police Department was created.
• Route 100 was widened and signals were installed to accommodate the Weis Market.
• Worked to bring businesses into the township to maintain property taxes.
• Continued support of our three (3) volunteer fire departments including pre-emptive devices at our major intersections and updating of our fleet of fire trucks.
• Strongly supported our Recreation Board’s effort to improve the quality of life in our township.
• Regularly attended Lehigh County Congress of Government’s meetings.
• Represented the township at dedications and ground-breaking ceremonies.
• Fire Station 56 was built and equipped.
• The Adult Bookstore on Tilghman Street is no longer in business.
• The Route 222 bypass was created alleviating an increase in traffic through Trexlertown.