Lehigh Township tables proposed alcohol-permit changes for parks amid enforcement and liability concerns
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
Facing enforcement uncertainty and liability questions, the Board tabled revisions to the parks alcohol ordinance that would have removed park-specific naming and required permits for alcohol; Attorney Backenstoe recommended permit-holder insurance and hold-harmless language if alcohol is allowed.
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The Lehigh Township Board on Feb. 24 discussed proposed amendments to Chapter 107-7 to change how alcohol is handled in township parks and ultimately voted to table the proposal for further work.
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