From preserving open space to reviewing development proposals for new construction, the county's planning commission shepherds development county-wide. The commission's staff of more than 30 is headquarted in Doylestown's historic Almshouse building.
Diane Ellis-Marseglia is one of three commissioners for Buck County. The only Democrat on the board, Ellis-Marseglia won election in 2007. She lives in Middletown Township.
The Chester County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Administration is housed in the Government Services Bulding. It is responsible for adminstering public services in the field. It is dedicated to providing services and support to help people to improve their quality of life.
Northampton County Department of Corrections is a medium security prison housing offenders who are awaiting trial or serving a short-term sentence. The prison has three towers and a capacity of more than 800. The prison has over 240 beds and also has a variety of program offerings including work release programs.
The Chester County Department of Human Resources oversees all the employees of the county. Its goal is to provide communication between supervisors, managers and employees as well as to work with employees to chart a personal career development plan. It also works to improve employee training and educational opportunites. The Chester County Department of Human Resources is located in the North Wing Courthouse, on the fourth floor.
Penn State runs this community-outreach educational office, which offers practical, how-to advice based on research done at the university. It is a valuable community resource for information on a wide range of topics, from commercial agriculture to backyard gardening.
The county's Domestic Relations office is responsible for making sure children are provided for after divorce. Employees make sure child support is paid, help establish paternity and locate absentee parents. The office is located on South Union Street in Easton's West Ward, near the county prison.
The Common Pleas Court handles matters such as civil matters, felonies and misdemeanors, family court, juvenile court and orphans court. Its Web site has a full listing of all judges, contact information, and other helpful information you may need in regards to these issues.
The Coroner's Office is housed inside the Northampton County Courthouse, on the corner of Washington Street and North 7th Street. It is the duty of this office to report on sudden, violent and unattended deaths in the county and they also issue death certificates.
Most of the county's archives are stored in a building in Allentown. This office serves as the archive department's headquarters and is where the county's most fragile documents, some of which date back to the 1700s, are kept.
As a Lehigh County landmark since 1978, Cedar View Apartments offers elderly and physically challenged adults a comfortable, safe and clean home. Low- to moderate-income county residents are considered for their one-bedroom units. The building has 10 floors and 200 units. Handicapped reserved parking spaces are in abundance. An outdoor pavilion welcomes residents during the warmer months while the attractive grounds are nice throughout the year.
The Common Pleas Court handles matters such as civil matters, felonies and misdemeanors, family court, juvenile court and orphans court. Its Web site has a full listing of all judges, contact information, and other helpful information you may need in regards to these issues.
Northampton County Domestic Relations handles all domestic and family court related cases dealing with children of separated and divorced couples. The department handles cases regarding spousal support, appeals, non-compliance, child support, custody and protection from abuse.