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Community Calendar
Public Meeting
Dolington on-Lot Sewage System Survey
Monday, March 18
7 p.m.
Township Municipal Building
2013 Wildflower Walks Begin
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Beginning
Tuesday, April 2
2 p.m.
Tuesdays- Sundays
April-October
More spring activities.
RX Drug Take-Back Day at the
Upper Makefield Police Dept.
Saturday, April 27
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1076 Eagle Road
Newtown, PA
Pancake Breakfast and Flower Sale
Lingohocken Fire House
Mill Creek Road and Washington Avenue, Wycombe
Sunday, April 28
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fire Company Site
Carnival!
Upper Makefield Fire Company
Routes 32 & 532,
Washington Crossing
May 6-11, Monday-Saturday
Details
3rd Annual Washington
Crossing Brewfest
Saturday, May 11
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Sells out each year!
Tickets
Visitor Center Now Open!
Washington Crossing Park
$11 Ticket Trio Available for 3 sites:
The Lower Park, Thompson-Neely House, and Bowman's Hill Tower
Park Site
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Tap Tree Grants This Spring Upper Makefield Township will award grants of up 12 trees at up to $25 per tree to residents who plant regionally native trees. Worried about deer chomping on your new trees? The program also reimburses deer protection.
Funds for the program come from contributions made by developers who have built homes and other buildings in Upper Makefield. The grant program was developed by the Upper Makefield Environmental Advisory Council and recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is open to all residents who meet the guidelines. Additional information: |
Public Meeting:
Dolington Area On-lot
Sewage Plans
Monday, March 18, 7 p.m.
Township Municipal Building
To comply with Pennsylvania's laws regarding sewage facilities, Upper Makefield needs to address malfunctions of a number of on-lot sewage systems as identified by the Bucks County Health Department.
Residents of the Dolington area have been invited by mail to a March 18 public meeting with the Board of Supervisors to review the problems and discuss proposed solutions to address the township's long-term sewage disposal needs in the area. Residents from the Taylorsville area were invited to a similar meeting (view minutes) on February 6, 2013 to discuss on-lot sewage disposal system problems in their area. Managing Wastewater in Upper Makefield.
If you have questions now about your specific property, please call Township Manager Sally Slook at 215-968-3340. For Updates: Upper Makefield updates the official township website several times per week. You may want to bookmark our homepage, where all news articles are listed, and from which you can link to meeting minutes. |
Trash Haulers Can't Accept Your
Computers and Other Electronic Devices
Several Upper Makefield residents report that private haulers are rejecting TVs, computer, and other electronic devices from curbside pickup.
That's right.
The ban is prompted by a new law from The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, effective January 24, 2013, which prohibits landfills and solid waste disposal facilities from accepting consumer electronic devices. Fortunately, the law was preceded by a January 2012 law requiring manufacturers of these items to provide collection programs. Many retailers that sell these items also provide recycling at their stores,
Your best bet for recycling electronics is via Bucks County, which will continue its electronic recycling drop-off program. However, the dates for 2013 collections were not yet available when this eNews was in production. Here's a link to check for dates and a new brochure on electronic waste collection.
The PA Department of Environmental Protection cautions people that not all locations may accept all items, such as TVs. So, please contact drop-off locations in advance to see what type of electronics they accept.
Need a refresher on what recycles in Upper Makefield and what doesn't? Our recycling page summarizes current recycling information and provides links to Bucks County and state information. |
Washington Crossing Visitor Center Now Open Ticket trio available for $11 The grand opening of the new Washington Crossing Visitor Center this month also marked a new season of guided park tours. Tours of the Lower Park and the Thompson-Neely House will be available Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $6 each. Bowman's Hill Tower will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.for $6. A discounted combination ticket for all three locations will be available for $11. Enjoy the park's recreational areas daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. Tours and programs are sponsored by the non-profit Friends of Washington Crossing Park and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. For more information about the park, visit the park website. |
Commonsense Tips for Craig's List
The popularity of Craig's List has not only been a boon for those looking to sell and buy items, but also for those who wish to scam or steal from an unsuspecting person. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a scam or crime victim. If you suspect you are a victim of a fraud or scam, please do not hesitate to contact the Upper Makefield Township Police Department.
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Parks Survey
Upper Makefield's Brownsburg and Lookout Parks continue to develop. Please complete this 5-question survey to tell us what you like about our parks, and which improvements you would welcome. Please complete the survey online, or download a PDF return it by mail, drop it off, or scan your completed survey and email it back to us at [email protected].
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