TownshipTownship SUMMER 2017 BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Northampton Township Welcomes Summer 2017 Inside This Issue Hello Everyone, Northampton Township hope your summer is off to a great start! This issue of the Township Newsletter is packed with information Contact Information ...................... 3 Iabout many of the projects the Board of Supervisors and Administration have been working on for many years. All this hard work is now starting to come to fruition. Many exciting projects are nearing completion and all Trash Information .............................. 3 Northampton Township residents will begin seeing the positive benefits of these projects. Administration .................................. 4 The Board recently approved amendments to our zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances that incorporate design guidelines for the Village Overlay Districts of Richboro and Holland. The objectives of Tax Collector ..................................... 4 these amendments are to define uniform design standards to further the vision for the Village Overlay Districts (details on page 7). Public Works ..................................... 5 Another exciting development is the rebirth of the Mill Race Inn. After being closed for nearly 20 years, there is Northampton Township a renaissance for the Inn in the near future. In April, the Board approved a proposal from a developer to restore Police Department ......................... 5 the original mill building and incorporate into a Mediterranean Restaurant and event space for 100 to 150 people. Thanks to the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority for their assistance in this project (details on page 6). Mill Race Inn Redevelopment ............ 6 Late last year, the Public Works Building Expansion Project got under way and is nearing completion in mid- Northampton Township July. This project will significantly increase the efficiencies of Department operation and provide much needed Office of the Fire Marshal .............. 6 space for the crews to perform their duties (details on page 5). Also, mark your calendars to attend the Free Library of Northampton Township Fall Gala on Friday, October From the Buildings & 13th from 7-lOpm. Spend an evening enjoying fine wine, live music, delicious food, raffles and a local art auction Codes Department ......................... 7 all while supporting your library. Miracle Leagure Plans In closing, I would like to challenge all Northampton Township residents to do two things this summer: Recycle Improvements at Park Playground .... 8 More and Dine Local! Recycling more helps the local economy by decreasing trash collection costs and provides great benefits for the environment by reducing the amount of waste materials entering landfills. Dining local Henry Wynkoop ................................ 9 increases local revenues allowing businesses to thrive. Also, dining local equals less travel distances which translates to less fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. Free Library of Northampton Twp ....10-13 Have a great summer!!! Parks & Recreation ......................14-19 All the best, Chairman Moore Veteran’s Memorial Walkway of Honor Order Form ... 20 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Barry Moore Eileen Silver Frank O’Donnell Dr. Kimberly Rose Larry Weinstein Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary Treasurer Member NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 55 Township Road, Richboro, PA 18954 • 215-357-6800 • Fax: 215-357-1251 www.northamptontownship.com Taste the Best! TANNER BROS. Farm Fresh Produce & Dairy Products Our own Ice Cream • Fresh made Milk • Fresh Produce • Fresh Fruit Fresh Baked Pies • Wide Variety of Dairy Products 1070 Hatboro Road • Ivyland, PA 18974 Corner of Almshouse Road & Hatboro Road 215-357-1716 NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP 55 Township Road | Richboro, PA 18954 | 215-357-6800 | Fax: 215-357-1251 www.northamptontownship.com Administration: .................................. 215-357-6800 Parks & Recreation: ...................215-357-6800 x249 Manager’s Office: ..................... 215-357-6800 x201 Recreation Center: ............................. 215-357-5396 Finance Department: ................ 215-357-6800 x240 Senior Center: .................................... 215-357-8199 Planning Department: .............. 215-357-6800 x214 Codes/Zoning/Permits: ............ 215-357-6800 x207 EMERGENCY * 911 Public Works Department: ....... 215-357-6800 x216 Police Department Non-Emergency: 215-357-8700 Human Resources: .................... 215-357-6800 x204 Fire Marshal: 215-357-6800 x210 Library: .............................................. 215-357-3050 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING HOLIDAY CLOSING The administration building will be closed on: Monday, September 4 (Labor Day) PUBLIC NOTICE – RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTION DO NOT PLACE THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IN YOUR RECYCLING OR TRASH CONTAINERS! • Radioactive Material (medical or otherwise) • Hot ashes (cigarette paraphernalia, hot coals and/or wood) • Motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze, Kerosene • Paint, varnish, pesticides, pool chemicals or other household chemicals • Auto batteries, rechargeable NiCad or Lithium batteries • Liquid cooking oil from fryer WWW.NORTHAMPTONTOWNSHIP.COM 3 Administration VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP BOARD AND COMMISSIONS FOR 2018 he Northampton Township Board of Supervisors is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various boards and commissions. TBoards and commissions provide a vital service to the Township and the Board of Supervisors. Citizens wishing to serve must complete an application. Applications are due in the Township Administration office by November 15, 2017. The Board of Supervisors will interview interested applicants in December and appoint candidates for these vacancies during its January 2, 2018 re-organization meeting. Applications are currently being accepted for the following boards and commissions: Blighted Property Committee ............1 appointment Planning Commission .........................2 appointments Building Code Board of Appeals ........1 appointment Veterans Advisory Commission ..........3 appointments Library Board .....................................2 appointments Zoning Hearing Board .........................1 appointment Parks & Recreation Board .................1 appointment Visit the “Boards, Commissions & Committees” page for the duties of the various boards and commissions. To fill out an application, view the “Documents” section of website at www.northamptontownship.com. To submit an application, or obtain more information, contact Lisa Russo at 215-357-6800 x201, or via email at [email protected]. Tax Collector n July 1, Council Rock School real estate tax bills will be mailed out to Northampton homeowners. Also, the Council Rock School Occupation tax bill will be going out to all working residents, 18 and over. I have generated an email database of Northampton Oresidents that I send out tax office reminders of dates and deadlines. Currently over 600 residents have signed up for this free service. If you wish to enlist, please do so by emailing me at [email protected]. Bob Borkowski, Northampton Township Tax Collector TOWNSHIP TIDBIT: Did you know that Northampton Township is designated a second class township, with a governing body of five supervisors elected for six year terms by the residents of the township. Also, a tax collector and three auditors are elected too. TRASH SCHEDULE FOR LABOR DAY WEEK: September 4 - 9, 2017 MONDAY COLLECTION: No trash/recycling pick up on Labor Day, September 4, 2017. Trash, recycling, and one bulk item will be collected on Tuesday, September 5. Yard waste will be collected on Wednesday, September 6. TUESDAY COLLECTION: Trash, recycling, and one bulk item will be collected on Wednesday, September 6. Yard waste will be collected on Thursday, September 7. THURSDAY COLLECTION: Trash, recycling, and one bulk item will be collected on Friday, September 8. Yard waste will be collected on Saturday, September 9. Northampton Township James E. Kinney Senior Center THE MEANING OF AWESOME . wesome is defined by Merriam-Webster as “inspiring awe.” It can be as simple as a smile to a stranger Aor looking at the beautiful sunshine on a crystal clear day. Awesome can mean anything that you want it to be. Once you have a sense of what awesome is to you, it can open the door to wonderful possibilities, like the possibilities at the Northampton James E. Kinney Senior Center! When you become a new member or renew your current membership, awesome things will begin to happen. You will receive an “I’m Awesome” silicone wristband, an “Awesome Members Perks Packet” filled with coupons for discounts at area businesses, along with invitations to “Awesome Events” exclusive only to our awesome members. Members of the center have the opportunity to participate in center classes and programs at discounted rates. Members also receive a bi-monthly senior center newsletter Northampton Township delivered to their home, providing them with early notification of programs, parties and trips. James E. Kinney Senior Center 165 Township Road All this for an awesome $20 a year! The best part is our “new membership year” is just about ready to Richboro, PA 18954 start! 215-357-8199 Ready….Set….Go to the Senior Center! Be awesome & help someone be awesome too! 4 WWW.NORTHAMPTONTOWNSHIP.COM Public Works Public Works Addition - Public Works Addition – Public Works Addition – Parts Room & Staff Areas Vehicle Wash Bay Vehicle Wash Bay PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES EXPANSION s one of the projects