BOROUGH NEWS

BCWSA Voluntary Water Restrictions

Residents in Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Lower Southampton, Middletown, Penndel, and New Hope/ Solebury are being asked to voluntarily restrict water usage. Suggested water conservation efforts include: temporarily keep from using your irrigation system on your lawn or garden, not washing your car or filling swimming pools, and any non-essential use of water to conserve and prevent unnecessary water loss and allow aquifers to recharge at a sufficient rate. If you have any questions, call the Authority at 215-343-2538 x113.

Change of Address

The Borough's administrative offices relocated to 123 New Street on Friday, June 4, 2010. These offices include the Treasurer/Assistant Manager, Zoning Officer, Code Official, Fire Marshal, Administrative Assistant, and Borough Manager. The Police Department will remain at its current location, 41North Main Street, until the completion of renovations in August 2010 at the New Street site, which was formerly occupied by the St. Martin of Tours Church.

For current information on the locations for public meetings of Council and advisory boards, consult the Notices/Meetings page of this web site. This page will be updated periodically as public meetings are relocated to the Borough's New Street facility.

123 New Street is conveniently located on the west side of New Street between Riverwoods Drive and West  Mechanic Street in downtown New Hope.

Pennsylvania Community Preservation Values Survey

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission serves as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). It is the responsibility of the SHPO to prepare and implement a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan. As the last revision of the statewide historic preservation plan was in 2006 and the current plan expires in 2011, the Commoinwealth is starting the planning process to prepare and implement a preservation plan for 2012-2017.

The purpose of the preservation plan is to establish a future direction, or vision, for historic and cultural resource preservation in Pennsylvania. It is the Commonwealth's goal that the plan establish and promote specific ways to achieve that vision in a clear, concise manner and that the results of the plan will benefit all Pennsylvanians.

The first step in the public participation process is the Pennsylvania Community Preservation Values Survey to assess what the citizens of Pennsylvania value in their community in order to determine preservation priorities within the state.

This survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes and will provide valuable insights to better address Pennsylvania’s preservation needs. This questionnaire is for data collection only. The state will not share personal information with any third parties. At this time, there is no deadline for survey responses.

Borough Newsletter

The Spring 2010 issue of the Borough Newsletter includes articles on the Youth Aid Panel, the Landmark Towns Community Achievement Awards, the Aquetong Watershed Association, the Primrose Creek Watershed Association, HARB, the Shade Tree Commission, and the Canal Walk Project. If you did not receive a copy in the mail, please stop by 123 New Streetl to pick one up at the front desk. The Spring newsletter is also available here.

News from the Borough's Recycling Committee

Most people will agree that recycling is a good thing. It’s a message we hear from many sources. And most people are willing to recycle. But the fact is that the majority does not follow through on good intentions. According to some recent studies, most American communities are stuck at a participation rate of 25 to 30%, or worse. Low prices and diminished markets for recyclables are adversely affecting municipal and private recycling programs. But why would that translate into individual lack of participation?

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Call 811 Before You Dig

Pennsylvania Act 287 of 1974, as amended by PA Act 181 of 2006, requires contractors and homeowners to call Pennsylvania's One Call 811 number at least three working days before digging or excavating. The importance of safe digging cannot be emphasized enough. Careless digging causes far-reaching consequences, from serious personal injury and environmental damage to costly delays. For additional information, call PA One Call System, Inc. at 1 800 242 1776.

Eagle Fire Company Seeks Volunteers

The Eagle Fire Company is seeking volunteers who want to make a difference in their community. Joining the fire company family offers a whole new realm of possibilities that will add value to your life and the lives of those you serve within our community. The skills and training available in the fire company can advance your career, brighten your resume and build valuable and long lasting relationships. We are seeking dedicated individuals to serve as members of our firefighting and volunteer community. There is a place for everyone in the fire company. You can give a little time or a lot of time. We are a community of extraordinary people living an extraordinary life, committed to making a difference. Please consider the possibility of becoming a member of our family if you are 14 years or older. Call 215-862-2692, or email tark@pil.net, or feel free to stop by the station at 46 N. Sugan Road any Tuesday evening.

The Eagle Fire Company district encompasses 12 square miles and more than 10,000 residents in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township. The company operates out of two stations and provides fire protection, vehicle rescue, water/land search/rescue, and primary hazardous materials response.

Lower Delaware River Wild & Scenic Management Committee

The Lower Delaware River Wild & Scenic Management Committee is the public body of representatives from the 2 States, 5 Counties, 26 Municipalities, and Non-Profit Organizations within the Wild & Scenic River Corridor (the Delaware Water Gap to Washington Crossing) that have resolved or entered into a Memorandum of Understanding supporting the Lower Delaware River Management Plan. Each supporting entity appoints a delegate and an alternate to serve as a voting member of the Committee.

New Hope Borough is seeking an interested resident to serve on the Committee as New Hope's alternate delegate. If you are interested, please contact the Borough at 215 862 3347 or newhopeborough@comcast.net

Aquetong Watershed Association

The newly formed Aquetong Watershed Association (AWA) is seeking New Hope residents to join in its efforts to promote and preserve the natural environment and diverse community that is within the Aquetong Watershed. The Watershed has a drainage area of 8.39 square miles and contains approximately 23 miles of stream. About 30% of the watershed, primarily in the upper reaches of Solebury Township, is protected by conservation easements. There are about 3,000 residences and businesses in the Aquetong Watershed.

The Aquetong Watershed Association seeks to:
• Protect natural resources, restore damaged areas, and promote the preservation of open space within the watershed;
• Encourage the participation of individuals, businesses, and governments in decisions affecting the watershed; and
• Provide the community with a greater sense of appreciation for the watershed and the importance of sustainable ecological management.

Anyone wishing to join this effort or learn more can visit www.aquetongwatershed.org.

Primrose Creek Watershed Association

The Primrose Creek Watershed Association is seeking individuals from the New Hope- Solebury area to serve on its Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving, contact Kevin Morrissey at primrosecreek@gmail.com.

Delaware River Basin Commission (DRCB)
Flood Mitigation Task Force

The final report of the Delaware River Basin Flood Mitigation Task Force is available at the DRBC web site. The DRBC web site also lists ongoing and completed flood studies and projects.

Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority
Emergency Notification System

For water and sewer emergencies, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Authority customers may call 1-800-222-2068 or 1-215-343-2538. To report emergencies during non business hours, weekends, and holidays, customers may call

1-215-343-3946.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Maintenance problems on state highways should be reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) by using its toll-free Roadway Maintenance Hotline at 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623). Dial 9-1-1 to report accidents, disabled vehicles, or other emergencies.