Tinicum Township, Bucks County

ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATES

River Rd will be closed for tree removal on Mon., August 2, from 8 am to 3 pm. No thru traffic will be allowed between E. Dark Hollow & Cafferty Rds due to the size and use of a equipment. Please plan accordingly if traveling in the area and allow extra time.
Stover Park & Red Hill Rds will be closed between the Stover Park Rd pedestrian bridge over the Tohickon Creek and E. Dark Hollow Rd for milling and paving on Mon., August 2, through Fri., August 6, from 9 AM to 3 PM. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 413 (Durham Rd) and Dark Hollow Rd.
Stover Park & Red Hill Rds will be closed between E. Dark Hollow and Hollow Horn Rds for milling and paving on Mon., August 9, through Fri., August 20, weekdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Dark Hollow and Hollow Horn Rds.
Stover Park & Red Hill Rds will be closed between Hollow Horn and Headquarters Rds for milling and paving on Mon., August 23, through Fri., August 27, from 9 AM to 3 PM. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Hollow Horn and Headquarters Rds.
The hill section on Uhlerstown Hill Rd is OPEN for the summer. The hill is one-way going uphill. Headquarters Rd Bridge over Tinicum Creek at Sheephole Rd is CLOSED.
Check traffic conditions on major PA highways: Log on to www.511pa.com or call 511.

TINICUM TOWNSHIP BUSINESS UPDATES

Tinicum Township is seeking a few volunteers interested in investigating and discussing possible solutions to microplastics in our waterways. Environmental and groundwater backgrounds are preferred, but the Board will consider anyone interested in joining us to help protect our streams and groundwater. Interested residents should send a letter or email to Tinicum Township Board of Supervisors via tlewis@tinicumbucks.org or via U.S. mail to 163 Municipal Road, Pipersville, PA 18947.
Township office services are by appointment. Before visiting for in-person assistance with permitting, property info or other issues, please call 610-294-9154 to schedule an appointment.
Building Inspections take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings. To schedule an inspection, please call 610-294-9154 during regular business hours.
Permit applications can be mailed or left in the drop box located outside the office door during regular office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 - 5 and Wednesday 9 - Noon. Cashier’s and personal checks (for the correct amount) should be made out to “Tinicum Township”. Credit cards are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be returned. Please call ahead to pick up permits at 610-294-9154.

BUCKS COUNTY RECYCLING EVENTS 2021
Registration for each event is required. Please register at BUCKSHHW.EVENTBRITE.COM

August 14: Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills
October 30: Strayer Middle School, 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown

For more information and to read what you can and cannot bring to the event, click here.

BUCKS COUNTY RECYCLING GUIDE 2021
For information on recycling click here for the 2021 Bucks County Recycling Guide .

RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL AT TINICUM PUBLIC WORKS
Please bring used oil to the Public Works recycle barrel at 237 Hollow Horn Rd. No gas or antifreeze, please. Thanks to your participation, Public Works recycles over 2,000 gallons of used oil annually, saving taxpayer money and safely disposing of unwanted oil.

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS
TVs, computers and other electronics can contain mercury, lead, arsenic and other potentially hazardous substances that can contaminate groundwater. Contact your waste hauler for pick-up. 611 Metals located at 6776 Easton Rd, Pipersville has a TV and electronics drop-off location.

HEADQUARTERS BRIDGE NEWS UPDATE
PennDOT has received the letter of approval from the National Park Service to move forward with the Headquarters Road Bridge project. A copy of the letter was forwarded to the Township from Senator Toomey's office and may be viewed here. Tinicum Township would like to thank Senator Toomey, Representative Labs and Senator Mensch for their assistance and prompt attention to this matter. Tinicum Township will continue to post updates as they are received. Renderings of the proposed structure may be viewed at www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/Pages/Headquarters-Road-Bridge-Renderings.aspx. PennDOT's general plan and elevation drawings can be viewed here. Some changes may occur as PennDOT continues to coordinate with the PA DEP and US Army Corp.

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION_& SUPPORT

Coronavirus Information: Bucks County website, CDC website, or PA Department of Health
Mortgage and Rent Relief: For renters and homeowners impacted by the coronavirus, check the PA Housing Finance Agency website or call (215) 348-8003.
Senior Citizen Services Info: PA Dept of the Aging
Mental Health Support Line toll free at 1-855-284-2494

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY
Click here for the Penn State Extension link to the webinar series designed to help property owners and businesses safely manage the Spotted Lantern. For more info and treatment assistance from the USDA call (888) 422- 3359.

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