TINICUM TOWNSHIP BUSINESS UPDATE
As of June, 5th, Bucks County has been moved to the Yellow Phase:

• The Township office will remain closed to the public for face-to face service. Please choose to transact Township business via phone @ 610-294-9154, email admin@tinicumbucks.org, or fax 610-294-9889. Documents can be sent to: Tinicum Township, 163 Municipal Road, Pipersville, PA 18947.
• Building and Zoning Permit applications will be accepted via mail, email, fax or drop-off box. Checks must be made out to Tinicum Townships. Click here for applications.
• Building Inspections will resume subject to the Construction Industry Guidelines during COVID-19 Disaster Emergency. To schedule an inspection, please call 610-294-9154.
• Right-To-Know Requests will be accepted, but property files cannot be reviewed in person at this time. During this period the office will make every effort to work with requesters to provide a cost estimate to copy and mail property info or scan and email info. All conversations will be conducted either via email or with a follow-up email.
• Fire Dept., Police and Public Works remain open. No in-person meetings will be held. Updated 6/5/20
  

• Frankenfield Covered Bridge on Hollow Horn Road is OPEN!!!
• Uhlerstown Covered Bridge on Uhlerstown Hill Road is CLOSED. Starting April 22nd, Bucks County will be doing maintenance. The bridge will be closed approximately 60 days.
• Uhlerstown Hill Rd hill section going one-way, uphill is CLOSED while the Uhlerstown Covered Bridge is under repair.
• Frenchtown Bridge Improvement Project: June 15th thru June 17th. The bridge's walkways will be closed for a minimum of 3 days to install ADA curbs on both the Frenchtown, NJ and Uhlerstown, PA sides.
• Frenchtown Bridge Repaving Project: Overnight closure scheduled 10 p.m. July 6th until 6 a.m. July 7th.The bridge's vehicular lanes will be closed to traffic overnight for milling and paving work on the bridge approaches. Motorists are advised to use the nearby Upper Black Eddy-Milford Bridge as an alternate route during the overnight closure. For more info go to: www.drjtbc.org.
• 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.

HEADQUARTERS ROAD BRIDGE
PennDOT takes very seriously the hardship and disruption the Headquarters Road Bridge closure has had on residents of and those living in the surrounding communities. Despite the lawsuit that the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) levied against PennDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), PennDOT continues to advance this vital transportation improvement project. Extensive dialogue was held over 9 years to develop the project’s Memorandum of Agreement and come to terms with the mitigation to be included in the project. The Design Advisory Committee coordination will continue through the remainder of design and into construction. 

Based on the project’s current schedule, PennDOT anticipates finalizing engineering design activities and selecting a contractor this summer to begin construction to reopen this important stream crossing. The design team is continuing to work diligently on the final engineering plans to construct a bridge that accommodates both the transportation needs of the community while remaining sensitive to its historic and environmental and cultural resources. 

Renderings of the proposed structure may be viewed at www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/Pages/Headquarters-Road-Bridge-Renderings.aspx 

In 2018, the DRN filed a complaint (Case#: 2:18-cv-04508) in US District Court. The DRN maintains that the existing bridge can be rehabilitated. PennDOT engineers say the deterioration is too severe and there are two options: 1) Construct a new, two-lane bridge. PennDOT would retain ownership and responsibility. 2) Construct a new, one-lane bridge. Tinicum Township taxpayers would be required to take ownership and responsibility. Revised 4/30/20

Bucks County and Township Deadlines
April 30th - 2% discount period ends
July 30th - face amount period ends (previously June 30th )
December 31st - 10% penalty period ends

School Tax Deadlines
August 31st - 2% discount period ends
October 31st - face amount period ends
December 31st - 10% penalty period ends Posted 4/7/20

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION_& SUPPORT

• Restaurants, taverns, bars and retail food service businesses: Yellow Phase Rules begin June 5th
• Coronavirus Info: Bucks County website, CDC website, or PA Department of Health
• Emergency Food Assistance Info: Dept of Agriculture
• Small Business Assistance Info: PA Dept of Economic Development.
• Senior Citizen Services Info: PA Dept of the Aging
• Mental Health Support Line toll free at 1-855-284-2494.
• PA Dept of Health's guidance on homemade masks
• The Dept of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
• Posted 4/6/20, Updated 6/1/2020

BUCKS COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS
Safely dispose of hazardous products, such as toxic chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints, solvents, weed killers, and automotive batteries that can be a threat to people, well water, and the environment. To find out what you can and cannot bring, click here. Events will be held 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM rain or shine at the following locations: