PLANT EXHANGE EVENT SAT., MAY 28 AT 10 AM
The Tinicum Ad Hoc Environmental Advisory Committee will be co-hosting a native and perennial plant swap with Elizabeth Hallowell at Tinicum Community Park, Tohickon Valley Road (off of 611 near Cooper Mechanical), Ottsville. Beautify your gardens while helping local pollinators and butterflies. (Invasive plants will not be accepted.)

TINICUM RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP SAT., JUNE 11 9AM - 11 AM or NOON - 2 PM
The Tinicum Ad Hoc Environmental Advisory Committee is holding a free Rain Barrel Building Workshop at Tinicum Community Park 611 & Tohickon Valley Rds, Ottsville. Learn about the importance of saving rain water and add a rain barrel to your landscape. Materials are free for Tinicum Residents. Click here for more info. Penn State Extn Master Watershed Stewards will be on hand to answer questions. Click here to register.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT SAT., JUNE 25, 8:30 AM - 2 PM
Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Road, Warrington Township. For more info visit the Bucks County website. Click here for more info on what you can bring. NO electronics will be accepted. To dispose of TVs, computers and other electronics that can contain mercury, lead, arsenic and other hazardous substances that can contaminate groundwater, please check with your waste hauler or go to 611 Metals TV and electronics drop-off location at 6776 Easton Road, Pipersville 267-221-6924. www.611metals.com. For more recycling info click here for the 2021 Bucks County Recycling Guide.

TINICUM HAS TAKEN THE MONARCH PLEDGE
Did you know that the Eastern Monarch population has declined 80% in the last two decades? Click here to learn how you can help these beautiful creatures!

2022 ANNUAL BITUMINOUS SEAL COAT BIDS
Sealed proposals were publicly opened at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 2nd. Bids were formally awarded at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on May 3rd. Asphalt Maintenance Solutions at was awarded the 2022 seal coat maintenance project. Roads scheduled for seal coating will include McCann, Quail, and sections of Hollow Horn, Lily Vally and Municipal.

REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS FOR COUNTY & SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tax bills were mailed March 24th. If you have not received your tax bill, please contact the Tax Collector, Mike Clement. Please allow time to investigate your concern.

• It's pothole season! Report potholes on PennDOT roads by calling 1-800-FIXROAD or online at PennDOTs customer care center. Unsure if a road is PennDOT or Township owned - check our list.
• Headquarters Road Bridge Update: The PA Environmental Hearing Board has denied the petitions for supersedeas. A PDF of the opinion issued by the Judge can be downloaded here: EHB (courtapps.com) or here: documentViewer.php (courtapps.com) A notice to proceed is anticipated in June.
• Headquarters Rd Bridge over Tinicum Creek at Sheephole Rd is CLOSED. 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.
• The hill section on Uhlerstown Hill Rd is OPEN April 5th. The hill is one-way going uphill.
• Traffic conditions on major PA highways: Log on to www.511pa.com or call 511.

TINICUM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Come volunteer! Click here for the form and email to tlewis@tinicumbucks.org. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and must be Township residents. Openings are available as follows:

• Communications Ad Hoc Committee (1-year term): A new, project-based committee, currently under development, seeks volunteers to help develop a Township newsletter.
• Historical Commission (3-year term): Seeks 3 new members to help preserve the character of Tinicum's historic properties and buildings.
• Park and Recreation Board (5-year term): Seeks 3 new members to help maintain, operate and supervise Township-owned parks, recreation areas and facilities.
• Planning Commission Secretary: Seeks a secretary to attend evening meetings, 1 to 2 times per month, and take minutes. The PC reviews matters relating to zoning, subdivisions, land development and proposed ordinances, and advises the Board of Supervisors.