Tinicum Township, Bucks County

ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATES

Mt Airy Rd will be Closed at the Twin Lear intersection on Monday, February 24th from 8 am until noon for tree work. Traffic on Twin Lear Rd may be restricted for short periods of time.
Uhlerstown Hill Rd hill section going one-way, uphill is CLOSED.
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.

RECYCLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AT BUCKS COUNTY 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:

April 4 - Bucks County Community College, Newtown
May 9 - Upper Bucks Area Vocational Technical School
June 27 - Central Bucks South High School, Warrington Township
August 8 - Bucks County Technical High School, Fairless Hills
October 17 - Strayer Middle School, Quakertown

RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL AT TINCUM PUBLIC WORKS
Changing your engine oil? Please bring the used oil to the Public Works garage. (No gas or antifreeze, please.) There is a barrel in the parking lot at 23 Hollow Horn Rd. Thanks to your support of this program, Public Works has utilized 1,000 gallons of used oil this past year, saving taxpayers money while providing a safe place for the residents to dispose of unwanted oil. Revised 2/11/2020

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS
TVs, computers and some other electronics can contain mercury, lead, arsenic and other potentially hazardous substances that can contaminate groundwater. Don't throw them in the trash. The County recommends contacting your waste hauler for pick-up or 611 Metals located at 6776 Easton Rd, Pipersville as a TV and electronics drop-off location. Please check with 611 Metals at 267-221-6924 for acceptable electronics, fees and hours. Go to www.buckscounty.org/recycling or call 215-345-3400 for more recycling info. Posted 3/28/19

TINICUM TOWNSHIP 2020 BUDGET
The 2020 budget was adopted at the Tinicum Township Board of Supervisors meeting on November 19, 2019 as advertised. Posted 11/26/19

PIPER GROUP SUBDIVISION AQUIFIER TEST
Earth Data Northeast, Inc. and Piper Group Inc. have sent a notice to neighboring property owners indicating that they will commence aquifer testing for a proposed Oak Grove Subdivision on Randts Mill Road. The subdivision has been in litigation for several years and the Township has not received a new or revised subdivision application for review at this time. Questions should be directed to Robert Sigety, Piper Group, at (215) 766-2900 and/or the Piper Group Office at 103 Randts Mill Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947. David Fennimore, P.G. at Earth Data Northeast, Inc. and consulting hydrologist to the Piper Group, can be contacted at (610) 524-9466. Click here to reference the Township Groundwater Ordinance 228. Revised 2/11/2020

STOP THE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY
These invasive insects pose a significant threat to Pennsylvania agricultural, wine, fruit, hardwood and nursery industries. Property owners can help prevent the spread. During the winter months, check trees for eggs and scrape them into a jar of rubbing alcohol. In early spring (march), banding trees will help to prevent nymphs from crawling up trees to feed. Property owners can also choose to remove or treat the Ailanthus (tree-of-heaven) trees, their preferred host tree. For more info and treatment assistance from the USDA, contact extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly or call (888) 422- 3359. Posted 9/26/19

HEADQUARTERS ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT
In 2018, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) filed a complaint (Case#: 2:18-cv-04508) in US District Court against PennDOT and the Federal Highway Administration with regard to the Headquarters Bridge Project, stating they have unlawfully determined that the bridge must be replaced with a new, 2-lane, concrete bridge. 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 11/06/19

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