06/19/2008 -
8th Annual
TOUR DE TINICUM
Bicycle tour beautiful Tinicum Township, Bucks County Pennsylvania
Sunday, July 27, 2008
All rides start and end at the
Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company firehouse.
Registration Opens at 8:00
Five fully supported bicycle rides of varying difficulty
Towpath/Family Ride, The Classic Tour, Mixed Road Tour, The Hills of Tinicum Tour, Endurance Tour
plus a Metric Century
Pre-registration (Free Tour T-shirt if registered before 7/21) - $20.00
Day of Event Registration - $25.00
Children (under 12) ride free if accompanied by a registered adult rider
The 2008 Tour de Tinicum features fully marked rides, mechanical and sag support, rest stops, and post ride firehouse picnic.
For complete details, including directions, contact info and a downloadable registration form, see www.dvvfc.org
The 2008 Tour de Tinicum held for the benefit of the
The Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company.
75 Headquarters Rd. Erwinna, PA 18920
www.dvvfc.org
PH 610-294-8271 or e-mail TourdeTinicum@yahoo.com
06/04/2008 -
Check out the latest issue of Townships Today for the latest information on the natural gas boom in Pennsylvania and how it could impact local residents and communities. You can download a digital copy of Townships Today by clicking here. You will need Acrobat Reader or Preview for Macintosh to view this file. Get Acrobat Reader here.
05/27/2008 -
RIVER ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Route 32 (FL 6) between Green Hill Road and Route 263 in Solebury Township.
Contractor is currently installating a 1,800-foot concrete retaining wall. The project also calls for installing new guide rail, installing six storm water inlets and drainage pipes, and installing a clay liner along the sides and bottom the Delaware Canal.
Pre drill piles on May 27 through May 31.
Drill piles on May 27 through May 31.
Cut and install beams on May 29 through May 31.
Place concrete panels on May 27-28.
The contractor will continue to drill holes for the retaining wall posts and installing posts Mondays through Saturdays through June 7.
The contractor will be receiving concrete panels May 27 through May 30.
The contractor will also be addressing storm water issue along the project area.
Preliminary construction began November 26
Route 32 will be closed and detoured to through traffic 24-hours a day beginning January 7.
No traffic will be allowed through work zone on weekends.
Project expected to be completed by July 3 due to the amount of rock that has to be drilled through.
Local access to businesses will be maintained.
Work is weather dependent.
Cuttalossa Road will be closed at the intersection of Route 32.
Route 32 (FL 3) between Narrows Hill Road and Route 611 in Durham and Nockamixon Township
The project calls constructing a 5,000-foot long retaining wall along Route 32; reconstructing Route 32; and installing new guide rail.
Erosion and sediment control on May 27 through May 31.
Lay out piles on May 28.
Drill piles on May 27 through May 31.
Install Soldier Piles on May 27 through May 31.
Construction began April 14.
Detour to began April 21.
Southbound Route 32 motorists will detour over Route 611 and Marienstein Road.
Northbound Route 32 motorists will continue to detour over Narrows Hill Road and Route 611.
Trucks will detour over Route 611, Route 413, and Route 263/Route 202.
The project is expected to be completed by October 31.
Route 32 (FL 4) in Morrisville and New Hope boroughs, Lower Makefield, Solebury, and Bridgeton townships.
Crews patched asphalt, paved, installed guide rail between Robinson Place and Woodside Road in Lower Makefield Township.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized embankment of the Delaware Canal, reconstructed pavement, installed guide rail between Old Ferry Road and East Trenton Avenue/Calhoun Steet in Morrisville Borough.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized the embankment of the Delaware Canal between Route 232 (Windy Bush Road) and Aquetong Road in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township
This work is complete
Crews restored the embankment along the Delaware Canal, installed guide rail, and reconstructed pavement between the Trail’s End Canal Bridge and the Milford Bridge in BridgetonTownship
This work is complete
Crews will reconstruct a stone retaining wall near the intersection of Fleecydale Road in Solebury Township
Construction begun February 18.
The project is expected to be completed by May 29.
Contractor has one day of work to install rip rap along canal. Work will be scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday.
Work is being completed under traffic with no detour.
05/20/2008 -
Route 32 (River Road) Construction Schedule
Route 32 (FL 6) between Green Hill Road and Route 263 in Solebury Township.
Contractor is currently installating a 1,800-foot concrete retaining wall. The project also calls for installing new guide rail, installing six storm water inlets and drainage pipes, and installing a clay liner along the sides and bottom the Delaware Canal.
Pre drill piles on May 19 through May 24.
Drill piles on May 19 through May 24.
Cut and install beams on May 19 through May 24.
Place concrete panels on May 19, May 21, and May 23.
Restore canal wall on may 19 through May 23.
The contractor will continue to drill holes for the retaining wall posts and installing posts Mondays through Saturdays through May 28.
The contractor will also be addressing storm water issue along the project area.
Preliminary construction began November 26
Route 32 will be closed and detoured to through traffic 24-hours a day beginning January 7.
No traffic will be allowed through work zone on weekends.
Project expected to be completed by July 3 due to the amount of rock that has to be drilled through.
Local access to businesses will be maintained.
Work is weather dependent.
Cuttalossa Road will be closed at the intersection of Route 32.
Route 32 (FL 3) between Narrows Hill Road and Route 611 in Durham and Nockamixon Township
The project calls constructing a 5,000-foot long retaining wall along Route 32; reconstructing Route 32; and installing new guide rail.
Erosion and sediment control on May 19 through May 24
Excavation on May 19 through May 23.
Lay out piles on May 21.
Drill piles on May 19 through May 23.
Install Soldier Piles on May 19 through May 23.
Construction began April 14.
Detour to began April 21.
Southbound Route 32 motorists will detour over Route 611 and Marienstein Road.
Northbound Route 32 motorists will continue to detour over Narrows Hill Road and Route 611.
Trucks will detour over Route 611, Route 413, and Route 263/Route 202.
The project is expected to be completed by October 31.
Route 32 (FL 4) in Morrisville and New Hope boroughs, Lower Makefield, Solebury, and Bridgeton townships.
Crews patched asphalt, paved, installed guide rail between Robinson Place and Woodside Road in Lower Makefield Township.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized embankment of the Delaware Canal, reconstructed pavement, installed guide rail between Old Ferry Road and East Trenton Avenue/Calhoun Steet in Morrisville Borough.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized the embankment of the Delaware Canal between Route 232 (Windy Bush Road) and Aquetong Road in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township
This work is complete
Crews restored the embankment along the Delaware Canal, installed guide rail, and reconstructed pavement between the Trail’s End Canal Bridge and the Milford Bridge in BridgetonTownship
This work is complete
Crews will reconstruct a stone retaining wall near the intersection of Fleecydale Road in Solebury Township
Construction begun February 18.
The project is expected to be completed by May 23.
Work is being completed under traffic with no detour.
05/09/2008 -
The Lord's Pantry, a nonprofit, community supported, charitable organization committed to feeding the hungry in our area is accepting donations to help fund the move to a larger building to facilitate the substantial increase in patrons over the last four years. If you are interested in donating or assisting in any way, please contact The Lord's Pantry at 610.847.2402.
05/06/2008 -
LOST DOG
Small six pound brindle (brown & black) mini-daschund lost in the vicinity of 372 East Dark Hollow Road on 5 May. The dog is not wearing a collar and answers to the name Sally or Salazar. If found please contact Katy McHugh at 609.969.0134 or David Golia at 213.709.9795.
FOUND! Thank You Tinicum Residents!
04/28/2008 -
Route 32 (FL 6) between Green Hill Road and Route 263 in Solebury Township.
Contractor is currently installating a 1,800-foot concrete retaining wall. The project also calls for installing new guide rail, installing six storm water inlets and drainage pipes, and installing a clay liner along the sides and bottom the Delaware Canal.
Excavate for piles on April 30 and May 1.
Pre drill piles on April 26 through May 3.
Drill piles on April 28 through May 3.
Cut and install beams on April 26 through May 3.
Place concrete panels on April 28, April 30 and May 1.
Excavate on April 19 through April 30.
The contractor will continue to drill holes for the retaining wall posts and installing posts Mondays through Saturdays through May 8.
The contractor will also be addressing storm water issue along the project area.
Preliminary construction began November 26
Route 32 will be closed and detoured to through traffic 24-hours a day beginning January 7.
Project expected to be completed by July 3 due to the amount of rock that has to be drilled through.
Local access to businesses will be maintained.
Work is weather dependent.
Cuttalossa Road will be closed at the intersection of Route 32.
Due to the removal of part of the road it will be impossible to allow traffic to use the road but the Department will work with the contractor to open the road to traffic as soon as the conditions are safe and will not hold up the project (see attachments).
Route 32 (FL 3) between Narrows Hill Road and Route 611 in Durham and Nockamixon Township
The project calls constructing a 5,000-foot long retaining wall along Route 32; reconstructing Route 32; and installing new guide rail.
Survey and clearing of construction area; locating utilities; mobilizing construction equipment; removing guide rail; and excavation on April 21 through April 26.
Construction began April 14.
Detour to begin April 21.
Southbound Route 32 motorists will detour over Route 611 and Marienstein Road.
Northbound Route 32 motorists will continue to detour over Narrows Hill Road and Route 611.
Trucks will detour over Route 611, Route 413, and Route 263/Route 202.
The project is expected to be completed by October 31.
Route 32 (FL 4) in Morrisville and New Hope boroughs, Lower Makefield, Solebury, and Bridgeton townships.
Crews patched asphalt, paved, installed guide rail between Robinson Place and Woodside Road in Lower Makefield Township.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized embankment of the Delaware Canal, reconstructed pavement, installed guide rail between Old Ferry Road and East Trenton Avenue/Calhoun Steet in Morrisville Borough.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized the embankment of the Delaware Canal between Route 232 (Windy Bush Road) and Aquetong Road in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township
This work is complete
Crews restored the embankment along the Delaware Canal, installed guide rail, and reconstructed pavement between the Trail’s End Canal Bridge and the Milford Bridge in Bridgeton Township
This work is complete
Crews will reconstruct a stone retaining wall near the intersection of Fleecydale Road in Solebury Township
Construction begun February 18.
The project is expected to be completed by May 23.
Work is being completed under traffic with no detour.
04/21/2008 -
Route 32 (River Road) Construction Schedule
April 19, 2008
Route 32 (FL 6) between Green Hill Road and Route 263 in Solebury Township.
Contractor is currently installating a 1,800-foot concrete retaining wall. The project also calls for installing new guide rail, installing six storm water inlets and drainage pipes, and installing a clay liner along the sides and bottom the Delaware Canal.
Excavate for piles on April 19 through April 22.
Pre drill piles on April 19 through April 26.
Drill piles on April 19 through April 26.
Cut and install beams on April 19 through April 26.
Place concrete panels on April 25.
Excavate on April 19 through April 30.
The contractor will continue to drill holes for the retaining wall posts and installing posts Mondays through Saturdays through May 8.
The contractor will also be addressing storm water issue along the project area.
Preliminary construction began November 26
Route 32 will be closed and detoured to through traffic 24-hours a day beginning January 7 through the completion of the project in May.
Local access to businesses will be maintained.
Work is weather dependent.
Route 32 (FL 3) between Narrows Hill Road and Route 611 in Durham and Nockamixon Township
The project calls constructing a 5,000-foot long retaining wall along Route 32; reconstructing Route 32; and installing new guide rail.
Survey and clearing of construction area; locating utilities; mobilizing construction equipment; removing guide rail; and excavation on April 21 through April 26.
Construction began April 14.
Detour to begin April 21.
Southbound Route 32 motorists will detour over Route 611 and Marienstein Road.
Northbound Route 32 motorists will continued to detour over Narrows Hill Road and Route 611.
Trucks will detour over Route 611, Route 413, and Route 263/Route 202.
Route 32 (FL 4) in Morrisville and New Hope boroughs, Lower Makefield, Solebury, and Bridgeton townships.
Crews patched asphalt, paved, installed guide rail between Robinson Place and Woodside Road in Lower Makefield Township.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized embankment of the Delaware Canal, reconstructed pavement, installed guide rail between Old Ferry Road and East Trenton Avenue/Calhoun Steet in Morrisville Borough.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized the embankment of the Delaware Canal between Route 232 (Windy Bush Road) and Aquetong Road in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township
This work is complete
Crews restored the embankment along the Delaware Canal, installed guide rail, and reconstructed pavement between the Trail’s End Canal Bridge and the Milford Bridge in BridgetonTownship
This work is complete
Crews will reconstruct a stone retaining wall near the intersection of Fleecydale Road in Solebury Township
Construction begun February 18.
Work expected to be completed by end of May.
Work is being completed under traffic with no detour.
04/14/2008 -
Route 32 (River Road) Construction Schedule
Route 32 (FL 6) between Green Hill Road and Route 263 in Solebury Township.
Contractor is currently installating a 1,800-foot concrete retaining wall. The project also calls for installing new guide rail, installing six storm water inlets and drainage pipes, and installing a clay liner along the sides and bottom the Delaware Canal.
Excavate for piles on April 14 through April 19.
Pre drill piles on April 12 and April 14 through April 19.
Drill piles from April 14 through April 19.
Cut and install beams on April 17 through April 19.
Place concrete panels on April 17 and April 18.
Excavate on April 16.
The contractor will continue to drill holes for the retaining wall posts and installing posts Mondays through Saturdays through May 8.
The contractor will also be addressing storm water issue along the project area.
Preliminary construction began November 26
Route 32 will be closed and detoured to through traffic 24-hours a day beginning January 7 through the completion of the project in May.
Local access to businesses will be maintained.
Work is weather dependent.
Route 32 (FL 3) between Narrows Hill Road and Route 611 in Durham and Nockamixon Township
The project calls constructing a 5,000-foot long retaining wall along Route 32; reconstructing Route 32; and installing new guide rail.
Survey and clearing of construction area; locating utilities; mobilizing construction equipment; removing guide rail; and excavation on April 14 through April 19.
Construction to start April 14.
Detour to begin April 21.
Southbound Route 32 motorists will detour over Route 611 and Marienstein Road.
Northbound Route 32 motorists will continued to detour over Narrows Hill Road and Route 611.
Trucks will detour over Route 611, Route 413, and Route 263/Route 202.
Route 32 (FL 4) in Morrisville and New Hope boroughs, Lower Makefield, Solebury, and Bridgeton townships.
Crews patched asphalt, paved, installed guide rail between Robinson Place and Woodside Road in Lower Makefield Township.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized embankment of the Delaware Canal, reconstructed pavement, installed guide rail between Old Ferry Road and East Trenton Avenue/Calhoun Steet in Morrisville Borough.
This work is complete
Crews stabilized the embankment of the Delaware Canal between Route 232 (Windy Bush Road) and Aquetong Road in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township
This work is complete
Crews restored the embankment along the Delaware Canal, installed guide rail, and reconstructed pavement between the Trail’s End Canal Bridge and the Milford Bridge in BridgetonTownship
This work is complete
Crews will reconstruct a stone retaining wall near the intersection of Fleecydale Road in Solebury Township
Construction begun February 18.
Work expected to be completed by end of May.
Work is being completed under traffic with no detour.
04/10/2008 -
DEP LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE CONVENIENCE OF CFL RECYCLING
Read about this program by clicking HERE. This is a .pdf document. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview for Macintosh to view this document.
04/07/2008 -
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tinicum Township Board of Supervisors cancelled the Public Hearing scheduled for April 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. and they will meet instead on April 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tinicum Township Municipal Building, 163 Municipal Road, Pipersville, Pennsylvania to consider the following matter:
Public Hearing for "Main Street Development Group, Inc." Curative Portion of Conditional Use/Curative Application for “Ottsville Square” (Carr Tract) 45 Durham Road, Ottsville: Curative to revise farmland soil overlay for CC, C, LC and PI zoning districts and height restriction in Delaware River Wild & Scenic Overlay for the entire east side of Rte 611. This application is dated December 30, 2004 and it proposes 192 units, community center, pool and parking on a 19.68 tract in Controlled Commercial (CC) Zoning District. There were 7 conditional use hearings on this application through June 19, 2005. The Conditional use application and the Land Development/subdivision application are on hold until the Curative application is concluded.
03/07/2008 -
03/07/2008 -
2008 HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Dates for the 2008 S.E. Pennsylvania Regional Household Hazardous Waste and
Computer Recycling Program have been set. The dates, times and places in Bucks County are:
May 3, 2008
Lower Makefield Corporate Center - South
770 Township Line Road - 2/10 mile south of Stony Hill Road
Lower Makefield Township
June 21, 2008
Upper Bucks County Area Vo-Tech School
3115 Ridge Road - Bedminster Township
July 19,2008
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
2740 York Road (Rt. 263) - Warwick Township
August 16, 2008
Bucks County Technical High School
610 Wistar Road - Bristol Township
September 27,2008
Quakertown Area Community Pool
601 W. Mill Street - Quakertown Borough
For more information, including what materials are being accepted, click here.