Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – August 26th, 2026

Landscape design plan featuring areas of turf, existing driveways, and proposed tree plantings, including canopy and understory trees, sketched in a top-down view.

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING

MINUTES OF MEETING

August 25, 2026

in person meeting and virtual via zoom (no one attended the Zoom)

BTPC members present: Chris Burke, Chair, Kelly Buechler, Vice Chair, Roger Keller, Secretary, Terry Brown, Commissioner, Greg Gerhardt, Commissioner

Chris Burke called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.

No public comments on this sequence of agenda topics  

Approval of minutes of April, Keller moved to approve, Burke seconded, approved 3-0

Approval of minutes of June, Gerhardt moved to approve, Burke seconded, approved 5-0

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Brown has previously suggested revising the Zoning Map after Comprehensive Plan.

Area designated as Shopping District is now used as Protected Land so Brown says we may no longer have a Shopping District in the zoning. Others say it is still zoned, only the Owner has restricted the use by adding a preservation restriction.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Discussion regarding the need to plan for potential Data Center development. Burke indicated that many municipalities in the region are updating ordinances to define Data Centers and establish clear requirements and guardrails for Data Center development and operation. Buechler and Gerhardt agreed that establishing such requirements should be a priority for the Township. BTPC will consult with the BOS to determine whether this objective is aligned with their priorities and what role BTPC will play in this process.
  • Keller reported on a call between BOS members and the Bucks County Planning Commission regarding the process of updating the zoning ordinance to align with the current Comprehensive Plan. The commission understands that the revisions and alignment of the zoning ordinance to some specific items listed in the Comprehensive Plan will be done by an outside consultant determined by the BOS.

NO BTPC COMMENTS 

PUBLIC COMMENTS – There were no Public Comments as there were no members of the public present.

ADJOURNMENT – upon a motion by Keller, second Gerhardt, approved 5-0 the meeting adjourned.

Next Regular Meeting is the 4nd Tuesday of the Month of September at 7:30 pm

Minutes respectfully submitted for approval by Roger Keller, Secretary.

August 25, 2026

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Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 22nd, 7PM at Township Building and on Zoom

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PennDOT Bridgeton Hill Repair Schedule Updated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 5, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

Emergency Shoulder Repair Closes Marienstein Road/Bridgeton Hill Road in Bridgeton Township

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that emergency shoulder repair has closed Marienstein Road/Bridgeton Hill Road in Bridgeton Township, Bucks County. The road was closed to traffic earlier today.

Drivers are advised that Marienstein Road/Bridgeton Hill Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Route 611 (Easton Road) and Route 32 (River Road) through at least Friday, August 21.

During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Route 611 (Easton Road) and Route 32 (River Road).

Local access will be maintained at all times. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour route because backups and delays may occur.

Travelers can check conditions on major roads by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts. 

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Bridgeton Township Summer 2026 Event 3 – Lenape People: Caretakers of the Land


Lenape People: Caretakers of the Land

Saturday, August 8th, 1PM

Bridgeton Township Municipal Building

Barbara Bluejay Michalski, who serves on the Tribal Council, is the Tribal Secretary and one of the Storytellers of the Nation and ast year she was appointed Chief of Culture.

She discuss the Lenape ideas of land stewardship, plants, and place names, as well a display of important Lenape objects for audience members to interact with.

Presentation is given at Bridgeton Township Municipal Building. Since lower part of road is closed, be sure to arrive from above, perhaps Ringing Rocks Road, or Chestnut Ridge Road.

For more information about this and other programs contact Bridgeton Township:

1370 Bridgeton Hill Road Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

(610) 982-5255

info@bridgetontwp.org

A Bridgeton Township Summer 2026 Event

ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY: Bridgeton Hill Road Reconstruction

Effective Date: July 30, 2026

Jurisdiction: Bridgeton Township, Bucks County, PA

Coordinating Agencies: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) & Bridgeton Township Office of Emergency Management

Summary

PennDOT commenced major reconstruction operations on Bridgeton Hill Road early this morning, July 30, 2026. Bridgeton Hill Road is closed to all thru traffic. The closure is projected to remain in effect for approximately two (2) weeks.

Incident Management & On-Site Assessment

The Bridgeton Township Emergency Management Coordinator was on-site at Bridgeton Hill Road this morning and met extensively with PennDOT project management. PennDOT has designated this emergency repair as a high-priority project due to severe road damage spanning the entirety of the hill.

Crews and heavy construction equipment are actively deployed on-site executing the following tasks:

  • Clearing and unblocking drainage infrastructure up and down the hill.
  • Clearing brush, debris, and obstructions along the rights-of-way.
  • Evaluating existing guardrail integrity and safety standards.
  • Digging up sections of the road surface to replace multiple sub-surface drainage pipes.
  • Continuously assessing structural road damage along the entire corridor to adjust the work plan as conditions dictate.

Traffic Control Directive & Public Safety Notice

Motorists are strictly prohibited from bypassing closure signs. Physical barriers are established within the work zone. Vehicles attempting to bypass closure points will encounter these physical obstructions and will be forced to turn around.

The roadway is completely impassable to thru traffic due to open excavations and heavy equipment operations. Please plan alternative travel routes and allow additional travel time.

July 28 Storm Damage Assessment Survey

Bridgeton Emergency Management Coordinator

If you live or own property in Bridgeton Township, Milford Township, Quakertown Borough, Trumbauersville Borough, or were impacted by last night’s storm anywhere in Bucks County, we encourage you to complete the Storm Damage Assessment Survey:
https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/bucksPA/request.html

While the municipalities listed above experienced some of the most significant impacts, we encourage all Bucks County residents and property owners affected by the storm to submit a report.

The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete if you have your information ready. You will be asked to provide your contact information, location, and basic demographic information. You will also be asked to describe the damage, upload photos of the affected areas, and estimate the cost of repairs, if known.

The information collected through this survey will be used by Bucks County, your municipality, and the Commonwealth to help assess the location and extent of storm-related damage. You may be contacted based on the information you submit.

July 28 Storm Update

All roads in the area have debris and potential damage from the flash flooding due to tonight’s storm. Avoid driving. Do not drive through flood waters. Do not approach downed wires. If you see an immediate threat to life and property call 9-1-1

As of 10 PM Bridgeton Hill was impassable with major debris and floodwaters. Lodi Hill is impassable too, with the same conditions. Downed trees north on River Road block access to Center Hill Road. Tinicum Police have reportedly closed River Road between Dark Hollow and Cafferty due to downed trees and wires.

Bridgeton Township Summer 2026 Events: Nature Walk in Bridgeton Nature Preserve Tuesday, July 28th 9AM

Join us on Tuesday morning, July 28th at 9AM as Diane Allison will lead us on a Nature Walk in the new Bridgeton Nature Preserve.

We will enjoy a walk on the new trail that the Appalachian Mountain Club built with the help of local residents. It is a flat walk up an old roadbed and then winds through the woods with a gentle uphill climb, some rocky stream crossings, and then loops back to the old roadbed.

On the walk we will look for birds and other creatures and talk about the invasive plants that are present and the importance of our native plants to our wildlife. Come out and learn about the natural features of this permanently preserved property that is available for the community to enjoy.

Closed shoes, (it may be a bit wet in spots depending on weather), insect repellent and water are recommended.

We will meet in the parking lot of the Nature Preserve, across the street from The Gulch Tavern at 9AM.

In case of inclement weather, Diane will host a Birding slideshow at the Bridgeton Township Building instead.

For more information about this and other programs contact Bridgeton Township:

1370 Bridgeton Hill Road Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

(610) 982-5255

info@bridgetontwp.org