Township Seeks New Emergency Management Coordinator

Bridgeton Township is seeking a new Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) beginning September 30th.

  • The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) leads the coordinated, concentrated response effort that results in a successful community response to any emergency.
  • An EMC provides planning and leadership for appropriate preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery functions.
  • An effective EMC is willing to work with EMCs from neighboring townships, the Board of Supervisors, Road Crew and Fire Company.

Anyone interested in learning more, please contact Township Secretary/Treasurer Colleen Pursell at 610-982-5255 or cpursell@bridgetontwp.org

 

Supervisors Meeting Tuesday, July 11th at 7pm

Bridgeton Township Meeting RoomThe Bridgeton Township Supervisor’s will have their regular, monthly meeting Tuesday, July 11th at 7 pm at the township building, 1370 Bridgeton Hill Rd Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

BTS Agenda 07-2017

BR Medical-Marijuana-Ordinance

 

AGENDA

  1.  CALL TO ORDER
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA
  4. REGULAR MEETING
  5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, Regular Meeting June 13, 2017
  6. APPROVAL OF BILLS/PAYROLL –$12,140.55
  7. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
  8. REPORTS
    • Fire Company –
    • Open Space –
    • Solicitor –
    • Planning Commission –  May 2017 Minutes Received
    • Secretary/Treasurer –
    • B/N/T Groundwater Committee – May 2017 Minutes Received
    • Roadmaster –   Acceptance of Bid for Dump Truck
    • Zoning Officer –  June 2017 Reports Received
  9. OLD BUSINESS
    • Medical Marijuana Draft Ordinance
  10. NEW BUSINESS
    • River Valley Waldorf School Land Development
    • Fire Police Request – Tinicum Civic Association
    • Fire Police Request – Sellersville Borough Carnival
  11. PERSONS TO BE HEARD
  12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  13. ADJOURNMENT

 

Next Regular Meeting August 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm

 

Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, 6/28 at 7:30 pm, Township Building

PlanningCommissionThe Bridgeton Township Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting this Wednesday, June 28th at 7:30pm at the Township Municipal Building. The agenda is as follows:

1) Call to order @7:30 p.m.

2) Review of May minutes

3) Review of River Valley Waldorf school  Revised plan

4) Review of River Valley school waiver request

5) Review of medical marijuana proposed ordinance

6) PC comments 

7) Public comment

8) Adjournment

 

 

2017-18 Upper Bucks Regional EMS Membership Drive

 

The Upper Bucks Regional Emergency Medical Service is in the midst of their annual subscription drive, which is a vital source of funding for this community service. Subscribe here:

http://www.ubrems.org/subscribe.html

Important facts from the UBREMS website:

Q. My insurance covers ambulance trips so why should I subscribe?

A. Most insurance companies only cover a percentage of ambulance transport leaving the patient with an uncovered amount that can exceed $600.00. In addition, subscribing does more than protect you from incurring an expensive ambulance trip. It also insures that Upper Bucks Regional EMS can provide the best possible emergency medical care to you and your family. Your subscription money allows Upper Bucks Regional EMS to hire and retain qualified medical professionals, purchase and maintain new ambulances, and invest in life saving medical equipment.

Q. How long does my subscription coverage last?

A. Subscription coverage lasts from the date of payment until April 30, 2015. Sorry, we cannot prorate your subscription, meaning if you renew your subscription part way through the subscription year, it will still run out on April 31st.

Q. Do my tax dollars fund Upper Bucks Regional EMS?

A. No. Upper Bucks Regional EMS receives money from the municipalities. Due to the high cost of delivering emergency service, these donations are not nearly enough to cover our annual operating budget, which is tight as it is. This makes your subscription a vital source of funding for us. Without paid subscriptions, we cannot continue to deliver high quality emergency care.

Q. Does my donation to my volunteer fire company provide me with a subscription to Upper Bucks Regional EMS?

A. No. Your donation to your local fire department does not provide you with a subscription to Upper Bucks Regional EMS. While we work very closely with these departments, we are independent from all volunteer fire departments and we do not receive any funding from them.

Q. Is Upper Bucks Regional EMS a department of the Townships?

A. No. We are an independent non-profit organization. Although we are a separate organization, we do work closely with the township’s to strengthen public safety.

Q. Does my subscription cover me outside of Upper Bucks Regionals coverage area?

A. Yes. Your subscription is honored by most EMS organizations in Upper Bucks County. Call (610) 847-2165 for a list of communities where you are covered.

For more information, got to the Upper Bucks Regional EMS website: http://www.ubrems.org/index.html

 

River Road Lane Restrictions

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that weekday lane restrictions with flagging are scheduled on Route 32 (River Road) between Dark Hollow Road and Trails End Lane in Tinicum and Bridgeton townships, on Monday, June 26, through Thursday, June 29, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for resurfacing operations as part of a $2.6 million project to repair and resurface 12 miles of state highway in Bucks County.

Former Supervisor Barbara Guth Passes Away, Champion of the Community



 

It is with great sadness that Bridgeton Township announces the passing of Barbara Guth, long-time resident of Upper Black Eddy and a pillar of the community, having served as Township Supervisor for 25 years, and Secretary-Treasurer of the township for 28 years.

Barbara’s signal achievement was her tenacious resolve to get Boarhead Farms property, used as a dumping ground for  tens of thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals, designated as a Federal Superfund site.

Barbara was married for 46 years to Jack Guth, who also served on numerous township committees and was a long-time President of the Palisades School Board. Jack died in 2013.

We salute Barbara’s devotion to public service, her long and distinguished tenure, and the fine community she passes on to us.

Here is a link to Barbara’s obituary:  http://www.heintzelmanfh.com/obituary/barbara-guth