The Bridgeton Township Supervisor’s would like to invite all residents to the formal opening of the new Bridgeton Nature Preserve will take place Wednesday, May 27th, 12PM – 1PM at the Nature Preserve.
Representatives from Bucks County, DCNR, and the Tinicum Conservancy, all of whom were instrumental in securing and protecting this 105 acre former quarry, will be in attendance, as well as members of the Appalachian Mountain Club PA Highlands Trail Stewards who have worked for the last year with volunteers including Bridgeton residents to finish a 2 mile trail through the lowlands and ponds and traversing the forested ridge.
Come help us celebrate this great addition to our township!
Daniel Albee, from the St. Lukes Emergency Transport Services (SLETS), which took over ambulance service from Upper Bucks Emergency Medical Services (UBREMS) in December, introduced himself and gave a report on the state of the transition, which is going smoothly and operations are normal. Both Station 41 & 42 are fully staffed and have been responding to a typical call volume for this time of year. Short-Term Rental Ordinance
An amendment to the Short Term Rental Ordinance was passed at the April Supervisor’s meeting to allow for Short-Term Rentals in the Industrial district.
Parks & Recreation
The construction of the main trail at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve was completed last Saturday, April 11th. A ribbon-cutting and grand opening is planned for Wednesday, May 27th.
Planning Commission
Chris Burke was chosen as the new Chairman of the Bridgeton Township Planning Commission. Kelly Buechler was chosen as Secretary.
Next Regular Meeting is Tuesday April 27th at 7:30 pm
The next Supervisor’s Meeting will be Wednesday, May 13th.
It was a cold but great trail work day at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve this past Saturday, March 28th, as we finish up some loose ends in anticipation of our grand opening Wednesday, May 27th.
We finished extending the puncheon (a wooden walkway) pictured below over the wetlands on the south side of the loop trail.
Another team installed a culvert and rock water bar for erosion control at the bottom of the steps on the north side of the trail.
We installed 2 blaze posts along the road, and chainsawed 4 blowdowns.
So next week all we have to do is blaze and a few miscellaneous items and the trail should be finished.
A huge thanks to our volunteers, from Bridgeton and as far away as Philadelphia and Allentown:
Wayne Cosner Carly Pfaff Mary Taylor Michael Lynch Paul Schulke Kerry Williams Paul Benson Rich Pace Jenifer Rizzo Justin Pettica
As always, great appreciation to Greg Bernet, head of the PA Highlands Trail Stewards of the Appalachian Mountain Club who has overseen this project for the township, and organizes each trail day and provides tools and safety equipment.
Another trail work day is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, April 4th. Come volunteer and meet a great group of people and have a hand in building our townships first park The Bridgeton Nature Preserve! Here is the link to sign up!
The Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Building group, headed by PA Highlands Trail Steward Greg Bernet, will be back working at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve Saturday, March 28th at 9 am, to continue with the creation of the trail system in our new township park.
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated! Its a good time, great camaraderie, fresh air and the satisfaction of building something nice for our hometown. All tools will be provided by AMC.
Here is a link to AMC’s Outdoor Connector to register:
The Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Building group, headed by PA Highlands Trail Steward Greg Bernet, will be back working at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve Sunday, October 26th at 9 am, to continue with the creation of the trail system in our new township park.
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated! Its a good time, great camaraderie, fresh air and the satisfaction of building something nice for our hometown. All tools will be provided by AMC.
Here is a link to AMC’s Outdoor Connector to register:
Thanks to all the volunteers who have come out the last 2 Saturdays and in the Spring to help with the Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Building group, headed by PA Highlands Trail Steward Greg Bernet, to continue with the creation of the trail system in our new township park.
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated! Its a good time, great camaraderie, fresh air and the satisfaction of building something nice for our hometown. All tools will be provided by AMC.
AMC also plans for work days on the following Saturdays: October 4th October 11th
Here is a link to AMC’s Outdoor Connector to register:
The Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Building group, headed by PA Highlands Trail Steward Greg Bernet, will be back working at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve Saturday, Sept. 27th at 9 am, to continue with the creation of the trail system in our new township park.
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated! Its a good time, great camaraderie, fresh air and the satisfaction of building something nice for our hometown. All tools will be provided by AMC.
AMC also plans for work days on the following Saturdays: October 4th October 11th
Here is a link to AMC’s Outdoor Connector to register:
Here’s a quick rundown of the September Supervisor’s Meeting:
A moment of silence was held in memory of Terry Kuntz, who died suddenly last week. Terry had been a vibrant member of the township government as Emergency Management Coordinator and as Bridgeton’s liaison to the Upper Bucks Regional Emergency Medical Services (UBREMS) and as a volunteer trail-building at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve.
Terry was given an Outstanding Service Award, which had been approved prior to his death. Short-Term Rental Ordinance
The Short Term Rental Ordinance passed at the August Supervisor’s meeting is in the implementation phase. The Supervisors are in the process of creating an Application Form for a Short Term Rental Permit.
Parks & Recreation
Construction has begun on the stone base for the new sign for the park
Trail building At the Bridgeton Nature Preserve, under the leadership of the Appalachian Mountain Club will resume this fall after a summer hiatus. Trail work days will be Sept. 20, Sept 27, October 4, October 11 Volunteers needed! A great way to meet new folks and get a nice workout in the forest! Who needs a gym. We meet at 9am at the Park entrance: 1822 River Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 Sign up at: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000001dopB/act00015810
EMS
The acquisition of Upper Bucks Regional Emergency Medical Service by the St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services is still working through the township approval phase. The Supervisor’s have received a proposed contract and are in the process of reviewing it and proposing suggested changes.
The next Supervisor’s Meeting will be Wednesday, October 8th.
The Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Building group, headed by PA Highlands Trail Steward Greg Bernet, will be back working at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve Saturday, Sept. 20th at 9 am, to continuing with the creation of the trail system in our new township park.
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated!
AMC also plans for work days on the following 3 Saturdays:
Sept. 27th October 4th October 11th
Come out for some fresh air, sunshine, camaraderie and exercise! All tools will be provided by AMC.
Here is a link to the Sept. 20th event on AMC’s Outdoor Connector to register:
Additionally, AMC will be doing maintenance on the trail they built in Nockamixon State Park on Monday, September 8, if you can join us then. Here is the link to register:
The Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Building group, headed by PA Highlands Trail Steward Greg Bernet, will be working at the Bridgeton Nature Preserve this Saturday, October 26th, 9 am, creating the trail system in our new township park.
Volunteers would be greatly appreciated and very helpful in allowing us to reach our goal of having the full trail completed by the end of the year.
Come out for some fresh air, sunshine, camaraderie and exercise! All tools will be provided by AMC.
