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Upper Makefield Township

BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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Welcome to Upper Makefield Township

Welcome to Upper Makefield Township's web site, designed to better inform the community of the activities of its local government. Your comments and suggestions on the web site and other issues are always welcome. Contact us via email or telephone. Quick Links 2009 Fee Schedule (PDF) Maps (Updated with Open Space & Subdivision Maps) 2005 Open Space Plan and Goals & Objectives 2009 Budget Contact, Location & Directions Election Information Employment Opportunities Hot Topics Important Tax Information Meeting Schedule Online Feedback Form Sports & Programs Telephone, Email Directory Televised Meeting Schedule Vacancies View Codes Online Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) Bridge Safety Questions & Answers (PDF) Resident Concern Form (PDF) Right-to-Know Request Form (PDF)

For more information, please click here.

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Holiday Schedule

Township offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 and will reopen on Monday, July 6,2009 at 8:30 am.

Washington Crossing Gateway Project - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Upper Makefield Township Board of Supervisors cordially invites township residents to the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Washington Crossing Gateway Park (Streetscape Project) on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Washington Crossing Inn, 1295 General Washington Memorial Boulevard. Please rsvp by July 17, 2009 by calling 215-968-3340 or emailing receptionist@upper-makefield.com .

Hazardous Waste Collection Locations

Please note the Bucks County Planning Commission Hazardous Waste Collection site for

July 18 is Middle Bucks Instiute of Technology, 2740 Old York Road - Warwick Twshp.

This is a change from the site listed in the Upper Makefield Gazette.

Draft Open Space Update

• View the Draft Open Space Plan 2009 Update

Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule

The July 1, 2009 meeting of the Board of Supervisors has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2009 at 7:30 pm. There will be a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Environmental Advisory Council prior to the regular meeting to discuss the Riparian Restoration and Preservation Grant Fund. The joint meeting begins at 6:00 pm.

Message from Emergency Management Team - Swine Flu

The Emergency Management Team encourages residents to visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ and the Bucks County Health Department website at www.buckscounty.org, for information and updates regarding the recent Swine Flu outbreak. To receive emergency notices and emergency health information via text or email, register for ReadyNotifyPA at www.readynotifypa.org,

Revolutionary Run

Preparations are underway for the 2009 Revolutionary Run! The race takes place at Washington Crossing Historic Park on July 4. For further information and registration, please visit www.umbaRevRun.org.

Discovery Day - Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

The 10th annual Discovery Day at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, rain or shine. This free community event offers an opportunity for all ages to learn about the Preserve. There will be kids activities, a puppet show, family treasure hunt, guided walking tours, exhibits, music, refreshments, and much more! The Preserve is located at 1635 River Road. For more information and directions, call 215-862-2924 or visit www.bhwp.org.

New Resident Information

New Residents may pick up a recycling bin at the Township Building 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday at no cost, a replacement bin may be purchased for $10.00.

• Download our "New Resident Information" document.

Census Information

UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP CENSUS INFORMATION:7,180 AS OF THE 2000 CENSUS

Household Hazardous Waste

2009 Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste and Old Computer Collection Progam. http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/CommunityServices/PlanningCommission/Recycling.aspx