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April 2016
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Thank you for reading this April edition of Middletown Township's monthly E-News! Please enjoy and share with your friends and neighbors. And remember to follow the Township and Police Department on Twitter
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Township Recognizes Local Government Month
The Board of Supervisors, Township staff, and local schools have teamed up to recognize April as Local Government Month in Middletown Township. Following the lead of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which designates a week in April for local government appreciation, the Board passed a proclamation to acknowledge the impact municipal government has on communities. Local Government Month also promotes educating residents on the Township's role in the community.
Throughout the month of April, Township Manager Stephanie Teoli Kuhls and Community Relations Officer Melissa Robison are bringing Local Government Month to elementary schools. Second grade students attending the presentations learn about their communities, the functions of the Township, and how young people can get involved. Four local schools volunteer to participate in this program: Oliver Heckman, Herbert Hoover, Pearl S. Buck, and Albert Schweitzer Elementary Schools.
"We are very excited to bring Local Government Day to the schools," said Township Manager Stephanie Teoli Kuhls. "The students have fun while learning about their community and how they can help make Middletown a better place for everyone."
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Road Improvement Program Approved
Middletown's fifteen-year Road Improvement Program rolls into its third year. On March 14, the Board of Supervisors authorized Township staff to advertise the bid to contractors. Since the program's beginning in 2014, almost $6 million have been invested to improve, repair, or rebuild 30 miles over 96 roads.
This year's program includes roads mostly located in the Ivystream, Green Valley, Oaklihurst Gables, and Parkland neighborhoods. Residents in these neighborhoods will see several improvements to the road quality and drainage as roads will be milled, repaved, and restriped. Below is the full list of roads to be improved in 2016:
Alscot Circle; Alscot Lane; Ash Avenue; Avenue A; Avenue B; Avenue C; Avenue D; Avenue E; Avenue F; Buchanan Drive; Cedar Avenue; Coach Road; Delaware Avenue; Essex Lane; Fairview Avenue; Fee Avenue; Forrest Avenue; Fox Court; Friendship Lane; Fulton Avenue; Green Valley Road; Grove Avenue; Jeffrey Lane; Lenape Circle; Mt. Royal Avenue; Myrtle Avenue; N. Buckthorne Avenue; North Street; Olive Street; Oswin Turn; Oxford Drive; Parkland Avenue; Parkvale Avenue; Parkway Avenue; Poplar Street; Prospect Avenue; Ramble Road; Sunflower Avenue; Sunset Avenue; Timber Lane; Walnut Street; Wyoming Avenue
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Police Officer Retires
After 37 years of honorable service, Officer Paul Bingaman has retired from the Middletown Township Police Department. At a time prior to the computerized call centers seen today, he began his career as a dispatcher, taking 911 calls, tracking patrol vehicles, taking information, and handling walk in complaints.
Paul served as a patrolman for the past 33 years. He served as the firearms training officer and helped officers meet their yearly qualification requirements. He also assisted outside law enforcement agencies, such as the Bucks County Detectives, with firearms qualification. He helped the Police Department with community outreach as well, spending time helping local Boy Scouts. Officer Bingaman's dedicated service earned him a role in the Township Honor Guard.
"Paul is one of the nicest and most humble men you will ever meet," said Chief Joe Bartorilla. "He is one of the most respected officers we have because of his attitude and ability to get along with everyone. He is a huge loss for us and will be sorely missed. He has been a dedicated, hard-working officer and a great man."
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Community Partners for Shredding Event
Inspire Federal Credit Union and Oxford Valley Mall have partnered with Middletown Township to bring residents the next shredding event. Shredding any paper with personal information, such as account numbers and social security numbers, is an important protection against identity theft. On May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., bring up to two boxes of paper to the shredding trucks at the Oxford Valley Mall parking lot off the Woodbourne Road entrance.
The Township is very excited to include private business partners in this year's shredding events. The mall has provided the space, and Inspire Federal Credit Union has generously paid for the shredding trucks. The credit union has previously supported Middletown's Earth Day events, and after recently moving into the Township, they have an interest in community involvement. Inspire opened a Middletown branch in January and is eager to serve the community, said Brian Phillips of the relationship development team. Partnering with the Township helps them "provide more services for our new neighbors."
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Celebrate Earth Day!
Middletown Township invites you to celebrate Earth Day! Join the Parks and Recreation Department at Core Creek Park on April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a fun-filled festival with neighboring communities. Middletown has joined with Newtown Township, Hulmeville Borough, Upper Makefield Township, Falls Township, and the Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department to organize an event that will include live children's music, a magician, local green businesses, rescue animals, and demonstrations of sustainability projects from the Bucks County Technical High School. Fun Fields will provide wiffle ball, and many local business partners will offer giveaways to children. Brickman Landscaping will offer each attendee a free tree sapling.
The Parks and Recreation Department hopes to see you on the 30th for this exciting event!
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Sports Block Party
Come cheer on teams from Neshaminy High School in Middletown's 6th Annual Sports Block Party!
From 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 6, the Community Park will host varsity and J.V. baseball, softball, and lacrosse teams for an exciting family event. Competing against Neshaminy will be teams from the Council Rock, Penncrest, and Cheltenham School Districts. Additional family entertainment will include live music, mini golf, food, and activities for children. Admission is free - bring your families and cheer on Neshaminy!
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Upcoming Events
April 26
- Pennsylvania Primary Election Day
April 27 - Zoning Hearing Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
April 30
- Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Core Creek park
May 2 -
Board of Supervisors meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
May 6
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Sports Block Party, 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Community Park
May 11
- Zoning Hearing Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
May 16
- Board of Supervisors meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
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