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November 2018
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A Day of Service
Looking to volunteer in the community? November 17th is the day you have been waiting for! Volunteers are still needed for several opportunities, including cleaning up the community, planting trees, and helping your neighbors with disabilities with household tasks. Please see the flier below for information about helping the Beautification Committee, Environmental Advisory Council, and Middletown Citizen Service Corps. If you have any questions, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 215-750-3890.
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Proposed Budget Available to the Public
The 2019 Proposed Budget is now available for public inspection.
The Proposed Budget was presented at the November 5th meeting of the Board of Supervisors. If approved, it will serve as the central policy document for all Township spending in 2019.It includes all expected operating revenues and expenditures as well as proposed capital projects for the year. This year, the budget process included two interactive public workshops where residents offered their thoughts and suggestions to the Board and Township staff. Both public and Board of Supervisors input were included in the Proposed Budget.
Below are some of the key highlights of the 2019 Proposed Budget:
- No increase in taxes
- The Budget is balanced
- Operational expenditures are budgeted at approximately $32.3 million
- Approximately $5.4 million were proposed in capital projects, including $1 million for road paving and repair and another $500,000 for stormwater and drainage projects
- The Township is seeking grant revenue to assist with renovations to open space and the purchase of vehicles, and more than $7.7 million in grant funding has been secured since 2011
- The Earned Income Tax makes up 35 percent of the total General Fund Revenue, and Real Estate Taxes are 19 percent
- The largest expenditure category is Police Services at 51 percent, followed by Employer Paid Benefits (20 percent) and Public Works (8 percent)
- The Township's portion of the Real Estate Tax accounts for less than 9 percent of what residents pay, with the remainder going to Bucks County and Neshaminy School District
- The budget includes a new incentive program for volunteer fire fighters
- The Proposed Budget includes the hiring of a full-time Information Technology employee to replace the contracted services provided, allowing the Township t have better coverage at no added cost
The budget is available as a hard copy at the Municipal Center and online here. The 2019 Proposed Budget will be up for the Board of Supervisors' consideration at the December 3rd public meeting.
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It's the holiday season, and the Township is ready to celebrate with the community! On Thursday, December 6th, the Municipal Center will open its doors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the public to enjoy performances, activities, and other holiday festivities!
The Holiday Open House has many features to enjoy, including horse-drawn wagon rides, arts and crafts, balloon sculptures, and live musical performances from The Holiday Band, the Neshaminy High School Choir, the Nehsaminy High School Orchestra, and Cairn University Flute Choir. Additionally, Santa will make his annual visit to the Municipal Center for pictures!
All guests are asked to bring one non-perishable food item or a pair of gloves or mittens to donate to those in need.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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 The Board of Supervisors has proclaimed Saturday, November 24th, 2018, Small Business Saturday in Middletown Township.
Middletown celebrates its local small businesses for their integral contributions to the economy and community. These businesses create jobs and give us places to shop with friends and family. Many of them also participate in community events and initiatives. Shopping at small businesses helps ensure that your money spent stays in the community and the local economy.
Many people will be out on Black Friday looking for the best deals, but the Township would like to encourage you to also seek out local business for some of your holiday shopping. To those who plan to shop on Small Business Saturday, thank you for supporting the community!
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Shop with a Cop
Shop with a Cop is fast-approaching, and every donation can help children in need celebrate with their family during the holidays.
This program, done in partnership between the Middletown and the Lower Southampton Police Departments, partners children with police officers to complete a holiday shopping spree at Target. Children buy presents for their parents and siblings while they and their families have breakfast with officers and a visit with Santa.
Every dollar donated goes directly to benefit the children. Please support this program and help disadvantaged children by donating on the
Middletown Community Foundation Website.
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Upcoming Events
November 19
- Board of Supervisors meeting, 7 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
November 22-23 - Township offices closed for Thanksgiving
November 28
- Zoning Hearing Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
December 3 - Board of Supervisors meeting, 7 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
December 5 -
Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
December 6 - Holiday
Open House, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Municipal Center
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Middletown Township
3 Municipal Way,
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-750-3800
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