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October 2016
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Thank you for reading this October 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
and like our
Parks & Recreation Department
and
Police Department
on Facebook to keep up to date on the latest news, events, safety concerns, and other happenings in the Township!
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Police Promotions
The Police Department is very excited to announce the promotion of several new sergeants and lieutenants! On October 17th, five members of the Department appeared in front of family, friends, and the public to officially assume their new positions. Stephen Foreman and Peter Feeney were promoted to lieutenant while Mark McLeod, Zachary Brosious, and Benjamin Cook became sergeants.
The Township congratulates them on their promotions and looks forward to their many accomplishments ahead. Chief Joe Bartorilla closed his remarks to the officers by expressing his anticipation of a bright future: "As chief, I am very proud of you and excited for the next chapter in this Department."
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Streetlight Upgrade
On September 17th, the Board of Supervisors passed two resolutions that moved the Township's streetlight upgrade one step closer to installation.
As described in detail in the
May E-News, the Township joined a group effort of forty municipalities to replace streetlights with LED fixtures. LEDs are a newer, more efficient technology than the lights currently in place. Residents will see a better quality light that requires less maintenance and reduces energy costs.
Throughout the summer, the vendor, Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), audited the Township's entire inventory of streetlights, marking every location, type, wattage, and condition. In total, over 1,700 cobra head lights and 1,000 decorative streetlights will be replaced. While the total project cost is about $1.2 million, JCI has guaranteed the Township's energy savings at over $1.6 million over a twenty-year period. Combined with projected maintenance savings, the Township will be able to pay off the entire project using savings from the upgrade within eleven years. Over the twenty years of the guaranteed savings, the Township will see a net gain of more than $1.1 million.
As the Board of Supervisors approved the final scope of the project and authorized the program agreement with JCI, the Township will soon complete a low-interest financing agreement in preparation for the beginning of construction. Next year, JCI will begin installing the cobra head fixtures, and Township staff will install the decorative lights. More updates will follow as the program moves into its construction phase and residents start to enjoy better street lighting.
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Spring Valley Farm Master Plan
Middletown Township and the Parks and Recreation Department are completing a Master Site Plan for the Spring Valley Farm. This 10-plus acre property was acquired by the Township in 2013. Throughout this year, the Township has partnered with Stomberg, Garrigan & Associates and Toole Recreation Planning to develop, with input from residents, a long-term plan for the future of this preserved space.
At the recent Board of Supervisors meeting, representatives of these two consultants presented their final draft plan to the public. With heavy resident input, the plan focuses on passive recreation and contains the following key suggestions:
- Walking, biking, and nature trails
- Preserved open space and landscape management to include removal of invasive species and restoration of native species
- Removal of the fence bordering the Penndel Borough baseball field
- A large, flat lawn area to support formal and informal gatherings
- An amphitheater for concerts and events
- Access to the farmhouse and creation of a surrounding picnic area
The final draft is available for the public to view online, and residents may send comments to Parks and Recreation Director Debby Lamanna.
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Beautification Day
Fall Beautification Day is almost here! On October 29th, join your neighbors and the Middletown Beautification Committee as they clean up along Bristol-Oxford Valley Road. Volunteers will meet at Walter Miller Elementary School at 8:00 a.m. when groups will be assigned and cleanup equipment will be distributed.
Volunteers are still being recruited. All interested in helping should contact Patrick Graham for volunteer information. Thank you for keeping this community a beautiful place!
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Fall Service Saturday
The Middletown Citizen Service Corps (MCSC) Fall Service Saturday returns on November 12th. Community organizations, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to volunteer to help their neighbors with simple tasks that can prove challenging for the elderly and those with disabilities.
Volunteers will assist in cleaning up yards, turning over mattresses, changing light bulbs, removing window air conditioners, changing smoke detector batteries, and other household chores. Any resident in need of help can call Lydia with the MCSC at 215-945-2920. Prospective volunteers can call the same number or find additional information online.
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Halloween Movie Night
Join us for a FREE Halloween Movie Night on October 28th. At 5:30 p.m., the Parks and Recreation Department will host a screening of the 1990s family hit Hocus Pocus at the Municipal Center. Free popcorn and candy will be available, and kids are welcome to come in costume! We hope to see you there!
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Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Fire Marshal's Office wants to make sure you and your families are safe from the dangers of fires.
Throughout the month of October, members of the Fire Marshal staff and local fire companies have visited every elementary school and most day cares in the Township to teach children about the importance of fire safety. Staff used videos and activities to teach children essential lessons of fire prevention, such as staying away from matches and lighters. Children were also taught to identify hot surfaces and instructed to avoid placing objects in places where they can catch fire. After the lesson, children would go outside where they would get to meet fire fighters and explore a fire truck.
The Fire Marshal's Office also participated in several events where they taught residents how to check smoke detectors, use fire extinguishers and hoses, and other ways to prevent fires. These included four fire department open houses, a Boy Scout Night, and Public Safety Day at Oxford Valley Mall. Lastly, they participated in Home Escape Plan Day where families were given materials to help them create a plan for leaving their homes during a fire or emergency.
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Scholarship Run
On Sunday, November 6th, the Middletown Community Foundation will partner with Inspire Credit Union to host a run to raise funds for scholarships.
The 5 Mile Scholarship Trot and 2 Mile Fun Walk will start at 8 a.m. at Neshaminy High School. The race will be chip-timed and live results will be posted, with awards for individual age groups as well as the fastest overall male and female.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Middletown Community Foundation's Scholarship Program, which has donated over $160,000 since 2002 to students who perform community service. Group discounts and reduced rates for high school track/cross country teams are available.
Participants can register
online
, and additional information is available on the Community Foundation's
website
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Upcoming Events
October 26
- Zoning Hearing Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
October 28 - Halloween Movie Night, 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center
October 29 -
Community Beautification Day, 8 a.m. at Walter Miller Elementary School
November 2
- Planning Commission, 7 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Municipal Center
November 6 - Middletown Community Foundation and Inspire Credit Union 5 Mile Scholarship Trot, 8 a.m. at Neshaminy High School
November 8 -
Township offices closed for Election Day
November 11
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Township offices closed for Veterans' Day
November 12
- Fall Service Saturday
November 14
- Board of Supervisors meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Public Hall of the Municipal Center
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Middletown Township
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Langhorne, PA 19047
215-750-3800
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