News from Upper Makefield - February 2020-Corrected

February 2020

Tim Thomas, Karin Traina join UMT Board of Supervisors

Two new Supervisors joined the Upper Makefield Township Board of Supervisors in January. Tim Thomas was elected to a six-year term, and Karin Traina was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Kris Ballerini for a term that expires in 2021.

Tim Thomas

Tim Thomas has lived in Upper Makefield Township for 20 years. Before joining the Board of Supervisors, Tim was a five-year member of the Park & Recreation Board and served two years on the Environmental Advisory Council. He has also volunteered wit h the Patriot FC community soccer program as a coach and board member. In his new position as Supervisor, Tim will serve as liaison to the Council Rock School Board, Financial Advisory Committee, and the National Cemetery.

Karin Traina

Karin Traina is a 20-year resident of Upper Makefield Township where she has been an active volunteer. She has served on the Upper Makefield Planning Commission for 15 years and has been Chair for the last 7 years. Her interests are centered on the goal of preserving and enhancing the unique and vital characteristics of our Township and Jointure. In her position as Supervisor, she will serve as Liaison to the Historic Architectural Review Board and the Historical Advisory Commission.

Public Meetings

The Board of Supervisors meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public, and a video recording is posted on our website.

Pictured from left: Supervisor Ed Ford, Supervisor Karin Traina, Vice Chair Diana Nolan, Chair Thomas Cino, and Treasurer Tim Thomas.

Upper Makefield Board of Supervisors

Tax Collector Tom Merchant Announces New Office Location, Hours, and Payment Options

New Office, Hours, and Payment Options

When the first tax bills of the year are sent out in March 2020, residents will have a new tax collector to work with. The Township Tax Collector collects Real Estate taxes and residents’ Occupation Taxes for the County of Bucks, Township of Upper Makefield (including Washington Crossing) and Council Rock School District.

Tom Merchant was elected to office November 2019, after the passing of long-time Tax Collector Nick Ettorre.

A former legal Vice President of GlaxoSmithKline, Tom is now self-employed as a legal consultant. He passed the state exam for tax collectors and is a "Qualified Tax Collector" in Pennsylvania.

New Office Location: 1076 Eagle Road Newtown, PA 18940 (In the modular trailer located next to the Upper Makefield Township Building)

New Mailing Address: Tom Merchant, Tax Collector P.O. Box 301 Washington Crossing, PA 18977-0301

Phone: 267-392-5749

Fax: 267-392-5749

Email: TomMerchantTC@gmail.com

2020 Tax Office Hours:

April - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 -5 p.m.

Extra Hours: Saturday, April 25, 9-11 a.m.

August - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 -5 p.m.

Extra Hours: Saturday, August 29, 9-11 a.m.

Call or email the tax collector if you need an appointment for another time.

Please note: If you do not receive your tax bill, contact the Tax Collector's office for a copy. The Tax Collector cannot waive penalties or extend due dates due to not having received your bill!

Township Taxes, Explained

Township Welcomes Police Officer Joe Carcaci

Joe Carcaci was sworn in as an Upper Makefield Police Officer on February 4, 2020 at the Township Board of Supervisors meeting by Judge Mick Petrucci. Officer Carcaci previously worked in Newtown Borough. He completed basic training at the Montgomery County Police Academy in 2017, received a B achelor's Degree from Kutztown University in 2016 and is a graduate of Council Rock North High School. Please join us in welcoming Officer Carcaci to Upper Makefield!

Upper Makefield Police Department

Winter

Roadway FAQs

As winter takes its grip on Bucks Cou nty, res idents often call to report roadway problems like potholes, clogged stormwater grates, and to ask "when will my road be plowed of snow?"

You'll find most answers on our Public Works website pages. If you still have questions, please call the Township office at 215-968-3340, and we'll help you reach the person with the answer!

Public Works Department Q&A's

Website Highlights

Did you know that we update our website weekly? Please visit the home page of uppermakefield.org, and look around: You'll find news of road closures, events, and public meetings. We've also included a robust search engine to help you drill down quickly to the answers you need. Here are some great website features you might not know to ask about:

Maps. Zoom in to locate your parcel number and select various overlays to discover zoning, watersheds, and how your neighborhood looks from an aerial view. Maps of Upper Makefield.

Permits and Applications. If you are planning any home improvements, inside or out, you may need extra time to apply for and receive a permit. This includes fencing, generators, and building additions. See our list of Permits and Applications and download what you need. Permits and Applications.

Trash and Recycling. If you are new in town, you may have questions about what services are available in our rural setting. The first question new residents often ask is about trash: You must contract privately for residential trash removal. For more information, view Trash and Recycling.

Water, Sewer, Septic Systems. Most Upper Makefield residents rely on private sewer systems and/or wells. If you haven't lived at a property with a septic tank or well before, you'll need to plan for routine maintenance. Water, Sewer, OLDS.

Staff Contacts. We are a small staff with lots of experience. Please use our staff directory to decide who best to call or email with questions. Staff Directory.

Answers to your "How Do I?" Questions

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering on a Township board? Check the Township website for a description of the volunteer boards and to find an application.

Volunteer Board Application

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