The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was extended as part of a continuing resolution to keep the government open for two weeks. Please contact your Congressperson to ensure that the NFIP does not lapse while the Senate works on its version of the 5-year reauthorization and reform measure. Congress must periodically renew the NFIP’s statutory […]
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Doylestown Boro Proposed 2018 Increased Property Tax and Water Rates
The Doylestown Borough Council proposed 2018 budget could have an increases to both water rates and property taxes. A final vote planned for Monday, Dec. 18. Water rates are expected to increase about 6 percent from $20.64 to $21.88 per quarter for a water main under 1.5 inches. The proposed property tax increase would be […]
Bucks County 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
The preliminary Bucks County 2018 Operating Budget for has been released.According to the preliminary budget, the county’s tax rate is to remain at 23.2 mills and will have a $17.9 million deficit. To keep the 2018 budget balanced, Bucks County would have use reserves in savings. The Public Budget meeting is scheduled for: When: November […]
November 29 – New Britain Town Hall Meeting
New Britain Borough is holding a town hall meeting this coming Wednesday, November 29. The progress and evolution of the Borough over the the past four years and the proposed University Village to will be at the forefront of discussion. Delaware Valley University is New Britain’s great asset and the University Village, proposed along the […]
Warrington Township Tree Removal Ordinance
There is a new Warrington Township Tree Removal Ordinance. Warrington Township supervisors have unanimously (4-0) approved an ordinance requiring residents to remove: Dead or diseased trees Trees interfering with sidewalks Trees obstructing motorists’ vision at intersections The township will inform residents if a tree needs to be removed. Township Manager Barry Luber said that if […]
Solebury to Streamline Historic Homes Ordinance
Application for small home improvements and renovation projects in Solebury Townhip’s historic districts that don’t require permits could get a whole lot easier thanks to a fast-tracked and streamlined review process. The Solebury Township supervisors will advertise a proposed ordinance focused on “in kind” building parts and materials that are exactly the same as original […]
Chalfont proposing LERTA designation
Chalfont Borough Council will conduct a public hearing on LERTA and Revitalization Tax Assistance to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance that will designate an area of the borough eligible for a tax exemption. The Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA) designation would provide tax exemptions for new construction of industrial, commercial or […]