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Author: Kyle Seckinger

Pennsylvania Declares Drought Conditions in Bucks County and others

The Pennsylvania Drought Task Force has announced that the counties of Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Clearfield,  Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Pike, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland and York are under a Drought Watch and Berks and Schuylkill counties are under a Drought Warning due to consistent dry conditions, with very little rain over September and October. The Drought Task Force is monitoring other areas of the state. Click here for a link to the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Drought Information page and Drought Map.

Remember, in a drought watch, we should all be seeking to reduce water use by about 5 percent through voluntary conservation measures.

List of Water Conservation Tips

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  • November 6, 2024

Bucks County Burn Ban

Temporary Ban on Open Burning Issued for Bucks County

A temporary burn ban will take effect Sunday, October 27th, 2024, for all of Bucks County.

Issued on October 25th, 2024, by a resolution of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, the ban will last 30 days.

Text and flames

The ban prohibits open fires, including the incineration of garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper and other materials whether in burn barrels, fire rings or on the ground. 

This ban does not prohibit the use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal briquet grills, or the use of tobacco in any form. Campfires in campgrounds are allowed in fire rings that confine and contain the campfire, and where all flammable materials have been removed for a radius of 5 feet. Lastly, Diwali celebrations are not part of this burn ban.

Under state law, a violation of this ban is a summary offense punishable by fines starting at $100 for a first offense.

For more information, please visit the County website here.

  • October 28, 2024

Warwick Township Awarded $510,000 Local Share Account (LSA) – Statewide Funding for Replacement of the Community Park Playground

Warwick Township, PA – October 23, 2024 – Warwick Township is excited to announce that it has been awarded a substantial grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account – Statewide program. The Township will receive $510,000 to fund the replacement of the Recreation Station Playground in Community Park.

Originally installed in 1998, the train-themed playground has begun to show signs of wear and tear. Thanks to this generous funding from the State, the Recreation Station play area will be revitalized with modern play structures, new sunshades, and native tree plantings.

The project is expected to begin in 2025. For more information, please contact the Township at (215) 343 – 6100

Warwick Township Recreation Station Playground sign with play equipment in background.

Warwick Township Awarded the 2024/2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant

On September 11, 2024, the Warwick Township Police Department was selected as a recipient of a 2024-2025 Byrne Justice Assistant Grant in the amount of $36,300. The award will fully fund the purchase and installation of a fixed license plate reader at the York Road and Almshouse Road intersection.

 

License Plate Reader

Warwick Township Awarded 1.5 Million in PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Funding For The Rehabilitation of Valley Road Bridge

Warwick Township, PA – August 20, 2024 – Warwick Township is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Multimodal Transportation Program funding. The Township will receive $1.5 million to rehabilitate the Valley Road Bridge, a vital project to improve local infrastructure.

The PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Program is designed to support municipalities and their projects to improve transportation assets. This generous funding allocation underscores the State’s commitment to fostering safe and reliable transportation solutions across Pennsylvania.

The Valley Road Bridge, a critical component of Warwick Township’s transportation network, will benefit greatly from this project. The funding will be utilized to reconstruct the bridge’s structural components, ensuring its safety and extending its longevity.

Planning for the Valley Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project will begin in 2025, with work likely to begin in 2026 or 2027. For more information, please visit Warwick-Bucks.com or contact the Township at (215) 343 – 6100.

Valley Road Bridge