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Author: Kyle Seckinger

Bucks County Co-Responder Now Aiding Police in 3 Central Bucks Departments

Bucks County’s newest Human Services Co-Responder is now working out of three police departments in Central Bucks County, helping to connect in-need residents with social services and divert them away from the criminal justice system. 

Based out of the Warrington Township Police Department, Katrina Mattioni started working June 5 with officers in Warrington, Warwick and Warminster townships. 

Co-responders are social workers who work collaboratively with police and social services agencies to serve people who come into contact with police who are in need of social services.  

With the addition of Mattioni to the co-responders’ team, County social workers are now working alongside police in 18 departments covering Upper, Central and Lower Bucks. Mattioni was hired at a salary of $59,000. 

Photo from left to right: Rachael Neff, Bucks County Human Services Director, Warrington Lt. Glen Gottenberg, Warwick Lt. Jon Ogborn, Warrington Chief Dan Friel and Warminster Chief James Donnelly. Front row from left to right: Katrina Mattioni, Co-Responder and Ivone Kovalsky, Human Services Community Engagement Officer. 

“It is a testament to the amazing job done every day by the people in our Human Services Division that we have managed in just three years to bring the Co-Responder Program to all regions of Bucks County,” said Commissioner Vice Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia. “We are incredibly thankful to our Co-Responders for the important work they do, and to our police officers and municipal leaders for welcoming these important efforts into their communities.” 

The co-responders have served more than 1,100 people since the program started in late 2020. Most referrals are for mental health. 

Media Contact: James O’Malley, 215-348.6414, jtomalley@buckscounty.org

New Spray Pole at Community Park

The spray pole at Community Park was completely replaced this Spring. The new spray pole now features multiple spray points for even more fun. Lastly, it was funded 50% by a grant!

A section of the Recreation Station playground was also replaced this year.

New Pocket Park at Turkeytrot & Land Rd

The Neshaminy Watershed Association in partnership with Warwick Township and the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards has begun construction on a new pocket park at Land & Turkey Trot Road. Expect to see activity including site preparation, trail construction, and planting throughout the year. Upon completion, the park will feature an enhanced pollinator area, rain garden, and tiny forest. Should you desire more information about the project or would like to volunteer your time to help construct the park please contact Brandy Mckeever at bmckeever@warwickbucks.gov or visit neshaminy-watershed.org.

Water Supply Press Release

Notice to Warwick Township Water & Sewer Authority Customers:

Please be advised that there are no drinking water restrictions for the Warwick Township Water & Sewer Authority water system customers due to the recent chemical spill into the Delaware River on Sunday, March 25, 2023, in Bristol, Bucks County.

This spill had no impact on either of the Authority’s water supplies.

North Wales Water Authority and Aqua Pennsylvania have both reported that the source water was unaffected by this event.

For further inquiries please feel free to contact the Warwick Township Water & Sewer Authority at 215-343-3584.