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.
“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
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.
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.
Due to down power lines, Mearns Road was closed between Almshouse Road and Creek Road. Fortunately, PECO quickly made the necessary repairs and the road is now open. (12:17pm, 3/2/2023)
Warwick Township successfully completed its 2023 tree planting project. The project included the planting of thirty-three (33) native trees in various locations around the Township. Trees were planted within the Community and Memorial Parks, and along Meetinghouse Road and Meyer Way.
Warwick Township would like to thank Bucks Beautiful and their RePlant Bucks program for the award of a $5,000 grant towards planting that was then matched by the Township.