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The bridge on Township Road by Springhouse and Freeh Lanes will be closed indefinately Friday, March 16, 2012. We will post any updates/information as it becomes available to us.
Welcome to Springfield Township, Bucks County
Springfield Township is a Second Class Township. The Township is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, each elected to serve a six-year term.
The Township population, according to the 2010 census, is 5,035 residents. We are located in Bucks County, in the lower, right part of Pennsylvania (see map). Bucks County is bordered by New Jersey.
Springfield is one of five townships that make up the Palisades School District. Springfield Elementary School, located on Route 212, is in the Township.
There are eight post offices servicing Springfield Township residents: Springtown, Quakertown, Coopersburg, Hellertown, Kintnersville, Riegelsville, Zion Hill and Richlandtown. They are not all located in the Township, but partially cover sections of Springfield Township. There are two area codes: 610 and 215.
Springfield Township’s Road Department is responsible for maintaining approximately 50 miles of paved road and 14 miles of dirt roads.
Open Space preservation is a priority for the residents of Springfield Township. In 2000, the residents approved by Referendum a .25% Earned Income Tax to be set aside for preservation of open space. At the end of 2009, Springfield Township had preserved approximately 1,800 acres of land.
Download a fact-filled History & Trivia Sheet for more information about Springfield Township.
2011 Springfield Township Financial Audit
You may view the 2011 Concise Financial Audit here or at the Township Building, Monday thru Friday during business hours. If you have any questions, please call 610-346-6700, extension 11 or 12.
TOWNSHIP FIRE DANGER IS LOW
The Springfield Township fire danger is LOW. Per Ordinance 85, burning is not permitted on Sundays and Mondays. Download GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE BURNING for information on burning in the township.
Updated 5/11/2012
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March 7, 2012