2320 Township Road
Quakertown, PA 18951

Phone: (610) 346-6700
Fax: (610) 346-8777
info@springfieldbucks.org

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Township Offices open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

(For a full listing of staff, phone numbers, Supervisors, etc., download a copy of the  2009 Township Directory)

Township Meeting Schedule

(All meetings are in the evening and in the main meeting room unless otherwise noted. The Small Meeting Room is located in the front of our building, first door on the right side.)

Old Bethlehem Road Closed in Springfield Township

PennDOT announced last week that Old Bethlehem Road will be closed and detoured between Bridge Street and Kunsman Road in Springfield Township, Bucks County, beginning today, Monday, June 29 for repairs to the bridge over Cooks Creek. Crews will be making repairs to the piers and abutments on the bridge. The detour route takes through-traffic over Route 212 and Pullen Station Road. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. The detour will be lifted for the Independence Day holiday weekend, from 5:00 p.m. Thursday (July 2) through 7:00 a.m. Monday (July 6).

Springtown Farmers Market - Wednesdays May 6 through Oct 28, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Watch your mail for a bright green flier with a special, one-time offer of $2.00 off a Farm Market purchase from a vendor of your choice! Must bring the entire flier with you to redeem! (Offer expires August 5th!)

There is something for everyone each week at the Springtown Farmers Market held on the grounds of the Springtown Fire Department, Springtown, PA. Bring your family to enjoy the entertainment while you support local farmers and craftspeople. Also, visit the Farm Market website at http://www.springtownfarmersmarket.org/ for a listing of vendors, weekly entertainment and other information.

H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

The Township received information from the Bucks County Department of Health about this situation . You can download H1N1 Influenza Frequently Asked Questions, or pick up a copy at the Township Building. The County is encouraging residents to go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (www.cdc.gov/swineflu) in addition to the Bucks County Department of Health website (www.buckscounty.org) for the timeliest information. They also asked that residents register for ReadyNotifyPA (www.readynotifypa.org), where emergency health information or other emergency notices can be received via text message or email.

Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Effective July 1, 2009

In 2008, The PA Legislature passed this Act which requires that all contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year register with the Attorney General's Office. Contractors can register online at www.attorneygeneral.gov. They will receive their registration number and a printable temporary registration certificate instantaneously.

As of July 1, consumers in PA will be able to verify a contractor's registration with the Attorney General's office by visiting the site above or calling their toll-free hotline number 1-888-520-6680 (for PA residents only). In the coming months, consumers will be encouraged to use registered contractors when deciding to invest in home improvements. (Information is from the Attorney General's website)

Act 537 Newsletter/Questionnaire

Lombardo Associates, Inc., has been retained by Springfield Township to prepare an update to the Township's Act 537 Comprehensive Wastewater Plan. Recently, a Newsletter/Questionnaire was mailed to township residents. Several have indicated they did not receive this important survey. Please download the a copy of the Newsletter/Questionnaire, complete it, and return it by mail or by fax as directed in the Newsletter. Township residents' participation is vital for a quality revision. It is not too late to turn in your form if you haven't already done so.

A Public Meeting was held on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Social Hall, at the Springfield Fire Department in Springtown. The draft of the Springfield Act 537 Wastewater Plan Update can be viewed online. A second public meeting will take place at a date to be determined. Watch this site for further information.

Thank you for your participation and assistance!

Springfield Township Armed Services Members?

The 2009 Newsletter will come out in August. If you have a family member serving in active duty in any branch of the service, our editor would like to honor them by lisitng them in the next Newsletter. Please email the information to Karen Bedics, Newsletter Editor at kheyoka@netzero.net by July 17. Please provide the service person's name, armed services branch in which they serve and where they are serving. Thank you!

New Web Tool Allows Pennsylvanians to Check Status of Property Tax/Rent Rebates

Eligible older adults and residents with disabilities can now check the status of Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications online at www.papropertytaxrelief.com

"Our commitment to property tax relief is unwavering, and this new Web tool enhances customer service for the older adults and people with disabilities who rely on these annual checks," Governor Edward G. Rendell said, introducing the new tool in late April.

Six weeks after submitting a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application, the applicant may visit www.papropertytaxrelief.com and check the status of the rebate by entering his/her Social Security number, anticipated rebate amount and birth date. Applicants may use the Web site to confirm claim status, rebate amount and the date a rebate is expected to be mailed or direct-deposited. Rebate checks will begin being distributed to early applicants on July 1.

Through a similar automated phone service, Property Tax/Rent Rebate applicants can check rebate status by calling, toll-free, 1-888-PATAXES.

The new online tool to check rebate status has the potential to reduce administrative costs for the Revenue Department. The online service is maintained at a minimal cost, while each toll-free phone call from taxpayers costs the department about 3.1 cents in phone charges, plus costs associated with staffing.

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. A 2006 program expansion increased the income limit from $15,000 to $35,000 (which excludes half of Social Security income) for homeowners and raises the maximum standard rebate for both homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. The income limit for renters is $15,000.

The program expansion also provided for supplemental property tax rebates of up to $325 - on top of the standard rebates - to homeowners in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton and to those in other parts of the state who pay more than 15 percent of income on property taxes.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) and information are available online at www.papropertytaxrelief.com and by calling 1-888-222-9190. Forms and assistance also are available at Department of Revenue district offices (listed in the government section of local telephone directories), local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators' offices.

The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2008 is Dec. 31, 2009.

Springfield Township's Exception Filed to the Administrative Law Judges Ruling in favor of the proposed PPL line through Springfield Township

Review the Township's exception to the Administrative Law Judge's ruling. Additional information on this entire litigation can be viewed on the "Downloads" page under "PPL."

Earned Income Tax

Any questions regarding the Earned Income Tax for Springfield Township, which may be collected on a quarterly basis or withheld from your paycheck, should be directed to:

Palisades Earned income Tax
(610) 847-513, Ext 4005

2009 Junior Fishing Camps - Lake Towhee & Nockamixon State Park

Programs for kids are sparse in rural areas so we're grateful to the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation for again holding this popular event in our area. The camps are open to kids 9 to 14 years of age (as of July 1, 2009) and will be held July 20 to 24 at Lake Towhee Park and again from August 10 to 14 at Nockamixon State Park. Time: 9 a.m. to noon daily. Cost: $50/child/week. For additional information, download the Junior Fishing Camp flier.

Paper Recycling

Get rid of those old phone books, magazines, etc., by bringing them to the township building and put them in the Abitibi recycling bin!

Thank You to everyone in advance for helping Springfield Township turn TRASH into CASH! Remember, the recycling bin in place by the side of our parking lot can be used by anyone--not just residents. You can drop off: Magazines, Shopping Catalogs, Phone Books, Newspapers, Office & School Papers, Mail -- any paper (not cardboard).

Please do NOT include: Cardboard, Plastic, Glass, Metal, Trash.

(NOTE: Only the Abitibi Recycling Bin is for public recycling of paper as listed above. The garbage & cardboard containers are for Township Office Use only. Thank you!)

Recycle your Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs at the Township Building

PPL provided a recycling container for recycling burned out CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs). CFL bulbs are highly effective in reducing energy use in your home; however, these bulbs contain mercury and should not be placed in regular garbage, rather recycled. You can download an Informative flier about CFL bulbs for additional information.

Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Family

Check our Downloads page, under Emergency Preparedness for an important posting from Michael Guarino, Springfield's Emergency Management Coordinator, on how to prepare your family for an emergency.

Township Newsletter Update!

Both the 2008 Spring Newsletter and the 2008 Summer Newsletter are available online, or you can pick up a copy at the Township Building on Township Road. The fall 2009 newsletter is already being planned. Rose Strong resigned as editor of the Newsletter--she will be sorely missed! Karen Bedics has assumed editorship and would love to hear from you if you would like to place an ad in the newsletter, or want to suggest or submit an article (250 - 350 words), please contact Karen at kheyoka@netzero.net The deadline for submission of articles for the 2009 newsletter is July 17.

New Zoning Ordinance (effective 10/7/07) & Ordinances 144 & 149 (adopted 12/11/07 & 4/29/08) amending Zoning Ordinance

You can purchase a copy of the new Zoning Ordinance ($50) at the Township Building. The Zoning Ordinance (with Ord. 144 & 149 incorporated into it) can also be viewed on our website under Zoning Ordinance. There will be a number of additional amendments as the ordinance is refined. The online Zoning Ordinance will be amended as new ordinance revisions are adopted.

2009 Volunteer Possibilities

If you are interested in serving on any township committee, please complete a Volunteer Form or submit a letter indicating your area of interest and any qualifications you have that would equip you to serve on that committee. Although qualifications are not necessary, it helps the supervisors "fit" the right individuals into the right spots. With no experience, you can learn "on the job" in many of the committees.

Currently, there are two areas where help is needed. There is an "alternate" position open on the Zoning Hearing Board. This is a paid position ($35/meeting) for any meetings for which an alternate officially serves. Second, there are three open positions for township auditors. If you are interested in serving as an alternate or as an auditor, please contact Rich Schilling, Township Manager, at:rschilling@springfieldbucks.org.

If you are not familiar with the various committees available, they are listed on the Township Directory which can be viewed by clicking Township Directory.

Local Services Tax (Formerly EMS TAX) Information - Springfield Township Employers*!

Ordinance 145 (replacing Ord. 136) renamed the EMS Tax to the Local Services Tax, (LST) and was adopted by the Board on December 11, 2007.

This excerpt from the ordinance outlines which employers are responsible to pay the annual $52 Tax:

*Employer - Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, governmental body, agency or any other entity employing one or more persons on a salary, wage, commission, barter or other compensation basis, including a self-employed person."

If you are an employer* and have not received a mailing from Berkheimer (tax collector) advising you how to submit this tax, please contact Sandy Everitt, Treasurer, at the Township office (610-346-6700, Ext. 20) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

John Eakin Farm & Pleasant Valley Triple-Arch Bridge Tiles Available from Historic Commission

Separate information/order sheets for these historic township sites are available under Information - Miscellaneous. They contain information about the sites and tell how you can order commerative tiles. Only a limited number are still available, so place your order soon.

Help Emergency Workers Find Your Home

You have probably noticed those reflective 6" x 18" green signs with white letters throughout Springfield and other local townships. They help emergency services locate your home in case of an emergency. This potentially life-saving sign is being offered by the Springtown Community Volunteer Fire Companyfor just $10. A post to hang it on is also available for $3.

Ordering details are available on the Emergency Response Sign Application.