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  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.)

Springfield bucks Undesirable Land Use - SbULU

This grassroutes concerned citizens group is a non-profit civic organization formed to educate the public and, if necessary, assemble resources to defend Springfield Township from unsustainable and/or locally unacceptable land use practices or proposals. Visit their site at Sbulu to learn more about the organization and their response to PPL's "preferred" route through Springfield Township. The site contains valuable information about the topic.

PUC Schedules Local Public Hearings on Proposed PPL Route & Substation - July 14 & July 17, 2008!

Two local public hearings have been scheduled by the PUC on July 14, 2008, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Springtown Fire Department Social Hall, 3010 Route 212, Springtown, PA. Springfield Township residents are encouraged to attend and present their concerns and/or comments on the PPL proposed route for new electric transmission lines through the township and the site planned for a new power substation.

Two meetings are also scheduled at Benner Hall on Cherry Road in Richland Township on July 17 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Richland Township Residents are encouraged to attend one of those meetings.

We are planning a link from this website to a site where all the major documents relating to the PUC hearings in Harrisburg can be viewed by our residents. Watch this page for information about when that link will be available.

PP&L Impact Assessment Sheet of Proposed New Routes for Electric Lines

At the initial meeting held on February 19, 2008, PP&L provided an Impact Assessment Sheet showing the criteria they used when selecting the proposed route for the new power lines through Springfield Township.

Alternative 2 is PP&L's preferred route, and it runs through prime agricultural and wooded areas of Springfield Township. PP&L has already submitted this route to the PUC (Public Utility Commission) for approval. At the meeting on February 19, many residents expressed that they preferred the new lines to be run through the highway commercial area (along Route 309) where the power lines currently run. The PUC will hold a public hearing will be held on July 14 at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Springtown Fire Dept. Social Hall, 3010 Route 212, Springtown. Residents are encouraged to attend one or both of these meetings. Your continued input and involvement are vitally important.

To access the PPL's application to the PUC, click on: http://www.pplelectric.com/Community+Services/coopersburg-quakertown

To access the Public Utility Commission's website, click on:http://www.puc.state.pa.us/

Planning Commission Opening - Apply by July 3

Springfield Township, Bucks County, is accepting letters of interest from residents of Springfield Township to fill an opening on the Planning Commission. Letters should state experience referencing subdivision and land development or land use if applicable. If interested, please send information to Springfield Township, Attn: Richard Schilling/Twp. Mgr., 2320 Township Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 by July 3, 2008.

Accepting Bids for Utilization of Township Property for Growing Crops or Forage

Springfield Township, Bucks County, is accepting sealed bids for the utilization of Township property for the growing of crops or forage. The 45.395 acre property is located on Peppermint Road, Coopersburg, PA, and is identified as Tax Map Parcel #42-012-022-001. To schedule an inspection, please call 610-346-6700 ext 12. Bids must be received by noon July 7 and will be opened at the Supervisors meeting on July 8. Mail bids to: "Township Property Bid, Springfield Township, 2320 Township Road, Quakertown, PA 18951." The Board will accept alternate bids from each bidder outlining proposed uses of the property and including:
- Whether the bid is for forage only
- If there will be soil improvements
- Till or no till
- If the bid includes the use of herbicides or pesticides
Springfield Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Richard Schilling
Springfield Township Manager
610-346-6700, Ext 12

Knechts Bridge Repairs to Begin June 30, 2008

Bucks County recently awarded a contract to complete necessary repairs to Knechts Bridge. Repair work will begin on June 30, 2008, and be completed by July 29. The bridge will be closed during construction. The contractor will set out warning signs June 20 advising residents of the bridge closure. Thank you for your patience as repairs are made to this historic township bridge.

VOAD - Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Southeastern PA VOAD is part of a national collaboration of organizations and citizens trained to meet community needs in the wake of a large scale disaster. VOAD coordinates planning efforts and, during a disaster, matches community needs with services provided by member VOAD agencies. To date, nearly 2,000 people throughout the 5-county region's partner agencies are trained as VOAD volunteers. Some 3,000 have been trained in critical disaster preparedness and response skills.

Citizens Corps, a key SEPA VOAD member, provides citizens the opportunity to participate in a number of measures to make their families, homes and communities safer from crime, terrorism and disasters of all kinds.

VOAD/Citizen Corps offers free disaster training. If you are interested in obtaining VOAD training in September, or just want more information, download the VOAD Information & Training Interest Sheet, check your class preference, and insert the form in an email to: kbedics@palisasdessd.org
Questions?Call Karen Bedics at 610-346-7180

Springtown Farmers' Market - Wednesdays 4 - 7 pQuestions?

A wonderful variety of produce and goods are available--fruits and vegetables, perennial flower plants, vegetable & herb plants, homemade jams & jellies, meat and eggs, fresh chickens, baked goods, salad fixings, cheeses, home-made soaps, honey, etc., etc., etc. And, if you need something to "hold you over" till supper, the Springtown Fire Dept. is selling sandwiches!

The Market staff redesiged the traffic flow and repositioned the vendors to permit more parking and better traffic flow. Volunteers are needed to help in various ways at the Market. If you are interested, please email Maria Weick (Market Manager) at: bomabesa@gmail.com

Remember to visit the Farmers Market at the Springtown Community Volunteer Fire Company each Wednesday evening, 4 - 7 p.m. through November 19. Download complete information from Springtown Farmers Market. There is no charge for eligible* vendors to participate this year (*see Market Rules). What a great opportunity to earn extra money and become acquainted with township residents!!

Passer Road Work - Update

Blooming Glen Contractors (subcontractor) has completed application of the scratch coat (leveling course) on Passer Road. An oil and chip coating will be applied to the leveling course in August. Originally, a complete restoration of Passer Road was planned for this summer, but required permits couldn't be obtained in time. This August, the oil and chip will be applied to the new leveling course. Then, in approximately 2 - 3 years, the actual full restoration of Passer Road will be scheduled. If you have any questions, call Rich Pursell, Roadmaster, at 610-346-6700, Ext. 19.

2008 Summer Road Projects

Seal coating will be done on: Buckwampum, Carlton, County Line, Dogwood, Funks Mill, Haupts Bridge, and Passer Roads as well as on Banko and Grouse Lanes. Watch this website for updates about when the roads will be closed for this work to be done.

Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

If you work during normal business hours, you can schedule an evening or weekend appointment for zoning or township issues. To do so, call Rich Schilling, Township Manager & Assistant Zoning Officer, at 610-346-6700, ext. 12.

Paper Recycling Contest - May 1 - August 31, 2008!

Last fall, the township earned $200 from paper turned in during our recycling contest. This year, we are aiming to earn $500. To do this, we need to increase our paper recycling by 25%. As of the end of May, we still need 10 tons to reach the $500 cash award level.

YOU CAN HELP! As you spring clean and get rid of those old phone books, magazines, etc., bring 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!)

2nd Annual Springfield Township Community Day - Saturday, August 23

August 23, 2008 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.), the Springtown Rod & Gun Club, Route 212, will host the second Community Day. You can download Business Sponsor or Booth Rental registration forms or a map showing the location of the Rod and Gun Club from Community Day. Questions? Contact Rose Strong, Chairperson, at rozenjoze@verizon.net

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.

Scrap Metal Recycling - Better than a Yard Sale, Men!

Many of us have old cars, pipes, and other metal "junk" sitting around that, in today's market, could earn cash if turned in to a scrap metal dealer. Right now, the rates for most metal, copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum, etc., are higher than they've ever been. Another way to turn your TRASH into CASH! Check the yellow pages of your phone book under Scrap Metal to locate a dealer and find out what metals you can turn in.

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.

2008 Fall Township Newsletter in the Works!

The 2008 Spring Newsletter is on our website.

The Summer/Fall Newsletter is in the works. To place an ad in that newsletter, to suggest or submit articles (250 - 350 words), please contact Rose Strong, editor, at rozenjoze@verizon.net. Deadline for article submission is July 18!

If you are interest in serving as a volunteer to prepare the newsletter for mailing (wafer sealing, applying mailing labels in zip-code order, etc.), please contact sandy@springfieldbucks.org.

Revised Zoning Ordinance (adopted 10/2/07;effective 10/7/07) & Ord. 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.

2008 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.

We currently need volunteers for a new committee--the Parks & Recreation Steering Committee. If interested, submit a letter or Volunteer Form to Rich Schilling, Township Manager, by mail to the address on the form or by email to: 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) replaced the EMS Tax with the Local Services Tax, 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 BridgeTiles 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.