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January 25, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Information

The next Board of supervisors Meeting is being held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the Township Administration Building, 1500 Desire Avenue.  The meeting will be televised live on the Township Cable Channel – 22 for Comcast customers, 28 for Verizon customers.  The public is invited to attend.

Residents that cannot attend the meeting are invited to email their public comment to publiccomment@lstwp.org by 5 PM on Wednesday, January 25th.  Public comment MUST include name & address.  All comments will be read during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Click HERE to view the agenda.

Sanitation Rebates Available until May 31, 2023

The Sanitation/Trash Rebates for the 2022 tax year will be given to qualifying residents beginning February 8, 2023 thru May 31, 2023.  The rebate is $50 per household.  To qualify for this rebate, a resident must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a Lower Southampton Township resident.
  • Must be a Senior Citizen age 65 years or older.
  • A Veteran that is 50% disabled or greater with a letter stating % of disability.
  • Must be the homeowner for the entire year of 2022.  No rebates will be given if not the owner from January 1 through December 31

There is only one rebate per household.  Rebates will be given for primary residence only (must match with the address on your drivers license).

You must present an ID showing you are 65 years or older.  Must be 65 by 12/31/22.

To receive your rebate, stop by the Township Administration Building or call Denise at 215-357-7300 x312.

Holiday Office Closure & Trash Schedule

The Township Administration Offices are closed from Monday, December 26th through Monday, January 2nd. We re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
MASCARO WILL BE OPERATING ON A HOLIDAY SCHEDULE THE WEEK OF CHRISTMAS. Trash & recycling will be collected on Thursday, December 29th.
From our family to yours…We wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

News from Keystone Collections Group

Keystone will begin mailing local earned income tax notices in January.  We encourage all taxpayers to easily and securely file on-line to improve filing accuracy.

  • Click HERE to file on-line.
  • If you have any questions, click HERE for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
  • You can submit questions 24/7 to Keyston by using their Contact form.

 

Don’t Forget your Dog’s 2023 License

All dogs 3 months or older must be licensed by January 1 of each year.  An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50.  If your dog is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and a lifetime license is $31.50.  Licenses may be purchased through the Bucks County Treasurer, Kristian Ballerini.

You can purchase your dog’s license in-person at the Treasurer’s office or on-line.  Click HERE to visit the website.

Contact the Bucks County Treasurer’s office with any questions, 215-348-6244.

Bucks County Treasurer, 5th Floor Administration Building, 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

Subsidiary Board Openings for 2023

Are you looking for a way to get involved with your community?  There are several open positions on some of our subsidiary boards.  If you are interested in being considered for one of the openings, please submit a letter of interest to administration@lstwp.org by 5 PM on Friday, December 16th.

  1.  Vacancy Board – This position is appointed on an annual basis by the Board of Supervisors & mandated by the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code.  The purpose of this position is to decide upon a replacement Supervisor should a Supervisor Board position become vacant, in the event that the remaining four Board members are unable to reach a decision.  Must be a registered voter in the Township.
  2. Environmental Advisory Council – The EAC meets monthly.  The EAC identifies environmental issues and recommends plans & programs for the promotion and conservation of the Township’s natural resources.
  3. Industrial Development Authority – The purpose of the Authority is to acquire, hold, construct, improve, maintain, own, finance and lease economic development projects within Lower Southampton Township.  The IDA meets quarterly.
  4. Library Board – The Library Board meets monthly.  The Library Board acts in an advisory capacity to the library and helps develop, monitor, and approve the library’s budget and policies.
  5. Planning Commission – The Planning Commission meets twice per month.  The Planning Commission is responsible for hearing land development, zoning ordinances, and other township development plans in an effort to help the Board of Supervisors plan and guide the growth of our municipality.
  6. Playwicki Farm Foundation -The Playwicki Farm Foundation was created in 1996 as an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt corporation to raise money for charitable, education & scientific purposes.  The funds are used for the repair, replacement, maintenance and preservation of Playwicki Farm and the development of educational programs.   Throughout the year the Foundation has events that help with fundraising efforts.
  7. Recreation Board – The Recreation Board meets monthly.  The Recreation Board shall advise the Board of Supervisors as to the operation, supervision and maintenance of parks, recreation programming and facilities.
  8. Veterans Advisory Council – The VAC meets monthly.  The VAC gathers information for and distributes information to area Veterans.  The VAC assists local Veterans with their questions about needs and resources that are available to them.

December 7, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting Information

The next Board of Supervisors Meeting is being held on Wednesday, December 7th at 7:30 PM in the Township Administration Building, 1500 Desire Avenue.  The meeting will be televised live on the Township Cable Channel – 22 for Comcast customers, 28 for Verizon customers.  The public is invited to attend.

Residents that cannot attend the meeting are invited to email their public comment to publiccomment@lstwp.org by 5 PM on Wednesday, December 7th.  Public comment must include name & address.  All comments will be read during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Click HERE to view the agenda.