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Author: Lower Southampton Township

Bucks County Medical Reserve Corps (BC-MRC)

Working directly under Bucks County’s Public Health Preparedness department, the BC-MRC is a volunteer group comprised of both medical and non-medical volunteers dedicated to improving the health and safety of Bucks County communities.

The BC-MRC has been instrumental in public health preparedness trainings, exercises, and community events both in Bucks County and in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. BC-MRC volunteers have been deployed in response to local and national emergencies. Our unit has also participated in community vaccination clinics and preparedness drills and exercises, staffed emergency shelters, and provided education at community events and expos.

Their volunteers were heavily involved in Bucks County’s COVID-19 response activities, including staffing a call center, conducting case investigations & contact tracing, and supporting vaccination clinics.

Proposed Ordinance – Legal Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on the following ordinance on June 12, 2024, 7:30 P.M., at the Township Administration Building, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA, 19053, and may consider adoption of the ordinance after the hearing:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF BUCKS, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER FIFTEEN, PART FOUR OF THE LOWER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 21-011-138; REPEALING ANY PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined or obtained at the Lower Southampton Township Administration Building, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA, 19053 or by clicking HERE.

Bucks County Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant Program

Thanks to a $1,333,268 award from the PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Near Completer Grant program to the Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED), eligible individuals who had to pause their college or career training certificate programs can apply to complete their education or training at no cost. BucksCounty.gov/AimAndAttain

The Bucks County Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant supports Pennsylvania residents who began a postsecondary educational or training program, maintained a 2.0 GPA or higher, and exited after June 1, 2021 before obtaining an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or certificate. To be eligible, participants must complete their study programs by June 30, 2024.

“Aim & Attain provides an immediate, no-cost pathway to secure a college degree or certification for those who may have had to pause their education and training goals,” says Billie Barnes, Executive Director, Bucks County Workforce Development Board. “The award may be applied toward completing a four-year degree or associate degree as well as certificate programs focusing on occupational skills. Upon completion, those already employed will have better opportunities to advance in their current careers, and job seekers can connect with employers for in-demand jobs.”

The program is open to unemployed as well as currently employed individuals who require training to advance in their current field or transition to a different field and may include additional financial support for those who are experiencing a barrier to returning to their chosen program. Benefits include:

  • Access to free tuition assistance, mentorship, tutorial services and technology resources
  • Free books and educational supplies
  • Guidance from a Career Services Specialist
  • Connect with staff and resources to assist with job placement

Those who are eligible to participate may attend a postsecondary institution located in Pennsylvania, either in person or online, upon meeting the institution’s admission requirements. WED is partnering with Bucks County schools including:

  • Bucks County Community College
  • Delaware Valley University (DelVal)
  • Holy Family University
  • Pennco Technical School

In addition, participating schools and PA CareerLink® Bucks County will provide supportive services to participants, which could include childcare, transportation, or internet access reimbursement.

To learn more or to register, call 267-580-3501 (TTY relay dial 711), or email info@buckscareerlink.org or TJohnson@buckscounty.org.

About the Bucks County Department of Workforce & Economic Development 

The Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED) works to ensure that the local workforce system, covering numerous agencies and multiple disciplines, meets both employers’ needs for skilled workers and workers’ career and economic advancement. It oversees and coordinates one-stop services that support employment and training through PA CareerLink® Bucks County. For more information, visit www.buckscounty.gov.

Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund Reopening

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced that the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) is reopening this Monday, March 18, 2024, to homeowners struggling as a result of pandemic-related financial hardships. PAHAF provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners for mortgage and housing-related expenses to address delinquency and avoid default, foreclosure or displacement from their homes.

Since February 2023, there has been a pause on new applications in effect to allow PHFA to focus on a backlog of applicants as a priority. Now that most of the transitioned pending applications have been processed and an assessment of remaining funds has been made, PHFA is able to reopen the program to eligible new applicants until the remaining monies are exhausted.

Funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants until the remaining monies are exhausted with priority given to homeowners facing an imminent adverse action (IAA) such as a notice of foreclosure, sheriff sale or utility shut-off notice. Applicants should understand that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. PHFA has encumbered what is believed to be adequate funds to process the remaining transitioned applications.

Interested Pennsylvania homeowners should visit www.pahaf.org for more information, eligibility requirements, and instructions on how to submit their application.

May 22, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting Video

Access to recordings of Board of Supervisors meetings are available on the Township’s YouTube Channel.

All meeting videos provided below are for reference only. Official actions of the Township Board of Supervisors are documented in approved meeting minutes and will be posted on the Township website the day following approval.

May 22, 2024 Lower Southampton Township Board of Supervisors Meeting (youtube.com)

National EMS Week – Sunday, May 19 – Saturday, May 25

Let’s celebrate our township’s amazing first responders – paramedics, EMTs, and everyone who keeps us safe. These dedicated professionals work tirelessly to keep our community safe and healthy. Let’s show them our appreciation for their lifesaving service and sacrifice. EMS Week is also a chance to raise public awareness about the critical role emergency services play in our everyday lives.