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Upper Southampton Township Road Closure

PennDOT announced that the Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will close Maple Avenue daily from 9 AM to 3 PM between Street Road & 2nd Street Pike from Monday, July 27 through Monday, October 19.

Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:

Local access will be maintained at all times. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour route because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will complete this project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.

Travelers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Important Message from our Tax Collector

IMPORTANT Message from our Tax Collector, Deborah Doneker

Deborah Doneker addressed the public at the Board of Supervisors Meeting held on April 22nd regarding property tax payments:

Check Washing Concerns

There is an ongoing concern regarding individuals who engage in check washing.  These individuals are both clever and deliberate; they are aware of property tax deadlines, recognize the Tax Collector’s name, and understand that property tax payments are substantial amounts.  Their tactics often involve removing the Tax Collector’s name from the check, adding another name, and cashing it via mobile app or check-cashing businesses, without altering the written amount.  This makes fraudulent activity harder to detect.  If you write a check for $1,500 and see that $1,500 has been deducted from your account, you may assume your taxes have been paid.  However, it is only after receiving a late notice from the Tax Collector’s Office months later that you may review the transaction and discover the check was made out to someone other than the Tax Collector.  Remain vigilant and monitor your payments.

Recommended Payment Methods

The most secure way to pay your property taxes is in person.  The Tax Collector offers extended hours, which are posted online, on her voicemail, and on the windows of her office.  Additionally, for months with official deadlines – April, June, July, August, and October- the Tax Collector is available at her office from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Saturday preceding the deadline.  The Tax Collector also offers a secure mail slot on her door for after-hours drops.

Alternative Payment Options

If paying in person is not possible, the next best option is to use your personal online banking system’s Billpay feature.  Billpay allows you to send payments directly from your bank, and there are no fees charged for this service.  This method provides a reliable and convenient way to submit your property tax payments securely.

The Tax Collector has an online payment system; however, the processing company charges a 2.5% convenience fee for credit cards, which, at this time, will negate the 2% discount, and a $2.50 fee for eChecks.

Mailing Your Tax Payments

If you decide to mail your property tax payments, it is important to take an additional step to protect your transaction.  After your payment has cleared your bank account, access your banking records and carefully review the image of the cleared check.  By confirming the payee, you can ensure that your payment was not intercepted or stolen.  This simple verification process helps safeguard your property tax payment and provides peace of mind that your payment reached the intended recipient.

PennDOT Announces Sinkhole Remediation on Northbound Bustleton Pike

UPDATE:  An all-day lane closure remains in place on northbound Bustleton Pike between Ruth Street and Bridgetown Pike. PennDOT had originally indicated that the closure would end on Friday, April 17; however, the Township has since been notified that PennDOT will need to subcontract the work needed for this site.   At this time, PennDOT has not provided an updated reopening date.  The Township will continue to provide updates as we learn them.

Sinkhole Remediation Begins on Northbound Route 532 (Bustleton Pike) in Lower Southampton Township

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that sinkhole remediation begins on northbound Route 532 (Bustleton Pike) in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County.

Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:

 Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

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