Notices

Scammers are continuing to aggressively target utility company customers, including PECO, using sophisticated tactics to pocket quick cash. Recently, there has been a large increase in scammers use tactics such as “spoofing” to manipulate the Caller ID phone number displayed on your phone so that it appears to be a PECO phone number. These scammers are contacting PECO customers and falsely claiming their electric or natural gas service will be disconnected unless payment is made immediately.

The most important thing to remember is to never give out your account or billing information to an unverified person. If you ever receive a suspicious phone call, text message, email, or have an unscheduled visit from someone in-person claiming to be from PECO, do not share your information and call us directly at 800-494-4000.

To keep your money in your hands and your personal information safe, here are some reminders:

• PECO will NEVER DEMAND IMMEDIATE PAYMENT, nor will we ever require one specific form of payment, such as a prepaid card, bitcoin, or third-party digital money transfers.
• For approved payment methods and options, visit com/payment.
• DO NOT PROVIDE YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION. A real PECO representative will have the account information they need when they call.
• Keep your banking and financial information safe. You can update your banking information through your MyAccount or make a payment through an approved method at com/payment.
• CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT STATUS, BALANCES, PAYMENTS, AND SUPPLIER INFORMATION YOURSELF on your printed bill or log on to your PECO MyAccount or download the PECO mobile app.

If you are ever suspicious of someone claiming to be from PECO, call us directly at 800-494-4000

In just over two weeks, applications will open for the 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. This year, the program has been expanded to include more Pennsylvanians and to provide a larger rebate to help offset the impacts of inflation. Over 600,000 Pennsylvanians will now qualify for a maximum rebate of $1,000 (up from $650 last year).

The income limits have increased so if you believe you qualify under the expansion, please reach out to either State Representative Joe Hogan’s district office at 215-752-6750 (Penndel) or 215-942-4067 (Lower Southampton). If you prefer, use this link to find out more information.

For those seeking assistance with the application process, State Representative Hogan will be hosting a workshop on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Sarah Mitchell Community Center, 1500 Desire Ave., Feasterville-Trevose, from 5-7 p.m. His team will be on hand to answer questions about the program and help you complete your application.

Click the Link to watch the Public Service Announcement from Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran relating to ongoing scams:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sek0eot5v4vp22m8ny3l4/Scam-Alert-Bucks-County-Sheriff-Nov2-023-Final.m4v?rlkey=gtlojmadnns5l4vikah5fkbt8&dl=0

Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Remember, assistance through State Representative Joe Hogan’s Lower Southampton or Penndel offices is always free. You need not pay a private firm for assistance. When preparing to come in to apply, please bring with you:

1099 Social Security statements
If an owner, your paid tax receipts (contact your local tax collector)
If a renter, a completed rent certificate.
Your driver’s license

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. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.

For additional information and applications, click here.

Notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the Lower Southampton Township Administration Building, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053, the Board of Supervisors of Lower Southampton Township will hold a public meeting to consider enacting the following:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, COUNTY OF BUCKS, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 596 REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR SUPERVISORS

A copy of the full text of the ordinance may be examined at the address set forth above, during normal business hours from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday or by clicking HERE.

Susan Cummings

Secretary

Notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the Lower Southampton Township Administration Building, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053, the Board of Supervisors of Lower Southampton Township will hold a public meeting to consider enacting the following:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, COUNTY OF BUCKS, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA REPEALING CHAPTER 24. TAXATION, SPECIAL PART 3, EMERGENCY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAX AND ADOPTING A LOCAL TAX SERVICES ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE, REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A copy of the full text of the ordinance may be examined at the address set forth above, during normal business hours from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday or by clicking HERE.

Susan Cummings

Secretary