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Senator Frank Farry’s Senior Expo

Please join me for my Senior Expo on Thursday, September 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Northampton Valley Country Club, located at 299 Richboro Rd. in Richboro.

There will be health screenings, a SEPTA key card processing station, refreshments, prizes, and information from federal, state and county agencies. A prescription drug take back will also be on site.  Please bring your unused, unwanted or expired medication for proper disposal.

At 11am, Stephen M. DeFrank, Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission(PUC) will speak about the functions of the PUC and will take questions.

Our staff will also be on hand to answer any questions and help with any state-related issues.

The event is free and open to all senior citizens in the 6th Senatorial District, and their caregivers and families.  Please contact our office with questions: 215-638-1784.

Discount Flyers Tickets

Lower Southampton Township Parks & Recreation has partnered with Comcast Spectacor to offer discounts for upcoming events at the Wells Fargo Center. Our first discount event is for Flyers games for the 2023-2024 hockey season. To purchase tickets and view games available at the present time please visit: https://fevo.me/flyerstownshipfundraising.

Check out our website for more information: https://lowersouthampton.recdesk.com/

Or call (215)357-7300 ext. 318

Back to School & School Bus Safety

It’s time to go back to school already and that means school buses are on the roads again.

Pennsylvania law requires motorists to stop at least 10 feet away from school buses when their red lights are flashing and their stop arm is extended.  Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety.  Read more about school bus safety here.

Penalties for failure to obey school bus safety laws can result in a $250 fine, five points on a driving record and a 60-day license suspension.

Lower Southampton Youth Legion 16U Team Goes to State Tournament

Lower Southampton Youth Legion 16U Team was the first Lower South Legion Team to ever play in the state tournament.

Here’s some highlights of their AMAZING season:

  • 15-5 regular season earning #1 seed in the playoffs
  • Won the winner take all championship game 1-0 against Falls to advance to the regional tournament in Berwick, PA
  • 3-2 in the regional tournament earning a birth in the state tournament also in Berwick, PA
  • First Lower Southampton Jr or Sr American Legion Baseball team ever to advance to the state tournament
  • The state tournament had teams from the east and west playing for the state title.
  • Had an amazing showing finishing 3rd.  Only losses were to the eventual winner Upper Perk and runner up Penn Trafford

This team went into the regional and state tournament short-handed due to vacations and came together to play the best baseball they had played all year.  It was a true team effort, as contributions came from everyone on the team, up and down the line up.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES & FAMILIES!

Top Row – Left to Right: Coach Mike Sassano, Joey Corsanico, Coach Joe Corsanico, James Griffis, Brent Walter, Joey Romanoski, Coach Chad Ormond, Caleb Rose, Mike Sassano, Jimmy Bailey, Nick Sassano, Manager Keith Moss

Bottom Row – Left to Right: Mike Welsh, Jake Ormond, Shawn Levin, Gavin Moss  Missing from picture: Brad McNally

Top Row – Left to Right:  James Griffis, Mike Sassano, Jimmy Bailey, Joey Romanowski, Joey Corsanico, Caleb Rose, Brad McNally

Bottom Row – Left to Right:  Brent Walter, Mike Welsh, Jake Ormond, Shawn Levin, Gavin Moss, Nick Sassano

Missing from picture:  Coach Mike Sassano, Coach Joe Corsanico, Coach Chad Ormond, Manager Keith Moss

Notice of Proposed Ordinance – Amendment to the Amusement Tax Ordinance

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on August 9, 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 PART 1, SECTION 24-102 OF CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LOWER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, BY AMENDING THE AMUSEMENT TAX BY REVISING THE DEFINITIONS OF “ADMISSION,” “AMUSEMENT,” AND “PLACE OF AMUSEMENT,” AS WELL AS INCLUDING A DEFINITION FOR “EXEMPT AMUSEMENTS,” “INSTITUTION OF PURELY PUBLIC CHARITY,” “PATRON,” “PRODUCER,” AND “TAXPAYER.”  THIS ORDINANCE ALSO SERVES TO AMEND PART 1, SECTION 24-103, SUBSECTION 3, OF CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LOWER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, TITLED “LEVY OF TAX,” TO REFLECT THE DEFINITIONAL CHANGES PROVIDED BY SECTION 24-102 OF THE AMUSEMENT TAX.

Click HERE to view the proposed ordinance.

Susan Cummings

Secretary

PECO News Release: PECO Prepared for the Week’s Summer Heat

PECO Prepared for the Weeks Summer Heat

PHILADELPHIA (July 27, 2023)- The summer season is bringing the heat with temperatures above 90 degrees for the next several days and forecasted summer storms. PECO has been hard at work for the past several months to ensure the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared to handle increased demand during times of prolonged higher temperatures. This proactive effort also includes infrastructure work to strengthen the local energy grid to prevent outages caused by severe summer storms.

Tips to Help Manage your Bill

Energy supply costs have fluctuated during the past two years due to a combination of factors. While natural gas prices have begun to decrease, electricity prices have remain slightly elevated. Managing energy usage is especially important during the summer months as this is typically the time when customers use more electricity to cool their homes and businesses. there are several low-and no-cost tips that customers can follow to gain contain over their energy use and cost to save money.

Energy Efficiency 

Customers can take advantage of energy efficiency programs to save energy and money, including energy assessments that identify ways to save even more. Visit www.peco.com/waystosave to learn more.

In addition, customers can lower their bills during the summer months by following a few simple tips:

  • Turn it off: Turn off all unnecessary lighting and devices.
  • Manage your thermostat: keep thermostats at a constant, comfortable level when at home. Raise the thermostat setting for days of extreme heat to save even more. Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust your home’s temperature setting when your away or sleeping.
  • Keep shades, blinds and curtains closed: about 40 percent of unwanted heat comes through windows. Simply closing blinds and curtains, which act as a layer of insulation, can reduce heat in your home.
  • Use ceiling fans to circulate air: For those without air conditioning, use celling fans or portable fans with the windows partially open to circulate fresh air into your home. For those with air conditioning, fans can be used to evenly distribute cool air.
  • Use appliances wisely: Run appliances that produce heat (like clothes dryers, ovens, and dishwashers) at night when it is cooler.
  • Service your AC: Make sure to replace or clean the air filters for your cooling system at least once a month (or as often recommended by the manufacturer) and have your system serviced regularly.

Monitor Usage

  • Through PECO”s MyAccount at https://www.peco.com/myaccount, customers can track their energy use, set up high usage alerts, get tips on how to reduce energy costs, and learn which appliances use the most energy.

Storm Safety

While PECO works to prevent as many outages as possible, severe storms can cause damage and power outages. Customers can act now to prepare for sever weather by visiting http://peco.com/storm. PECO offers important storm readiness resources, including how to prepare for an approaching storm, how to properly use generators if power is lost, what to expect after storms, and how to stay safe.

Shop for Energy 

  • Customers may be able to save money by shopping for natural gas or electricity with a competitive supplier.
  • To find competitive natural gas or electric generation suppliers or learn more about shopping visit the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s website at http://pagasswitch.com or http://www.papowerswitch.com. as a reminder, it’s still important for customers to understand their competitive supplier contact as the rate or terms could change.
  • In addition, customers can sign up for the Standard Offer Program. This is an option to all customers to receive seven percent off the Price to Compare when they enroll with a participating Electric Generation Supplier.

Bill Relief and Assistance Programs

PECO has billing and financial assistance programs to help qualified customers who are facing financial challenges manage their energy bill. PECO also offers additional programs that can help customer pay down outstanding balances through grants. Income-qualified program are also available to help customers with bill credits, energy efficiency, and referrals for additional services. For more information about financial assistance programs, customers can visit http://www.peco.com/help

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Are you at risk of having your water shut off?

Help is available

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available to help families who have overdue water bills or at risk of losing water service for their home.

Applications will be accepted July 10, 2023 through August 11, 2023.

Learn more about if you qualify at www.dhs.pa.gov/waterhelp
Apply for LIHWAP and other assistance now at www.compass.state.pa.us