Falls Township is kicking off a year round food drive to benefit the local area food banks. This is a new endeavor for Falls Township and we would like this to be a huge success!
Falls Township may have broken a record last set in 1979 for the most police officers hired at one time as five new officers were hired during Tuesday night’s meeting. Falls Supervisors unanimously approved the hiring of Daniel Matkowski, Michael Collins, Matthew Shannon, Robert Goodwin and Michael Mraw. Supervisor Jeff Rocco was absent.
Thanks to the growing popularity of meal preparation companies like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron, a meat processing company is expanding its operations into Falls Township.
Children in the Vermilion Hills section of Falls Township will have new playground equipment by year’s end. The Falls Supervisors approved the purchase of a new play unit with handicapped accessible ramp at Kirby Park. Cost of the new play equipment is $99,921.18.
If you could spend $4,800, but know that you would recoup another $50,000 to $100,000 why wouldn’t you do it? The Falls Township Supervisors approved a grant writing proposal that’s expected to substantially pay the Township much more than its initial investment. The fiscally responsible board approved a $4,800 proposal from F.X. Browne, Inc. for completion of the Township’s annual Act 101 recycling grant application.
Due to a state mandate, the county switched over to new voting machines with verifiable paper ballots. Those machines have completely replaced the old machines and will be used immediately during the April 28, 2020 primary election.
When Chris Perry’s 15-year-old son was 4, he suggested to his wife that they sign him up for wrestling. “No, that’s too rough,” she replied. “What about Jiu Jitsu?” Perry countered. His wife agreed. Little did she know that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - like wrestling - focuses on grappling, especially on the ground.
To read more about Good Vibes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, click here.
Mark your calendars for the next FREE BULK DISPOSAL DAY which will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This bulk disposal program is for resident homeowners of Falls Township and Tullytown Borough. Proof of residency is required. It is not intended for commercial customers or contractors.
The 2020 yard waste cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Please have it out in the same location as your regular trash pick-up by 6:00 a.m. The yard waste must be bagged in 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags or placed in 30-gallon trash containers without lids. Branches must be no larger than 4’ in length, bundled, and not to exceed 50 lbs. PLEASE NO PLASTIC BAGS
Please be advised that the Board of Supervisors meetings have changed from the third Tuesday of the month to the third Monday of the month. They meetings are held in the Public Meeting room at 7:00 p.m.
LISTED BELOW IS THE SPRING 2020 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE. ON THE DATE(S) WHICH YOUR STREET IS SCHEDULED TO BE CLEANED. PLEASE DO NOT PARK YOUR VEHICLE(S) ON THE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. THRU 5:00 P.M. IF THE STREET SWEEPER DOES NOT ARRIVE ON THE SCHEDULED DAY(S), PLEASE KEEP YOUR VEHICLE(S) OFF THE STREET DURING THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOURS UNTIL THE SWEEPER CLEANS YOUR STREET.
With an eye on improving public safety at intersections, the Falls Township Board of Supervisors set the wheels in motion for the submission of a PennDOT grant to cover the bulk of upgrades at North Olds Boulevard and Trenton Road.
Please visit http://recycling-bucksgis.opendata.arcgis.com/ for recycling information. This link provides you with county-wide recycling updates. All information such as Household Hazardous Waste schedules, relevant recycling videos, and recycling options for special materials is updated frequently so you are receiving the most current information. You can also visit https://www.fallstwp.com/information-…/trash-collection.aspx to access trash and recycling information on the Township's website.
E-Waste Experts, Inc. located on Green Lane in Bristol will now be accepting televisions and electronics the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month.
Please be advised that the bridge located along Mill Creek Road, that passes over Martins Creek just west of the Mill Creek Inn, is scheduled to be replaced. Bridge replacement work will begin on or about August 20th, 2018 at which time a detour will go into effect that will allow traffic to bypass the construction zone and access all nearby properties.
Falls Township would like to introduce a new directory that local businesses can apply for and be added. This will make searching for companies in our Township that much easier. Hopefully this will be a great resource for residents and businesses alike, and keep the spending local!
Residents are encouraged to report a concern (pothole, streetlights in need of repair, abandoned vehicles, etc...) using our online "Report A Concern" form.
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