Durham Township, Pennsylvania

It's official! We will be offering our very popular Fish Dinner as a Takeout Dinner on March 26th and April 2nd!! See below the picture for Info and go to our Website for more information and to place your order. www.thenorthhouse42.com

The Officers and Members of the Riegelsville and Ottsvile Fire Companies are currently researching, investigating and planning the potential consolidation of fi...re companies. The consolidation of companies will be guided by a professional firm that will allow us to address all financial, apparatus, membership and response aspects of the new company. We are working to build the strongest emergency response network for our community possible! We are bringing two already strong agencies together to increase our ability to train and certify our members while streamlining equipment and maximize purchasing power. It will also allow us to explore new funding opportunities in a world that is becoming ever difficult to maintain 100% volunteer based organizations. Please understand that this is a positive step in strengthening our services to our community! See more

Just because it stopped snowing does not mean the roads are normal. Lots of black ice tonight. Many roads are very narrow, especially 212 and 412! There are man...y plow trucks out trying to clear driveways! Please drive with extreme caution for the next few days. Wind is also going to kick up tomorrow. Even the major roads still have icy and slushy on and off ramps. Thank you Palisades for keeping kids home tomorrow. Roads are not yet fit for busses. Be careful out there! See more

Road crew have plowed and salted all the roads. Please use caution should you need to travel. Some roads are more narrow than usual.

Kathleen Connally

Durham Township office will be closed today due to weather conditions. Please use caution when traveling

ATTENTION DURHAM RESIDENTS Dogwood Lane is now OPEN!!!!

Motorists Advised to Limit Travel During Upcoming Winter Storm Anticipated Vehicle Restrictions Will Be in Effect Wednesday Harrisburg, PA In preparation for a major winter storm event, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during the storm, and are anticipating that restrictions on trucks and other vehicles will be imposed on certain roadways around the s...Continue reading

State Police, PennDOT Announce Annual ‘Operation Safe Holiday’ Enforcement Harrisburg, PA With the holiday season just around the corner, while travel is not recommended in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) remind Pennsylvanians who must travel of the importance of safe driving and consistent seat belt use ahead of the long Thanksgiving weekend and the start of the holiday se...Continue reading

WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT, Heavy snow expected, which may mix with sleet. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as... 35 mph. * WHERE, Portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN, From noon Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS, Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute on Wednesday and the morning commute on Thursday. The heavy snow could result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS, Snow will move in from southwest to northeast Wednesday afternoon and early evening. The snow could become heavy at times Wednesday evening into Wednesday night before ending Thursday morning. There may also be some sleet mixed in at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

ATTENTION DURHAM TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Cell phone found on Durham Rd near the post office. Please call the office at 610-346-8911 for additional information.

Household hazardous waste events this fall. Due to new regulations set by the PA Department of Environmental Protection, we are requiring residents to register for the events. Event registration can be found at: https://buckshhw.eventbrite.com and more information about the events can be found at www.buckscounty.org/recycle The events are scheduled as follows ... October 17 Upper Bucks Campus of Bucks County College in Perkasie November 21 and November 22 Lower Bucks Campus of Bucks County College in Newtown

December 14, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Bill McTigue Deputy Director of Public Affairs 267-880-5737... Grocery Shopping for A Purpose: Grocery Shopping Assistants for Bucks County Seniors are Needed. Isolated seniors in Bucks County often have difficulty getting needed groceries, medications, and supplies. The COVID pandemic has made this task even more difficult. These individuals require ongoing assistance with meeting this essential need. Volunteers are needed to assist older adults with grocery shopping needs through ordering online delivery, curbside pick-up, or providing in-person shopping for an individual. Interested volunteers will be matched with an older adult in the community seeking assistance and develop a plan to meet grocery or pharmacy needs. The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is seeking individuals, 18 years or older, who have good communication skills, demonstrate patience, have a valid driver’s license, a means of transportation, and a caring heart for seniors. Currently, the need is greatest in Upper Bucks County (Telford, Perkasie, Quakertown, Kintnersville, etc.) If interested in assisting, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Stephanie Schwartz at 267-880-5733 or via email at [email protected].

PennDOT Reopens Main Street Bridge in Sellersville Borough, Bucks County King of Prussia, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has reopened the bridge carrying Main Street over SEPTA-owned tracks in Sellersville Borough, Bucks County, following the completion of a bridge rehabilitation project. This project was driven by the need to rehabilitate the bridge, originally built in 1927, which was in a deteriorated condition and considered structurally defi...cient. Loftus Construction, Inc., of Cinnaminson, NJ, was the general contractor on the $4,695,000 project which was financed with 100 percent state funds. For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com or downloading the 511PA application for iPhone and Android devices. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

Constitution Day, celebrated every year on September 17, commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Article I, Section II of the U.S. Constitution mandates a count of the U.S. population every 10 years.

Information received from Region 7 Dog Law Enforcement Supervisor Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement: www.agriculture.pa.gov www.licenseyourdogpa.com Every day, Pennsylvania dog wardens are watching out for thousands of furry friends. From returning stray dogs to their owners, to inspecting the kennels where many dogs start their lives and the shelters where many dogs wait patiently for their forever homes, the Bureau of Dog Law is committ...ed to keeping dogs safe. The wellbeing of pups across Pennsylvania is currently at risk. The fund that allows dog wardens to perform this important work is nearly out of money. Don’t let this important work stop. Just last year, more than 600 stray dogs were either reunited with their owners or brought to safe shelter to wait for a forever home by PA dog wardens. But the fund that fuels their important work is about to go red. Support a dog license fee increase in Pennsylvania. Did you know that PA dog license fees have not increased since 1996? In that same time Postage increased by 72% A loaf of bread increased by 114% A gallon of milk increased by 182% A gallon of gas increased by 133% The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement will run out of funds to operate in September. Their work protects all Pennsylvanians both humans and the four-legged and furry. Last year, the department conducted over 5,800 kennel inspections and issued over 2,700 citations. Help Pennsylvania dog wardens continue cracking down on illegal kennels in the state and protect dogs that start their lives there. #DidYouKnow, that in 2008, Pennsylvania dog law underwent a major reform, giving dog wardens the ability to crack down on poor conditions in kennels and ensure that hundreds of thousands of dogs in licensed kennels receive proper care? In addition to conducting these stringent inspections, wardens also work diligently to uncover the many illegal kennels operating in PA. We can’t go back! See more

Polling station at Durham Township municipal building will be OPEN for ‘in person’ voting on Tuesday November 3, 2020 from 7:00 AM 8:00 PM... Please contact Bucks County Board of Elections regarding early voting opportunities. Bucks County General Election 2020 Bucks County Board of Elections 215-348-6154

Time Is Running Out. Let’s Do This! We need your help to remind your friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors to respond to the 2020 Census. Time is running out! Everyone who lived in the United States on April 1, 2020, is required to be countedwhether or not they are a U.S. citizen. The time to act is now, at 2020census.gov! Where there are more people, there are more needsfor schools, roads, and services for families, older adults, and children. Communities will miss out on funding for critical public services for the next 10 years unless everyone is counted. Every response matters!

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Commercial Driver Licenses, Commercial Learner’s Permits and Hazardous Materials Endorsements Harrisburg, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts, expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents through September 30, 2020. Expiration extension deadlines on non-commercial... driver license, photo identification cards, learner’s permits and camera cards will expire on August 31. Effective August 31, the following products’ expiration dates will be extended: Commercial learner’s permits scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through September 30, 2020; Commercial driver licenses scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through September 30, 2020; and Hazardous Materials Endorsements (HME) for individuals who are a Pennsylvania-licensed commercial driver’s license holder and who held a valid, unexpired HME with a determination of no security threat on or after March 6, 2020. For a list of open driver license and photo license centers and the services provided, as well as their hours of operation, please visit www.dmv.pa.gov. Customers may continue to complete various transactions and access multiple resources online at www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and schedule a driver’s exam. There are no additional fees for using online services. PennDOT will continue to evaluate these processes and will communicate any changes with the public. More COVID-19 information is available at www.health.pa.gov. For more information, visit www.dmv.pa.gov or www.PennDOT.gov.

PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police Urge Responsible, Designated Driving Ahead of Labor Day Holiday Harrisburg, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reminding motorists to travel responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday. Crashes involving DUI are entirely preventable, said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. We are asking motorists to keep themselves, their passengers, and other motorists safe by designati...Continue reading

Several State Highways Restricted for Resurfacing Across Philadelphia Region King of Prussia, PA Motorists will encounter lane restrictions on several state highways in the Philadelphia region for resurfacing operations as a part of several projects to repair and resurface more than 200 miles of state highway in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. The work schedules and loca...Continue reading

PennDOT’s ‘Innovations Challenge’ Invites Students to Develop Solution to Ensure Adequate Transportation Funding for the Future Harrisburg, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the fourth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a compet...ition among their peers. One of the goals of the Innovations Challenge is to open students’ minds to the possibility of a career in transportation, maybe even with PennDOT, said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. Students working on this project will engage in the very real challenge facing the industry finding a sustainable solution to transportation funding challenges. This year’s Innovations Challenge asks students to develop an innovative and implementable solution that helps address Pennsylvania’s transportation revenue shortfall by identifying potential new funding streams, aside from additional gas taxes, tolls or mileage-based user fees, to help ensure adequate transportation funding for the future. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades 9-12, regardless of their school’s learning model. PennDOT is directly responsible for nearly 40,000 miles of highway and roughly 25,000 bridges, roughly equal to the state-maintained road systems of New York, New Jersey, and all the New England states combined. Much of the funding to maintain that system comes from liquid fuels taxes, which are becoming increasingly unsustainable, especially considering additional impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. With vehicles becoming more fuel efficient and electric vehicles becoming more affordable, gasoline-based revenues can no longer generate the funds needed. Other options, including tolling and mileage-based user fees, are being explored. To meet the needs of its aging infrastructure, Pennsylvania needs to establish a funding stream that will inject an additional $5 billion per year into its transportation system. We appreciate the unique challenges faced by schools during the pandemic, Gramian added. Our educators are to be commended for encouraging the creative thinking needed for the Innovations Challenge. Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to compete for the state championship. The Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC), the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/PA) and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) are providing a combined total award of $5,500 to be divided among the first, second and third place statewide winning teams. For complete Innovations Challenge details, visit www.penndot.gov/innovation. The submission deadline is December 18, 2020.

Spread the Word: Time Is Running Out If you have already completed the 2020 Censusthank you! Now we need your help to rally the rest of your community. Over 75% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census, but there is still more work to be done for all of us. Become a community champion and encourage others to respond immediately. With just a few clicks, you can help us reach your family members, friends, and neighbors on social media who might not have resp...Continue reading

The bridge is open!!

Tree debris on Springhill has been cleared.

Tree down on Springhill, work crew on site.