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For All the News in Warrington Township SUMMER 2019 THE MARY BARNESS SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB Open House: Friday, May 31st 4:00pm-7:00pm • Parties/Special Events • Swim Lessons/Swim TeamI • Basketball/Tennis/Volleyball Courts • Pickel Ball/Gaga Court • Game Room/Tot Lot Cool Eats Snack Stand • More Information: www.warringtonrec.com
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For All the News in Warrington TownshipSUMMER

2019

THE MARY BARNESS SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB• Open House: Friday, May 31st 4:00pm-7:00pm• Parties/Special Events• Swim Lessons/Swim TeamI• Basketball/Tennis/Volleyball Courts• Pickel Ball/Gaga Court• Game Room/Tot Lot• Cool Eats Snack Stand• More Information: www.warringtonrec.com

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Board of SupervisorsBoard of Supervisors Wish to Introduce . . .

IVY ROSSMs. Ross received her Bachelor of Science degree from Monmouth University in 1982. Over the

next 20 years she held environmental scientist and environmental management positions in Maryland, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

Moving to Warrington with her husband and children 20 years ago, Ms. Ross began volunteering for many local organizations. This included volunteering with the Warrington Environmental Advisory Council (WEAC) since 2006. She has been serving as the Vice Chairperson for the last 12 years. In this capacity, she coordinates environmental activities throughout the Township including Earth Day, Day of Community Service, as well as numerous other projects and activities. Most recently, Warrington Township received the Green and Sustainable Park award from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society for many of the WEAC’s efforts.

Ms. Ross is the Chairperson of the Warrington Open Space and Land Preservation Committee. Many Open Space parcels have been acquired since the passing of the 3 million dollar Open Space Referendum in 2012, including the newly acquired 66-acre Mill Creek Preserve at the intersection of Pickertown and Lower State Roads.

Ms. Ross is active in community service as part of the Warrington Cares Employee Charity. She also has raised funds to support the important work of Doylestown Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Autism Speaks and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

In 2016, Ms. Ross became the Grants Administrator for the Township. In this role, she has prepared numerous grant proposals to Local, State and Federal Agencies, resulting in the Township receiving funds that support a large number of projects including open space acquisition, trail construction, storm water management and park beautification and development. Her continuing goal is to prepare grant proposals that generate funds to improve the quality of life for current and future Warrington residents.

2019 Calendar Refer to Link Articles for locations

Ivy Ross

AMERICAN RED CROSSBLOOD DRIVE

August 19, 2019, 2:00 pm-7 pm Township Building

MARY BARNESS TENNIS AND SWIM CLUB

May 25 through September 2, 2019

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY May 25, 2019 11:00 am @ Igoe

Porter Wellings Memorial Field

OPEN HOUSE10 Folly Rd, Old Schoolhouse

Saturday, June 22nd 10 to 2 (Rain Date: Sunday June 23rd, 12 to 3)

• AFC Urgent Care - 781 Easton Road• ATG Learning Academy – 3400 Pickertown Road• Bristol House – Memory Care – 2527 Bristol Road• Francesca’s (Shops @ Valley Square) – 1525 Main Street• Nothing Bundt Cakes (Shops @ Valley Square) – 1524 Main Street

• Poke Brothers – 638 Easton Road• ROLL – Good Year Tires (Shops @ Valley Square) – 1527 Main Street• Sea of Smiles, Suite 200 (Shops @ Valley Square) – 1501 Main Street• Select Pizza – 855 Easton RD

WARRINGTON CARES TRIATHLON

Sunday, September 8, 2019

FAMILY CAMPOUTSeptember 21-22, 2019

WARRINGTON COMMUNITY DAY

Saturday, September 28, 2018 (rain date: Sun., Sept. 29th)

FISHING DERBY Saturday, September 28, 2019

9:00 am – 11:00 am

LUNCH WITH SANTA Saturday, December 7, 2019

Noon to 2:00 pm

WELCOME!Warrington Township would like to welcome several new businesses to our community. Stop by and say Hello!

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www.warringtontownship.org2

The Link is published quarterly by the Board of Supervisors www.warringtontownship.org

Warrington Township852 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976

Administration: 215-343-9350Fax: 215-343-5944

Water and Sewer: 215-343-1800Codes Enforcement: 215-997-7501

Board of SupervisorsFred R. Gaines, Chairman

Ruth L. Schemm, Vice ChairShirley A. Yannich, Member

Carol T. Baker, MemberEileen Albillar, Member

Township AdministrationBarry P. Luber, Township Manager

Barbara J. Livrone, Executive Assistant to the Township Manager/Editor of the Link

FinanceCassandra Williams, Director

Human ResourcesLeslie Frescatore, Manager

Public WorksJoseph Knox, Director

Carl Sames, Highway Superintendent

Park & RecreationDavid C. Leach, Manager

Water And SewerChristian R. Jones, Director

Codes and Emergency Services Department

Lee Greenberg, Director

Planning/Special Projects Roy W. Rieder, P.E., Director

(Chief Zoning Officer)

Police DepartmentDaniel Friel, Chief

2019 Board or Commission MeetingsALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

BOARD OR COMMISSION DAY OF MONTH TIMEBarness Tennis & Swim Club Advisory Council 1st and 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m.Board of Supervisors 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:00 p.m.Bike & Hike Trails Committee 3rd Wednesday 7:00 p.m.Communications Advisory Board 4th Monday (alternating months) 7:30 p.m.Environmental Advisory Council 1st Wednesday 7:30 p.m.Historic Commission /Society 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m.Open Space and Land Preservation Committee 2nd Wednesday 7:30 p.m.Park and Recreation Board 4th Thursday 7:30 p.m.Planning Commission 1st Thursday • Workshop 3rd Thursday (optional) 7:00 p.m.Veteran Affairs Committee Last Monday 5:00 p.m.

Zoning Hearing Board 4th Monday 7:00 p.m.

What’s InsideBoard of Supervisors................................................................1

2019 Calendar ............................................................................1

Contact Information ..................................................................2

From the Water and Sewer Department ...............................3

Warrington Environmental Advisory Council ................... 4-5

Warrington Open Space and Land Preservation Committee ...6

The Mary Barness Swim and Tennis Club ............................7

Department of Public Works ...................................................8

Did You Know .............................................................................8

Did You Know for Kids ..............................................................8

From the Fire, Inspections & Emergency Services Dept ......9

Warrington Township Veteran Affairs Committee .............10

Warrington Historic Commission/Historical Society ........12

Bike & Hike Trails Committee ................................................12

Warrington Township 2018 Annual Reports ........... 13, 16-18

In the News ........................................................................ 19-21

From the Parks and Recreation Department ................ 22-24

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From the Water and Sewer Department2019 Water and Sewer Bills

The Board of Supervisors approved Water Rate and Sewer Rate adjustments in conjunction with the 2019 Budget. These adjustments reflect increased costs in our water purchase from North Wales Water Authority, the acquisition of a PENNVEST loan to install filtration systems on four (4) public wells not covered by our Cooperative Agreement with the Air National Guard, and a Bond Issue to proceed with a Meter Replacement program and the final phase of the Palomino Farms Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project.

2018 ADOPTED RATES DISTRICTS 1 & 2 Water per 1,000 gallons $5.17 Sewer per 1,000 gallons $6.67 2019 ADOPTED RATES DISTRICTS 1 & 2 Water per 1,000 gallons $7.16 Sewer per 1,000 gallons $6.15

Irrigation MetersConsider installing an irrigation meter. If you have an irrigation system or have excessive outdoor water use, an irrigation meter

may help keep some of the costs down. The second meter would measure only outdoor water use and you would only be billed for water for that usage. Please contact our offices for more information on an irrigation meter.

Water ConservationWe have a water conversation ruler that shows how a water stream the size of 1/16” could add, over a three month time, an

additional 74,000 gallons to your bill. Rulers can be found at the Township Administration Building.

Visit our website http://www.warringtontownship.org/departments/water-sewer/water-conservation-tips/ for more conservation tips.

DCED H2O PA Water GrantWarrington Township received a $3 million grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development which will be

utilized towards the installation of filtration systems on four (4) public wells not covered by our Cooperative Agreement with the Air National Guard. This grant will offset the amount of money we utilize from the $5.3 Million low-interest loan we received from PENNVEST in 2018 for the same project.

TOP TEN YARD CARE TIPS TO PROTECT OUR STREAMS 1. Water your lawn no more than 1 inch per week. Use a rain gauge to keep track. 2. For the healthiest lawn possible, set your mower to its highest setting. 3. Reduce your fertilizer use, and use organic, slow-release fertilizers. 4. Choose native plants from the nursery to reduce maintenance and increase the habitat value of your yard. 5. Capture rain from your roof with a rain barrel. Use the captured rain to water your lawn and flower garden. 6. Choose alternatives to harmful pesticides like beneficial insects or non-toxic chemicals. 7. Compost your yard and kitchen waste. Use the compost as an excellent fertilizer for your lawn and gardens. 8. Remove invasive plants growing wild in your yard, and refrain from purchasing invasives from nurseries. 9. Test your soil so you can identify and address problems. 10. Reduce the size of your lawn to save money and time on maintenance

To report an illicit discharge to storm drains or to a stream, creek or river, call Warrington Township at 215-343-9350.

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WARRINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCILThree Great Native Perennials for the Garden

What is a Native Plant? A native plant is one that could be found in Pennsylvania before the European colonists arrived. Exotic or non-natives are plants

which have arrived here from other countries after the first settlers moved into our state.

Why Landscape with Native Plants?Many native plants require less maintenance because they are adapted to the unique climate and soil conditions present in the

area. Natives typically will thrive in less fertile soil. The native plants also provide food and shelter for local beneficial insect and bird populations. These wonderful plants, which are part of Pennsylvania’s heritage, are quickly disappearing. You can help to preserve a part of our history by providing a place for them in your garden.

Here are three great additions to your yard......Anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, might also be called giant hyssop, licorice plant, or blue

giant hyssop. It was named 2019 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association. This plant performs beautifully in the garden, but also can be planted in containers. It attracts butterflies and supplies food for hummingbirds and bees. Even the seeds that remain after the growing season can provide nourishment for birds.Bloom time: June to September Plant: Plant in well drained soil in full or part sunHeight: 2-6 feetFlower Color: often lavender or blue but may also be pink, white or violet, leaves are pleasantly scented

Gayfeather or marsh blazing Star, Liatris spicata, is native to bog areas or meadows. It is great in the home garden because it is an easy to grow, low maintenance plant. The flower, which is displayed upright on a spike, begins its bloom at the top and works its way down to the stem. The flowers attract birds, hummingbirds, goldfinches, and are of special value to native bees.Bloom time: July to SeptemberPlant: Plant in moist to wet (not soggy) soil in full or part sunHeight: 2-4 feet Flower Color: bright purplish pink or white. Leaves are narrow and grasslike

Butterfly weed or Indian paintbrush, Asclepias tuberosa, looks great in meadows, borders or rock gardens. It is attractive to butterflies, especially Monarchs, as well as lady beetles, hummingbirds, and bees. Because it roots are sensitive (taproot can grow to 16 inches long) leave the plant undisturbed after planting if possible. This is a beautiful, showy, long-lived plant which does fine in clay as well as dry or rocky soil. Bloom time: June to September Plant: Plant in well drained soil (needs good drainage) and provide lots of sunHeight: 1-2 feetFlower Color: usually bright orange or yellow, bottom of leaf is a lighter green than the top of the leaf

There are many more excellent native plants that will thrive in a variety of growing conditions. For more ideas, please visit the following websites:• https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Conservation/WildPlants/LandscapingwithNativePlants/Pages/default.aspx “Landscaping with Native

Plants” Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources• https://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds “Plants for Birds” Audubon Societya

BUCKS BEAUTIFUL REPLANT BUCKS INITIATIVEThe Warrington Environmental Advisory Council (WEAC) was fortunate

to receive a donation of 275 Red Maple trees and 25 Katsura trees from Bucks Beautiful, to plant in the Township. Bucks Beautiful contractors Bucks County Gardens and Gale Nurseries planted 225 of the trees and Township Public Works staff planted the remaining trees. The trees are part of Bucks Beautiful RePlant Bucks Initiative. The trees were planted at the future site of Lions Pride Park, Barness and Nike Parks and the Stormwater detention basin on Buttercup Boulevard. The retail value of this effort would have cost taxpayers over $45,000. The Return on Environmental Investment will exceed over $83,000 over 25 years.

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Green and Sustainable Park Award:

PASSIVE RECREATION - Warrington TownshipWarrington Township was awarded The Green and Sustainable Park Award by the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park

Society at its 2019 Awards Banquet. Upper and John Paul Park @ Lower Nike parks are located off of Folly and Bradford Roads in Warrington Township. This passive recreation area offers residents unique opportunities to engage the natural environment. Part of the park was a former NIKE Missile Base, which was operational until 1971. The Nike Silos were filled and unsafe fencing was removed. A bird blind was built in 2001 and trails were established through wooded groves and wetlands along the Little Neshaminy Creek, leading to the Bradford Dam. The Audubon Society reports over 250 species of migrating birds have been sighted in the park. The park includes an additional 300 acres that the Township leases from Bucks County Park and Recreation Department. In addition, a trail links to two (2) other township owned parcels that house an equestrian riding program for children with special needs and additional parkland that has both passive and active recreational activities. Residents use this 354-acre park system for hiking, dog walking and birding. Trails weave through wooded areas, near wetlands and meadows. Native trees and shrubs were planted; a pollinator garden and a rain garden with educational interpretative signs are posted. Each spring, Warrington Township’s Environmental Advisory Council holds Warrington Day of Community Service in the park. This allows residents to explore these environmental areas and help to clean and beautify this beautiful park system. A fishing derby is held in September during the annual Warrington Day event, in the Little Neshaminy Creek.

Warrington Township Signed “Year of the Bird 2018 Proclamation” Year 2018 marks 100-year anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the nation’s

primary law offering protections for birds. According to the Audubon Society, more than 1,000 species are covered by the law, which makes it illegal to kill or harm them, and requires property owners and companies to take action to prevent “predictable and avoidable deaths.” Today, migratory birds are facing several new and serious threats including weakening the MBTA. In order to protect the migratory birds and the vital habitats in the migratory path in the US mainland, the Audubon Society, National Geographic, BirdLife International, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, officially made 2018 the Year of the Bird. With the help of the Bucks County Audubon Chapter, local townships and municipalities joined hands to raise awareness about migratory bird protections and their habitat restoration by declaring 2018 the ‘Year of the Bird’.

As Warrington Township hosts more than 215 bird species, it is vital to protect the habitats in our community. Protecting birds aids the protection and conservation of Warrington’s natural resources such as open space, community parks and water bodies. For this reason, on December 19, 2018, Doylestown, Newtown, Northampton, Warminster and Warrington Townships, and the Churchville Nature Center, proudly signed the “Year of the Bird” proclamation in support of protecting migratory birds.

There is more work underway in Warrington Township to protect birds above and beyond the declaration. The Township recently purchased 66-acres of undeveloped land under the Open Space and Land Preservation program. Thanks to the Warrington Environmental Advisory Council, we maintain many retention and detention basins, a rain garden, butterfly gardens, and naturalization of wetlands. We install bluebird boxes and maintain a bird-blind in John Paul Park @ Lower Nike Park. These are all sustainable bird habitat protection measures.

Please find more about MBTA and “Year of the Bird” in the link: https://www.audubon.org/yearofthebird or https://www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/year-of-the-bird/ To check the bird checklists from the Bradford Reservoir Area in Warrington Township, please visit https://ebird.org/hotspot/L226811?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

WARRINGTON COMMUNITY DAY 2019SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

John Paul Park @ Lower Nike12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Entertainment & Food at Upper Nike Parkfrom 6:00 p.m. to Fireworks

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WARRINGTON OPEN SPACE AND LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEEAny Return On Investment From 2012 Open Space Referendum?

During a recent Environmental Advisory Council meeting, members were asked to guess the “return on investment” for green infrastructure. Few regarded the acquisition of open space and other conservation work as an investment. Yet, this idea had “legs” and a discussion ensued. Members were surprised that the benefit could be quantified. Let’s begin with the initial investment which began in November 2012. Warrington residents approved a $3,000,000 Open Space Referendum. How was the open space fund used and what return was realized?

In 2012, Warrington volunteers and staff partnered with non-profit land conservation experts such as Natural Lands Trust (https://natlands.org). The consultants advised leveraging the open space fund as a match to secure more resources to expand the number of projects and assets that could be preserved. Members of the Open Space and Land Preservation Committee, the Environmental Advisory Council, Park and Recreation Board and Bike and Hike Trails Committee generated ideas for green projects. Projects commonly required a 50% match from the open space fund if the project was selected for funding. Sources included federal, state, county and local agencies such as DCNR (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx) and Bucks County Open Space program. Most agencies were impressed with Warrington’s open space fund which demonstrated support for land preservation.

Three examples are the Millcreek Preserve, a 66-acre parcel on Lower State Road, a partnership with Warrington Lions’ Club to create an inclusive park on township open space and the initiation of a trail from the 202 trail-head to the Bradford Dam area (near John Paul Park @ Lower Nike). These initiatives are getting more attention and the Township is now regarded as a leader in conserving green space and natural recreation areas. Recently, Warrington was awarded the 2019 Sustainable Park Award by the Pennsylvania Park and Recreation Society.

The $3 million Open Space fund has nearly doubled because of these collaborative efforts.

The list of grants obtained is as follows:

GRANTOR NAME DESCRIPTION Acres AMOUNT OF GRANT AMOUNT OF MATCHLand and Water Millcreek Parcel. Lower State 66 $1,011,650 $725,908Conservation Fund and Bellflower RoadsBucks County Open Millcreek Parcel. Lower State See above $285,742 0Space Program and Bellflower RoadsWarrington Lions’ Club Former Twin Oaks Day Camp 20 $180,000 0 Bradley and Folly RoadsDepartment of Former Twin Oaks Day Camp. See above $250,000 $250,000Conservation and Bradley and Folly RoadsNatural Resources(Lion’s Pride-Phase 1)Department of Trail planning and design- Trail planning $84,500 $84,500 Conservation and MillcreekNatural ResourcesDelaware Valley Trail construction Trail $491,000 $87,000Regional Planning MillcreekCommissionBucks County Open DiPrato Acquisition 7 $95,625 $31,250Space ProgramBucks Trees - 331 trees in IPW, John Paul $45,000 In-kindReplant Bucks and Barness Parks Warrington Staff

TOTAL $2,443,517 $1,178,658

Ruth L. Schemm, Liaison to Open Space and Land Preservation Committee.

If you have questions or comments, please contact the Open Space and Land Preservation Committee at 215-343-9350.

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THE MARY BARNESS SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB – “Warrington’s Community Pool”Celebrating 80 Years

The Warrington Community has a historic facility within township borders. The Mary Barness Swim and Tennis Club is a recreational aquatic and tennis center and is part of its Parks and Recreation System. The Club is available through a fee to all Warrington residents and families as well as residents and families of adjacent Townships. The Club has served Township residents with structured fun activities and aquatic instructional programs for all ages these past 80 years. The facility is also the site of the Annual Warringotn Cares Triathlon scheduled for September 8th.

The Club is administered under the direction of Dave Leach, the newly hired Parks and Recreation Manager for the Township along with a staff of pool managers, supervisors and certified lifeguards. As part of a review and revitalization plan for the Club, Township Supervisors have assigned an Advisory Committee to develop and implement strategic plans in making the Club a special place for all ages.

The Club recently has undergone several facility upgrades (improved locker/shower rooms, new construction of basketball, tennis, and pickleball facilities, new pool mechanicals for filtration). The Committee is working to develop a long-range facilities renewal program that will continually provide state of the art facilities and grounds into the future.

The Club had over 9500 users last summer. The Committee hopes to surpass this number in 2019. An Open House is planned for May 31 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for township residents to see and hear about membership programs and planned family events during the summer season. Bring your bathing suit!

Additionally, the Club features an age group swim team called The Warrington Dragons. Information can be found on the Club web site or at the Open House.

HISTORY…Located at 2501 Freedoms Way, is the Warrington Township Pool Club. It was opened in 1939 by

the Philadelphia District of the Workman’s Benefit Fund USA, and was called the “Swimming Pool Club”. The Department of the Navy took over the pool during WWII. The German Club then retained ownership through the late 1970’s when the pool was known as the 611 Pool Club and then Warrington Pool. The property consisted of the Center House on Route 611 – a boarding house which featured fields planted with rotating crops of corn and soybeans. A long driveway took you back to the pool and paths came in from Barness Road, Park Road, Pickertown Road and Elbow Lane so local children could safely navigate Route 611. Parents in the nearby neighborhoods kept the paths cut and maintained little bridges across the Little Neshaminy Creek. Adjacent to the pool area were picnic groves which hosted many company and family events. A dance hall behind the picnic groves featured weekend dances for teenagers. The early 1960’s ushered in major renovations and the addition of the kiddie and lap pools, along with indoor plumbing and a new building for the office, changing rooms and snack bar. However, the entrance showers that were utilized to clean off before entering the pool have remained. There were low and high diving boards. The Barness organization bought the Pool with its surrounding grounds and turned the swim club over to Warrington Township. It was renamed the Mary Barness Tennis and Swim Club. Warrington Township’s Park and Recreation Department now runs the Pool Club. The Center House, and dance hall behind the picnic grove were torn down to make room for the new homes in the Warrington Village Development.

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This Seminar is suitable whether you have decisions to make during the upcoming open enrollment period (October 15th thru December 7th) or, if you just want to learn more in preparation of that time.

Presented by Steven Bobrin, a Medicare Planning Specialist with DelVal Senior Advisors.

Fee: FREELocation: Warrington Township, Admin.Bldg. Meeting Room, 852 Easton Rd.Dates: June 13, 2019 or September 12, 2019 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Register: www.warringtonrec.com(create your household acct., confirm email & register)

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DID YOU KNOW

From the Department of Public WorksPOTHOLE PROBLEM?

Just a reminder . . . To get a pothole fixed on any State Road in Pennsylvania call 1-800-FIX-4ROAD (1-800-349-7623) Have the following information available: 1) Name of County 2) Name of Township/Borough 3) Name of Road 4) Closest Intersection

The following roads in Warrington Township are State Roads: Bristol Road, County Line Road, Limekiln Pike, Lower State Road, Street Road, Route 202 and Route 611.

DID YOU KNOW… that there is an alphabetical listing of all our roads that were dedicated to the public by resolution, ordinance of court order identified in our Code of Ordinances, Appendix H? Interestingly, Upper State Road was dedicated prior to 1750 and prior to 1800 the following roads were dedicated; Bradford, Bradley, Detweiler, Elbow, Folly, Kansas, Lower Barness, Mill Creek, Stump, Turk, Upper Barness and Warwick. Lower State Road was dedicated in 1838. Warrington Township has seven State roadways traversing through our municipality; Easton Road and Limekiln Pike running North to South, Lower State Road and Route 202 running Southwest to Northeast, and County Line Road, Street Road and Bristol Road all running Southeast to Northwest. Stated in our January 2018 updated Comprehensive Plan on page 43 it says, “Classification of each roadway in our transportation network is based on the purpose it serves.” A definition of this classification is provided based on the volume of traffic and named as follows: Arterial, Collector, Primary, Secondary, Residential, Cul-de-sac and Marginal Access streets. There is a width standard known as the right-or-way and paved cartway for each of these classifications that guide development. Besides our dedicated and/or accepted roads we have private, paper and vacated streets.

ROADS AND STREETSThe first paved road in the world is believed to have been built in about 2500 bc in

Egypt as an aid to the construction of the Great Pyramids. The first organized road building was done by the Assyrian empire of western Asia. The most famous road builders, however, were the Romans.

The network of roads and streets that connects and serves cities, towns, and villages is one of the most widely used means of transportation. In the United States, as in many other countries, more than 80 percent of all passenger travel is on roads and streets, and almost all of the country’s food and other goods are transported all or part of the way from the farm or factory to the store by way of trucks.

DID YOU KNOW for Kids

Sunday, September 8th, 2019WARRINGTON CARES SPRINT TRIATHLON

Warrington Cares (WC), a Warrington Township Employee Charity, will be hosting their 4th annual Triathlon/Duathlon with all the proceeds going directly to WC. The charity was created to raise funds for local families in need, to provide scholarships to local high school students and contribute to other

local worthwhile non-profit charities. Last year there was an amazing turnout, with all the support and generosity, we raised over $16,000. The money was donated to many local families and scholarships were awarded to Warrington Township students. For more information about this event please visit warringtoncares.org.

Want to be involved but don’t want to run, bike or swim? We are always looking for volunteers to help make this day run smoothly. If you or if you know of any businesses that would want to be involved and sponsor this event, please contact the Township Manager, Barry Luber, for more details. To sign up to participate in the event, use https://dqevents.com/Race/Register/PA/Warrington/WarringtonSprintTriathlonDuathlon

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From the Fire, Inspections & Emergency Services DepartmentFrom the Permits Office

Are you in the process of selling your home? If so, a Use and Occupancy Inspection is required. The fee is $125.00. Once inspected the Use and Occupancy is good for 60 days. You can obtain an itemized list of what the inspector will be looking for and the form that needs to be completed on our website www.warringtontownship.org. If your home has a sprinkler system, the system needs to be inspected by a third party sprinkler agency, registered with Warrington Township (list available online). If you do not have access to the internet or if you have any questions, you can contact us at (215)997-7501 and we will be happy to assist you.

Code EnforcementStreet Addresses: Street addresses should always be visible from the street in the event of an emergency

should arise, your home can be found at in the most efficient time. Below are some guidelines to assist in keeping your home visible: • Numbers should contrast with their background • Placement of numbers must be at least 4 inches high and half an inch wide • Utilize exterior lighting to make house numbers more visible • Install temporary address numbers when re-siding or re-painting your house • Avoid the placement of numbers on garage doors where they are not visible if the door is raised • Wait outside the front door when expecting emergency responders at your home

Open Permits: Reminder to residents, if you have an open permit, remember to schedule your inspections! Unclear if your permit was closed? You should receive a green certificate in the mail, if you are waiting your certificate it’s possible the inspection was incomplete. To verify if you have an open permit or to schedule an inspection, contact the Building Department at 215-997-7501.

Property Maintenance Reminder: The Warrington Township Code Enforcement Office would like to remind property owners and tenants of property maintenance. For reasons of health and safety the Code Enforcement Office would like to take this time to inform residents that letting the lawn or vegetation such as weeds or plants grow taller than six inches is a violation of Warrington Township Ordinance, 27 Section 2320 which states “No lawn on any lot shall be allowed to exceed six (6) inches in height.”

From the Fire Marshal’s Office

Car Seat Installation: Need a car seat installed or checked in your vehicle? Warrington Township Emergency Services is certified to install or check car seats in vehicles. Inspections can be scheduled by calling 215-997-7501 and are conducted on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke detectors should be in every bedroom and one on each level of your home. Carbon Monoxide detectors should be outside each sleeping area, to add extra protection to your family and home one should be placed on each level. Do you have a Carbon monoxide detector in your home? If not, battery operated detectors or plug in type CO detectors can be purchased at a local hardware store. Looking to update your smoke detectors? Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors are also sold as a combo detector.

Prevent Mulch Fires: Improperly discarded smoking materials coupled with factors such as below average rainfall, and extremely dry conditions increase the risk of serious damage from mulch fires. Fortunately, this risk can be minimized by taking specific precautions. If you do see anything smoldering in a landscape bed, put it out if you can, or call 911. The Warrington Township Fire Marshal’s Office is asking residents and businesses to do your part to prevent mulch fires by considering the following tips:

If you smoke… • Do not throw lit cigarettes, cigars, or pipe tobacco around areas that have been mulched.• If you smoke, please use the provided receptacles to discard your smoking material and matches.

Ground Maintenance… • Ground maintenance crews should be aware of the conditions that are favorable for mulch fires and increase surveillance of

mulch beds in the afternoon when fires are more likely to occur. • Provide proper receptacles for smoking materials at all entrances to public buildings and in designated smoking areas. Do

not use mulch in or near these areas. • Provide a minimum of an 18-inch clearance between landscaping mulch beds and combustible building materials. Ensure

proper clearance to electric devices, such as decorative lights. • Keep landscaping mulch beds moist if possible. • Consider using crushed rocks or stones instead of mulch.

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WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVEDMark your calendars for WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP’S ANNUAL MEMORIAL

DAY CEREMONY held the Saturday before Memorial Day each year! This year’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Igoe Porter Wellings Memorial Field, 3095 Bradley Rd., Chalfont. Bring your family and friends to pay honor and respect to all veterans including those whose names were recently added to the wall. Refreshments to follow the ceremony.

Memorial Wall Applications are available on the Township website: http://www.warringtontownship.org

Join the Veteran Affairs Committee (VAC) and attend the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25, 2019 starting at 11:00 am at Igoe Porter Wellings Memorial Field, to honor our Veterans. There will be

prominent speakers and the VAC will be honoring those Veterans whose names are to be placed on our Memorial wall.

The VAC will be at Warrington Community Day on September 28th, so please visit our booth.

The VAC is working hard on a program called “Helping Hands”, to try and do small things for our Veterans and their families. This program is for all Veterans both Active and Reserve and their families.

The YMCA offers a program specially designed for Veterans that covers a variety of health and dietary items. The next group starts on June 4, 2019. Please check out the YMCA website for more details.

For your further information, the Doylestown American Legion is open to all Township Veteran residents. They work with the Tour of Honor tours held by the Bucks County Veteran Affairs. The next tour is scheduled for April 29, 2019 and October 2019. The Legion also provides a large service for the Doylestown Memorial Day parade which is one of the oldest continuous parades which is held in Doylestown on Memorial Day starting at 10:00 am.

The VAC would like to invite you to its meetings which are held the last Monday of every month starting at 5:00 pm, at the Township building. The VAC can always use volunteers.

The VAC expresses its heartfelt thanks to all our Veterans, Active, Reserve, National Guard, and their families.

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WARRINGTON HISTORIC COMMISSION/HISTORICAL SOCIETYTeacher’s Platform Donated by Questers groups to Warrington Historical Society

There are three quester groups in the Legacy Oaks community: John Craig’s Tavern, Brown’s Folly and Museum Pieces. These wonderful groups worked

together to get Quester State grants which along with donations from the three groups was used to build the teacher’s platform in the one room school house at 10 Folly Road. Ken Samen was the master mind behind this project. Ken and Frank Ace spent many hours of donated time locating the correct wood for the top, supporting the floor and constructing the platform. They made two trips to Ephrata, PA to select and then pick up the restored cut wood for the platform top.

The original platform went across the entire width at the back of the building. The back door that was added when it became a residence was right in the middle, so it caused a design problem because it was to be our handicapped access. The final decision was to in lay the back door and move the handicapped entrance closer to County Line Road. This allowed us to have a larger teacher’s platform across the back of the room and keep it at the original 7-inch height.

We had a good partnership with the three quester groups and gave presentations at each of their meetings. This is a great example of how Warrington residents can work together to help improve their community. The Quester’s are already working on their next donation and we look forward to making a little piece of Warrington history available to everyone.

The Warrington Historical Society is holding an Open House on Saturday June 22nd from 10am to 2pm with a rain date of Sunday June 23rd from 12pm to 3pm. Hope you come out and see the

progress we have made at the County Line Road School House. Parking is limited. Please Car Pool.

Representatives of the three Legacy Oaks Quester groups at the Teacher platform unveiling

The newly constructed Techer’s Platform. Members donated the lecturn, teacher’s desk, 34 star flag, mannequin and antique clothes

BIKE & HIKE TRAILS COMMITTEEWarrington Family Campout

Celebrate the coming of fall with the Warrington Family Campout! This full-family event runs

from noon Saturday to noon Sunday (September 21-22) at John Paul Park at Lower Nike in Warrington. Bring your tent and enjoy the bonfire, trails, fields, storyteller, and flashlight games in the evening.

Fire pit and bathrooms on-site. Besides your tent, please bring an item of camp food to share. Flashlights are recommended for kids. It’s fine to arrive late if you have other weekend plans, but don’t miss the s’mores!

Warrington Fishing DerbyThe 2019 annual Warrington Fishing Derby will be held on Warrington Community Day,

September 28, between the hours of 9 and 11 AM. Registration opens at 8:30 AM. The fishing location will be along the Little Neshaminy Creek, accessed from the Bradford Dam Trailhead in John Paul Park at Lower Nike. This event is open to children between the ages of 5 to 15. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This year’s prizes will be awarded to the lucky anglers who catch the biggest fish, the smallest fish, and the most fish during the morning. The prizes include fishing rods, a gift certificate to Dave’s Sports Center, and more. In order to participate, children must bring their own fishing tackle, while

the Warrington Township Bike and Hike Committee will be providing bait free of charge. Last year, the anglers caught almost 80 fish including a 12 inch bass. Most importantly, the kids had a great time and learned a great hobby. To participate, please register at www.warringtonrec.com (registration forms will also be available in the Township office).

COST: $20 residents$25 non-residents

sign up at www.warringtonrec.com

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WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP2018 ANNUAL REPORTS

Environmental Advisory Council

The year 2018 was once again a productive year for the Warrington Environmental Advisory Council (WEAC). With the support of active members, and many other volunteers, we were able to obtain two grants to support our programs, hold a highly successful Community Service Day, naturalize detention basins and enhance one of the Township Trails.

Return on the Environment 2018: The WEAC continued a program to encourage homeowners to plant native trees and shrubs and create backyard habitats for birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators. By getting your neighbors involved we can expand our natural system services and create a connected pattern of open space. This is the best way to maximize nature’s ecological and financial value and maintain long-term ecological benefits. Only then can we build a foundation for a vibrant, balanced economy and a healthy, desirable community for current residents and future generations. What we do to our land, impacts our quality of life, health, cost of living, sense of place and economy. Every resident has an important role to play. Our natural assets are essential to our everyday life.

• Reduce the size of your lawn by planting additional native trees and shrubs

• Create a pollinator garden • Attract birds, owls and bats by installing houses • Install rain gardens to capture roof run off • Replace your blacktop driveway with porous pavers

• Conserve water by installing rain barrels and water saving devises on showers

• Conserve energy by installing smart thermometers, insulating your attic

• Reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pest controls and use natural products

Native Plant Sale: Our first annual Native Plant sale was held on April 21, 2018 at the Warrington Township building from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. This sale featured approximately 200 native trees and shrubs at wholesale prices. The trees and shrubs ranged in price from approximately $6.00 to $12.00. This is part of a program the EAC is sponsoring to promote planting of native plants, which are so important to improving our environment.

Bucks Beautiful donates 100 planted Trees to Warrington: The EAC was fortunate to receive 100 Red Maple trees from Bucks Beautiful along with contractor time to plant. The trees were planted on Township owned open space near the intersection of Palomino Drive and Valley Road and the playground and pond near Barclay Elementary School. The retail value of this effort would have cost taxpayers over $15,000. The Return on Environmental Investment will exceed over $160,000 over 50 years.

Warrington Community Service Day - 2018: The Warrington Environmental Advisory Council’s logo is “Think Globally, Act Locally”. With that goal in mind, on Saturday April 28, 2018 we worked with our community and held our annual Community Service Day. Volunteers worked on several projects within our township.

Our keystone project occurred at the Storm Water Control Basin located on Warwick Road near Sarah’s Lane. An Eagle Scout candidate, worked closely with members of the WEAC to select the best native tree and shrub species that would grow in the basin, and received donations of an augering machine and operator from Earthborne Equipment, fence from The Home Depot and mulch from Victory Gardens. The restoration project was made possible by the Tree Vitalize Watersheds Grant program, and the Plant One Million campaign, managed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Growing Greener program, as well as Aqua PA for projects located within its source water protection zones. These trees and shrubs will improve water quality by absorbing pollutants, improve air quality by absorbing carbon, and provide habitat for birds and small animals.

In John Paul Park @ Lower Nike, volunteers weeded and maintained native trees and shrubs that had been previously planted adjacent to the trail and weeded and maintained the edible forest from the bird blind to the power-line. National Honor Society (NHS) students, several employees from TruMark Financial and WEAC board members worked tirelessly. A similar project was conducted in the other Edible Forest that is along the trail, beginning at the Morning Walk basin down to the soccer fields at IPW. A previously naturalized basin on Hidden Court was also maintained. Volunteers weeded all the trees and shrubs, spread mulch, planted replacement trees and installed tree tubes and cages around the trees and shrubs that showed deer damage. Additional projects included flower planting at 8 locations at Twin Oaks, the entrances of Igoe Porter Wellings Memorial Field (IPW) and John Paul Park @ Lower Nike and the Memorial garden at IPW. Many volunteers constructed bat houses, screech owl houses and bluebird boxes. The volunteers also weeded, mulched and maintained the Rain Garden and Butterfly garden adjacent to the soccer fields in IPW. Another new project this year was a cleanup at the Willow Knoll. The Township provided a dumpster, gloves, trash bags and Walmart donated sandwiches to those residents who participated.

We would like to thank so many of our local businesses’ for their generous support of our day of Community Service, 2018 event. Those businesses who donated include, Allstate Insurance (Eric Bonella), Bound Beverage, County Line Fence, Grow N Sell, Elbow Lane Day Camp, Eureka Stone Quarry, Home Depot, Mod Pizza, Panera, TrueMark Financial, Victory Gardens, Earthbourne Equipment, B.J’s Warehouse, Walmart, WAWA, Wegmans, Lowes, Stutz Candy and Sopranos Pizza.

Titus Elementary School Garden Improvements: Maintenance and Improvements were made to the Titus Elementary School Butterfly garden by members of the WEAC, Titus Elementary School students and teachers. In the Spring, the garden was cleaned up from the winter and students helped by planting new perennials and annuals and finished by applying some mulch to help keep down weeds. In the Fall, before school started the garden was weeded and plants were pruned for a nice appearance when the students returned.

NHS Students Finish Bird Houses, Screech Owl Boxes and Bat Houses: On May 17th National Honor Society students helped us paint over 30 bluebird, screech owl, and bat houses that were built during our Community Service Day

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Warrington Township would like to thank the businesses that appear in this newsletter and to recognize them each as supporters and cornerstones of our community. For it is with their contributions

that this newsletter has been produced at no charge to our residents. Warrington Township would like to further request that citizens, in

response, patronize these businesses first when given a choice as these businesses are saving each citizen tax dollars.

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Environmental Advisory Council continuedAmericorp VISTA volunteers sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Assist the WEAC: On Wednesday July 25, 2018,

seven Americorp VISTA volunteers sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) worked with members of the WEAC to maintain over 500 trees and shrubs located throughout the Township that had previously been installed from grants provided through PHS’s Tree Vitalize program. Locations included John Paul Park @ Lower Nike, Hidden Court and Sarah’s Lane basins. Maintenance included removing and adjusting tree stakes, shrub and tree guards, and weeding.

WEAC Publishes What We Do and How You Can Assist Pamphlet 2018: In the heat of the summer, members of the WEAC utilized our pictures and ideas to created our “What We Do and How You Can Assist Pamphlet”.

Enhancements to Our Rain Garden 2018: Additional grasses and shrubs were planted in our existing rain garden in the fall to provide more coverage and help eliminate the problem of weed growth. Three shrubs were planted, Arrowwood Viburnum, Cranberry Bush Virburnum, and Common Ninebark. All will provide ornamental interest and more importantly, are beneficial to birds, pollinators and butterflies.The following grasses were also planted, Shenandoah Switchgrass, Tufted Hairgrass, Virginia Wild Rye, and Little Bluestem. All are beneficial to birds, pollinators, and butterflies. These grasses also add visual interest with their foliage and flowers in the summer.

Information Campaign for the Spotted Lanternfly: In August the WEAC began an informational campaign on how to identify and control the Spotted Lanternfly. The Lanternfly is an invasive planthopper that has great potential to impact hardwood trees, ornamental plants, fruit trees and grapes.

Warrington Day 2018: Warrington Day was held on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The day was beautiful and there were large crowds throughout the day at the WEAC booth. One of our main focuses this year was on disseminating information regarding the invasive plant-hopper, the spotted lanternfly. Many people asked questions about what they could do in their yards to eradicate this pest. However, what was encouraging was how many people already were aware of this infestation and steps they could take themselves. We had posters and handouts to share. There was interest in our bat, blue bird and owl houses as well as rain barrels. There were people who thanked us for the work we do and others that wanted to know what we do. We handed out a pamphlet explaining some of the WEAC’s goals and our focuses and how the community could help out with ongoing and future projects. This year, we also demonstrated the EnviroScape®, a three dimensional portable landscape. The EnviroScape® is an interactive teaching model which illustrates various pollution sources and their subsequent impact on the watershed. The model employs land use that is typically found in Bucks County: residential, recreational, agricultural, and industrial sites, as well as roads and highways. Children and adults learn by distributing watershed “pollutants” - such as chemicals or trash (represented by edible sprinkles) and oil (represented by soy sauce) throughout the environment to demonstrate how these actions may affect water quality, especially after a period of rain (using spray bottles to simulate a downpour). It drew a lot of attention from children of all ages, from teens to toddlers. The kids were welcome to participate, and they did, with enthusiasm. Parents also got involved. Many of the older kids have seen this demonstration already, either in school or at a nature center. We were happy to see that most of them were already aware of the value of our water and wanted to help to keep the watershed healthy.

Screech Owl Boxes Work 2018: Yes, Screech Owl Boxes do work. Following is a report from a home owner. “For the past 6 years we have heard Screech Owls near and on our property and would see some young ones travel through at dusk. Having seen the owl boxes in the Warrington Township newsletter, we bought one. Our Screech Owl box is located in our back yard in Doylestown. We installed it in December, 2016, and had a pair of owls in the spring of 2017. They were one red and one grey phase. We believe they had three owlets, one red and two greys. One of them stayed until mid-June. We only had a motion sensing trail camera and a camcorder then. Late fall, 2017, we installed four small night-vision cameras in the box in the upper corners. Two face the floor from the front corners and two faces the entrance hole from the rear corners. One also has a microphone connected. In addition, we installed a few cameras outside of the box to view the owls in flight, entering and leaving the box as well as perching in the surrounding trees. Their eyes shine nicely from cameras’ IR illumination. All of the cameras are connected to a security DVR system that shows multiple views on our HD TV and allows video recording with motion detection as well as on mobile phones and tablets. Through this winter, 2018, the owl pair (we believe the same pair) frequented the box briefly many nights. The mother, red-phase, stayed longer as time approached late March. A few squirrels tried to move in to the box but we were determined to evict them and added plastic deterrents around the box.”

Forest Trail Enhancement for a Greater Community Experience: The WEAC continues to manage the forested areas adjacent to the trail between Morning Walk Drive and IPW and in John Paul Park at Lower Nike, just past the bird blind. Woods of Plenty provided Warrington with the expertise to establish our forests as a resilient long-term source of food for both humans and wildlife. With their intimate knowledge gained from studying and observing the forest, Woods of Plenty staff removed invasive plants and created bio habitats. When these trees and shrubs mature; these nuts and berries will be available for all to feast on. Take a walk, beginning at the Morning Walk detention basin. Enjoy the educational signs that describes the naturalized basin. Walk down the trail towards IPW where many of the trees and shrubs have been identified. This is our first edible forest. Step off the trail and enjoy the forest. Continue down into John Paul Park at Lower Nike, just past the bird blind, and you will enter our second edible forest.

Instilation of an Osprey Nest at the Bradford Dam: The WEAC collaborated with the Pa Game Commission, the PECO-Exelon Company and Bucks County Parks and Recreation to choose an appropriate site to build and install an Osprey Platform at the Bradford Dam. PECO- Exelon will be donating and installing a telephone pole. The Pa Game Commission will be donating the platform to place on top of the pole. The Pa Game Commission will also be donating an educational sign describing the Osprey nest and the benefits of having nesting Osprey in our area. The installation should happen in the spring of 2019.

Articles Written for the Links: Members of the WEAC contributed the following articles to the Link: Community Service Day, EAC Annual Report, Plant Sale and Warrington Day.

Show Your Support for the Warrington Environmental Advisory Council. With all our (the WEAC) events, we aim to educate the public as to the importance of supporting our environment.

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Historical Commission• Input to new Police Department building stressing need to preserve historic character of Warrington Township• Provided feedback on Revised Comprehensive Plan giving strong support for historic preservation• Established liaison with Open Space and Park & Rec committees - Mark Lomax appointed as representative to Open Space• Demolition/subdivision permit review: the following applications were reviewed and determined to have no impact on historical

structures or properties: - Eureka Stone Quarry properties: • 515 Mill Creek Road, single family rancher, built approximately 1950-1970, no date provided in County records. • 565 Mill Creek Road, single family dwelling built 1952 • 226 Lower State Road, single family dwelling built 1952 - 2501 Bristol Road, single family dwelling built 1956 and large existing accessory structure behind the house. (Application is not clear about which buildings are to be demolished; Township staff working to clarify that) - 2276 Moss Avenue, single family dwelling built 1952. - 3572 Limekiln Pike, 3 unit subdivision: While property contains an historic house and other structures, proposed development leaves house and outbuildings intact. - 31 Easton Road – Rita’s Ice (new driveway) - 1800 Street Road, commercial building to be replaced with new structure - Chick-Fil A drive-up traffic patterns - Wawa expansion: While concerns were expressed for general impact on traffic patterns and volume, no significant impacts on historic structures were identified - Farabee Tract (Oak Avenue & Evergreen Avenue) subdivision to 3 additional lots - Cardamone-Wade Trace (Pickertown and Stump Roads) - 2627 County Line Road - Street Road & Easton Road – proposed auto dealership: While the auto dealer complex would not directly impact historic structures, its presence at the essential entrance to the commercial district is not consistent with the historic nature of the township• Demolition/subdivision permit reviews with historical impact: - 2436 Street Road – Cohen House • Notably one of the oldest houses in the Township • Impact of road makes location difficult to save (located within cartway easement) • Worked with developer to inspect before demolition • Arrange recovery of materials; salvaged paneling to be used as wainscoting for the schoolhouse • Historic fire company plaque recovered • Plants/bulbs recovered for transplanting to 10 Folly Road Schoolhouse - Geerling tract (previously Porter farm) • Saved historic home from demolition • Secured street name consistent with property history - Eble property: Secured historic preservation easement for house & barn - Murphy Tract • Saved historic house • Obtained vintage wood for use in schoolhouse • Street to be called Murphy Lane or Murphy Court - 2617 County Line Road (Kulp property) • Acquired by PennDoT • Impinges on current roadway right of way; not eligible for PennDoT assistance to relocate • In such poor repair, not salvageable or movable • Requested site visit prior to demolition - 3494 Limekiln Pike (Pileggi Tract): Sketch plan preserves historic house; will monitor progress through Planning Commission to ensure that does not change - Cornell house: work in progress to identify potential township use and funding for acquisition• Collapsed structure at 1581 Stuckert Road - Neighbors had complained about the remnants of a collapsed barn structure; decision was that the structure was on private property and the issue was among local residents; township has no jurisdiction• 10 Folly Road Schoolhouse - Secured funding for restoration – hiring of architectural firm - Significant progress on interior restoration - PennDoT acquired right-of-way; will lose approx. 16’ of frontage (probably in 2020)• Daniel Bradley, Jr. marker stone - Research history - Arranged with Veterans’ Affairs Committee for re-installation at IPG Park (Memorial Day 2019)

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• Nathaniel Irwin house - Additional research identified probably use of structures in basement as slave quarters - Previous speculation was that it could have been associated with the Underground Railroad• Partnered with Warrington Historical Society in the following: - Identified, qualified and selected architect for schoolhouse renovation project - 2 Open Houses for schoolhouse - Warrington Day - Presentations to 2nd grade classes at Barclay and Mill Creek Elementary Schools - Warrington Volunteer Day – supervised students who planted flowers, did landscaping at the Schoolhouse - Assisted in preparation of Link articles - Interviewed Mrs. Norma M. Peacock regarding her long history in Warrington Township (note: her reluctance to share information led our decision not to publish at this time)

Historical Commission continued

Zoning Hearing BoardMembership

Frank Shelly, Chair Janice DeVito, Vice-Chair William J. Bolla, Esq., Solicitor Dennis Gordon, Secretary Kevin Lawlor, Member Thomas E. Panzer, Esq., Solicitor Thomas Watkins, Member Richard Alsdorf, Alternate Member Roy W. Rieder, P.E., Zoning Officer

MEETINGS HELD - 12 January 22, 2018 April 24, 2018 June 25, 2018 September 24, 2018 February 26, 2018 May 31, 2018 July 23, 2018 November 26, 2018 March 26, 2018 June 14, 2018 August 27, 2018 December 17, 2018

RESIDENTIAL HEARINGS -2517-26, Sulaj, 2358 Lower Barness Road, relief granted (continued from 2017)

18-01, Webb, 901 Truman Court, relief granted18-02, Ricker, 636 Griffiths Rd, relief denied

18-03, Kristiansen, 2569 Bristol Road, relief granted18-04, Partyka, 515 Cornell Drive, relief granted

18-05, Tourish, 106 Equestrian Court, relief granted18-07, Mallon, 1539 Deer Path Drive, relief granted18-08, Yacovella, 3516 Limekiln Pike, relief granted18-09, Smouse, 118 Green Ash Lane, relief granted

18-10, Benza, 1126 Arabian Road, relief granted18-12, Gordon, 2135 Herblew Road, relief granted18-14, DiBrino, 2422 Greensward, relief granted

18-15, Stefanik, 1052 Buggy Whip Drive, relief granted18-16, Farabee, Evergreen Avenue, relief granted

18-17, Sanford, 3643 Meadow Lane, relief granted18-18, Pennie, 1823 Fox Run Terrace, relief granted18-19, Gejer, 224 Cadwallader Road, relief granted

18-20, Fiore, 1812 Carriage Way, relief granted18-21, Fialkowski, 534 Cornell Drive, relief granted

18-22, Curcio, 1200 Stump Road, relief granted18-23, Thomas, 3524 Pin Oak Lane, relief granted

18-24, Dracopoulos, 3557 Pickertown Road, relief granted18-25, Simpson, 508 Villanova Circle, relief granted

18-27, Conly, 2233 Patty Lane, relief granted

NON-RESIDENTIAL HEARINGS -318-11 PF Warrington, LLC, 2169 Crestwald Terrace (withdrawn)

18-13 Premier A-2 Warrington PA, LLC, 2071 County Line Road, relief granted)18-26, 1800 Street Road Realty, LLC, relief denied

APPEALS RESOLVED – 417-02, Earthborne (withdrawn)17-05, Kristiansen (withdrawn)17-08, Shihadeh (ZHB decision upheld)17-23, Popma (withdrawn)

APPEALS PENDING – 0

Additional information for each case may be found on the Zoning Hearing Board’s minutes or in the Decisions

and Orders for each individual case.

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In The News . . . BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Shirley Albert Yannich was nominated by Warrington Board of Supervisors, Township Manager and staff for the 2018 George Metzger Service Award. The nomination was based on Ms. Yannich’s use of her considerable knowledge as a Municipal Planner to foster planned growth and sensible development in Warrington Township. Mrs. Yannich was recognized by Bucks County Association of Township Officials on Saturday, February 16th at the organization’s Annual Meeting and also at the February 26th Board of Supervisors meeting.

Ms. Yannich was honored because of her ability to balance the need for planned growth with resident values about retaining open space. Ms. Yannich has used her leadership to strengthen supervisor liaisons to advisory boards, increase transparent communication with residents and demonstrate a commitment to education and teaching. Whether chairing a meeting, talking to residents, meeting with Township departments or related organizations, Ms. Yannich demonstrated her ability to be a patient, knowledgeable and thoughtful leader. As Board of Supervisor Chair, she worked diligently to establish respect and transparency within the Board and throughout the township.

Ms. Yannich was elected to the Warrington Board of Supervisors in 2012 and was reelected in 2014. She was elected Chair of the Board of Supervisors in 2016 and 2017. In 2018 she was elected Chair by a majority of members from an opposing political party. Ms. Yannich’s leadership was recognized because of her governing abilities including increasing resident participation in Township advisory boards, using the influence of the Chair role to educate the public and her ability to nurture younger women initially reluctant to share their vision of the Township. A tireless public servant, she offers assistance and knowledge to help all volunteers grow as future leaders.

Left to Right: Chester Pogonowski, Past President of BCATO and Supervisor, Wrightstown Township and Shirley A. Yannich, Supervisor, Warrington Township.

LION’S PRIDE PARKGroundbreaking for Lion’s Pride Park took place on March 29, 2019,

an exciting event that marked over 3 years of planning and work for Warrington Lions Club and Warrington staff and volunteers. Jim Furlong, Chair of the Lion’s Pride Park project welcomed featured guests including US Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, PA State Senator Maria Collett, former PA State Representative Kathy Watson and present PA Representative Todd Polinchock. Fred Gaines and Ruth Schemm, Warrington Supervisors and Barry Luber, Township Manager also greeted attendees. It was a welcome surprise to hear from Michael Finlaw, a student who participated in the original planning group. He now attends Tamanend Middle School.

Lion’s Pride is an inclusive park, located at 3129 Bradley Road. It will offer exciting play areas that will attract a broad range of visitors from young to old. The park is being constructed on 20 acres of Warrington Township open space. The anticipated completion date of Phase I of the multi-phase project is in early 2020. Lion’s Pride is the first Warrington park designed with accessibility as central to all planning.

The Park will feature a 15-foot tall mountain and bridge to another 9-foot tall mountain. The path to the top will be accessible and naturalized with an array of local plants. This will offer an opportunity to view trails and a proposed wetland from a higher vantage point. Another feature is a wide sliding board, able to hold a parent and child, or 3 mega-bannister slides down the hill. Diggers young and old can hop on a rocking shovel in a large sand box. Climbers can hang on a horizontal rope web placed on one side of the mountain. Accessible swings can be used for vestibular input or just a gentle back and forth.

The park concept began with a road trip with a Warrington Supervisor and volunteers who were interested in viewing a local educational park that featured naturalized play areas. Briar Bush in Abington served as a starting point when the team saw residents of all ages enjoying streams, wooded areas and paths. When Jim Furlong and Janice DeVito approached the Park and Recreation Advisory Board with an offer of a $180,000 donation to create an inclusive park in Warrington the idea of engaging residents in nature became integrated with the Lion’s concept of a recreation area.

In summary, Lion’s Pride Park will offer a place for visitors to play imaginatively, get fit, walk their dogs, watch birds, enjoy nature, socialize, relax, and get away from it all close to home. For information about the park please check out the website (www.lionspridepark.org)

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WARRINGTON FIRE COMPANY # 1 OFFICERSOn February 12, 2019 during the Board of Supervisors meeting,

officers of Warrington Fire Company # 1 were sworn in by District Judge Jean Seaman.

Pictured Front L to R: Safety 29 Scott Martin; Safety 29 Brian Kraft; Captain Paul Martin; District Judge Jean Seaman, Battalion Chief Eric Woodring and Lt. Corey Matthews.

Pictured Back L to R: Lieutenant Anthony Rubas; Lieutenant Justin Rathke; Captain Luke Kirschner; Chief Engineer Gary Butterworth; Lieutenant Alex DelVecchio; Chief Michael Bean; Deputy Chief Tim Campbell and Captain Jerry Rubas.

KEITH MILLER NAMED 2018 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

The Board of Supervisors recognized Keith Miller as 2018 Employee of the Year at their February 12, 2019 meeting. Mr. Miller was a member of the Emergency Services Department.

Pictured: Keith Miller and Barry Luber, Township Manager.

PRESENTATION OF GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE PARK AWARD

In recognition for Warrington Township’s protection of green spaces, Pennsylvania State Recreation and Parks Society presented the “Green and Sustainable Park Award” to Warrington Township. This award was given to the Township on April 9, 2019. Representing the Township was Vice Chair Ruth L. Schemm and Environmental Advisory Council Vice Chair, Ivy Ross. (This award is also mentioned in the Environmental Advisory Council article.)

Pictured: Supervisor Vice Chair Ruth L. Schemm

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR ATG ACADEMY

Warrington Township held a ribbon cutting ceremony for ATG Academy on April 12, 2019. ATG Academy is located at 3400 Pickertown Road, Chalfont. ATG Learning Academy is a private, nonprofit, licensed, and co-educational school. ATG provides students with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental learning environment that matches their mission of educating learning disabled students. Chair Fred R. Gaines spoke on behalf of the township along with former Supervisor John Paul, who attended 3400 Pickertown Road building when it was called the “Mill Creek” school.

Pictured: Chairman Fred R. Gaines (speaker) and John Paul (in front of building)

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RECOGNITION OF 2018 SPONSORS OF WARRINGTON COMMUNITY DAY

GOLD SPONSORS OF WARRINGTON COMMUNITY DAY were recognized February 12, 2019. The following gold sponsors donated $1500 each: Gary Butterworth, Proprietor from K&B Aqua Express Co., LLC; Alison Snyder, Community Manager, NALP,CAM from Lindy Communities; and Theodore D. Dorand, External Affairs Manager, Bucks County PECO.

Pictured Left to Right: Gary Butterworth, K&B Aqua Express Co., LLC; Supervisor Shirley A. Yannich; Ted Dorand, PECO and Alison Snyder, Lindy Communities.

SILVER SPONORS OF WARRINGTON COMMUNITY DAY were recognized at the February 26, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting. The following sponsors donated $1000 each: Thomas F. Zarko, P.E., Executive Vice President, CKS Engineers, Inc.; Terry W. Clemons, Esquire, Clemons Richter & Reiss PC; Steve Hess, OD; Mary Kate Bockhorn (Office Manager) and Heather Jordan (Optician) DaVinci Eye Care; Frank Craig, Financial Center Manager, Fulton Bank; Linda Roehner, President & CEO of Hatboro Federal Savings; and Dave and Natalya Lizzi, Proprietors, Lizzi Graphics.

Pictured Left to Right: Frank Craig, Fulton Bank; Steve Hess, OD, DaVinci Eye Care; Terry W. Clemons, Esq., Clemons Richter & Reiss, PC; Thomas F. Zarko, P.E., CKS Engineers Inc; Linda Roehner, Hatboro Federal Savings; Natalya Lizzi, Lizzi Graphics and Supervisor Shirley A. Yannich.

BRONZE SPONSORS OF WARRINGTON COMMUNITY DAY donated $500 each and were recognized during the March 12, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting. The sponsors were: Steve Colton, President/Proprietor, CMI Fire Sprinkler Corporation; Doug and Maggie Taylor, Proprietors, Earthborne Trucks & Equipment; Sean Wynne, Partnership Coordinator, Green Mountain Energy; Wendy Elliott-Vandivier, SPHR, Human Resources Manager and Robert Grow, Receiving Clerk, Lowe’s Warrington; and Drew Pearlman, General Manager; O’Neil Nissan.

First Row pictured Left to Right: Supervisor Shirley A. Yannich; Wendy Elliott-Vandivier, Lowe’s Warrington; Steve Colton, CMI Fire Sprinkler Corp.; Doug and Maggie Taylor, Earthborne Trucks & Equipment; Drew Pearlman, O’Neil Nissan.

Back Row pictured Left to Right: Robert Grow, Lowe’s Warrington and Sean Wynne, Green Mountain Energy Company.

The following sponsors who could attend the above meeting recognitions were presented at the March 26, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting. They were as follows:GOLD SPONSOR: Courtney Falbo, Sales Manager and Matt Homka, Project Manager for Toll Brothers – Parkview at Warrington.SILVER SPONSOR: Chuck Raudenbush, Jr., Public Sector Services; Waste Management of PABRONZE SPONSORS: Elbow Lane Day Camp – Adrian Hazell, Director and Christian Lester; and Max Consulting and Premier Technology Solutions, LLC – Bob Matlack, VP Sales and Marketing.

Pictured Left to Right: Bob Matlack, Max Consulting & Premier Technology Solutions, LLC; Supervisor Shirley A. Yannich; Chuck Raudenbush, Waste Management of PA; Courtney Falbo and Matt Homka, Toll Brothers – Parkview at Warrington; Adrian Hazell & Christian Lester, Elbow Lane Day Camp.

BRONZE SPONSORS NOT PRESENT TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION:AT&T; Eureka Stone Quarry and GMG Insurance Agency.

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From the Parks & Recreation Department

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SUMMER 2019 WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP’S RECREATION PROGRAMSClasses listed below are held at Cornerstone Fitness and Spa, Health and Wellness Center

847 Easton Road (Rte 611) / Phone 215-918-5900 / Online Registration: www.warringtonrec.comFirst create your household account, add all family members & confirm your email address – you are ready to register!

WORKSHOPS

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Tuesday, 11:45-12:35pm8 week session June 11- July 30

$69 per personThis yoga class allows participants to use

the support of a chair – seated or standing – to perform gentle stretches designed to increase flexibility, range of motion and balance. For all fitness levels.

CHAIR FIT at Cornerstone Fitness and Spa Fridays, 10:30-11:30am

8 week session June 14- August 2$69 per person

Chair Fit is a low impact cardio and strength class in which participants use a chair for balance and assistance. This class provides just enough support and simplicity to be the

perfect exercise prescription for seniors, those who may be returning to exercise after an injury, or adults looking for a change from a more sedentary lifestyle. For all fitness levels.

INDOOR CYCLING at Cornerstone Fitness & Spa

Monday 6:00- 6:45pm8 week session June 10- July 29

$69 per personHigh energy interval cycling class. For all fitness levels.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASS PASS$69 for 6 classes

Use the Group Exercise Class Card to try a variety of classes at Cornerstone Fitness& Spa. Passes can be used for any class that is included in membership and cannot be used for classes that require an additional fee. Try yoga, HIIT, water fitness, indoor cycling and more!

AQUA TONING – at Cornerstone Fitness and SpaWednesdays, 9:30-10:15am

8 week session June 12- July 31$69 per person

Strength and conditioning in the gentle environment of the Healing Pool. The healing pool is a warmer, shallow pool to help warm up the joints and muscles for easy movement.For all fitness levels.

AI CHI at Cornerstone Fitness and SpaMonday, 12:30-1:15pm

8 week session June 10- July 29$69 per person

Let the warmth of our Healing Pool help you relax and unwind in this meditative Tai Chi class adapted specifically for the water.For all fitness levels.

DEEP WATER AEROBICSat Cornerstone Fitness & Spa

Thursday 6:30-7:15pm8 week session June 13- August 8

(no class July 4)$69 per person

An aerobic exercise class that allows you to work hard but is still gentle on the joints. Perfect for people with arthritis who want to exercise but have joint pain. Held in the deep end of the pool, participants wear flotation belts for support. No swimming ability necessary. For all fitness levels.

WATER IN MOTION at Cornerstone Fitness and SpaSaturday, 9-10am; 8 week session June 15- August 3

Monday 6:30-7:15pm; 8 week session June 10- July 29Wednesday 6:30-7:15pm; 8 week session June 12- July 31

$69 per personA fun and high energy shallow water exercise program that combines cardio training with muscle

toning exercises. Moderate to high intensity.

YOGA GENTLY At Cornerstone Fitness and SpaFriday 10-11am

8 week session June 14- August 2$69 per person

A softer, gentler approach to a yoga practice. Appropriate for all levels, including beginners and seniors who can get up and down from the floor without assistance. For all fitness levels.

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From the Parks & Recreation DepartmentSUMMER 2019 WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP’S RECREATION PROGRAMS

Classes listed below are held at Cornerstone Fitness and Spa, Health and Wellness Center847 Easton Road (Rte 611) / Phone 215-918-5900 / Online Registration: www.warringtonrec.com

First create your household account, add all family members & confirm your email address – you are ready to register!

WORKSHOPS continued

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June 10- July 29Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm; 8 week session

June 12- July 31$69 per person per session

A total dance workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, plus boosted energy.A great way to have fun and get a good workout.For all fitness levels.

ZUMBA® GOLDat Cornerstone Fitness and Spa

Tuesday, 11:00-12:00pm8 week session June 11- July 30

$69 per personA total dance workout, combining all elements

of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, plus boosted energy all specifically designed for participants age 55 and older. A great way to have fun and get a good workout.For all fitness levels.

REGISTER: www.warringtonrec.com

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2019 BCTA TENNIS IN WARRINGTON TOWNSHIPKING PARK: 1585 Turk Road, Warrington, PA 18976

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LEARN, PRACTICE & PLAY implements the games-based approach to teaching tennis using age and skill appropriate equipment and methods-the fast and fun way to learn tennis and/or improve your game. Emphasis is on fun, fitness and play. Free loaner racquets are available. Group size is limited.

LEARN, PRACTICE & PLAY – 5 THURSDAYS PER SEASON

Pee Wees (recommended ages 4–6): $67Season 2: Palomino Park, May 30 – June 27, 4:45–5:30 pmSeason 3: Palomino Park, July 18 – August 15, 4:45–5:30 pmSeason 4: King Park, September 19 – October 17, 5:00–5:45 pm

Little Aces (recommended ages 7–10): $72Season 2: Palomino Park, May 30 – June 27, 5:30–6:30 pmSeason 3: Palomino Park, July 18 – August 15, 5:30–6:30 pmSeason 4: King Park, September 19 – October 17, 5:45–6:45 pm

Juniors (recommended ages 11–13): $72Season 2: Palomino Park, May 30 – June 27, 6:30–7:30 pmSeason 3: Palomino Park, July 18 – August 15, 6:30–7:30 pmSeason 4: King Park, September 19 – October 17, 6:45–7:45 pm

Teens/Adults (Beginners/ Intermediates) (recommended ages 14 and up): $72Season 2: Palomino Park, May 30 – June 27, 7:30–8:30 pmSeason 3: Palomino Park, July 18 – August 15, 7:30–8:30 pmSeason 4: King Park, September 19 – October 17, 7:45–8:45 pmNote: Season 1 Teens/Adults program offered in Doylestown Township and other neighboring municipalities.

MORE TENNIS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTSWarrington Township is part of BCTA’s county-wide tennis network. Check out www.buckscountytennis.usta.com for

more information about tennis opportunities available to Warrington Township residents, such as: • BCTA County-Wide social tournaments for youths and adults • Introductory BCTA Jr. Team Tennis for players (ages 8–13) who previously participated in Learn, Practice and

Play or similar programs • Advanced BCTA Jr. Team Tennis Training and USTA Travel Teams (14-and-under and 18-and-under) • Middle and High School Training and special High School Competitions • Adult leagues (Flex League, meet-ups and Fall Doubles)

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