Penndel Borough

Penndel is required, under provisions of Act 44 of 2009, to post completed disclosure forms from its current pension plan professionals. These forms were due by December 17, 2010. All forms requires from Penndel’s Uniform and Non-Uniform have been submitted and are being posted as required.
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Penndel Zoning Ordinances:

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Pennsylvania State and Bucks County Information:

Penndel Environmental Advisory Committee : An Environmental Advisory Committee is a group of 3-7 community residents that advise the local planning commission, park and recreation board and elected officials on the protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of the natural resources within its territorial limits.

Penndel Business Association: The Penndel Business Association is a group of Penndel Business owners who have united to make life better for Penndel families in need.

Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: Contractors who perform home improvements are required to register with the Office of Attorney General. While the law requires contractors to register with the Attorney General’s office, this registration is not an endorsement of their honesty or quality of work. For this reason, in addition to seeing whether a contractor is registered with the Attorney General’s office, you should also:

- Check with the Better Business Bureau.

- Thoroughly check your contractor’s references.

Bucks County Official Website

Special Needs Register This link enables registration for individuals who will require assistance during an emergency. This is a free, voluntary, and strictly confidentiality program. It is designed to help those who would have difficulty during an evacuation, because of physical or cognitive limitations, language barriers, or lack of transportation. It will help your first responders make the best use of limited time and resources to help those with no other options for evacuation during an emergency. Individuals, or caregivers on their behalf, are able to register. electronically.

NOVA: Network of Victim Assistance supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes and works to eliminate violence in Bucks County through advocacy, community education and prevention programs.

Swine Flu/Virus Information: http://www.buckscounty.org/SwineFlu/SwineFlu.aspx

Pandemic Preparedness: http://www.pandemicflu.state.pa.us/pandemicflu/site/default.asp

Lower Bucks County: Towns Against Graffiti (TAG)

Learn more about the new voting machines: www.buckscounty.org
- Obtain more than one bid for the job

Bucks County Water & Sewer
Customer Service: 800-222-2068

PECO
Emergencies 800-841-4141

DEP and EPA Information:

The Southeastern Regional DEP Office

Stormwater Outreach and Reference

State DEP stormwater page

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Guide for Auto Recyclers Owners and Operators

Other Information:

Check out a report on the Penndel Airplane: Penndel Airplane:Youtube

Penndel-Hulmeville Parade Committee

Delaware Riverkeeper

Fire Company

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Future Plans

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THE RENAISSANCE PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF PENNDEL

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF PENNDEL

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For the past 5+ years, Penndel has been involved in a process to revitalize the business district. The Borough Council continues to recognize that the future economic health of our borough depends on the development of our business district. The County, State and Federal governments, recognizing our strategic location regarding access to public tranportation and highways, have provided grants to enable the borough to do the necessary studies and planning that must precede any large scale development.

Using grant money, we hired consultants to assist us in the development of a comprehensive plan, a revitalization plan, a set of design guidelines, and draft of a Transit Overlay District (TOD). We conducted a Transportation Incentive Development Initiative ( TCDI ) program surveying our business district, doing the planning and preliminary engineering for improvements in the central business district.

All of this activity and planning has attracted the attention of developers and investors as well as new businesses who see the potential in Penndel, particularly because of our location and all the preliminary work accomplished.

One of the last pieces of the planning puzzle was to develop a “Vision” plan for Penndel. The purpose of this initiative was to produce a clear picture of what the downtown district of Penndel could look like and what we as a borough want to provide for future generations. Without such a vision developers and new businesses can bring their own visions for the property they control. These plans may conflict with, or fail to coordinate with the needs and desires of the community.

A fully developed Vision Plan relieves the borough of the need to review each development submission in isolation. Instead, builders and developers will know in advance what is expected and can do their planning to better conform to the overall vision and speed up the approval processes.

The long range goal is to develop public/private partnerships to assist investors in the development of land assembly, infrastructure, mix of uses, open space, parking, landscaping, building types and the many other factors that must be considered by anyone desiring to build in our business district. We as a borough want to do whatever we can to reflect and encourage strong design, good materials and sound construction. The final result will be development we can be proud of and will be beneficial for the economic health of Penndel Borough.

In order to develop our Vision Plan, Council commissioned Miller Design Group, led by Brian Miller, to work with the Renaissance Task Force. The RTF was formed to develop a plan that constitutes a clear statement of intention for the future composition and function of the Borough’s commercial core.

There were several public meetings and Renaissance Task Force meetings to continue the process. Miller Design Group was assisted by special consultants and technical experts. Brian Miller and the RTF worked closely with our neighboring municipalities, Langhorne Manor Borough, Hulmeville Borough, and Middletown Township. Property and business owners in Penndel, as well as civic organizations in our community and the region. All were kept informed and encouraged to respond with comments and ideas.

A major component was community participation through public meetings as the project continued. It will be the responsibility of the Borough Council, assisted by the Renaissance Task Force, to carry out the vision plan in the years ahead and set in motion a grant submission effort to tap into new funding sources and programs for developing public-private partnerships that encourage private investment to assist in implementing the plan.

There are a number of materials available in Borough Hall for residents learn more about the various communities that were involved in such projects. If you have questions contact Barbara Heffelfinger

Events Calendar

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Community Information

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BCWSA Water and Sewer Maintenance Program

BCWSA is pleased to announce their new Water and Sewer Maintenance Program for Residential and Commercial properties. This program is designed to help customers offset the cost of repairing the pipes/laterals that come into and leave a property – which typically cost up to $5,000 for residential and up to $10,000 for commercial to replace. Under this program residential properties pay $5.00 per service for a monthly fee and commercial properties a $10.00 fee per service for coverage. The portion of the water service and sewer lateral that is eligible under this program runs from the main to the residential/commercial dwelling unit. Only the water service and sanitary sewer laterals that connect to the main system are eligible under this program. Sign up today! This program is a minimum of two years. There is a $500 property contribution for residential and commercial a $1000 property contribution that is assessed at the completion of work. Simply fill out the attached form and fax back to BCWSA @ 215-343-5089. Any questions call BCW&SA at 1-800-222-2068.

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BCWSA Maintenance Program Online Sign Up Form.pdf	9 Kb
Sewer Maintenance Program Brochure	1504 Kb
Water Maintenance Program Brochure	1489 Kb

The Borough operates under a permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 permit) linked to http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/munic.cfm and supports all activites that promote clean water, water conservation and rainwater harvesting. Please promptly report any stormwater pollution observed within the borough to the borough office at 215-757-5152.

For anyone interested in joining our conservation efforts, the Environmental Action Committee meets every even month on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at borough hall.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Penndel/Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade, Sat. May 25th. Starts in Hulmeville at 9:00am and ends at the Penndel Memorial Field with a service by the American Legion.

Community Day & Borough Wide Yard Sale. June 1st, 2013. 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. County agencies, amusements for kids, yard sales, food, electronics recycling and more. Rain date for yard sales only is June 8.

Herbert Hoover Elementary 1st Annual Family Carnival & Vendor Bender. June 1, 2013, 1:00pm – 5:00pm. (rain date 6/8). 501 Trenton Rd., Langhorne. For more info - see the events calendar and click on the event in the box.

If you have questions about any of the events, please call borough hall at 215-757-5152.

Mayor’s Food Drive - Please help people in our Borough. Bring non-perishable foods to the Borough Hall.

Borough Organizations:

For further information contact Borough Hall 215-757-5152

The Penndel Borough Council:

Calendar for 2013

Public Meeting the first Monday of the month 7:30 pm, at Borough Hall. Exceptions: September 3rd instead of September 2nd.

Work Sessions : 7:30 PM, 2nd Tuesday and last Monday. Exceptions: The last work session in May and December are cancelled. Blighted Review Committee Meets as needed. Contact Borough for information.

Penndel Open Space Committee – Meets as needed. Contact Borough Hall.

Penndel Planning Commission – Works with planners and developers and makes recommendations to Council. Meets 4th Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM, at Borough Hall and as advertised. Meetings open to the public.

Penndel Recreation Board – Oversees the use of the recreation field. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM, at Borough Hall.

Penndel Zoning Hearing Board – Meets the third Wednesday of the month at Borough Hall and as advertised. Meetings are open to the public.

Penndel Finance and Long Range Planning Committee: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at Borough Hall, 7:30 PM.

Penndel Fire Company- General membership meeting 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Hall rental available call 215-409-5069. www.Penndelfire.com

Community Organizations:

Town Watch – established in March 2011, Meetings held 3rd Thursday each month at 7:00 pm at Borough Hall.

Activities Committee – Sponsors the Easter Egg Hunt, Flea Market, Senior Birthday Party, Halloween and Holiday Decorating Contests, Halloween parade and Holiday Tree Lighting. For information contact Borough Hall 757-5152. Committee meets the second Thursday of the month as needed at 7:00 pm at Borough Hall.

Heritage Society of Penndel- Supports projects and events to enhance the community. Contact Barbara Heffelfinger, 215-757-9021 or Ward McMasters 215-752-3281. Meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm at Borough Hall.

Penndel/Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade Committee- residents of Penndel and Hulmeville sponsor the Memorial Day Parade the Saturday preceding Memorial Day. We hold a Monte Carlo/Night at the Races in November. Watch for further fundraising events. Meets at Borough Hall the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Call Ed Preston 215-750-3634 for information or use the following links.
www.p-hmemorialparade.com or www.p-hmemorialparade.org

Penndel Business Association - For further information go to the website at www.penndelbusinesses.org

Enviromental Advisory Councilor EAC is looking for members who are interested in enviromental issues, local goverment, and welfare of their community. EAC meets on the even months, on the first Wednesday 7:00 PM at Borough Hall. If you are interested please call the Penndel Borough Office for further information or visit www.eacnetwork.org.

Lady of Grace Seniors – Open to those 55+ regardless of religious affiliation or residence. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall. Dehaven and Woodland, 9:30 am.

Penndel Neshminy Wildcats Athletic Association
www.Penndelwildcats.com
General meeting 7:00, 1st Monday at the Recreation Field, Bellevue and PFC Dalola Ave.

Our Lady of Grace CYO – John Cahill, President, 215-750-5521

Boy Scout Troop 82 – Meets at the Lady of Grace School on Mondays, 7:00 pm

Community Churches:

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church – 225 Bellevue Ave, 215-757-7700.

Our Lady of Grace School – Hulmeville & Woodland Ave. 215-757-5287

Redeemer Lutheran Church – Woodland & Hulmeville Aves. 215-757-2724. Feed the homeless/needy first Tuesday of every month from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Donations of non-perishable food and money are accepted to stock the food pantry. Call the church for more info.

Neshaminy School District
2001 Old Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, Pa. 19047, 215-757-3600
www.Neshaminy.K12.PA.US

Officials

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MAYOR: Robert Winkler

Email- bwinkler@boroughofpenndel.org

BOROUGH COUNCIL:
Sean Weckerly, President
Sue Anderson, Vice President

Members:
Arlene Harms
Barbara Heffelfinger

Debbie Gentile

Bob Miller

Gianpiero Lo Piccolo

Council and Borough Secretary/Treasurer: Marie Serota

Email- mserota@boroughofpenndel.org

Assistant Borough Secretary: Karen Kondrk

Email- karen@boroughofpenndel.org

Council Assistant Secretary: Barbara Heffelfinger

COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Chair listed first)

Police/Public Safety: Anderson, Harms

Sewer: Miller, Weckerly

Finance : Heffelfinger, Lo Piccolo

Insurance: Anderson, Gentile

Community Development: Heffelfinger, Lo Piccolo, Harms

Streets: Miller, Weckerly

Building & Maint: Harms, Gentile

Human Resources: Anderson, Harms

Ordinance: Harms, Anderson

Refuse: Miller, Weckerly

Community/Public Relations, Cable: Harms, Anderson

Open Space: Gentile, Heffelfinger, Community members : H Campbell, Idell, Moser, L. Campbell

SPECIAL COMMITTEE LIAISONS

Emergency Management: Winkler, Weckerly

Recreation Board:

Planning Commission: Weckerly

Open Space: Gentile, alternate: Heffelfinger

Blighted Property: Heffelfinger

Finance and Long Range Planning Committee: Harms

Enviromental Advisory Commitee: Debbie Gentile

APPOINTED BOARDS

Recreation Board:
Barb May (Chairperson), Jay Stich, Jim Anderson, Arleen Thompson and John Cosgrove.

Zoning Hearing Board
George Krushauskas (Chairperson), Helen Martin, Richard Keller, Karen Kondrk (Secretary), Nathan Criste (Solicitor)

Planning Commission
Guy Serota (Chairperson), Carol Schuehler (Engineer), Sean Weckerly(Council Rep.), Don Williams (Solicitor), Chuck Jasper, Bill Anderson, Leo Campbell

Property Review Committee
Bob Winkler (Chairman), Bob White (Redevelopment Auth. Rep), Charles Jasper (Resident Rep.), Sharon O’Connell (Business Rep.),
Donald Williams (Solicitor), Barbara Heffelfinger (Council Rep.)

Ordinances and Resolutions:
Open Records Resolution #2008-4
As required by Act 3 of 2008
Copy of forms are available at Borough Hall
To have one mailed call 215-757-5152

Open Records Officer: Marie Serota, Borough Secretary

SUPPORT PERSONNEL AND ORGANIZATIONS

Police Department:Chief Joseph Sciscio Jr.

Office Staff: Marie Serota, Borough Secretary, Karen Kondrk, Assistant Secretary

Sewer System staff and Maintainance: David Ferry, Jeffrey Mackay

Constable: Leroy Delano

Fire Marshal/Inspector: James Bampfield

Solicitor: Donald E. Williams, Esq.

Accountant: Stanley Booz

Engineers:
Streets: Urwiler & Walter, Sumneytown, PA, Carol Schuehler
Sewer: Urwiler & Walter, Sumneytown, PA, Paul Dietz

Insurance Company: Brown & Brown of Lehigh Co. 800-451-9640

Tax Collector:
Donna Caracappa
107 Joyce Avenue, Penndel, PA
Phone 215-752-7360
dcaracappa@verizon.net
Hours: Monday & Tuesday 6 PM to 8 PM, or by appointment

Vacancy Board: W. Ward McMasters

Auditors: Mary Ellen Delano, Michael Nigra, Carla Winkler

Borough Planner : Joseph F. Luste P.P. PhD, Pennoni Associates 215-222-3000, Ext 3546

Newsletters

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Our History

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Penndel Borough, although small, is rich in history. The area, originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Indians, was settled by Thomas Langhorne, an English Quaker preacher, and by Henry Paulin, a Quaker Yeoman, on land grants from William Penn. Penndel remained a farming region until 1876 when the Philadelphia Reading Railroad began service, and the Langhorne train station was established. Slowly individual homes and small businesses were built within close proximity to the railroad, and the town expanded from there. It began as the Eden Post Office, was incorporated as the borough of Attleboro in 1899; the name changed to South Langhorne in 1919, and finally to Penndel in 1947. Today Penndel has both a thriving industrial district and charming residential areas with both new and historically significant homes. It is a borough with unlimited possibilities and a bright future.

Upcoming Events: Please see link to calendar for all upcoming events and meetings.

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