2007 News

December 28, 2007

Commissioners Continue To Improve Public Services with Completion Of Two Capital Projects
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies at County Bridge #349 in Bedminster Twp., District Court 07-3-02 in Warwick Twp.

The Bucks County Commissioners with Public Works Director Joseph Bush at Bridge #349.During a pair of afternoon ribbon cuttings yesterday dedicated to the ongoing capital improvement of county-operated facilities, Bucks County Commissioners Charles H. Martin, chairman, James F. Cawley, Esq., and Sandra A. Miller officially opened two structures. The first took place at county bridge #349 on Scott Rd. in Bedminster Twp. A couple hours later, in Warwick Twp., the commissioners cut the ribbon on District Court 07-3-02, which is located at 1720 Kendarbren Rd., Suite 711 The court will house the chambers of Magisterial District Judge Robert A. Schnell, Jr., who previously presided over District Court 07-3-01.

Commissioners during the ribbon cutting.“We are pleased to re-open bridge #349 following a series of emergency repairs,” Chairman Martin noted. “Original estimates put the timetable at two to three months. These repairs were completed in nine weeks. I compliment our Public Works department for its timely completion of this project.”

During their Oct. 17 meeting, the commissioners approved a $122,140 contract with Professional Construction Contractors, Inc., of Bethlehem, PA, the same company which repaired county bridge #89 in Newtown Borough earlier this year. Moments after the commissioners cut the ribbon, an appreciative resident crossed the bridge and gave the governing trio a smile and a “thumbs up.”

The Bucks Coutny Commissioners with President Judge David Heckler and Magisterial District Justice Schnell, Jr. at District Court 07-3-02.At the District Court 07-3-02 ribbon cutting, the commissioners were joined by dignitaries from Warwick and Warrington townships, as well as elected officials, administrators from the Central Bucks School District, Pennsylvania state constables and representatives of the police and fire communities.

“This state-mandated court addition is one of two here in Bucks County,” Chairman Martin added. “We look forward to continuing to serve our residents through a comprehensive court system that is geographically balanced.”

New District Court SignFor more information about Bucks County’s district courts, which will total 20 with the additions, please visit the District Court page of the web.