Bucks County News Archive
2008
Commissioners Slash Jury Commissioners’ Costs: Board Takes Action to Cut Salary, Eliminate Benefits
December 29, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners, President Judge Break Ground on 1,200-Space Parking Garage: Frigid Kickoff to Phase I of Justice Center Project in Doylestown Borough
December 23, 2008
Bucks County Introduces New Open Records Officer
December 19, 2008
Three Years and Counting: Commissioners Adopt $467.6 Million Budget That Again Includes
No Tax Increase
First Three -Year Span of Level County Taxation since 1994-96
December 17, 2008
Commissioners Invite Public to Join Groundbreaking for Phase 1 of Bucks County Justice Center Complex: Monday, December 22, 10:30 a.m., Broad & Doyle Sts., Doylestown Borough
December 16, 2008
Fostering Holiday Spirit: Bucks County Employees Step Up To Fulfill Christmas Wishes For Children & Youth Community
December 15, 2008
Bucks Participates in Regional Public Health Emergency Exercise
December 12, 2008
Commissioners Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County to Cut Ribbon on New Conference Room
December 4, 2008
Commissioners Weave Holiday Theme Through First December Meeting: Commissioners Consider Contract Resolutions for Nine Departments
December 4, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners, Conference and Visitors Bureau Announce First Recipients of Non-Profit Tourism Grants
December 3, 2008
Preliminary 2009 Budget Represents Zero Growth
November 26, 2008
Area Agency on Aging to Conduct Health Fair at Bensalem Senior Citizens Center on Dec. 5
November 26, 2008
County Bridge 151 (Silo Hill Road Bridge) Closed For Repairs
November 25, 2008
“Truth, Justice and a Classic Design” -- Commissioners Approve Contract Resolutions for 13 Departments, Including $6.57 Million for Architectural Design of New Justice Center
November 20, 2008
Bucks County Planning Commission Executive Director Among Those To Present At DVRPC Public Workshop
November 17, 2008
Board of Elections Completes Meeting to Consider Provisional Ballots
November 13, 2008
“Popcorn and a Meeting”-- Commissioners Conduct Bi-Monthly Session inside America’s Longest Continuously Operating Theater, the Historic Newtown Theater
November 6, 2008
Another Case of Superb Fiscal Management: Commissioners Announce $5.4 Million Bond Savings
October 31, 2008
“Voting 101:” Bucks County Commissioners, Board of Elections Offer A Primer for Nov. 4 General Election
October 28, 2008
Board of Elections Announces Sample Ballots Now On County Web Site
October 20, 2008
Third Annual Pandemic Flu Drill Tests Systems, Vaccinates Against This Season’s Flu
October 20, 2008
A Special Day of Appreciation: Commissioners Honor Bucks County Ambulance STRIKE Teams during Bi-Monthly Meeting at Emergency Services Center
October 17, 2008
Commissioners, Emergency Management Officials Cut Ribbon on New 911 Communications Center
October 17, 2008
Commissioners Remind Bucks Countians to Get Their Free Flu Shot This Saturday
October 14, 2008
Board of Elections Moves Bensalem Lower Middle 5 Polling Place
October 14, 2008
Board of Elections Establishes, Moves Several Polling Places
October 3, 2008
Commissioners Announce Details On Third-Annual Pandemic Flu Drill
October 2, 2008
Reaffirming a Commitment to Upper Bucks County: Commissioners Cut Ribbon on New Upper Bucks Government Services Center, Conduct Bi-Monthly Meeting at Richland Twp. Police Building
October 1, 2008
Board of Elections Calls for Poll Workers
October 1, 2008
A Day to Say “Thank You”: Commissioners, President Judge Express Gratitude to Bucks County Work Force during Annual Employee Recognition Day Block Party
September 25, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Applaud State Passage of Four-Bill Prison Reform Package: Urge Gov. Edward G. Rendell to Sign Bills into Law
September 22, 2008
Commissioners Ring Courthouse Bell in Honor of Constitution Day
September 18, 2008
Founding Fathers Got It Right -- Commissioners Conduct Bi-Monthly, “Constitution Day” Meeting at Plumstead Christian School
September 18, 2008
Commissioners Announce New Medical Director
September 17, 2008
Director of Operations Appointed by Bucks County Commissioners
September 17, 2008
Environment, Transportation, Multi-Municipal Planning and Preparedness on Tap at First County Municipal Officials Seminar
September 16, 2008
Bucks County Health Department Calls for Volunteers for Third Annual Pandemic Flu Drill
September 15, 2008
Bucks County Health Dept., Pennsylvania DEP to Conduct Sept. 17 Mosquito Spray in West Bristol: Event to be Conducted at Dusk, Weather Permitting
September 15, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners, Conference and Visitors Bureau Encourage Non-Profit Tourism Grant Applications
September 12, 2008
“Hope, Faith …. And Eternal Vigilance” -- Commissioners Join Public Safety Community to Host 7th Anniversary “Ceremony of Remembrance” for Sept. 11, 2001 Victims
September 12, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners, Emergency Management Agency Urge Caution in Advance of Tropical Storm Hanna Effects
September 5, 2008
Bucks County Board of Elections Voting District Alterations to be Heard By Court of Common Pleas
September 4, 2008
“Sampling the Joys and Pleasures of Perkasie” -- Commissioners Conduct Bi-Monthly Meeting on 176-year-old, Relocated South Perkasie Covered Bridge
September 3, 2008
Cawley Announces Bucks Aid To Hurricane Gustav: Area Ambulance Companies Rush to Aid Evacuees in New Orleans
August 29, 2008
Commissioners Ask Bucks Countians, Are You Ready…Or Not? September is National Preparedness Month
August 28, 2008
Adult Immunization Awareness Night with the Phillies is Huge Success: Bucks County Health Department Steps Up to the Plate to Increase Awareness
August 26, 2008
Bucks County Health Dept., Pennsylvania DEP to Conduct Mosquito Spray August 21 in Bristol Twp. -- Event to Take Place Tomorrow Evening, Weather Permitting
August 20, 2008
Commissioners Remind Public of Tomorrow’s Bucks County Hazardous Waste & Computer Recycling Event: Collection to Take Place, Rain or Shine, Sat., August 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar Rd., Bristol Twp.
August 15, 2008
Bucks County Board of Elections Approves Four Redistricting and Realignment Proposals: Voter Convenience Changes Pending for Buckingham Upper 3, Hilltown Twp. Blooming Glen 2, New Britain Twp. South 1 & 2 and Plumstead Twp. 2 & 3
August 14, 2008
“Middletown Grange Fair: Greener than Ever At 60” -- Commissioners Commemorate Event’s 60th Anniversary with a Full Slate of Business, Including Preservation of Five Properties Totaling 322 Acres
August 14, 2008
Bucks County Health Dept., Pennsylvania DEP to Conduct Mosquito Spray August 13 in Bristol Twp.: Four-hour event to Begin at 8 p.m., Weather Permitting
August 12, 2008
Bucks County Health Dept., Pennsylvania DEP to Conduct Mosquito Spray August 12 in Bristol Twp.: Ultra-low Volume Operations to Commence at 8 p.m., Weather Permitting
August 11, 2008
Bucks County Recycling Initiative Gets a Ton of Participation
August 7, 2008
Bucks County Fire Marshal Partners With Chalfont Fire Company To Protect Residents
August 5, 2008
Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Mosquitoes in Bristol Twp. on The Evening of July 31
July 30, 2008
“Answering the Clarion Call in the Defense of Freedom” - Commissioners, Military Affairs Office Host Korean War Armistice 55th Anniversary Ceremony of Remembrance
July 28, 2008
Bucks County Emergency Management Agency Warns: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
July 23, 2008
Commissioners Applaud Doylestown Borough Council for Moving Justice Complex Project Forward
July 23, 2008
Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Adult Mosquitoes in Croydon July 22
July 21, 2008
“Barbecue and County Business” - Commissioners Conduct Bi-Monthly Meeting in Picnic Fashion at Picturesque, 501-Acre Lake Towhee Park
July 18, 2008
Commissioners to Open Three Bucks Senior Centers This Weekend: Area Agency on Aging Offers Tips for Coping during the Heat Wave
July 17, 2008
Commissioners Remind Public of Next 2008 Bucks County Hazardous Waste & Computer Recycling Date: Collection to Take Place, Rain or Shine, Sat., July 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (Rte. 263), 2740 Old York Rd., Warwick Twp.
July 17, 2008
Clerk of Courts Mary Smithson Sworn In As Executive Committee Member of Pa Association of Prothonotaries and Clerks of Courts
July 11, 2008
“Outstanding:” The State of Bucks County -- Commissioners Deliver Annual Presentation during Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce (LBCCC) Percolator Meeting
July 11, 2008
Commissioners, Military Affairs Office Announce Bucks County Chosen As One Of 39 US Veterans Center Sites
July 9, 2008
“A National Treasure Here In Bucks County” -- Commissioners Receive Update on Veterans Cemetery Plans during Fourth of July - themed Meeting at New Hope’s American Legion Post 79
July 3, 2008
Neshaminy Manor Receives National Honor for Patient and Family Satisfaction
July 3, 2008
Bucks County Fire Marshal’s Office Offers Fireworks Safety Tips For A Safe And Happy Fourth Of July Celebration
July 3, 2008
Bucks County Fire Marshal’s Office to Receive $40,100 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from FEMA: “Operation Safe Home” Award to Provide 10-Year Smoke Alarms to Low Income Families
July 2, 2008
Bucks County Cuts Ribbon on New, Class A Firefighting Training Building
July 1, 2008
Pennsylvania DEP Officials to Spray Bucks County Delaware River Basin for Black Flies July 2: Helicopters to Be Visible between Portland, PA and Yardley, PA
July 1, 2008
Commissioners Urge Governor, Legislature to Pay Mandated Share of DA’s Salary: Despite Act 57, State Reduces Funding, Leaves Burden on County Taxpayers
June 23, 2008
“History with A Modern Beat” - Pensbury Manor, William Penn’s Reconstructed Bucks County Home, Hosts Commissioners’ Meeting, Bristol Township’s Unique “Drummers with Attitude”
June 19, 2008
Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Adult Mosquitoes in Bristol Twp. June 19
June 16, 2008
Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Adult Mosquitoes in Penndel Borough June 18
June 16, 2008
Jiminey Cricket, Commissioner! Commissioner Jim Cawley Helps Launch Library’s Summer Reading Program by Eating a Chocolate-Covered Bug
June 12, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Join Local Officials to Re-Open Bridge 223 in Nockamixon
June 11, 2008
Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Adult Mosquitoes in Croydon June 12
June 10, 2008
Bucks County Continues Public Health Preparedness Efforts: Health Department, Emergency Management Tests Anthrax Response
June 9, 2008
Commissioners to Open Three Bucks Senior Centers This Weekend: Weekend Temperatures Expected to Exceed 90 Degrees
June 5, 2008
“A Scenic Slice of Bucks County History” - Bi-Monthly Commissioners’ Meeting Held Inside 158-year-old Tinicum Barn
June 5, 2008
“For Our Tomorrow, He Gave His Today” - Bucks County Gold Star Families, Commissioners Dedicate Banner to Newest Hometown Hero, Sgt. First Class Shawn Suzch
June 4, 2008
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging Offers Farmers Market Nutrition Program for Seniors
June 3, 2008
Bucks County Military Affairs Office Celebrates Relocation to Almshouse Building Location: Larger Site to Offer Greater Handicapped Access, Interactive Privacy
May 30, 2008
With Gas Prices Soaring, Commissioners Encourage Families to Rediscover Bucks County
May 29, 2008
Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Producing Special Edition Commissioners Tile: First Redesign in 20 Years
May 27, 2008
A Volunteer Call to Bucks Countians: Bi-Monthly Commissioners’ Meeting Held at Lingohocken Fire Company Celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week
May 21, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Salute Retired Senior Volunteers during 34th Annual RSVP Luncheon
May 16, 2008
Bucks AAA Awards Grant to Special Equestrians for Baby Boomer Volunteers
May 12, 2008
Bucks County’s Carmen Thome Saluted Among YWCA Women Who Make a Difference
May 9, 2008
“A Living Room for The Community” - Bi-Monthly Commissioners’ Meeting Highlighted by Pennwood Branch Library Renovations, Proclamation Celebrating Older Americans Month
May 8, 2008
May is Older Americans Month
May 7, 2008
Bucks County Human Services Leaders in Harrisburg
May 6, 2008
Commissioner Congratulates 2008 Envirothon Winners
April 29, 2008
Commissioners’ Efforts to Regain Funding for Lower Bucks Red Cross Homeless Shelter are Successful
April 24, 2008
Pennsylvania DEP Officials to Spray Bucks County Delaware River Basin for Black Flies on Friday, April 25: Helicopters to Be Visible between Slateford, PA and Yardley, PA
April 24, 2008
Commissioner Jim Cawley Joins US Senator Arlen Specter For Key Federal Fire-Fighter Grant Announcement
April 21, 2008
Bucks County Board of Elections Offers Reminders to Voters as Primary Day Approaches
April 18, 2008
Bucks County is “Cool!” -- First in Pennsylvania to Join Cool Counties Initiative
April 17, 2008
Commissioners Underscore “Green” Commitment, Springing Into Action: Bi-Monthly Meeting at Silver Lake Nature Center Celebrates Earth Day, Bucks County Government Environmental Initiatives
April 17, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Appoint Solicitor: Long-Time Newtown Borough Mayor Glenn D. Hains, Esq. to Take Post Next Month
April 17, 2008
Commissioners Appoint Director of Security
April 16, 2008
Commissioners Salute Neshaminy Manor RN’s for Achieving State Board Certification in Geriatric Nursing
April 15, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Earn Highest S&P Bond Rating in County History
April 14, 2008
Department of Health Issues Selenium Toxicity Advisory: “Total Body Formula” and “Total Body Mega Formula” Produced in 2008 Recalled due to Adverse Health Effects
April 11, 2008
Health Department Director to Step Down
April 10, 2008
Commissioners Applaud Bucks State House of Representatives Members for Passage of Prison Reform Bill
April 8, 2008
Board of Elections Releases Voter Registration Data
April 8, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Implore State House Reps to Support Four-Bill Prison Reform Package
April 7, 2008
FIND OUT FIRST! Emergency Messages Inform Southeastern PA Residents
April 4, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Celebrate Warwick Township’s 275th Anniversary by Meeting in ‘The Heart of Bucks County”: Bi-Monthly Session Includes Unanimous Approval of Resolutions for 12 Departments
April 2, 2008
Bucks County Business Manager Appointed to Prison Cost Management Post
April 2, 2008
U.S. District Court Approves MRSA Class Action Settlement Regarding Bucks County Correctional Facility (BCCF)
March 27, 2008
Commissioner Chairman Jim Cawley Helps High-School Students “Understand The Legislative Process”-- Featured Speaker at Sen. Tommy Tomlinson’s “Senator for a Day” Seminar
March 27, 2008
Bucks County Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia Featured At League Of Women Voters “Exceptional Women” Series
March 26, 2008
Bucks County AAA Director Presenting At Two National Conferences
March26, 2008
A Moving Target: Commissioner Chairman Jim Cawley Drills with the Staff of the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center
March 25, 2008
Bucks County’s First Full-Time Solicitor to Retire: Guy Matthews Served Bucks Countians for Nearly Two Decades
March 20, 2008
Board of Elections Announces Extended Registration Hours for April 22 General Primary Election: Final Day to Register Will Be Monday, March 24, 2008
March 14, 2008
Area Agency on Aging Seeks Public Input During Upcoming Meetings
March 14, 2008
Bucks Emergency Management Hones Skills during Severe Weather Awareness Week
March 13, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Announce Findings of PEMA 911 Quality Assurance Program Audit Review: Emergency Services Division Leader Makes Additional Recommendations
March 13, 2008
Bucks County Emergency Management Agency Reports Revised Flood Projections
March 8, 2008
Bucks County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Advises of Weekend Flood Warning for Delaware River Communities
March 7, 2008
Bi-Monthly Commissioners’ Meeting Features a March of Proclamations: Presentations Made to Bucks County Purchasing & Consumer Protection Departments, United Way Operation Helping Hand and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
March 6, 2008
Commissioner Cawley Can Relate: Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley Spends Morning with Staff at Domestic Relations Offices
March 5, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners Provide Update on Ongoing Emergency Communications Investigation
March 4, 2008
Commissioners Approve Contract Resolutions for 14 Departments During Spirited Bi-Monthly Meeting: Commendations Presented to Chalfont VFW Post 3258, Perkasie Fire Company No. 1
February 21, 2008
Mood's Covered Bridge Rebuilt and Reopened: Commissioners Formally Accept Ownership of Bridge at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
February 19, 2008
Bucks County Men’s and Women’s Community Corrections Centers Earn Reaccreditation from American Correctional Association: Certification Presented during Monthly Meeting of Prison Oversight Board
February 15, 2008
Bucks County Commissioners, 911 Emergency Communications Officials Take Corrective Action Following Fatal Fire Call
February 13, 2008
Commissioners Approve Contract Resolutions for 18 Departments: Public Discussion of Voting Machines Highlights Comment Portion of Bi-Monthly Meeting
February 7, 2008
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Invites Residents 55 and Over to Participate in 2008 Transportation and Mobility Survey: Survey Available at www.BucksCounty.org, Senior Centers & AAA Office
February 6, 2008
Bucks County Prothonotary Advises of Passport Application Changes: New Policies in Effect February 1, 2008
February 5, 2008
Commissioners Urge Gov. Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania DCED Officials to Reconsider Red Cross Homeless Shelter Funding Loss
February 4, 2008
Commissioners Support Bristol Twp. Recreational Programs
First Tee Program to Provide Unique, Character-Building Experience
January 28, 2008
Bucks County to Update Community on Resolution to Lower Bucks Hospital Issue
January 23, 2008
HEALTH ADVISORY--Department of Health Issues Pertussis Advisory: Pertussis Cases Have Been Diagnosed in Central Bucks Area
January 23, 2008
Warming Hearts on a “Chili” Day: Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley Works with Meals on Wheels Program
January 22, 2008
Planning Commission Executive Director Lynn T. Bush Presents County Concerns to Delaware River Basin Commission
January 16, 2006
Commissioners Unanimously Approve Resolutions for 14 Departments: Chairman James F. Cawley, Esq. Presides Over First Public Agenda Meeting of Reorganized Board
January 16, 2008
Former Commissioner Sandra A. Miller Elected Community Member & Chair Of Bucks County Prison Oversight Board
January 10, 2008
Bucks County Leader Named To Statewide Post: Planning Commission Executive Director Elected 2008 President of County Planning Directors of PA
January 10, 2008
A Time of “Innovation, Improvement and Excellence:” Commissioners, Row Officers Sworn In During 2008 Inaugural Festivities
January 7, 2008
Commissioners Honor Sandra A. Miller during Her Final Meeting as Member of County Board
January 3, 2008
Courts Announce Realignment of Magisterial-District Boundaries in Bensalem and Middletown Townships, Effective Jan. 7
January 3, 2008