A naturalized basin will improve our watershed and streams in several ways:
*The deeper root systems of trees, shrubs and wildflowers encourage water to infiltrate the aquifer and thereby recharge ground water tables. This will increase stream base flows during dry periods.
*Plants increase water quality by trapping sediment and many pollutants found in storm water runoff after heavy periods of rain.
*The density of vegetation in a naturalized basin helps to slow the storm water velocity, reduce flooding impacts and cool the water temperature.
*Wildflowers, trees and shrubs planted in basins can beautify a neighborhood and increase property values.
*The naturalized basin will require less mowing and thus reduce maintenance costs to taxpayers.
For further information about naturalized basins, click here.

Any resident who is interested in volunteering on any of the various boards and commissions in Warwick Township, please send your resume to the Township Manager, 1733 Township Greene, Jamison, PA 18929-1621

NON-PROFIT GROUPS HAVING INFORMATION FOR CABLE CHANNEL 22 SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR INFORMATION AT THE TOWNSHIP BUILDING TWO WEEKS AHEAD OF TIME. ONLY ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO THE RESIDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Over the summer, the Police Department took many complaints from residents about children riding motorized scooters (Go-Peds) on roads and sidewalks. The complaints included noise, the danger to pedestrians and others from the speed of these vehicles, danger to the riders who typically don’t wear safety equipment, and the list goes on. Officers have spoken to children and parents, and heard a laundry list of excuses. The bottom line is that Go-Ped type motorized scooters cannot legally be driven on a street or sidewalk. They can only be operated on private property with the permission of the owner.

-75 PACS Sect. 102 A Go-Ped fits the legal definition of both “Vehicle” and “Motor Vehicle.”

-75 PACS Sect. 102 “Motor-driven cycles” and “motorized pedal cycles” are “motorcycles” by legal definition. All traffic laws apply.

-75 PACS Sect. 1301 Requires that all “Vehicles” driven on a road to have a license plate.

-75 PACS Sect. 1786 Requires that all “Vehicles” with a license plate have to be insured.

-75 PACS Sect. 1501 Requires anyone driving a “motor vehicle” on a road to have a driver’s license.

In the interest of public safety, the Police Department will take appropriate action when operators of these vehicles break the law.

Warwick Township’s yard waste recycling “drop-off” facility, located at the Ritter Farm (K&D Growers) on Rushland Road is a great place to drop off yard waste. General yard waste such as brush and branches/limbs will be accepted up to 6” in diameter and a maximum length of 5 feet. Material larger than 6” in diameter must be cut to within 2-3 feet in length before dropping it at the center. All containers (bags, cans, etc) must be emptied upon arrival and a trash container is available on-site for your convenience.

The yard waste is composted into double ground mulch, free to Warwick Township residents, with proof of residency. Maximum is 15 yards.

The following items WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
Trash
Grass clippings
Building materials
DIRT
ROCKS

Delivery is available at reasonable rates. Contact K&D for delivery information at (215) 598-3058.

Any other questions about the recycling center should be directed to K&D Growers at (215) 598-3058.

The number of home fires caused by candles has been soaring in recent years according to the National Fire Prevention Association. It is believed that they have increased as much a 20% per year in recent years.

Candle fires are more common around holidays, because more people use candles and decorations are often near them. Candle fires peak on Christmas Day - they accounted for 10% of home fires on Christmas 1999 - followed by New Years and Christmas Eve.

Four out of 10 times candle fires began when they were left unattended, abandoned or inadequately controlled. One in four times, something that catches fire easily was left too close to the flame. Sometimes children play with the candle. Sometimes people fall asleep with one or more candles lit.

Lighting a candle is lighting a fire in your home. It must be treated with respect and the potential it posses. If the flame on the candle finds additional fuel, the beauty of the candle can become a deadly and destructive fire.

Please, never leave a room that has a lit candle.

It is unlawful to ride your all- terrain vehicle or off -road vehicle on any township or private property other than your own. Township parks are off limits to these vehicles.
If you should have a problem with ATV's on your property, call the Warwick Township Police Department.

Over 100 strong and growing. Open to all Township Seniors! Meets the third Tuesday, 10:00 am of each month in the St. Cyril Social Hall, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison.

Dear Resident:

Our community has available to us the community alert network (CAN) system. This is a sophisticated emergency warning service that operates around the clock.

This system is used for alerting residents in the event of a disaster. It could warn you of a sudden dangerous storm coming or to notify you to stay indoors because of a dangerous toxic cloud coming your way.

Listed telephone numbers are programmed into this system at the 911 center. If you have a non-listed telephone number, you would not be notified as fast as someone with a listed number.

Should you want your unlisted number listed into this CAN system, please send your name, address and telephone number to our office and we will arrange to have it entered into the emergency alerting system data base.

Your telelphone number will be kept confidential. Should you want to discuss this further you may call me at 215/343-6100.

Respectfully,

Edward Pfeiffer,
Warwick Township
Emergency Management Coordinator

Warwick Township Fire Marshal has received several reports from homeowners in Hampton Chase that their smoke alarms activate for no apparent reason. Some people have turned off the circuit breaker that supplies electricity to the detectors. Their smoke alarms are not working!

The same model of smoke detector was used in all of these homes. These detectors have  high malfunction rate and must be replaced. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to have an electrician replace the detectors with batteries for back-up protection.

Consideration should be given to adding smoke alarms to all bedrooms and connecting them to the present smoke alarm system.

The cost of adding detectors to the present system is minimal when the electrician is already at your home. By adding these detectors, your home will be up to the latest building and fire code standards for smoke alarms. Your family will have the earliest detection of fire and the greatest amount of time escape.

Please contact the Fire Marshal at
(215) 343-6100 if you have any questions or if you would like to have your present smoke alarms tested free of charge.

EMERGENCY   OPERATION  PLAN  UPDATED

Warwick Township is in the process of updating our Emergency Operation Plan. If you or someone who lives in our residence requires special assistance in the event is an emergency because of either of the following, please contact the Fire Marshal at (215) 343-6100, hearing impaired residents who require special alert notification, non-English speaking individuals, or residents who require ambulance assistance. All information will be maintained in strict   confidence.

This information will be made available to Police, Fire and ambulance responders should a 911 emergency call be made from this person's residence. You may request additional specific information concerning an individual be made available to emergency responders.

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123 South Main Street, 
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-9986
See Voters homepage at:
http://pa.lwv.org/bucksco/

ADOPT A HIGHWAY PROGRAM

Help Keep Warwick Clean!
York Rd (Rt. 263) from Bristol Rd. to Almshouse, is available for adoption.
If your organization or company is interested in "adopting" this high profile section of road please contact; Scott Bitner or Wendy Bowes at PENNDOT'S Bucks County Office.
Phone: 215-345-6060

Mailing & Address Corrections & Additions

In order to serve you better the computerized distribution mailing list for "Within Warwick" is currently being updated.

Please contact us at 215-343-6100 if you require any corrections to your address or if we missed you. We will try to perfect our list for future mailings. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

This includes materials on the ground or in a container.

Permits may be obtained to burn hazardous or toxic materials where the EPA has determined that no practical alternative exists, Firefighter training, bonfires, providing heat for outworks, prevention or control of disease or pests, and for the purpose of increasing agricultural or horticultural production.

Permits are not required for cooking food or using highway safety flares. Ashes must be discarded in a metal container and moved at least six feet away from any building while awaiting disposal.

Ashes may continue to produce sufficient heat to cause a fire for several days after they appear to be out.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER?

Anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter can contact either the Warwick Fire Company (Phone: 215-343-9971) or the Hartsville Fire Company (Phone: 215-672-9242) or visit the stations on any Tuesday evening between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

All costs for your training at the Bucks County Emergency Services Training Center, firefighter turnout clothing and insurance are provided by the companies.

Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For The Little
Neshaminy Creek

The Pennsylvania Department of Health released a statement concerning fish in Neshaminy Creek. All species of fish in Little Neshaminy Creek may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The area affected by the advisory in the stretch of creek running from Horsham Rd. PCB's can be harmful if consumed.
If you have questions, concerns or need additional information please call the Pennsylvania Department of health at 171-722-2405 ore Warwick Township office at 215-343-6100.

* Hazardous Waste

Hotline: 215-238-9991

Scheduling information: 610-832-6212