The committee meeting covered updates from various subcommittees regarding ongoing projects, including the LSA grant project and the status of environmental safety assessments. Members discussed the progress of the farmstead painting project and the preservation of shutters at the Patterson Farm. Additionally, there was a detailed discussion regarding the upcoming recognition of the site as the Thomas Janney Historic Agricultural District on the National Register of Historic Places, focusing on potential communication strategies, community messaging, and future signage plans to integrate the historic designation with the commonly used name, Patterson Farm.
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Lower Makefield Township Environmental Advisory Council Meeting
The council discussed various initiatives including the Birdtown PA lecture series, submission of the tree bank ordinance for the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award, and the status of LMT tree plantings, including a separate contract for memorial park trees. Additional topics covered were a health assessment of trees from the 2025 fall planting, the heritage tree ordinance and plaque selection, the progress of the tree squad, land use reviews, and the proposed single-use plastic ban. Finally, the council reviewed the EAC survey development and a proposal for creating a meadow at the Snipes tract.
Sep 2, 2026·Board meeting
Township Of Lower Makefield Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting included community announcements regarding upcoming ceremonies, historic district reviews, and recycling events. Consent agenda items approved included the warrant list, various resolutions for heritage trees and lease agreements, repair authorizations for the Satterthwaite House, and contract awards for salt and tree planting. The Board approved the subdivision plan for 1 Sutphin Road with specific conditions regarding sidewalks and vegetation. The Manager's report covered lease addendums and architectural service proposals for the Patterson Farm Farmstead project. Public Works approvals included painting services for the Satterthwaite Farmstead and a stormwater system assessment. Additionally, the Board passed an ordinance amending floodplains regulations and discussed potential amendments to the Responsible Contractors Ordinance and a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment for Patterson Farm.
The committee discussed the selection of a design firm for the LSA grant project, the status of funding for the ESA phase two environmental assessment, and the upcoming painting project for several farm buildings. Additionally, the committee reviewed the status of the preservation shutter project, current community communication initiatives including social media and newsletter outreach, and the progress of the National Registry nomination for the historic farmstead.
