The meeting included reports on emergency services department activities, covering call volume statistics for EMS and fire services and updates on the duty crew programs. Training initiatives, specifically enhanced all-hazard incident management for police officers, were discussed alongside the implementation of incident action plans and collaboration with county resources. The committee reviewed the installation of outdoor AED boxes and bleeding control kits in public parks and schools, as well as the progress of recent tabletop exercises involving local emergency entities and the school district. Additionally, discussions were held regarding updates to the Emergency Operation Plan and plans for upcoming community events.
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The committee discussed the planning and logistics for upcoming remembrance ceremonies. Key topics included the timeline for morning and evening events, confirmation of speakers and performers such as choirs and rabbis, and the coordination of ceremonial elements like wreath placement, the tolling of the bell, and the display of flags. The committee also addressed media outreach, including filming by various news outlets and a documentary production, and discussed potential participation from local officials and veteran organizations.
Mar 18, 2026·Board meeting
Lower Makefield Township Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board meeting included community announcements regarding the Yardley Farmers Market, a Citizens Police Academy program, and a Red Cross blood drive. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a discussion with a representative from the 9/11 Memorial Garden of Reflection regarding the denial of a park use permit for an evening ceremony on September 11, 2026. The Board and the representative discussed the reasoning behind the denial, which included considerations for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, and established a plan for a committee to be formed to address planning and recommendations for commemorative events.
Mar 11, 2026·Board meeting
Historical Commission of Lower Makefield Township Meeting
The Historical Commission discussed the demolition permitting process within the township and potential administrative improvements to facilitate earlier commission involvement in projects, particularly for significant historic properties or larger developments. The staff provided an overview of permitting procedures, noting that there are limited legal provisions to prevent demolition of private properties unless located within the historic commercial district. The group explored potential strategies for better coordination, including internal notification processes for new filings and the possible use of historic overlay zoning as a tool for preservation.
