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Beth Pollock told the board she considers the open lawn in front of the Eisenhower School “sacred ground” and said the planned Woodburn Ridge project (identified in public remarks as a proposal by Westrum Development) would be “demoralizing” for Levittown. “I have come to the conclusion that that property is sacred ground,” Pollock said. She urged preserving the site as open space and said the adjacent ERA food pantry and parking lot provide community services that would be difficult to relocate.

Jonas Johnson and Jean Johnson said they were disappointed that zoning approvals had already been granted for the projects and criticized the township for allowing further development. Johnson referenced a package of roughly 104 additional units described at the meeting (combined projects including townhouses and Knights of Columbus parcels) and said traffic is already congested on Woodburn and Oxford Valley roads. “I'm disappointed in approving the zoning that they're gonna be 34 more townhouses…it's terrible, the traffic there,” Johnson said.

Resident Lance Seggers presented results from a community forum he organized, reporting that a large majority of respondents opposed further development and criticized the board for altering professional zoning designations that enabled higher-density projects. Seggers urged supervisors to restrict variances and require developers to build within existing zoning where possible.

Township officials responded that the properties are privately owned and that some approvals have already been issued through the public review process. Solicitor Esposito said developers are still working through external approvals such as PennDOT traffic permits and that final plans have not been signed and recorded. Staff also noted water-authority filings and permit reviews remain outstanding in some cases.

No board action was taken during the public-comment period. Several speakers said they have circulated petitions and planned to pursue further engagement ahead of any construction. Residents requested clearer information about water and traffic studies and indicated they will continue to press the township for mitigation measures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Middletown - Board of Supervisors - Mar 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents used the public-comment period to object to planned developments on and near Woodburn Road, arguing the township should protect green space and raise infrastructure concerns; the township said approvals have been granted but permit work and external approvals (PennDOT, water authority) remain.","taxTitle","Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania","taxId",78862,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6643283,"George School presents 20- to 30-year campus master plan; officials say enrollment will not rise",320,1045000,1365000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532516-19d588fda3a1e94c2d560973960f8bcb&start=1045&end=1365","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532516-19d588fda3a1e94c2d560973960f8bcb/thumbnail_1045000.jpg","/articles/6643283/Pennsylvania/George-School-presents-20-to-30-year-campus-master-plan-officials-say-enrollment-will-not-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643283-fb17e0c2a4d9d98125483c78cb908423/orig.mp4?Expires=1770542175&Signature=iEnZ7IlBwegPYobUGSo~HwyfW8C8~LxrqAMxvKzSop5TkoYgWCqMam~qbMSI0mugnDuYFbFUL0~-DuTngCS3ud0LjYQrw0Tzt2UAa6ubtoI54FeTgacCV2B83lPu4-mm4NlVNI2OyzHBOpV7~zL-BU9n4KcN8iBTJRi6u5cc~Yr7dKAi5O1LFJmDRz0Eo9KyIIXQhT2ihbmiAKL61f3TyIaW-wkEv4pHbyjUf1xSZ2UFugNZiSzB0G7pwDTMdlcTxB1NI1EiE1hyGoqke106i1jnFsh9-YeUiDDQKycT5zA65gmof2QZ5uQIL~Xq2Ae14Vm1tCURn7NzqCJDYrlD7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MIDDLETOWN — Representatives of The George School presented a conceptual master plan to the Middletown Township Board of Supervisors outlining phased campus improvements over the next two to three decades.

Ed Murphy, representing the school, said the master plan is broken into multiple phases and that the first phases are funded and likely to come before the township as individual land development submissions. “It is expected that…each individual phase as it's going to be presented constitutes a land development plan,” Murphy said, adding the school hopes to negotiate a master plan agreement with township staff to provide predictability for future phases.

Robert Klimenhagen, director of the physical plant at The George School, outlined the initial projects: an expansion of the Walton Performing Arts Center lobby and restroom renovations; construction of four single-family homes on the north campus (funded by a donor gift); and a connector building between Bancroft Hall and the Spruance Alden Science Center with full renovations. Klimenhagen said later phases could include replacement of the Hollowell Building (visual arts) with a 30,000–45,000 sq ft facility, a student union/dining hall and relocation of maintenance facilities.

School representatives emphasized the plan is not designed to increase overall student enrollment. “The answer to that is no,” Murphy said when asked if the plan would increase student numbers; Klimenhagen added the school currently enrolls about 540 students and aims to remain at that level with a target boarding-to-day ratio near 55% boarding, 45% day students.

Board members asked about timing and traffic impacts; Klimenhagen said the Walton project could appear before the board within two months and that most construction would occur within the campus and would not affect main roadways. He said the Walton renovation posed logistical challenges because the auditorium is used during the school year, but said the projects are intended to improve aging facilities rather than expand enrollment.

No formal action was required at the meeting; the board received the conceptual plan and staff and school officials said future phased land-development plans would return for review and permitting.","The George School presented a multi-phase campus master plan to Middletown supervisors covering academic, residential and community upgrades; leaders said the plan is intended to maintain current enrollment of about 540 students and improve facilities rather than increase capacity.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6643288,"Votes at a glance: Middletown Board approves contracts, land-development amendment and several routine items",769,1993000,2762000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532516-19d588fda3a1e94c2d560973960f8bcb&start=1993&end=2762","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532516-19d588fda3a1e94c2d560973960f8bcb/thumbnail_1993000.jpg","/articles/6643288/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Middletown-Board-approves-contracts-land-development-amendment-and-several-routine-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643288-6bbb6f8d9dd052bf96bbfd02f84ef550/orig.mp4?Expires=1770542175&Signature=eIY291kZO-c9gfRC~Uu3w0MYX1DRxpciGoHiT09TKtCrnYeBW9RbWJvu26cT1y-u7-GW9fWt5xrJ30yL9274tuS1tl7MQWfJeWKtTSs4qbxlhkC-xo8WSB7TGaL5EerAgtiNZ9w5km3R1v-uXJmaJvNZx0sy-KIR6IdDfZxH-ttEqmtEqWNDvAV6VU~Y1lt9qWtMr~ozo5no~czLJsxHHAw4amLzGjMIClBiBjJGrQ0r8uq~v84BAyUgM~KCj09HGjpzJAOiqZj4E~JTuIvWS08rxY-8BYFiDqnNzRG9sSalGluw22gINT9sGEYFM5mMXcvxv~Ts84aSiSbHjG6Mjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors approved a package of measures at its March meeting, including routine financial approvals, land-development action for Neshaminy High School, advertisement of the township’s 2025 road program, and several capital and maintenance contracts.

The board approved the consent agenda by a 5–0 vote. Consent items included authorization to pay a bills list dated March 10, 2025, totaling $1,496,322.88; approval of February and March meeting minutes; a financial security release (No. 2) for site items at Stone Farms SLD No. 15-8 in the amount of $2,721,304; and appointment of Joseph Bagley as hearing officer for a Police Tenure Act matter. The motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded and carried 5–0.

The board granted amended preliminary/final land development approval for the Neshaminy High School athletic facility renovations (SLD No. 21-08, 2001 Old Lincoln Highway) after a presentation from the project team. Conditions attached to the approval require full compliance with Middletown’s subdivision and land development and zoning ordinances and resolution of outstanding review comments. The motion to grant the amended approval was made by Supervisor Corporal, seconded, and passed 5–0.

Other approved items (each by 5–0 votes):
- Authorization to execute Musco Sports Lighting purchase and Armour & Sons Electric installation contracts for LED retrofit at Community Park (total $1,050,000).
- Authorization to solicit bids for the 2025 road program (budget $500,000) covering milling, overlays and roadway repairs on North Flowers Mill Road, Big Oak Road and an alternate for Bridal Drive.
- Authorization to contract with Concepts and Concrete for replacement of the North Station firehouse floor (4,840 sq ft quartz flooring system) for $59,629; funding includes an RDA grant contribution of $46,939 with the balance from the firehouse fund.
- Authorization to hire consultant Roseanne McGrath (McGrath Consulting) to assist with recruitment of a new township manager and to proceed with a 30-day posting and candidate review schedule; Assistant Township Manager Nick Valla was recommended as interim manager beginning mid-May.

Each motion was made, seconded and approved on voice vote with no recorded nay votes. The board recorded its votes on the meeting record; all listed motions carried 5–0.

The board accepted staff presentations and associated conditions for approvals; outstanding plan-review comments and standard ordinance compliance remain conditions for final plan sign-offs.","At its March meeting the board approved the consent agenda including a $1.496 million bills list, a land-development amendment for Neshaminy High School athletic facility, authorization to advertise the 2025 road program bids, and other contracts; all motions passed unanimously.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6643293,"Middletown approves $1.05 million LED retrofit for Community Park fields",506,1521000,2027000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532516-19d588fda3a1e94c2d560973960f8bcb&start=1521&end=2027","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532516-19d588fda3a1e94c2d560973960f8bcb/thumbnail_1521000.jpg","/articles/6643293/Pennsylvania/Middletown-approves-105-million-LED-retrofit-for-Community-Park-fields","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643293-413a702251578435012f54196665cc9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770542175&Signature=FQVSqRpqheNW~84AvsC5ph1iyj84k8nEM7QUZExNHMl2NkOvc1pX-3TH4nWxVqODQKOfX5HcmyNI1wDInnVVqN98-ctosV-Vb8sy8YIgWFsKUs53bZIW-mBQUeEm~m25v8lhXWFITZ4QIt-4sfRwqElMY-4YesAjuwIywLWMN18FLIgmA4quonojvAcfeoI8uBOG8JABdcVJFqCEZpKKiTresh9ZLEp7rifC7RlZS0BLcpdi32Wk08-zAkGAqCWqevz1Fcc9ynepaHFj5aMGQJgjhOB5hGsJDEcsYbAEHgnz4jMZ-5EGqYFucuAk1JHeN22skVA4YKKLOFPUzru5oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MIDDLETOWN — Middletown Township’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize purchase and installation of Musco LED lighting for 10 athletic fields at Middletown Community Park, a project the township estimates will cost $1,050,000.

The park and recreation director, Paul Capara, told the board the project would replace existing fixtures on 38 poles across the park and install Musco’s targeted LED housings and control hardware. “The project is coming in as $1,050,000,” Capara said, and added that the township has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to cover most of the cost.

The board approved a motion to purchase LED structures from Musco Sports Lighting for $710,000 and to contract Armour & Sons Electric (Langhorne) for installation and retrofit work, with the total project amount set at $1,050,000. Capara said the work would be scheduled in July and August to avoid the primary organized-sports season. “This will reduce our operating cost by $15,000 a year,” he said, projecting the energy and maintenance savings would recover the township share within a few years.

Capara described scope details during the presentation: the retrofit will remove older fixtures, replace wiring and pole harnesses where needed, and install Musco control boxes and new hardware. He said the system offers more targeted lighting with less off-site ambient light; the township’s prior Musco installations at other parks informed the estimate and phasing.

Funding includes the $1,000,000 DCED grant awarded in October 2024; Capara said Middletown has also applied for a PECO green region grant that, if awarded, would cover the remaining approximately $50,000. If PECO funding is not awarded, the township would cover that portion from capital funds. He noted the project was originally projected in a 2024 five-year plan at about $1.5 million if staged over multiple years, and that doing all fields at once yielded savings through single mobilization.

Motion and vote: The motion to execute the Musco purchase and Armour & Sons installation contract was made by Supervisor Hannah, seconded by Supervisor Corporal, and approved 5–0.

The board and staff said the LED upgrade aligns with Middletown’s 2021 climate action plan goal to reduce the township’s carbon footprint. Installation, if permitted and scheduled as planned, will occur in the summer months to limit disruption to organized activities.

Costs, grant sources, vendor names, schedule and the 5–0 vote were recorded in the public meeting minutes.","The board authorized purchase and installation of Musco LED lighting for 10 fields at Community Park, using a $1 million DCED grant and a planned PECO grant application to cover most costs; installation is scheduled for July–August.","actionData","errors"]

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