Upper Milford accepts Brookshire subdivision roads, appoints deputy tax collector and ratifies snow emergency

The Upper Milford Township Board of Supervisors voted Feb. 5 to accept dedication of five roads in the Brookshire subdivision, appointed a deputy tax collector and ratified a recent snow-emergency declaration.

Solicitor Marc Fisher presented Resolution 2026-021 to accept Brookshire Drive, Bexley Court, Mt. Vernon Drive, Granville Road and Stein Road (with added right-of-way) for dedication to the township. Manager Edward Carter told the board the roads were inspected and ready and that the developer will sign an 18‑month maintenance agreement. The resolution passed on a motion; the vote was recorded as in favor and the motion carried.

The board also approved routine expenditures, acknowledging check runs for the general fund, street light fund and fire hydrant fund and transfers 2026-001 through 2026-004. The minutes for the Jan. 15, 2026 regular meeting were accepted.

In personnel business, Supervisor John D. Zgura moved to appoint Melanie Carwell as deputy tax collector; Supervisor Angela Ashbrook seconded. The vote was Zgura yes, Ashbrook yes, Daniel J. Mohr abstained; the motion carried. The board did not specify operational duties or term details in the motion.

The board ratified Resolution 2026-022 to confirm a snow emergency declared Jan. 24–26, 2026; Solicitor Fisher noted ratification preserves eligibility for potential FEMA assistance.

The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.; the board set a trial change to its agenda format to move subdivision-related public comments to the Subdivision and Land Development portion of future agendas.