Health - Lower Makefield Township

Lower Makefield Township Announces Member Focused Improvements for 2026 Pool Season

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3 months ago

December 1, 2025

The seasons first major snowfall might be on the horizon but folks in Lower Makefield Township are planning for the next warm weather day so residents can jump into the community pool as officials announced important updates for next season.

Following a careful review of staffing patterns, attendance trends, and community feedback, the Parks and Recreation Board presented, the Board of Supervisors reviewed these recommendations and approved the updated fees and pool hours at their November meeting ensuring member-focused changes are in place well ahead of the 2026 season, said Township Manager David Kratz

Last year, many members, noted, officials said, that they wanted earlier and clearer communication regarding seasonal updates. In response, the Township is committed to providing timely, transparent information so families can plan for a summer full of memories at the pool, Kratz noted.

2026 Membership Information

New Resident Household Cap

A Resident Household Membership will be $600 and is offered exclusively to Lower Makefield Township residents. Township Residents living in the same home will not have to pay more than $600. Just register like normal, and the pricing will be fixed when you go to pay.

Early-Bird Discount – Save 10%

All memberships purchased before February 13, 2026, will receive a 10% discount, reducing the Resident Household cap to $540 during this time frame.

Registration Opens December 1, 2025

Early-bird registration begins today, December 1, 2025.
Register here: https://register.capturepoint.com/LowerMakefield

2026 Operational Schedule Highlights

To ensure safe, efficient, and well-staffed operations, the following updates will take effect for the 2026 season:

No weekday hours while the Pennsbury School District is in session.
Weekend hours during school-year weeks will open one hour earlier.
Friday and Saturday closing times will return to 9:00 PM during the peak season.

These adjustments allow the Township to maintain full operations while maximizing access during peak times for families.

A full schedule is available on the Township website: https://www.lmt.org/departments/parks-recreation/programs-membership/the-pool/

Why These Changes Are Needed

The Township employs over 120 staff members each pool season—87 of whom were minors in 2025, including 57 employees ages 14–15. Under state and federal labor laws, 14- and 15-year-olds:

Cannot work past 7:00 PM during the school year
Cannot work past 9:00 PM during the summer months

Because minors make up the majority of weekday staff, extended evening hours during the school year are neither feasible nor legally compliant.

Additionally, the Pennsbury School District’s updated bell schedule delays student dismissal by approximately one hour, preventing many staff members from arriving in time for a 3:30 PM weekday opening.

Township officials noted attendance data from the early part of last season also showed significantly lower weekday usage while school was in session, reinforcing the need for schedule adjustments. These changes will affect four of the fifteen operational weeks in 2026: three at the beginning of the season and one at the end.

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Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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1 day ago

March 5, 2026

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After a long winter, many people are now looking ahead to spring break travel. Whether your plans have you headed to the beach or traveling abroad, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are available as a resource with pre-travel health consultations and over-the-counter product suggestions.

“The same way you may enlist the expertise of a travel agent when booking your vacation, your local GIANT or MARTIN’S pharmacist also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ensuring you have the right vaccinations or health essentials ahead of your trip,” said Nick Koch, director of pharmacy and wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “From pre-health travel consultations to offering recommendations for the best sunscreens and first aid basics, don’t overlook the value that our team of pharmacists can bring to your vacation preparations.”

If your spring break plans have you traveling aboard, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists can also get you adventure ready with a pre-travel health consultation approximately as soon as travel dates are confirmed and a minimum of one month before you leave. This includes vaccines, prescription referrals, and over-the-counter medications.

Vaccines^* include but are not limited to yellow fever vaccine (available at select locations), typhoid vaccine and cholera vaccine. Prescription referrals include malaria prevention, traveler’s diarrhea prevention and care, motion sickness prevention and altitude sickness prevention. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/pharmacy-services.

GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists advise that any prescription medication should always be packed in one’s carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and preferably in the original container with the prescription label affixed. Be sure to bring enough for your trip as well as extra should there be any travel delays.

Travelers are also encouraged to pack a small first aid kit for on-the-go use. This should include bandages of various sizes, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers and a thermometer. Be sure to add over the counter pain relievers, antacids, decongestants, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes, too. Additional items may be needed based on one’s destination and weather.

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Still Winter: NWS Issues Tuesday Morning Winter Weather Advisory

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4 days ago

March 2, 2026

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March “comes in as lion” to the Lower Bucks area as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday morning forecasting a mixed precipitation event making for possibly slippery road conditions.

The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

NWS says total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze in portions of southeast Pennsylvania and central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, officials say, and motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Until March 3rd Due to Forecasted Bitter Cold

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5 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County has issued a “Code Blue” declaration as bitter cold is set to return for the start of March.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly Sunday through Tuesday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Lower Bucks – ahtn.org
(3/1)
Calvary Baptist Church – Gym
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007
www.calvarybristol.org

(3/2)
Morrisville Presbyterian Church
771 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067
www.mpcusa.org

Please note the Lower Bucks shelter location changes Monday evening to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening

Upper Bucks – facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue
Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Central Bucks – co2ssh.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
301 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.doylestownlutheran.org

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.