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Falls Approves Just Under $79 Million 2024 Budget, Millage Held at 8.97

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Falls Township will maintain its current municipal tax rate in 2024, while continuing to provide the services residents have come to appreciate.

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Falls Supervisors unanimously adopted its 2024 budget. The 2024 spending plan holds the line on the current 8.97 millage rate.

As part of the spending plan, property owners will continue to pay $269.10 for an assessment of $30,000 under the township’s 2024 budget. The owner of a similarly assessed Bristol Township property, by comparison, paid $1,069.40 in local taxes for 2023, said officials.

Unlike neighboring communities, Falls residents are not assessed for trash and leaf pickup.

Even with keeping taxes flat, the township is planning several upgrades in 2024. Falls has earmarked $500,000 to construct a new playground with wheelchair accessibility at Falls Township Community Park Phase II. The equipment, which is geared for youth ages 2 to 12, will replace the existing playground and will allow for all children to play, particularly those with disabilities, as well as kids on the autism spectrum.

The 2024 budget also includes a new Falls Cares blight remediation program.

Next year’s budget allocates $34.7 million for the design and construction of an expanded and renovated municipal campus, which is expected to be completed in December 2024, said officials,

“It’s been a long time coming,” Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence said of the municipal building project, of which construction began in fall 2023.

The budget also allocates $2.4 million to cover several culvert replacement projects and drainage projects, Falls announced also.

In addition, Falls plans to spend $470,000 on four new police vehicles, computer equipment, firearms training and supplies; and $469,700 to replace seven aging pieces of equipment in the Public Works department.

For decades, Falls officials have worked hard to do more with less. For every $1 paid in taxes, Falls Township receives just 4 cents. Yet, year after year the township sees spiraling pension contribution increases. Over the last decade, the township has seen its pension obligation nearly triple. Pension contributions surged from $1.3 million in 2012 to $2.6 million in 2017, with over $3 million projected for next year, all while the state contributions have remained relatively flat, a press release explains.

The township’s Earned Income Tax, which was enacted Jan. 1, 2023, is expected to contribute $7 million to the township’s general fund in 2024, the township

In all, $78,821,601 is projected to be spent in 2024, said officials.

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Breaking News - Bristol Township

Cops: Death Investigation Going On in Oaktree Section of Levittown at Home Just Put Up for Sale

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Bristol Township Police are on scene in the Oaktree section of Levittown conducting a death investigation Sunday afternoon, authorities confirmed.

Emergency services units were dispatched to 28 Outlook Lane just after 12:30 p.m. for a possible death at the residence, first responder sources told Lower Bucks Source. According to dispatch, police were already on scene blocking access to Outlook Lane from all points when rescue squad medics arrived.

Speculation across social media ran rampant attempting to explain the “heavy police presence” in the area.

At 2:09 p.m. Bristol authorities responded to a request for comment, on the nature of police activity on Outlook Lane, saying it was too early to comment.

That was followed up by an official media press release at 2:28 p.m. which said:

The Bristol Township Police Department is conducting a death investigation on Outlook Lane in the Oaktree section of Levittown. The investigation is in the early stages and limited information can be released, said Sgt. Jason Mancuso

“At this time, we do know this is an isolated incident and there is absolutely no danger to our community members. Bristol Township Police Department will release a news statement tomorrow (Monday) February 9 at 12 noon with more details.”

Investigators seem to be paying special attention to a white SUV vehicle that now has police vehicles parked in front and behind it adjacent to the Outlook Lane residence (image below).

Community tipsters say police are focusing on that particular SUV because the deceased person is inside the vehicle.

Lower Bucks Source has not been able to independently confirm those reports, however, investigators remained focused on the white SUV while at the scene.

According to Realtor.com, 28 Outlook Lane home is currently up for sale and an “Open House” was scheduled for today for potential home buyers. The home was listed for sale just five days ago.

Police officers had to turn away potential buyers who were planning to attend the open house, Lower Bucks Source learned at the scene.

 

Credit: Joe Nelson Lower Bucks Source

 

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Updated: Bristol Twp First Responders Rescue Motorist from Crash, State Police Investigating Crash

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Updated: 4:30 p.m. Monday Feb 2, 2026 

The motorist in Sunday nights crash into an embankment off of Newportville Road into Neshaminy Creek was able to extricate themselves before first responders arrived on the scene.

Rescue crews were dispatched to the area of Newportville -Newport Roads in the area where I 95 crosses overhead for a reported entrapped motorist at just before 5:30 p.m.

A first responder source told the publication the motorist was not seriously injured and was able to walk away with the help of fire personnel.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the crash and have declined as of this update to respond to requests for comment as of this story update.

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Bristol Township first responders on Sunday night rescued a motorist driving on Newportville Road and reportedly went down an embankment near the Newport Road intersection near the I 95 overpass.

Rescue crews from Newportville and Croydon Fire Companies with the Bucks County Rescue Squad were called out for a entrapment /extrication call at 5:24 p.m.

First responders when arriving on scene discovered the motorist and escorted him back up the hill onto Newportville Rd.

Credit: Joe Nelson

Sources say the driver was the only occupant of the as yet unidentified vehicle and that he does not appear to be seriously injured.

This remains a developing story.  Updates are expected

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Update: Male Trespasser Struck by SEPTA Train in Bristol Twp Dies as a Result of Injuries Suffered

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Updated: Saturday Dec 27, 2025, 4:15 pm

The trespasser struck by SEPTA Regional Rail Trenton Line train died as a result of their injuries, a SEPTA spokesperson confirmed for Lower Bucks Source early Saturday evening.

“I can confirm that the trespasser strike resulted in a fatality (male) and that service on the Trenton Regional Rail Line was restored as of approximately 3:45 this afternoon,” SEPTA said.

The Bucks County Coroners office will now have the job of determining whether not the incident was accidental or death by suicide.

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Bucks County Coroners Office Transport Van on the 2500 block of Bristol Pike Saturday afternoon
Credit: Joe Nelson, Lower Bucks Source

A SEPTA  Regional Rail  Trenton Line Train heading into Center City struck  a trespasser on the tracks between the Bristol and Croydon stations at around 1:45 p.m. Saturday.

I can confirm a person was struck along the Trenton Line by an outbound SEPTA Regional Rail train between Bristol and Croydon Stations. The line is currently suspended until further notice, SEPTA Senior Press Officer John Golden said.

The condition of the struck individual is unknown, Golden said, adding updates will be provided once SEPTA has more information to disseminate.

Croydon Fire Co First Responders on scene after a trespasser was Struck by a SEPTA Train in between Bristol and Croydon Regional Rail stations Credit: Joe Nelson, Lower Bucks Source

The southbound Trenton line train is currently idle between the Bristol and Croydon stations adjacent to the Bristol Cemetery on Bristol Pike while Amtrak Police lead the investigation into the person vs train incident.

Firefighters from the Croydon Fire  Company and Bristol Township Police officers are on scene.

The Bucks County Coroners office is also on scene although no information about the struck individual or their injuries has been released.

Updates as they come in.

Credit: Joe Nelson, Lower Bucks Source

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