Local Government – Bristol Borough
Bucks Lawmakers Announce 2M in Grants from Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program
Bucks County lawmakers applauded the approval of almost $2 million as part of the Department of Community and 
Economic Development projects for the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program.
The credits will help improve and expand the services offered by Habitat for Humanity, Philabundance and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania in Bristol Township.
State Representatives Tina Davis, John Galloway and Perry Warren along with state Senator Steve Santarsiero announced the state grants on Friday in combined and separate press releases.
“I am proud to join my Bucks colleagues in the House and Senate in supporting state funding for the life saving work being done by Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, Philabundance, and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The work these organizations do on behalf of Bucks County residents year-round is essential in the fight against homelessness and food insecurity,” Sen. Santarsiero said.
Galloway added “These funding credits from the state are wise investments in Bucks County’s industries and people. They will help Bucks County’s industries and people grow stronger.”
This is great,” Warren said. “I’ve witnessed firsthand the joy on the faces and in the hearts of families at their Habitat home dedications, and this credit will help families improve their homes and their lives and create healthier and safer communities.”
Davis who also announced a 41 K state grant for to prepare a comprehensive recreation, park, open space and greenway plan said of the grants “I’m glad to see the commonwealth invest in industry and community with these tax credits. The funding will help Bucks County to continue to grow as an industry leader as well as help our community take care of the less fortunate among us in their time of need. These investments in Bristol Township will reap dividends for years to come.”
NAP is an incentive program that provides tax credits to businesses or private companies investing in rehabilitating, expanding or improving buildings or land. Tax credits equal 25% of the amount invested, up to $500,000 per project, state officials said.
Davis said of the parks and open space grant that a report would be written and available to the public in the future.
The DCNR Grant comes from the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation that assists local governments, recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to conservation, parks and recreation, including conservation of open space, river conservation and access, and the planning, acquisition and development of public parks, officials said. More information is available at the DCNR website
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Davis Announces State to Fund Bristol Borough Intersection Improvement Project
Bristol Borough officials say snow and ice clean up operations will continue throughout the remainder of the week with major streets and intersections being the focus followed by side streets and alleyways with the help of contractors outside of the borough.
Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe said since the storm that dropped about 9 inches of snow and sleet, last weekend which turned into sleet laying on top of frozen ice by the time work crews could begin the dig out process.
There was a point during the storm itself, Borough Public Works employees were needed to create pathways on borough streets for emergency services personnel to respond to 911 calls.
Emergency Manager A.J. DeAngelis said there are still were a number of fire hydrants covered in snow on borough streets and asking for help from neighbors.
Credit: Jeff Bohen Lower Bucks Source
“If we could have participation from the neighbors. If you have a buried hydrant on your in your block, if you could help us out. There’s a lot of hydrants in town. They’re still buried and we’re trying to get to them, but you know, we could use some help.”
The EMA manager also warned about ice on the canal and Delaware River.
“Just a reminder about the ice, the police went to the canal and the river today for people on the ice. The ice is not stable. Do not go on the ice. We don’t want to have to fish you out of either the river or the canal”
DiGuiseppe said before the storm landed officials held meetings to discuss planning and what if anything was needed by the public works department.
Further complicating matters was the ice and snow not melting due to frigid conditions that continued all week, officials said.
Vehicles parked in Borough alleyways, officials said, was another challenging issue during the snowstorm and subsequent dig out. DiGuiseppe warned that if the borough was hit with another snowstorm, vehicles parked in alleyways blocking snow removal efforts would be towed.
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