Local Government – Falls Township

Falls Approves Wawa for Lincoln Highway Shopping Center

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5 years ago

July 20, 2021

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The Falls Township Board of Supervisors advanced plans to locate a new 5,585-square-foot Wawa in the Lincoln Highway shopping center where Arosso, a Touch of Sicily, was previously situated.

During Monday night’s meeting, the Supervisors voted to grant preliminary and final land development approval for a Wawa store and eight fueling stations on the 2.04-acre property.

Arosso, A Touch of Sicily is in the process of relocating to a 3,000-square-foot space inside the shopping center. The restaurant closed its original location Fourth of July weekend.

Monday’s approval comes on the heels of a previous Falls Board of Supervisors conditional use approval to permit gas pumps at the location. In an effort to help fill vacancies in the shopping center, the Supervisors last year modified the zoning at the intersection of Arleans Avenue and Lincoln Highway from shopping center to highway commercial zoning. The zoning change allows for the planned demolition of the former Arosso building and for a 5,585-square-foot Wawa with eight fuel pumps to be
built in its place.

Other site improvements include a six-foot-wide sidewalk along Lincoln Highway and upgrades to the existing push buttons for walk signals. Designated crossing to the front and back of the store would also be added.

In other land development news, the Supervisors voted 4-1 to grant preliminary and final land development approval to Bumm Holdings Company, LLC to demolish an existing structure on its property located at 140-A Oxford Valley Road and construct a 2,400-square-foot storage building and parking lot in its place. Supervisor Vice Chairman Jeff Boraski voted no.

Also on Monday, the wastewater treatment facilities for the 1,800-acre NorthPoint Development at the former U.S. Steel site moved a step closer to fruition. The Supervisors approved a resolution to submit a plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in conjunction with updating the township’s Act 537 sewage facilities plan. The submission reflects the redevelopment project at the Keystone Trade Center. The Supervisors also conducted a hearing during Monday’s meeting on a special study related to the township’s sewage facilities management or Act 537 plan. The meeting, which was held in a hybrid format – allowing for in-person and teleconferencing participation – received no comments during the hearing. The board then voted unanimously to submit a special study to the Pennsylvania DEP, reflecting the sale of the privately owned wastewater facilities from U.S. Steel to
Morrisville Municipal Authority.

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Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Men of Harmony, Pennsbury JROTC Color Guard Opens 1st Falls BOS Meeting in New Building

Published

2 days ago

March 3, 2026

Joanne Ames

Pennsbury’s ROTC marched into position, flags in hand, as The Men of Harmony sang a patriotic welcome to the Falls Supervisors at their first meeting in the newly reopened area, according to a Falls Township official.

The meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 23 was postponed to March 2 due to the “Blizzard of 26.”

Once the performances concluded, Supervisors Chair Jeffrey Dence called the meeting back to order, thanking Pennsbury ROTC and the Men of Harmony.

He explained that the Men of Harmony started out as the US Steel Choir when US Steel was still active. “We felt it appropriate for a town built on steel to have them here tonight.”

“We kicked things off in the best way,” Supervisors Vice Chair Erin Mullen said with enthusiasm, “The performances were extraordinary.”

To continue the celebration, the board has invited the public to an open house next Monday, March 9 from 6pm to 8pm, offering a tour of the building and providing some light fare snacks.

In addition, board members had nothing but praise for the building.

Mullin said “…This has been such a long time. Everybody, most people in this room know that countless people, companies, meetings, committees, and it’s just so nice. I can’t like when our meeting got rescheduled last week, it was just like a still a whole another week, and now it feels so good to finally be in here. I can hear everyone. It’s wonderful.”

Credit: Joanne Ames – Lower Bucks Source

During the meeting, the two tax assessment settlements approved by the board will result in increased school, county, and municipal taxes from 2022 through at least 2026. These changes stem from the Pennsbury School District settling tax disputes, said Solicitor Mike Clark, with properties like Village of Pennbrook 2 LLC and Royal Manor seeing assessment increases effective from 2022. The new assessments are set to remain in place unless altered by another successful appeal, a countywide reassessment, or legal change.

The Village of Pennbrook 2 LLC, located at 9071 Mill Creek Road, will have the property’s assessment increased from $4,320,000 to $5,184,000, said Clark, an increase in assessment of $864,000.

Royal Manor, located at 937 W. Trenton Ave., will have its assessment increased from $691,560 to $829,870, said Clark, an increase in assessment of $138,310.

Education - Bensalem Township

Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

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1 week ago

February 23, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.

Cops, Courts & Fire -Falls Township

Falls Twp Police Officer Retires After 39 Years of Distinguished Service

Published

4 weeks ago

February 7, 2026

Jeff Bohen

After serving residents for nearly four decades the longest tenured Falls Township Police officer Jonathon Caesar, announced his retirement last Sunday Feb 2.

Fellow officers lined the walkway into the newly completed home of the Falls Township Police Department last Sunday congratulating Caesar, wishing him a fond farewell.

Prior to policing the residents of Falls Township, he served his country as an active-duty member of the United State Marine Corps, before serving Bucks County as a Correctional Officer. Over the course of his career Officer.

Caesar was an accomplished member of the Bucks County South SWAT Team, a member of the Police Honor Guard Unit, was an Emergency Medical Technician, and a Drill Instructor for the Youth Police Academy.

Credit: Submitted

Well before working into his 39th year, Caesar earned the distinction of knowing just about everyone in Falls Township and the surrounding communities, while almost everyone also knew him.

His personal and professional life experience, and larger than life personality made him both approachable and relatable, as he was always able to charm, and disarm, when needed, the most volatile of people and situations.

Caesar was also incredibly courageous, and as tough as they come, each and every one of their police officers benefitted from the knowledge and mentorship when needed.

Officer Caesar served this agency and community with distinction, honor, and genuine care, police officials said

“His legacy consists of the countless lives he’s impacted and the knowledge, guidance, and mentoring he provided so many officers that came after him. Congratulations on your well-earned retirement, Jonathon, you will be greatly missed!”