Local Government – Morrisville Borough

Council President Says Efforts to “Short Cut” Proposed Ban Was Factor in Delaying Truck Ban Vote

Published

1 year ago

November 24, 2024

S Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Morrisville

Morrisville Borough Council President Helen Hlahol took a moment to explain why council did not vote on the S. Pennsylvania Avenue truck ordinance at the Tuesday night meeting and added additional streets to the proposed ordinance.

Hlahol said, Borough officials were concerned that trucks might attempt to use local roads as shortcuts in avoiding S. Pennsylvania Avenue. The council president also said some of the streets were added due to the warehouse being built in Falls Township off Post Road that was approved last May by the neighboring municipality.

Central Avenue, West Post Road, Ohio Avenue, Park Avenue, and Riverside Drive were added as no-go zones for trucks/tractor trailers weighing over 10 tons as of Tuesday’s meeting.

Borough Police will continue to warn truck drivers about the impending ordinance change as a new public notice is published and advertised with an expected vote at the December Council meeting.

The council president who was joyous when the plan to ban trucks from S. Pennsylvania Avenue was announced after years of pushing for it seemed to describe the delayed vote and implementation as a challenge.

“Despite the obstacles Morrisville Borough continuously faces, we are committed to finding ways to overcome these challenges,” said Hlahol.

Although the specific obstacles were not clarified, it’s clear she is (and Council) completely invested in finding solutions to the challenges they face.

Note: Publisher Editor Jeff Bohen contributed to this report

Related Topics:Morrisville Borough Traffic Management Truck Ordinance

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Cops, Courts & Fire -Morrisville Borough

Morrisville Borough Police Reports: BB Shot Through Window, Break In Thief Arrested and More

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2 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

Jeff Bohen

Morrisville Borough Police Reports Feb 16 to Feb 23, 2026

Stolen Package-02/17/26 @1200-Victim reported his package was stolen between 0600-0700 this morning from the 100 Block of N. Delmorr Ave. The package was valued at $93.99.

Retail Theft-02/17/26 @1350- Police took a report from Giant Food Store of a retail theft that occurred yesterday evening around 1945 hours. A white male stole $117.88 of merchandise and fled the store.

False ID/Arrest-02/17/26 @0936-Mercedes L. Cooke, age 34, was arrested for false ID to law enforcement following a traffic stop by the 7/11 shopping center. Cooke was processed at HQ’s and released pending summons.

Warrant/Arrest-02/17/26 @1822-Orialys Vera Rodriguez, age 29, was arrested for an outstanding warrant issued by PSP at the police HQ’s. Rodriguez was transported to the Trevose Barracks, and custody was given to PSP.

Criminal Mischief to automobiles-02/18/26 @0721-Victims states her vehicle was spray painted overnight in the unit block of Osborne Ave.

Criminal Mischief to buildings-02/18/26 @1108-Victim reported someone shot a BB through his window overnight in the 600 block of Hillcrest Ave.

Criminal Mischief to Auto-02/19/26 @0910- Victim states that her vehicle, located on the unit block of W. Trenton Ave., had its driver’s side window smashed, trunk was left open, nothing taken from vehicle. Window repair costs approximately $300.

Arrest/Warrant-02/21/26 @1720-Larry Clegg, age 35, was arrested after a traffic stop due to a warrant out of this department. He was processed and arraigned. Bail was set at $10,000 unsecured.

Arrest/Warrant-02/22/26 @0152-Aldon Bachelor, age 21, was taken into custody by the Bucks County Park Police, transported to police HQ’s for a warrant out of Morrisville Borough Police . He was processed and arraigned. Bail was set at $5000.00 unsecured.

Arrest/Theft-02/23/26 @2355-James S. Crouthamel, age 47, was taken into custody for breaking into vehicles and pulling car door handles in the 500 block of N. Pennsylvania Ave. He was processed and arraigned. He was sent to BCP on $25,000 10%.

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

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2 weeks 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 -Morrisville Borough

Hit-and-Run Investigation Launched by Morrisville Borough Police

Published

4 weeks ago

February 15, 2026

Jeff Bohen

Morrisville Borough authorities are seeking the communities help with helping them identify a suspected black Nissan Murano that was likely involved in two separate hit-and-run crashes last week.

Police say the accidents occurred Thursday evening, February 12th between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm in the area of North Pennsylvania and Harper Avenue intersect.

The Nissan Murano, police say, is suspected to have a broken or missing passenger side mirror and possible passenger side bumper and/or fender damage.

Residents with cameras in the areas are asked to please review any camera footage you may have. Anyone with information regarding this vehicle, please contact Officer Michelle Williamson at 215-295-8112 x138 or m.williamson@morrisvillepolice.org.

You can also send confidential tips to police by clicking this link