Community
Upper Makefield’s residents are active and engaged. The community values history, preservation, quality of life, and respect for neighbors. While proud of their roots, residents also invest in land preservation and earth-friendly technologies.
Upper Makefield Township
New Residents
If you’re new to the township, the first thing you’ll want to do is sign up for e-mail updates. This is the fastest way for us to send you information about township matters such as roadwork, activities, events, tax reminders, township initiatives, and more.
To help you settle in, we’ve provided answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Much of this information is available on other parts of this website, but we’ve consolidated it here for new residents. You may also download a PDF of this information.
Waste Removal, Recycling, and Septic
Waste Removal and Recycling within Upper Makefield Township is contracted individually by residents with private haulers. If you belong to a homeowners association, contact them for information on waste removal arrangements within your development. For further information, you may wish to contact:
| Allied Waste (formerly BFI) | 215-723-3862 |
| Gorski Trash Removal | 215-598-3386 |
| George Leck & Sons | 215-675-8000 |
| RecycleBank | 888-727-2978 |
| Waste Management | 800-869-5566 |
Septic Services
| B & C Septic Services | 215-257-8544 |
| Bucks Mont Environmental, LLC | 215-345-1238 |
| Clemens Septic Service | 215-723-2122 |
| McGovern Environmental, LLC | 610-458-9333 |
| Franc Environmental, Inc. | 215-997-0920 |
| George Allen Wastewater Management | 215-997-3299 |
| Gary's Septic Service | 215-766-1913 |
| Regional Septic Disposal | 215-357-0963 |
| Stinky’s Septic Tank Pumping | 609-466-5422 |
| Norbill Disposal Service | 215-348-2123 |
Bucks County Board of Elections
55 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6154
elections@co.bucks.pa.us
Some services are also available at the Government Services Centers:
Lower Bucks County
7321 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA 19055
215-949-5800
Bucks County Voter Registration Office
55 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6163
Local Libraries
David Library of the American Revolution
1201 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
215-493-6776
www.dlar.org
dlar@dlar.org
Free Library of Northampton Township
25 Upper Holland Road
Richboro, PA 18954
215-357-3050
www.buckslib.org
Village Library of Wrightstown
727 Penns Park Road
Wrightstown, PA 18940
215-598-3322
www.buckslib.org
Yardley-Makefield Public Library
1080 Edgewood Road
Yardley, PA 19067
215-493-9020
www.buckslib.org
Bucks County Convention & Visitors Center
3207 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-639-0300
www.buckscountycvb.org
Senior Centers
Northampton Township Senior Center
165 Township Line Road
Richboro, PA 18954
215-357-8199
www.northamptontownship.org
AARP Lower Bucks Chapter
518 Queen Anne Drive
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
215-943-4941
www.aarp.org
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
30 East Oakland Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-0510
www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/HumanServices/Aging/index.aspx
aging@co.bucks.pa.us
Post Offices
New Hope
325 Bridge Street
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-2445
Newtown
20 Terry Drive
Newtown, PA 18940
215-504-4183
Penns Park
842 Durham Road
Penns Park, PA 18943
215-598-7537
Washington Crossing
1077 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
215-493-5767
Animal Control
The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center
215-249-1938
www.aark.org
Animal Control Officer Nicole Thompson
215-968-3020
Upper Makefield Township Planning and Zoning Department
215-968-2868
For information regarding permits, construction, additions, pools, and more, visit Planning and Zoning.
Council Rock School District
30 North Chancellor Street
Newtown, PA 18940
215-944-1000
www.crsd.org
Township Parks
Brownsburg Park
1455 River Road
New Hope, PA 18938
(between Brownsburg Road East and Stoneybrook Road)
Walkers and bikers can enjoy the paved loop, and soccer and lacrosse teams use the 6 fully seeded and lined playing fields. A new, ADA-compliant playground with play areas designated for younger and older children opened in 2008. With the help of donations and sponsorships, the township has recently added a pavilion with restrooms, concession space, and a covered picnic area.
Fundraising efforts: Buy a Brick Campaign, License Plates and Blankets and sponsorship opportunities.
Lookout Park
1565 River Road
New Hope, PA 18938
(between Lurgan Road and Brownsburg Road East)
This park has 3 baseball fields, 2 softball fields, the “Tenderfoot Trail” for walkers and bikers, plus a snack shack and restrooms.
Important Phone Numbers
| Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center | 215-249-1938 |
| Administration | 215-968-3340 |
| Animal Control Officer | 215-968-3020 |
| County Planning Commission | 215-345-3400 |
| Board of Assessment | 215-348-6219 |
| Board of Elections | 215-348-6154 |
| Bucks County Courier Times | 215-949-4000 |
| Bucks County Herald | 215-794-1096 |
| Bucks County Visitors Center | 215-639-0300 |
| Council Rock School District | 215-944-1000 |
| Emergency Management | 215-968-2868 |
| EMS – Ambulance | 9-1-1 |
| Fire Departments | 215-493-5200 |
| Fire Marshal | 215-968-2868 |
| Historic Parks | 215-493-4076 |
| Hospital – Abington Memorial | 215-481-2000 |
| Hospital – Doylestown | 215-345-2200 |
| Hospital – Lower Bucks | 215-785-9200 |
| Hospital – Saint Mary's | 215-710-2000 |
| Keystone Tax Collections Group (Earned Income Tax) | 1-866-539-1100 |
| Libraries – David Library of American Rev. | 215-493-6776 |
| Libraries – Northampton Twp. | 215-357-3050 |
| Libraries – Wrightstown Twp. | 215-598-3322 |
| Libraries – Yardley-Makefield | 215-493-9020 |
| Lingohocken Fire Co. | 215-598-3500 |
| Municipalities – Buckingham Township | 215-794-8834 |
| Municipalities – Lower Makefield Township | 215-493-3646 |
| Municipalities – Newtown Borough | 215-968-2800 |
| Municipalities – Solebury Township | 215-297-5656 |
| Municipalities – Wrightstown Township | 215-598-3313 |
| Occupation Tax – Council Rock School District | 215-944-1057 |
| PECO | 800-841-4141 |
| Planning & Zoning | 215-968-2868 |
| Police Non-Emergency | 215-968-3020 |
| Post Office – New Hope | 215-862-2445 |
| Post Office – Newtown | 215-504-4183 |
| Post Office – Washington Crossing | 215-493-5767 |
| Post Office – Penns Park | 215-598-7537 |
| Public Works | 215-968-3314 |
| Senior Centers – Lower Bucks | 215-752-2338 |
| Senior Centers – Northampton | 215-357-8199 |
| Senior Centers – Washington Crossing | 215-348-0510 |
| Sports – Soccer | 267-231-5244 |
| State Representative – District 178 Scott A. Petri | 215-364-3414 |
| State Representative – District 31 Steven J. Santarsiero | 215-968-3975 |
| State Senator Chuck McIlhinney | 215-489-5000 |
| Upper Makefield Tax Office | 215-493-3490 |
| Voter Registration | 215-348-6163 |
| Wildflower Preserve: | 215-862-2924 |
Upper Makefield Township
- 1076 Eagle Road
Newtown, PA 18940 - Phone: 215-968-3340
Fax: 215-968-9228 - info@uppermakefield.org
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