Middletown approves 34-unit townhome project – Bucks Round-Up – October 8, 2025
Middletown approves 34-unit townhome project
Middletown Township supervisors have given the green light to a new 34-unit townhouse development on Woodbourne Road. North Wales–based W.B. Homes will construct the “Thatcher Square Townhomes” on a 3.8-acre parcel at 1492 Woodbourne Road, formerly home to the Knights of Columbus. Seven of the units will be reserved for Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, providing more attainable housing options for local working families. The remaining 27 townhomes will be sold at market rate, with an expected price around $575,000. Habitat homes are projected to sell for roughly $360,000.
The townhouses will feature a one-car garage and space for two vehicles in the driveway. The development will have a single access point on Woodbourne Road and include six residential buildings. Buyers for the Habitat homes must meet financial need requirements and other eligibility criteria.
Springfield supervisors want Durham to join scenic river consortium
Springfield Township’s Board of Supervisors is encouraging neighboring Durham Township to join the Lower Delaware Region of the Wild and Scenic River consortium to expedite road grants and flooding studies. Springfield officials are particularly concerned with the damage caused by overflows of Cooks Creek. Durham’s own Environmental Advisory Council has also backed joining the 26-municipality association, but the township’s supervisors tabled the issue at a September meeting.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlighted at Saint Mary
As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Todd Flannery, Director of Radiation Oncology at Saint Mary Cancer Center in Langhorne, urged women to consult their doctors about when to begin mammogram screenings. Appearing on WBCB’s Upwards with Chris Ermer, Flannery explained that the right time to start varies by age, genetics, and family history. “It’s an important test that’s been proven to detect cancer or pre-cancer earlier, which can save lives,” he said. Saint Mary typically sees a rise in mammogram appointments during October, and Flannery emphasized that early detection can identify abnormal cells before they turn cancerous.
Bensalem Police expand security camera registry
Bensalem Township Police are encouraging residents to register their home security cameras to help strengthen neighborhood safety. More than 400 residents have already joined the voluntary network, which allows police to quickly contact camera owners if footage could assist in an investigation. Officers do not have live access to private cameras; registration simply alerts them to a camera’s presence and provides contact information. The goal is to improve evidence collection and community cooperation. Residents can sign up in under a minute at ConnectBensalem.org.
Joe LeCompte hosts LeCompte in the Morning on WBCB 1490. Bradley Vasoli is the senior editor of The Independence.
