Middletown moves forward on $1.6M stormwater project in Langhorne Gables – Bucks Round-Up – June 18, 2025
Middletown moves forward on $1.6M stormwater project in Langhorne Gables
Middletown Township has awarded a $1.6 million contract to Foresite Concepts, a Newtown Square–based construction firm, for long-anticipated stormwater improvements in the Langhorne Gables neighborhood. Township Engineer Isaac Kessler confirmed that Foresite met all criteria under the township’s Responsible Contractor Ordinance, clearing the way for a 120-day project expected to upgrade key infrastructure. The plan includes replacing aging storm inlets and pipes and enhancing culverts where the local creek intersects with residential areas. The initiative is funded through a mix of grant dollars and stormwater management fees assessed on township residents and businesses. Local officials say the improvements are critical to reducing neighborhood flooding and long-term maintenance costs.
Bristol Borough advances high school track revamp with $485K grant
Bristol Borough is preparing for a major upgrade to the high school’s track and field facilities. Backed by a $485,000 grant, borough officials are considering two design options to modernize the track at the football stadium, according to Amanda Branco Fuller of Gilmore & Associates. The proposals would shift the start/finish line and relocate long and triple jump areas to improve visibility for student-athletes’ families and spectators. The enhancements aim to bolster school spirit and create a more spectator-friendly environment, as the borough continues investing in its public school facilities.
DA issues summer water safety warning to Bucks families
With summer heating up, Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn is urging parents to take water safety seriously. In a public advisory, Schorn emphasized that drowning is often quick and silent, especially among young children. She advises residents to always designate a responsible adult “water watcher” when kids are near pools or open water. Schorn’s guidance includes standard precautions — life jackets when boating, awareness of river currents, and securing backyard pools — as well as a firm reminder: avoid drugs and alcohol when around water. “It could save a life,” she noted. The message is clear: vigilance, not just sunshine, defines a safe summer in Bucks County.
Joe LeCompte hosts LeCompte in the Morning on WBCB 1490.
