Middletown Township budget eyes park restoration – Bucks Round-Up – October 22, 2025
Middletown Township budget eyes park restoration
Middletown Township supervisors are weighing a $350,000 plan to fully restore the aging tennis courts at Simmons Park as part of their 2026 capital budget discussions. The project, debated during this week’s budget workshop, would involve milling, repaving, resurfacing, and installing new fencing and netting. Parks and Recreation Director Paul Kopera said the courts, built 15 years ago, now require complete rehabilitation. Supervisor Dana Kane questioned the steep cost but acknowledged the need for clarity on project details. Board Chair Mike Ksiazek supported including the expense, calling park maintenance “a necessity for residents who want to recreate.”
Bucks Sheriff’s Office nears top national accreditation
The Bucks County Sheriff’s Office is on the verge of a landmark achievement, poised to become the first sheriff’s office in Pennsylvania to receive national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Following a successful assessment, the office awaits a final vote by the Commission that would place it among just 14 CALEA-accredited law enforcement agencies statewide. Sheriff Fred Harran called the recognition “a direct reflection of our team’s dedication to professional excellence,” emphasizing that it provides independent verification of the office’s accountability and transparency. Accreditation requires years of documentation and compliance with hundreds of rigorous standards covering areas such as use of force, recruitment, training, and evidence management. The only other CALEA-accredited law enforcement agency in Bucks County is Bensalem Township Police, where Harran previously served as Public Safety Director.
County recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Bucks County Commissioners this month proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, spotlighting efforts to expand job opportunities for residents with disabilities. Laura McCrory of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit noted that while national employment among Americans with disabilities reached a record high in 2023, unemployment remains nearly double that of the general population. The IU offers paid work experiences for students, employer training on disability inclusion, and specialized job placement services designed to connect individuals with meaningful employment opportunities.
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