Northampton expands public water service amid PFAS concerns – Bucks Round-Up – July 30, 2025
Northampton expands public water service amid PFAS concerns
As cleanup efforts continue from decades of PFAS chemical contamination tied to the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Northampton Township is launching phase two of its public water expansion. Supervisor Bob Salzer confirmed the project will go out to bid in August, with contract awards expected by September. The $20 million effort, funded through a state grant and 7-million loan package, will extend public water service to the Churchville Manor and Hillside Manor neighborhoods. The first phase, currently funded by the U.S. Navy, serves neighborhoods near Second Street Pike. Homeowners are not required to connect, but hookups will be offered at no cost. The second phase is being funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority.
Bristol Borough High School track overhaul slated for late August
After navigating legal hurdles, Bristol Borough is set to begin construction on a new track at the Bristol Borough High School next month. Borough Engineer Amanda Fuller outlined the plan during a recent council meeting, noting that the longest stretch of work will involve asphalt installation, which must cure for 30 days before the track surface can be applied. The $500,000 state-funded project required a transfer of ownership from the Bristol Township School District to the Borough. Council awarded the work to American Athletic Track and Turf at a cost of $511,000. The revamped track is expected to improve athletics, provide an enhanced view for spectators and, improve community recreation once completed.
Falls Township approves apartments at Levittown Lanes site
Levittown lanes was the staging point for bowlers to come together in leisure and competition for decades until a devastating blaze destroyed the building in 2022, bringing its iconic prominence to an end. The Falls Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to approve a plan for 24 new apartments on the site of the former Levittown Lanes, located at 8815 New Falls Road. The property will include 70 parking spaces and marks a major redevelopment step for the area. The proposal, led by the Episcopo family, who owned the bowling alley, drew mixed reactions at the meeting. Some residents voiced concern over parking overflow and increased residential traffic, particularly near Orchard Lane. One resident said, “It’s not like we had hundreds of people coming to Levittown Lanes every day. We’re talking about 24 families now, and we don’t even know where the elevators are going to be.” Al Episcopo, speaking on behalf of the family, acknowledged the tension but emphasized their long-standing ties to the community. “We want to do something to improve the property and Falls Township,” he said. Construction is expected to begin within three months.
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