Randall Avenue bridge, sewer bill problems addressed at Bristol Township Council – Bucks Round-Up – August 22, 2025
Randall Avenue bridge, sewer bill problems addressed at Bristol Township Council
Bristol Township Council Thursday night relayed information to residents concerning work on the Randall Avenue bridge, which is expected to be completed by the end of October. Township Manager Randee Mazure added, following the work in October, the rest of the work will be carried out by PennDOT. “They will then need to review and access the bridge. The bridge is still on target for opening by the end of the year. “Bristol Township received state and federal funds to fix the bridge, but phase two work slowed down after township officials say Amtrak failed to get back to them on permits to begin phase two. The bridge, which has been out of commission since February 2023, had deteriorated over the years, calling for construction upgrades. Mazur also provided an update to residents concerning sewer bills. “We had some issues with our sewer billing this month, and for anyone who had tried to pay their bill and saw that the previous payment was not posted and were fearful of penalties and late fees, none of that is happening,” she added. She said residents who are still having problems with the sewer billing situation can call the township at 215-785-0500
County’s Consumer Protection will inspect EV charging stations
The Bucks County Commissioners approved the purchase of equipment for the Bucks County Department of Consumer Protection to carry out random inspections at the growing number of electric charging stations. Director of the Bucks County Department of Consumer Protection, Mike Bannon, says the inspections will likely begin within 60 days. “It’s an exciting time for the department to be able to provide another level of protection to make sure whoever owns an electric vehicle is getting the correct amount of electric power to their vehicles and to ensure that the charging stations are safe,” he said. The Bucks County Commissions approved just over $67,000 for the purchase of the equipment and training from a Bristol Township company that is making the equipment for the entire county. Bucks County Consumer Protection will also be the first in the nation to inspect EV charging stations. The Bucks department also inspects gas station fuel pumps to ensure drivers are getting the correct amount of gas.
County Planning Commission warns of scam
The Bucks County Planning Commission sent out a warning to property owners currently working with the agency. According to a release from the Bucks County District Attorney’s office, the scheme described therein first showed up as a scammer ploy in April and then again in early August, with emails posing as messages from the commission’s chair. The emails demand payment for an “application approval fee”, a charge the county says is not valid. The Planning Commission stressed that board members and the chair never send correspondence related to application approvals or fees. Requests made by email should be considered suspicious. Authorities note that this type of scheme is part of a wider trend nationwide, in which criminals target individuals and businesses involved in real estate transactions. Often classified as wire transfer fraud, these scams can lead to permanent financial losses when victims unknowingly send funds to bad actors. The county is urging residents to remain cautious. If you receive an email claiming to be from the Planning Commission that is asking for payment, do not click links, download attachments or follow instructions provided in the message. In addition, do not send money under any circumstances. Local officials are emphasizing vigilance when it comes to unsolicited requests for payment, particularly those tied to property transactions. Protecting personal information and double-checking with the appropriate authorities are the best defenses against falling victim to this growing form of fraud.
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