Tinicum finalizes Headquarters Road Bridge contract, braving litigation warnings – Bucks Round-Up – August 14, 2025
Tinicum finalizes Headquarters Road Bridge contract, braving litigation warnings
Long-delayed improvements to historic Headquarters Road Bridge will proceed per the awarding of a contract to Loftus Construction Inc., a Burlington County, N.J., firm specializing in public infrastructure. Loftus made a bid of $2.3 million, beating out six competitors. Tinicum Township has maintained an escrow account containing $3 million targeted at the rehabilitation. Landowner Steve Gidumal has alleged the township is preparing to take his land illegally to perform the project and said he directed his lawyers to file a federal civil rights claim seeking $10 million in damages from the municipality and any involved contractors engaged in what he considers a usurpation of federally protected land.
Bristol Borough mayor urges safety on electric bikes and scooters
Bristol Borough Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe lll is sounding the alarm on the use of electric bikes and scooters in Bristol Borough, particularly for kids, who are the primary users of the bikes and scooters, according to DiGuiseppe. He brought council members up to date on the latest Pennsylvania Micromobility Fact Sheet, which mandates rules for the use of electric bikes, scooters and other motorized devices. “This is a reference guide for all of these electric bikes and scooters and such, you see flying around town. I just want to personally let people know we are going to post this on our website, the borough’s television page and on our social media. I am extremely concerned for the safety of kids. We’ve seen tragedies in New Jersey and in Pennsylvania involving deaths and serious injuries.” Mayor DiGuiseppe says he has witnessed kids riding these devices on Pond Street, moving at 15 miles per hour through the intersection without a helmet. DiGuiseppe urges parents to check for the regulations to protect their children from serious injuries or worse
Middletown Township Supervisors ok signaled crosswalk
The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors approved a signaled pedestrian crosswalk in the township. Middletown Township assistant manager, Nick Valla explained that it’s a pedestrian push-button crosswalk. “The technical term is rectangular rapid flashing beacon. This will illuminate the crosswalk and will be located on Langhorne-Yardley Road near Maple Point Drive. The township did receive a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development of just over $146,000.” Valla says the township has hired Armour and Sons Electric to purchase and install the signal components. Middletown Township Board of Supervisors Chair, Mike Ksiazek, is pleased that the project is moving along. “This something thar residents in that area have been asking for a long time and I’m glad to see the project move forward and that it will be hopefully underway soon.” The total cost of the project is $133,651. The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors approved the project unanimously.
Feasterville Wawa assault suspect sought by police
Lower Southampton Township Police look for a Philadelphia man accused of carrying out a violent attack at a Wawa in Feasterville in July. Police say officers were called to the convenience store at 601 East Street Road on the night of July 22 for a report of an assault. When officers responded, they discovered a victim suffering from serious facial injuries. Police found that the suspect had used brass knuckles during the assault. Police say the victim was able to positively identify the suspect as Rahmatjon Naimjonov, 20, of Philadelphia. As a result, a warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges including aggravated Assault, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, and harassment. Brass knuckles are prohibited under Pennsylvania law, and their use in an assault can significantly increase the severity of charges. Aggravated assault is a felony offense, carrying the potential for a lengthy prison term if convicted. The incident underscores continuing concerns over violent crime spilling into Bucks County from nearby Philadelphia. While police have not released details on a motive, the assault has been described as “unprovoked” in official reports. Residents are urged to remain alert and report any sightings of Naimjonov. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lower Southampton Township Police at 215-357-1234.
Joe LeCompte hosts LeCompte in the Morning on WBCB 1490. Bradley Vasoli is the senior editor of The Independence.
