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Morrisville Borough, Information |
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BOROUGH MEMBERS(Back to top) |
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MAYOR
Rita Ledger: 215-295-4326
COUNCIL MEMBERS 2012
President:
David Rivella: 215-295-5030
Vice President:
Nancy Sherlock: 215-630-7887
Victor A. Cicero: 267-394-1545
Eileen Dreisbach: 215-295-1914
Jeffrey Johnson: 267-408-0956
Fred Kerner: 215-295-4222
Todd Sanford: 215-295-3839
Deborah Smith: 215-736-3352
Borough Manager:
Tom H. Bates, Jr.: 215-295-8181
Assistant Borough Manager:
Robert A. Seward: 215-295-8181
Treasurer:
Joan Diretto-Weik: 215-295-8181
Secretary/Assistant Treasurer:
Dorothy M. Gaydula: 215-295-8181
Chief of Police:
Jack Jones: 215-295-8112 |
BOROUGH OFFICIALS 2012
Tax Collector:
Patricia Pordash
Phone: 215-295-2274
Fax: 215-295-2905
Solicitor:
Friedman Schuman, Attorneys at Law
Executive Director:
Morrisville Municipal Authority
John Warenda: 215-295-8181
Assistant Executive Director: Morrisville Municipal Authority
Joan Diretto-Weik: 215-295-8181
Controller:
Eric Hellmann: 215-295-9359
Supt. of Public Works:
Ronald Scheese
Maint Garage: 215-295-8888
Office: 215-295-8181
Code Enforcement
Officer/Fire Marshal:
Robert Seward: 215-295-8181
Fire Chief:
Matt Wiedenhaefer: 267-278-5113 |
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| Please watch for updates for 2012. |
COUNCIL COMMITTEES2012 (Back to top)
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Finance: |
Policy: |
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David Rivella |
| Eileen Dreisbach |
Todd Sanford |
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Recreation Board Liaison: |
Ordinance: |
| Eileen Dreisbach |
Victor Cicero* |
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Todd Sanford |
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Emergency Services: |
Public Works: |
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| Victor Cicero |
Eileen Dreisbach |
| David Rivella |
Todd Sanford |
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Joint School Board & Council: |
Arts & Events: |
| Nancy Sherlock* |
Nancy Sherlock* |
| Victor Cicero |
Kathryn Panzitta |
| Fred Kerner |
Fred Kerner |
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Eileen Dreisbach, Recr. Bd. Rep |
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Committe: |
Vacant Property Review Committee: |
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Todd Sanford (Member of borough council) |
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Robert White (Rep. RDA) |
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Don Diretto (Rep. Planning Commission) |
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Robert A. Seward (Executive Branch of Gov.) |
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Rita Ledger (Mayor of Morrisville) |
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TAX COLLECTION (Back to top) |
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The County and Borough Real Estate taxes cover the fiscal year January 1 to December 31. Borough and county tax bills are rendered on March 1. Real Estate tax is based on an assessed valuation as determined by the Board of Assessment of Bucks county. Each entity of local government (County, School and Borough) sets its own tax rate.
School taxes are issued on July 1st covering the fiscal year July 1 to June 30. A 2% discount on all real estate taxes is offered for payment made within 60 days of the billing date and a 10% penalty is levied after 120 days from the billing dates. |
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NOTE: Tax collection dates and hours appear on each tax bill and are posted at the Tax Collector's home/office located at 642 Osborne Avenue. If you have any questions please call the Tax Collector at 215-295-2274.
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DID YOU KNOW(Back to top) |
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Do You Know... That the patch of ground between your sidewalk and the road is to be maintained by the property owner and you must receive permission to remove or plant a tree on this section of ground. If your have any questions, please call the Borough
Do You Know...That your are responsible for the condition of the sidewalk in front or on the side of your property - it must be swept clean and free of snow and ice, etc.
Do You Know...Grass and weeds on your property cannot exceed ten inches as per Borough ordinance.
Do You Know... That Williamson Park is a Public Park that offers baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, playground equipment and plenty of space to have fun. Hours are from dawn to dusk. restroom facilities are available during the spring and summer season. Please observe rules for age and height restrictions where posted.
Do You Know...That there is a Morrisville Little League Baseball Organization that offers programs for boys and girls from six to fifteen. Softball and baseball are offered. Anyone who wishes more information can contact 215-292-2911.
Do You Know...that the Historic Morrisville Society, owners of Summerseat, continues to preserve and restore Summerseat which is "the only house in America" that was owned by two signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution: Robert Morris and George Clymer. Summerseat was also Headquarters for George Washington before the Battle of Trenton. Summerseat is located on Hillcrest and Legion Avenues and Open House is held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is no admission charge. New members are welcome. Affordable family membership are available. any questions, please call 215-295-7339 |
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| Weatherization Guide For Older and Historic Buildings |
| http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/weatherization/ |
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DID YOU KNOW POLICE(Back to top) |
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Do you Know . . . that there is a yearly bicycle auction to dispose of unclaimed bicycles. It is listed each year in the local newspaper and Channel #22.
Do you Know . . .
that here is a bicycle identification program. Contact the Morrisville Police Department for information. |
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LINKS TO MORE SITES AROUND TOWN (Back to top) |
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| http://www.FODC.org (Friends of the Delaware Canal). |
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| http://www.actorsnetbucks.org |
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| http://www.morrisville98.com |
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| http://www.morrisvillell.org |
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| http://www.delawareandlehigh.org (Delaware and Lehigh National Corridor) |
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| http://www.mmawatersewer.com |
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http://www.MorrisvilleFirst.com
http://www.novabucks.org |
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Landmark Towns of Bucks County:http://www.landmarktowns.com |
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PA Department of Environmental Protection:http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/ |
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EPA National Menu of Best Management Practices :http://cfpub1.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/index.cfm |
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Emergency information on kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made, are most likely to occur in your area and how you will be notified, please visit http://www.buckscounty.org/government/ReadyBucks/MakeaPlan.aspx |
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To sign up for the “Roam Secure Alert Network “ in Bucks County so that you can be immediately contacted during a major crisis or emergency via alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices:
- email account (work, home, other)
- cell phone (via SMS)
- pager
- smartphone/PDA (BlackBerry, Treo & and other handhelds)
Go to: https://bucks.alertpa.org/index.php?CCheck=1 . |
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