ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Nockamixon Historic Commission is proud to present a special series entitle NOCKAMIXON HISTORIC MINUTES. This commemorative initiative aims to highlight and honor Nockamixon's rich and enduring legacy.

EARLY SETTLERS OF NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP

PART I: PENN'S WOODS By Roseann McCarty

In 1681 William Penn was granted a large portion of land in the British Colonies by King Charles II of England as payment for a debt the King owed him. As a Quaker, Penn believed everyone had to seek God in their own personal way. He founded his colony in 1682 based on religious tolerance or "liberty of conscience” and established Philadelphia as a key city for trade and governance. The name “Pennsylvania” was derived from the Latin, “Sylvania,” meaning “woods,” and honored Penn's father, Admiral Sir William Penn. People of different faiths were welcomed in Penn's Wood's.

In England and Ireland, Catholics faced persecution under Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI. Henry broke with the Pope after Catherine of Aragon failed to produce a male heir, though he still considered himself Catholic and also persecuted Protestants. Under Edward VI, Henry’s only son, Catholic priests were declared traitors, as were those who sheltered them. Persecution of Catholics continued under the reign of King William of Orange and his wife, Mary. Catholics impacted by antipapist or anti-Catholic hostilities fled Europe for the British colonies that offered freedom of worship and settled in New York, New Jersey, and Penn’s colony.

Penn’s vision of religious tolerance became a defining feature of Pennsylvania’s early governance. While some settlers came for economic reasons, most left Europe to practice their faith without state-imposed uniformity. This commitment to liberty of conscience influenced later American ideals of religious freedom and helped shape the nation’s founding principles.

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2026 BUCKS COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DATES & LOCATIONS

• July 11 - Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown
• August 8 - Bensalem High School, 4319 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem
• October 24 - strayer Middle School, 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown

2026 Bucks County HHW Flyer, provides more information on the materials you can bring.

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WATER WATCH UPDATE: May 27, 2026

• Precipitation: NORMAL Status. Bucks County received 9.9 inches of precipitation in the past 90 days (2/25-5/26)
• Groundwater: WATCH Status. Spring 2026 data from the Nockamixon SWL wells shows 67% of wells below median water level.
• Streamflow: NORMAL Status. Based on the 30-day average flow.
• Remember to water your plants in the morning (5 AM–10 AM) when evaporation is minimal. This lets plants absorb moisture and nutrients efficiently for photosynthesis and reduces leaf diseases by allowing excess water to dry.

PA Drought Map:  https://rconnect.usgs.gov/PA_drought_map/  More info is available on the Groundwater website: https://www.bntgmc.org/

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HOW CAN I PRESERVE MY PROPERTY?

Email a letter of interest to or mail it to Nockamixon Township office at 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972. (Click here for the: Sample of Landowner Preservation Interest.) After your letter is received, a Nockamixon Open Space Committee member will contact you, arrange a meeting to explain the program, provide an application, and discuss your preservation goals. 

• Preliminary Conservation Easement_Application

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: 2025 -2026

Nockamixon Township is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term development and resource preservation. Over the past year, the Bucks County Planning Commission has discussed draft updates at Nockamixon Planning Commission meetings. On January 6, 2026, the Planning Commission finalized its review. On April 16, 206 the Board of Supervisors announced the start of the 45-day public review period beginning April 20th and ending June 5th.

The Board of Supervisors will vote on the resolution to adopt the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update at the June 18, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting. All meetings are open to the public.

THe Board of Supervisors will

Click here for the Nockamixon Township Comprehensive Plan Update 2026 - Version 04.17.2026. 

Questions/Comments can be made online at https://connects.buckscounty.gov/nockamixon-township-comprehensive-plan,

A public meeting will be held at the June 2^nd Planning Commission Meeting at 7pm, at the township building to present the plan. All meetings are open to the public. For more information click here. 

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NOCKAMIXON SPRING NEWSLETTER

Click here for the latest NOCKAMIXON SPRING NEWSLETTER 2026. which highlights a Nockamixon Historic Minute!

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GET PAID TO RECYCLE YOUR OLD APPLIANCES

Contact First Energy/Met-Ed to schedule a pickup for your old refrigerator, freezer, washer/dryer, air purifier, dehumidifier, or dishwasher and get a check for $15 to $50! Call 888-314-4116 or visit www.energysavePA.com.

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