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BCATO Executive Committee passes resolution opposing sale of BCWSA sewers
At their July 28, 2022, Executive Board meeting, the Bucks County Association of Township Officials (BCATO), Board passed a resolution opposing the sale of Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority’s…
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American Rescue Plans Funding For Townships
Townships received new federal funds from the American Rescue Plan to help deal with pandemic-related and other allowable expenses. On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Treasury Department released an Interim Final Rule that provided direction…
Competitive Infrastructure Funding Opportunities for Local Governments
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes competitive funding opportunities for new and existing programs available to our Bucks County municipal governments. PA-01, U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick’s office can assist with inquiries pertaining to the grant programs.…
The Future of Bucks County's Fire Services
Earlier this year the Bucks County Planning Commission released an update to the 1990 Emergency Services Report. The report highlights challenges facing our volunteer firefighters services across our Bucks' municipalities. Future Of Fire Fighting 2…
2021 BCATO Internship Scholarship Award
Middletown Township has been awarded one of the two Annual BCATO Internship Scholarships. Applications are approved on a rolling basis. Learn more. …
Highlights of BCATO 113 Annual "Virtual" Convention.
February 22, 2021: For the first time in BCATO history the BCATO membership gathered virtually for the 113th Annual Convention. Bucks County Commissioners Diane Marseglia, Chairwoman, Bob Harvie, Vice Chairman, and Gene DiGirolamo joined…
West Rockhill Township Goes Green
West Rockhill Township, Bucks County: On November 18, 2020, the West Rockhill Township Board of Supervisors voted to approve the purchase and installation of a ground-mounted Photovoltaic Solar System. The system will generate 100% of…
House Bill 1673 Signed Into Law
HARRISBURG-- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) designed to support emergency responders and improve the delivery of state resources to the fire and EMS systems in Pennsylvania heads to the governor’s desk to be…