Newtown Township's Municipal Building was established in 1681 and currently serves approximately 12,000 residents of Newtown Township.
The municipal building sits on Bishop Hollow Road between the police department and the public library.
Within the building are several government offices, including the tax collector's office, health department, parks and recreation department as well as the public works department.
Like most fire stations, the Option Independent Fire Company relies on a team of brave volunteers to serve its community. Option Independent, located on Streets Run Road and very near Baldwin Emergency Medical Services Station 510 just off of Route 51, has two fire trucks in its garage and boasts a large, open parking lot for visitors. The company was chartered on May 16, 1923.
The station house located on Madison Ave is the central headquarters for the Warminster Fire Department. The all-volunteer corp boasts a fully-equipped facility with engine, ladder and rescue trucks. All members perform approximately 100 hours of training a year, including hose evolutions, ground ladder placement and engine driving. The fire department is always seeking volunteers to staff its three fire stations throughout the township. Interested individuals must be 16 years of age to participate in formal training. Persons interested in volunteering can stop by the firehouse on Tuesdays, 7 -10 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to talk to someone or to pick up an application.
The Media Borough has a population of about 6,000 residents and its host to the Rose Tree Media School District. It is located in the center of Delaware County and is about 20 miles outside of center city Philadelphia. It offers a suburban yet city feel with its walkable town center that offers shops, restaurants and businesses. The trolley that runs down State Street, Media's main street, is said to be the last American trolley running in a suburban town. The Borough Council consists of a mayor, council president and vice president and five council members. The city also has a borough manager. City government departments include police, fire, public works, recreation, code enforcement, health and community center and parlor.
The large administration complex hosts both the offices for East Whiteland Township and the local police force. The location houses offices for Code Enforcement, Finance, Fire Protection and Public Works, along with the police station. It also has a very organized, informational website that should help answer questions.
The Towamencin Police department protects its citizens 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The police department is headquartered in the same facility as the township building. Citizens can stop by the police department to pay fines or have any questions answered.
Since 1914, the Brookline Fire Company has been a fixture in the Haverford Township. The volunteer fire company has trained professionals and is assisted with a foam pumper, a rear mount ladder and a spill unit, among other equipment.
If you live in the Brookline fire district, you can call the Brookline Fire Company about free smoke detectors and free batteries.
The Southeast regional office of the Public School Employee's Retirement System manages assets and pensions for retired employees of Pennsylvania's public school system. The staff, led by LuAnn Rowan, oversees investment account activity for the pension fund.
Palmer Township Municipal Recycling Center, located off of Greenwood Avenue, handles both residential and commercial recycling. The center only accepts recycled materials when open. Materials accepted are scrap metal and cardboard and bundled yard waste within height and weight restrictions.
Lower Macungie Township became the Lehigh Valley's third largest municipality in 2007 surpassing the city of Easton, the "E" in the "ABE" area. The township comprises more than 22 square miles and tops the list of the Valley's bedroom communities. The township building itself was the original Brookside Country Club clubhouse. Today is houses boards, committees, commissions and councils. It is the hub of the township's government activities. It shares a campus with the Lower Macungie Community Center and Library.
