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Home Care In Buckingham Township, PA

Home Care Buckingham Township, PA

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Buckingham Township, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“Other ABC provides a person to cook and do laundry for my mother. The people I have spoken to at the agency have been extremely helpful but more importantly kind and understanding. I have gotten quick responses to any inquiries I have made. The caregiver has been more than flexible and provides reliable help for my mother. I am feeling confident my mother is getting quality care to help her stay in her home.”

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“We appreciate all that you did and would have loved to have Seth with us longer than we did. This was very sudden and in Gods hands I guess. Her last meal was the pasta you made. We tried it too. It was excellent. So you provided her favorite meal. Thank you for that. We would recommend you to anyone who is in need of such services. Be well.”

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“I am a current client of this provider We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.”

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“first of all the owner Brian Greene is an amazing person to work for/with. Hes very compassionate to his workers and staff. If we need help and there's no caregiver available. Brian will step in. We also give our clients the best care possible. So proud to say Brian just opened up another office in Delaware. Doing an amazing job. I started work with this agency in 2012 when my mom became I'll. A good environment. I definitely would recommend this place of employment.”

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“first of all the owner Brian Greene is an amazing person to work for/with. Hes very compassionate to his workers and staff. If we need help and there's no caregiver available. Brian will step in. We also give our clients the best care possible. So proud to say Brian just opened up another office in Delaware. Doing an amazing job. I started work with this agency in 2012 when my mom became I'll. A good environment. I definitely would recommend this place of employment.”

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“Always Best Care Senior Services of Philadelphia abides by the highest standards in the provision of in-home care.”

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“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again”

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“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”

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“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”

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“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”

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“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”

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“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”

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“Always Best Care Senior Services are a group of compassionate care givers and professionals. Use them for all your personal needs Senior or younger. They get the job done!!!”

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“I appreciate ABC of Bristol. They served me and my friend, Helen, at very difficult time. The office staff, social workers, and the aides were professional, caring, and reliable. Donna you are awesome....keep up the great work!!!! I would recommend this service to anyone.”

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“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Buckingham Township, PA?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Buckingham Township, PA

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care

Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Buckingham Township, PA

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Buckingham Township, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your PA's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Buckingham Township, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Buckingham Township, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Latest News in Buckingham Township, PA

Buckingham warehouse plan withdrawn; presentation canceled

Cliff LebowitzPosted Tuesday, August 1, 2023 5:25 pm Cliff LebowitzThe representative for a new warehouse plan in Buckingham has withdrawn its preliminary proposal and scrapped this week’s scheduled appearance before the planning commission.Explaining the move, a Friday letter cited a same-day “extensive review” by the township engineer, and comprehensive public comment from a township supervisor at a packed July 26 board meeting that questioned “whether or not the plans were in a shape ...

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The representative for a new warehouse plan in Buckingham has withdrawn its preliminary proposal and scrapped this week’s scheduled appearance before the planning commission.

Explaining the move, a Friday letter cited a same-day “extensive review” by the township engineer, and comprehensive public comment from a township supervisor at a packed July 26 board meeting that questioned “whether or not the plans were in a shape ready for more formal review.”

The letter to the township manager added the decision was made “in order to enable the applicant and its consultants to evaluate, review, and potentially revise the presently pending plans,” and that they would “advise if and when the plans would be ready for resubmission and reconsideration.”

Buckingham Township residents had attended the July 26 supervisors meeting to express their deep concern, and often outrage, regarding social media posts that were noted as having “inaccurately depicted” the “very preliminary” application.

The proposal, often referred to as only a “sketch plan” during discussion with officials, was designated as for the township’s planned industrial (PI) zoning district (PI-2). Eleven residents spoke on the matter during the public comment session, sometimes to sustained applause.

In an official post on its website, the township had noted “no, an Amazon warehouse is not coming to Buckingham Township!” It further noted that the social media “post makes it sound like it is a done deal and that the only way to stop it is to come to the (Aug. 2) planning commission meeting. This is also not true. The process to review a proposed development is much more involved and much longer than that.”

During the public comment discussion, grateful residents, their supervisors, and the township engineer and solicitor noted a variety of examples of development projects in the township over the years that were significantly altered in the common interest, and often abandoned altogether.

They also noted extensive, successful efforts to establish agricultural and conservation easements that prohibited any development, with rare minor exceptions, such as allowing development in part of a preserved forest by adding more forest to the original preserved tract.

The withdrawn application was submitted to the township last May for an auto parts storage warehouse on a 68-acre property on Cold Spring Creamery Road. That followed preliminary discussion of a sketch plan at a public work session last February. The township’s official website posting had summarized that “this is not a done deal and nothing is approved. There is no agreement with anyone from the township to approve the project. None. The only signed ‘agreement’ is between the property owner and the private individual interested in building on the site.”

Further information remains available in that official posting in the news section on the township website.

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Buckingham Planners Table Action On 150,000-Square-Foot Warehouse

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The Buckingham Township Planning Commission on Wednesday night voted to table action on preliminary land development plans for a proposed 150,000-square-foot warehouse in the township.The planners did not say when they would be resuming the discussion and taking a vote, but encouraged residents to watch the township's website for information. The next scheduled meeting of the planning commission is March 6 at 7:30 p.m.A standing-room-only crowd greeted the commissioners as they considered plans f...

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The Buckingham Township Planning Commission on Wednesday night voted to table action on preliminary land development plans for a proposed 150,000-square-foot warehouse in the township.

The planners did not say when they would be resuming the discussion and taking a vote, but encouraged residents to watch the township's website for information. The next scheduled meeting of the planning commission is March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

A standing-room-only crowd greeted the commissioners as they considered plans for the 30-dock facility, which is proposed to be built on the DiGirolamo Tract bordered by Cold Spring Creamery Road, Burnt House Hill Road and Progress Meadow Drive.

The warehouse would be located on 25 acres on the east side of the property on Progress Meadow Drive. The remaining part of the property fronting on Cold Spring Creamery Road would be placed in a conservation easement and will continue to be farmed.

At times during the meeting, the discussion got emotional as residents spoke out against the land development plan, raising concern over traffic and noise from the 18-wheelers that would be rolling down their streets.

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A warehouse is a permitted use in the P1-2 Planned Industrial Zoning District. The applicant, however, is asking the township for a number of waivers including from the installation of bicycle and pedestrian paths on Cold Spring Creamery Road and from widening or reconstructing streets that are an inadequate width or condition to meet township requirements.

If the waivers are granted, the money the developer would have paid for the required improvements would be directed to another off site improvement agreed upon by the township and the developer.

The project is being proposed by J.G. Petrucci Company of Asbury Park, New Jersey, which was represented at the meeting by land development attorney Ed Murphy, engineer Greg Glitzer from Gilmore and Associates and Matt Hammond, a consultant with Traffic Planning and Design.

According to Glitzer the building would set back 1,095 feet from Cold Spring Creamery Road and would include two parking areas - one for trucks on the west side of the building and one for employees and visitors on the east side.

All truck traffic would enter and exit the site from Stony Lane and a new 2,000-foot roadway that would be built between the warehouse and Stony Lane. Employees and visitors would enter the warehouse site from a separate entrance at Progress Meadow Drive.

Hammond said the truck traffic would enter and exit the site by using a right-hand-only turning movement onto Stony Lane and a left hand turning movement into the site. To access Route 611, the trucks would use Stony Lane, Landisville Road, Old Easton Road, and Research Way.

"We would be looking to force all the truck traffic out to that route, out to 611 providing signage and requiring the drivers accessing the facility to take that route back out to 611," said Hammond. "We feel that's the most appropriate and shortest route to get to 611 and not impact the larger residential areas."

Residents at the meeting weren't buying it. They said the truckers would use GPS, which they said will direct them down Cold Spring Creamery Road from Swamp Road (Route 313).

"They are going to come down Swamp, make a turn onto Cold Spring Creamery and then come down Stony," yelled out one woman. "Don't tell me their GPS is going to take them down by the Wawa. You tell me how that's going to work," she said.

"All of us - Church School Road, Cold Spring Creamery. We're all going to have to live with trucks all day long and all night long," another woman yelled out.

"There is no truck that is going to follow that route," said another resident.

At several points during the meeting, the shouts from the crowd overwhelmed the meeting. Township engineer Dan Gray managed to bring some order back, encouraging residents to wait until the formal part of the presentation was over to make their comments.

When public comment began, resident Bob Eberle was the first to speak.

"We're talking about 30 bays. That's got me concerned for these old roads," said Eberle, who lives on Old Easton Road several doors down from Stony Lane. "These are little roads that are designed for horse and buggies not 18-wheelers," he said. "If we get all these 18-wheelers we won't be able to live here."

One resident asked, "Don't we have the ability to say no trucks allowed on certain roads?"

Larry Woodson of Landisville Road in neighboring Plumstead Township which will feel the impact of the project said he is concerned that trucks will overwhelm the local roads, including the one he lives on. "My concern is the amount of traffic and the size of the road."

As part of the project, the developer is planning to improve the intersection of Old Easton Road and Landisville Road. The intersection would be improved and realigned to provide improved site distance and safety, said Hammond.

At one point during the meeting, Gray pointed out to residents that the township is "obligated to provide for industrial uses. We selected this area many, many years ago before anyone up here was on the commission, before any of the houses along Creamery Road were built ... We have to provide for it just like we have to provide for mobile home parks - everything. We selected this. It has been on the books and tweaked over the years. This has always been our industrial zone in the township."

"Yes, the land is zoned industrial," responded one resident. "But the local road infrastructure has not been constructed for the size of operation that this would bring in ... this warehouse is way to big for where it is proposed. The in and out access is absolutely ridiculous."

Gray pointed out that under the law, Buckingham can't require a developer to widen all the roads. It can only require them to improve roads along the frontage of its property.

"So what is our recourse?" asked a resident. "Do we have to go to Harrisburg and say, 'Our roads are too small for 18-wheelers?"

Another resident took aim at the developer's list of requested waivers, asking, "Should Buckingham compromise public safety for developer cost saving? We must insist that this developer fully complies with all safety ordinances without any exceptions," he said.

Democrat Announces Summer/Fall Campaign For Buckingham Supervisor

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Democrat Mike Bateman has announced his summer and fall campaign for an open six year seat on the board of supervisors in Buckingham Township."Being born and raised about 45 minutes from Buckingham, when an opportunity presented itself for my family to return to Pennsylvania from Southern California I knew this would be the ideal environment to raise my family and put down roots. I was familiar with the area, still have family here, and understand what makes our community special," he wrote in...

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Democrat Mike Bateman has announced his summer and fall campaign for an open six year seat on the board of supervisors in Buckingham Township.

"Being born and raised about 45 minutes from Buckingham, when an opportunity presented itself for my family to return to Pennsylvania from Southern California I knew this would be the ideal environment to raise my family and put down roots. I was familiar with the area, still have family here, and understand what makes our community special," he wrote in a press release to Patch officially announcing his campaign.

"I'm new to politics," said Bateman. "There's no hiding that and no shame to it either. I will bring an open and curious mind to all local issues, and I think that’s exactly what Buckingham needs - someone who isn't tied to the local partisan political game for decades, someone who's energetic and has ideas. The ideas may not always work out, but I want to bring fresh thoughts to the Board of Supervisors for this township to make our community better for everyone."

His platform includes making permitting easier, improving community spaces, establishing a Buckingham Farmer's Market, budget transparency, mandatory requests for proposals for third party vendors, pay better attention to township roads, preserve history and improve community communications, providing timely minutes and meeting videos, no airport expansion and continued land preservation efforts.

As an entrepreneur and small business owner, Bateman said he first "fell in love with the green space and rolling fields" of Buckingham. "Then we began to discover the local produce, dairy and goods that we could find at farms and small businesses. As a small business owner myself, I know the value and importance of supporting local businesses and industries.

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"I take community participation very seriously as a value in my life, and having been here for several years and observing our elected leadership’s strengths and weaknesses, I knew that several challenges we are facing could only be solved with new faces and a different leadership style," he said.

"Since we want Buckingham to be our 'forever home' and our kids to grow up in a thriving community, I am committed to being a part of Buckingham’s leadership for a growing future generation.

"I love our community’s connectedness – we’re all invested in our shared success," he said. "With more and more people moving to Buckingham, we need to proactively plan for that growth while preserving the essence of what makes our township great.

"While our current leadership has stewarded our community to where we are today, it is time for a spirited contrast of visions and goals for our community," said Bateman. "I don’t expect anybody to do work that I’m not willing to do myself, and I’m at a point in my life, business and community engagement to put my name forward as a candidate for Buckingham Township Supervisor."

For additional information on Bateman's platform, click here.

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Wawa Opening New Convenience Store, Gas Station In Doylestown

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The wait is almost over for those who "gottahava Wawa" and live and work on the north side of Doylestown.Wawa will officially celebrate the opening of its newest Bucks County convenience store and gas station on Thursday, May 11 at 3659 North Easton Road, Doylestown (Buckingham Township) 18902.Friends and neighbors are invited to the store at 7:45 a.m. on opening day to join the general manager and local notables who will help do the honors of counting down to the moment when the doors ...

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The wait is almost over for those who "gottahava Wawa" and live and work on the north side of Doylestown.

Wawa will officially celebrate the opening of its newest Bucks County convenience store and gas station on Thursday, May 11 at 3659 North Easton Road, Doylestown (Buckingham Township) 18902.

Friends and neighbors are invited to the store at 7:45 a.m. on opening day to join the general manager and local notables who will help do the honors of counting down to the moment when the doors open at 8 a.m. for the very first time.

"The ceremonial start gives a nod to the power of positivity and kindness that naturally occurs when Wawa customers hold the door for one another, celebrating a gesture that happens thousands of times a day at Wawa stores and makes everyone feel welcomed and appreciated," said a Wawa spokesperson.

The first 100 customers through the door on opening day will receive a limited-edition “Wawa Coffee Hoagies Kindness” t-shirt while supplies last. All customers also will enjoy free coffee on opening day.

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“At Wawa, our core purpose is fulfilling lives every day, and since our first store opened, we’ve believed that we all have a role in making this world a better place,” said Chris Gheysens, Wawa’s President and CEO. “Our associates deliver experiences and often create emotional connections with customers that go beyond what traditionally happens in a retail environment, and we look forward to welcoming old friends and making new ones in this wonderful community!”

Following the countdown, a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. with Wawa’s mascot, Wally Goose, oversized scissors, red ribbon, confetti and fanfare.

Wawa will also be recognizing local first responders with its signature "Hoagies for Heroes" hoagie-building competition. Local first responders will compete to see who can build the most hoagies in three minutes. Wawa will conclude the Hoagies for Heroes competitions by presenting checks for $1,000 to each department’s charity of choice.

Curtiss Stires will serve as general manager of the new Doylestown store leading a team of Wawa associates.

The new store is fully equipped with a built-to-order, fresh food kitchen featuring its signature hoagies (80 million hoagies sold annually) and newest food innovations such as the ever-popular burger; award-winning Wawa coffee (195 million cups sold annually); the Sizzlis, Wawa’s hot breakfast sandwich; Wawa’s new line of specialty beverages (hot, cold, iced and frozen); the Wawa Bakery; and Wawa’s beverage line of dairy products, juices and teas, plus packaged goods and fuel services, among other amenities.

In addition to the store-level experience, customers can access their Wawa favorites through mobile ordering, curbside pickup, delivery options and its newest catering online offer where customers can order favorite Wawa foods for their upcoming events at: www.wawacatering.com.

Wawa plans to open 76 new stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida in 2023. The grand opening of the new Doylestown will mark the 13th stores to open among the chain’s six-state operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C. The chain also announced its future expansion to Florida Panhandle, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, with more details on those new locations to be shared soon.

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