It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
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.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Newtown Square Historical Society Paper Mill House Museum gets harder without someone by their side. 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 Newtown, 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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Service AreasSince 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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“I couldn’t thank this Company enough for the services my Father had, it’s difficult to trust others yet Always Best Care of Philadelphia did it with ease. We happily recommend them to our family and friends. Bryant and Co. truly care as if it was their own family. God Bless and May all your Staff be safe, they are in my prayers.”
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“The highlights for me is The boss man Bryant Greene, and most of his awesome staff. Mr. Greene, his brother Al Billz and staff always looked out for me even when I was ill. I love them and Always Best Care to the moon and back!”
“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.”
“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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“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”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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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“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.”
“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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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.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
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.
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.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home 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:
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:
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. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Helen Randle Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
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. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local La Stalla or visit Old Newtown Road Bridge, Historic Site, don't feel bad. 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.
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:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
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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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.
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 Newtown, 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.
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:
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 Newtown, 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.
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.
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:
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.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
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.
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
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
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 Newtown, 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.
Two career firefighters will be recognized for saving the life of a woman during a house fire in neighboring Lower Makefield Township.Patch StaffNEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Two Newtown Township firefighters will be recognized at the March 26 meeting of the board of supervisors for saving the life of a Lower Makefield woman during a house fire in early February.The actions that they took "were truly heroic," said Elen Snyder, the chair of the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors in announcing the upcoming sp...
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NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Two Newtown Township firefighters will be recognized at the March 26 meeting of the board of supervisors for saving the life of a Lower Makefield woman during a house fire in early February.
The actions that they took "were truly heroic," said Elen Snyder, the chair of the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors in announcing the upcoming special recognition. "They went above and beyond the call of duty."
On Feb. 4, Newtown career firefighters Michael Bradshaw and Quinnten Jones responded to a house fire in neighboring Lower Makefield and rescued a woman from the second floor of the burning home. The woman had gone back inside to rescue the family's pets and became disoriented.
"Those two firefighters were able to make entry and were able to get her out before the situation got even worse," said Glenn Forsyth, the chief of Newtown Fire Rescue. "I can tell you that as one of the first officers on the scene, when those guys were coming out with her the house flashed over. It was a serious situation that could have ended up a lot worse without our staff there. Our guys are well-trained. They do a fantastic job."
The house erupted into a fireball moments after Michael Bradshaw and Quinnten Jones rescued a woman from the second floor. After saving the woman, they began attacking the fire. (Jeff Goldberg)
Three people were saved from the fire that roared through the Lower Makefield home.
Yardley-Makefield Deputy Chief Tim Chamberlain reported that when two trash haulers saw what was happening, they entered the smoke-filled house in the Farmview section of the township off of Dolington Road and helped rescue a man, his wife, and daughter.
The mother and daughter were struggling to help the father down the steps in an electric chair lift when the trash haulers came to their aid, said Chamberlain, explaining that the father was unable to walk due to an earlier foot injury. “They (the trash haulers) carried him out of the building,” he said.
Moments later, Chamberlain said the mother ran back into the house to rescue the pet dog and cat who perished in the fire.
“Two firemen from Newtown got there quick and were alerted that the mother had gone back inside so they went in, found her on the second floor kind of disoriented and guided her down the steps and got her out," said Chamberlain.
“The smoke was banked down on the first and second floors and the heat was really pushing them back when they got in the front door. They had little time to get in, find her and get out,” said Chamberlain.
While they were inside, Chamberlain said a sliding glass door at the rear of the house blew out and the wind blew the fire from the back to the front of the building in a tremendous ball of fire.
“They were in there when it happened and they could feel the temperature change and they knew they had to move fast,” said Chamberlain. “It was fortunate that the Newtown guys got there quick and were able to get her out,” said Chamberlain. “They did an awesome job.
“For the conditions that were going on in that house, I thank God they were there to do that rescue when they did. They used their training, experience, and knowledge and did what had to be done. I can’t give them enough credit."
(Jeff Goldberg)
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From Levittown to Dublin, Irish eyes will be shining at parades and special events throughout Bucks County this weekend.Patch StaffBUCKS COUNTY, PA — The holiday may be Monday, but Bucks County will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day in grand style this weekend. From Levittown to Dublin, Irish eyes will be shining at parades and special events throughout the county.Here are five fun things to do this weekend to celebrate the greening of Bucks County.Levittown will be the place for the annual Bucks County St....
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BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The holiday may be Monday, but Bucks County will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day in grand style this weekend. From Levittown to Dublin, Irish eyes will be shining at parades and special events throughout the county.
Here are five fun things to do this weekend to celebrate the greening of Bucks County.
Levittown will be the place for the annual Bucks County St. Patrick's Day Parade, a tradition that goes back to 1989. The parade returns after being canceled at the last minute for safety concerns over a fatal triple shooting last year in Falls Township. The parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15 at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Bristol Township, proceed along New Falls Road, and end at the Levittown American Baseball Fields in Falls Township, across from the Thornridge Shopping Center. READ MORE
Peddler’s Village will "Celebrate the Green" with a long weekend — March 14 to 17 — of Irish-themed fun featuring a free outdoor “Find the Pots ‘O Gold” scavenger hunt, a pub crawl, a “Taste of Ireland” Sunday brunch, and a “Shake Your Shamrock Fun Run.” From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, families can engage in the free Find the Pots ‘O Gold scavenger hunt that will reward participating children with novelty prizes and adults with the chance to enter into a drawing for a $100 dining and lodging gift card. READ MORE
There's no better place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than in Dublin. The Dublin Town Center will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish fun on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center's "Lucky To Have You Event" will feature a day filled with special promotions, live music and a shamrock scavenger hunt. During the hunt, visitors are challenged to find a hidden shamrock at The Station or The Square to claim a prize from a participating business. READ MORE
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Sesame Place in Middletown Township will celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day with clovers, Irish music, and more from March 15 to 23. Highlights include a Furry Friends St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party, where guests can dance a jig to fun and energetic tunes along with their favorite Sesame Street friend; Irish Dancing Shows by the Rince Ri School of Irish Dance at Sesame Studios; Grover’s Clover Scavenger Hunt, a St. Patrick’s Day-themed scavenger hunt around the park; and St. Patrick’s Day Dine with Elmo & Friends, featuring photos with everyone’s favorite furry friends in their festive green St. Patrick’s Day attire and scrumptious St. Patrick’s Day-inspired treat. READ MORE
St. Patrick's Day festivities start Saturday at Sesame Place in Middletown Township. (Sesame Place Philadelphia)
The Newtown Irish Festival is officially underway at the Green Parrot Restaurant on North Sycamore Street with Irish music, food, dancing, and fun ongoing between now and St. Patrick's Day (March 17). The afternoons and evenings are packed with everything Irish from food and specialty drinks to Irish dancers, live bands, balloon creations and the restaurant's own Green Parrot mascot, who will be making appearances throughout the festival. The parrot's menu is brimming with Irish favorites from Irish chowder, Guinness stew and potato soup to shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, bangers and mash, Irish nachos, a shamrock sandwich, and lots more. READ MORE
The Green Parrot will be making guest appearances throughout the Newtown Irish Festival. (Green Parrot Restaurant)
In a letter to PHMSA, Fitzpatrick writes that "the public has repeatedly been met with half-answers, or worse, no answers at all."Patch StaffUPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is again calling on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to shutdown the Sunoco Pipeline running through Bucks County until all corrective measures are fully implemented and the safety of the pipeline is unequivocally confirmed.In late January, Energy Transfer, which operates the...
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UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is again calling on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to shutdown the Sunoco Pipeline running through Bucks County until all corrective measures are fully implemented and the safety of the pipeline is unequivocally confirmed.
In late January, Energy Transfer, which operates the pipeline for Sunoco, confirmed a leak that contaminated the groundwater and a number of residential wells with jet fuel in the Mt. Eyre Manor neighborhood.
After meeting with impacted residents from the Mt. Eyre Manor community, the Bucks County congressman fired off a letter on Friday to Ben Kochman, the acting administrator of PHMSA, outlining the concerns of residents.
“The public has repeatedly been met with half-answers, or worse, no answers at all,” he wrote. “My constituents have asked for full transparency and accountability. I believe the residents of our community deserve nothing less.
“The impact of this leak on our community cannot be overstated. Families are now dependent on bottled water as their primary source of drinking water, many have unknowingly consumed contaminated water, and property values have been compromised,” he continued.
“Perhaps most profoundly, our residents are living in a constant state of fear and uncertainty, questioning whether they can ever trust their environment again.”
Joining the congressman in calling for a shutdown of the pipeline are U.S. Senator John Fetterman, the Bucks County Commissioners, State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren who represent the township in Washington, Harrisburg and Bucks County. The Upper Makefield Board of Supervisors have also asked that the line be temporarily shutdown.
“The Constitution of our Commonwealth guarantees every citizen the right to clean air, pure water, and the protection of our environment for future generations. Allowing a faulty pipeline - one with a documented history of leaks - to continue operating directly violates these fundamental rights and furtherjeopardizes the health and safety of our community,” said Fitzpatrick. “We cannot, and must not, stand idly by as these rights are trampled upon.”
In his letter, Fitzpatrick said the “ongoing situation has left our residents feeling unsafe and uncertain in their own homes. No family should ever have to question their safety or the quality of their water, yet that is the painful reality we face today.”
Fitzpatrick said while the February 13, 2025, Notice of Proposed Safety Order is a step toward addressing both immediate and long-term solutions, he expressed “deep concern” that the proposed actions may not go far enough to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
Fitzpatrick blasted Energy Transfer's response to PHMSA's Safety Order, which he said “oversteps its bounds” and is “not only insensitive to the residents directly affected but also dismissive of the broader public concern.”
At three public meetings with Sunoco and Energy Transfer officials residents have contended that the leak started 16 months earlier. Sunoco and Energy Transfer have said there is insufficient evidence to support the claim.
“As both the preliminary report and Sunoco's own response indicate, the September 2023 odor complaint is a strong indication that the leak began around that time,” Fitzpatrick writes in his letter to the Pipeline Administration. “Furthermore, as confirmed by DEP during the February 27 town hall, if they had known then what they know now, it would have been ‘insane’ to miss such a significant issue.
“I agree with DEP's assessment and must remind both PHMSA and Sunoco that the leak was only detected due to a private citizen conducting an independent test,” wrote Fitzpatrick to the Pipeline Administration.
Fitzpatrick added that while Sunoco acknowledged taking some corrective actions, “they fail to provide sufficient proof that these actions have been adequate to restore public confidence. Simply put, the community remains unconvinced that the pipeline is safe. If Sunoco genuinely wishes to regain the trust of the community, I believe they must take the responsible step of temporarily shutting down the pipeline until all corrective measures are fully implemented and the safety of the pipeline is unequivocally confirmed.
Fitzpatrick said Sunoco's claim that there is no sufficient evidence to determine how long the pipeline had been leaking “is not only tone-deaf but also disregards the fact that the leak was detected by a private citizen conducting their own test. If Sunoco had been monitoring the pipeline properly, I believe it would not have taken 10 days to confirm the existence of a leak. The failure to detect this issue internally raises serious concerns about Sunoco's ability to ensure the safety of the pipeline going forward.”
Fitzpatrick concludes his letter by writing, “I trust that these comments will receive full and fair consideration and if applicable, I request that this letter be submitted as part of the record, as well as made available to all interested parties.”
Upper Makefield will hold its next public meeting and update with Sunoco, the state Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on Tuesday, March 11 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at The Crossing Church, 1895 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing.
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Toll Brothers will be building the new project at Twining Bridge Road and Route 413 under plans approved by the township in 2022.Patch Staff|Updated Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 5:52 am ETNEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The heavy machinery is moving in and soon site preparation work will begin at the future home of Lyondale Meadows.The new 45-home Toll Brothers housing development, which received final approval from Newtown Township in 2022, is poised to break ground at Route 413 and Twining Bridge Road across from Newtown...
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NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The heavy machinery is moving in and soon site preparation work will begin at the future home of Lyondale Meadows.
The new 45-home Toll Brothers housing development, which received final approval from Newtown Township in 2022, is poised to break ground at Route 413 and Twining Bridge Road across from Newtown Grant.
In January, Toll Brothers purchased the property for just under $7 million from Philadelphia Catholic Cemeteries, which is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The land is located between All Saints Cemetery and Twining Bridge Road and borders the back of the township complex on Durham Road.
After the board of supervisors initially denied plans by Toll Brothers to develop 158 acres with larger lot, single-family homes, Toll reached a settlement agreement with the township to cluster the new homes on smaller lots near the intersection of Route 413 and Twining Bridge Road.
As part of the agreement, Toll will dedicate 100 acres of property to the township.
“It’s a very large contiguous open space parcel ... It’s an ideal area of land for the township to use as it sees fit,” said Gregg Adelman, who represented Toll during discussions with the township in 2022.
Heavy machinery has moved onto the site to begin preparing the site for the township's newest housing development at Route 413 and Twining Bridge Road. (Jeff Werner/Patch)
The settlement agreement also designated the signalized intersection of North Drive at the entrance to Newtown Grant as the access point for the new development.
Access to the proposed development had been an issue from day one with the original plan, which had originally proposed two access points onto Twining Bridge Road, which was vigorously opposed by residents living along the residential street.
The developer had considered two other options - a two-mile-long roadway taking access at Wrights Road and a shared access driveway at the Newtown Township Municipal complex - both of which were rejected by the township.
The settlement plan also proposes almost a mile of public trails, which will connect to existing trails in the area. The trails and the roadways would be owned and maintained by the homeowners association at no cost to the township, said Adelman.
In addition, the settlement plan includes enhanced buffering along the perimeter of the project site to “not fully screen, but to mitigate” any visual impacts from Twining Bridge and Durham roads.
“We have moved beyond what your ordinance would ordinarily require and have enhanced that. And that would be an obligation imposed upon Toll under the settlement,” said Adelman.
In a question and answer give and take with the developer in 2022, Supervisor Phil Calabro pointed to the financial impact the development would have on the township.
“This would put a nice chunk of change in our pocket as far as the real estate transfer tax and the earned income tax,” said Calabro. “As these people get increases in pay, it will increase the earned income tax. Looking at the big picture we’re not just looking at 45 homes and the supposed density and the supposed traffic, we’re looking at a fiscal gain to the township. And either we get a financial gain or this board raises taxes.”
Supervisor Kyle Davis joined Calabro and the rest of the board in voting for the settlement, saying it checked off the concerns he had with previous plans, which mostly focused on access to the site.
“Everybody here would agree we don’t want any more building anywhere, but we don’t have the option when it comes to the rights of property owners,” said Davis. “We don’t have a legal leg to stand on. This is a good compromise and it ticks off all the boxes I had a problem with.”
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