Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at your police department?

The Solebury Township Police Department is excited to announce our FREE Community Police Academy, starting this fall! This is your chance to get hands-on and see exactly how your local officers keep our community safe.

Over six weeks, you'll get to:

• Sit in on a patrol vehicle demo & traffic stop simulation
• Work a mock crime scene investigation
• Try on DUI impairment goggles
• Watch a K-9 demonstration
• See a drone operations demo
• Meet the officers who serve Solebury Township, ask questions, and tour the department

WHEN: Six Wednesday evenings | September 23 – October 28, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
WHERE: Solebury Township Building & Police Department

This program is a great way to build a stronger connection with your police department and better understand the work that goes into keeping our township safe. Space is limited, so don't wait!

Learn more and sign up now using the attached application.

Download the flier for more details
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PennDOT hosted a virtual meeting on its proposal for a roundabout at the intersection of US Rte. 202 and Rte. 179 on June 9. You can watch the video of that meeting on YouTube.

The proposed project will transform the intersection into a modern single-lane roundabout with a northbound bypass lane to Rte. 179. It is designed to improve safety, reduce crashes, and ease traffic congestion. The project also includes a minor impact to the Solebury Gateway Trail, and PennDOT is seeking public input on this aspect.

You can give your feedback and stay up-to-date on this proposal at PennDOT's project page on their website. The comment period closes on June 23.

Click here to download and view a PDF of the concept plan (as pictured in the thumbnail above right).

Solebury Board of Supervisors Chair Mark Baum Baicker sent the following letter to the Bucks County Herald, which was published in the June 11 issue:

To the Editor:

This is written in response to an article (“North Wales Water Authority plans to place storage tank on Solebury open space”) in the June 4th issue of The Herald. When NWWA came to the Solebury Supervisors meeting in May, the Board did not give the requested support for the project and suggested that the authority meet with the community and then come back before the Board. It is important to understand that this proposal could only come to fruition if the Township were to transfer to NWWA or give them use of a one-acre piece of preserved property, which the Board would not commit to do. If you are a resident of the Fox Run, North Pointe, Ingham Mews, Logan Square or Hermitage communities, I would urge you to attend NWWA’s public meeting when it is announced so that you understand exactly what is being proposed.

Mark Baum Baicker, Chair
Solebury Township Board of Supervisors

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has awarded Solebury Township a Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TASA) grant in the amount of $1,497,400 to support construction of a new multimodal trail in conjunction with the first phase of the future Solebury Green park.

The grant will fund the construction of approximately 1,320 feet of shared-use path and 280 feet of boardwalk along the south side of Lower York Road between Reeder Road and Shire Drive. The project is designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, safety, and accessibility while helping to connect gaps in an already established trail and multimodal network throughout the Township.

The pathway project represents a significant milestone in the development of Solebury Green, the Township’s planned approximately 13-acre community park property acquired in 2020. The trail system will provide safe access for residents and visitors while linking existing and future pedestrian and bicycle facilities along the Lower York Road corridor. Concept plans for the project include a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail, boardwalk sections through environmentally sensitive areas, ADA-accessible improvements, and future trail connections within the park system.

“This award is an important investment in Solebury Township’s long-term vision for safe, connected, and accessible recreational and transportation infrastructure,” said Township Manager Chris Garges. “The project will not only enhance public access to Solebury Green, but also create new opportunities for walking, biking, recreation, and community connectivity throughout the Township.”

With the grant now formally awarded, the Township will begin the administration phase of the project, including final engineering design, environmental review, and permitting.

The Township thanks its consultants, project partners, State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, State Rep. Tim Brennan and residents who have supported the vision for Solebury Green and the continued expansion of multimodal infrastructure within the community.

Additional information regarding the project and future updates will be shared through the Township’s website and social media channels.

Videos from the two Solebury Housing Forum Workshops are available to view.

 June 4 Housing Forum Video 

 April 9 Housing Forum Video 

The first Housing Forum, held April 9, and the second on June 4, were informal gatherings which included discussions with community members that would be served by attainable housing and panel discussions with members of the attainable housing industry. The discussions were followed by community insights and comments.

In conjunction with Bucks County Planning Commission, Tom Comitta Associates, and Township staff, the Comprehensive Plan Committee has worked diligently since January 2024 to update the 10-year Township Comprehensive Plan.

Since then the Committee has analyzed results of a survey mailed to Township residents, held issue forums on significant topics, and held a community workshop.

As of March 2026, the Township is entering the final phase of the update process. A first draft of the plan has been circulated to the Committee members for their review.

In the next few months, additional drafting will be done to the plan and the final steps in the process will commence, including Planning Commission review, 45-day comment period for contiguous municipalities and school district, and adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

At its Feb. 3 meeting, the Solebury Board of Supervisors adopted a policy for handling claims by Township residents for damages to mailboxes caused by direct strikes from Township vehicles during the performance of snow plowing operations.

The Solebury Public Works Department often works under difficult weather conditions, including the plowing of snow, and takes care to avoid damage to residents' mailboxes located in the public road rights-of-way or Homeowners Association.

Experience shows that mailboxes are rarely, but sometimes, hit by plows. In addition, damage may be caused by the force of the snow or plow wash hitting the mailbox during plowing operations.

While a resident may not have a choice to locate a mailbox outside the road right-of-way due to USPS requirements, the resident can take steps to minimize exposure to loss and damage.

Accordingly, the purpose of this policy is to address mailbox damage resulting from Solebury Public Works Department snow plowing operations and claims for reimbursement by residents.

View our Mailbox Replacement Policy for more information.

Bookmark these links to stay up-to-the-minute on storm related road closures and conditions:

• Solebury Township Police on CrimeWatch
• Solebury Township Police on FaceBook
• Solebury Township Police on Instagram
• Solebury Township on FaceBook
• Solebury Township on Instagram