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Election Day Hours for 5/17
The hours for primary election day tomorrow are 7:00am – 8:00pm.

The Work Session for Monday 5/16 is cancelled.
The Work Session for Monday 5/16 is cancelled.



Shredding Event Rescheduled To June 25
Due to the predicted high winds for this Saturday, May 7, the shredder company postponed the event and rescheduled it for Saturday, June 25th.



Penndel Safari on April 30-May 1
Display animal outside or in windows for local Penndel kids to find! Then walk around the neighborhood and try to spot the animals.

Looking for submission for Penndel Time Capsule!
You can drop off your submission to Borough Hall or e-mail it to L.Germain@boroughofpenndel.org.


Hazardous Waste Events

Addiction Resources

Zoning Hearing Board - 3/16 @ 7:30PM
40 Bellevue Ave. The applicant is appealing the 8/2/21 Zoning Violation Notice, requesting an interpretation to permit auto repair as a permitted accessory use to...


Police Chief Sean Perry Completes Training
Congratulations to Chief Sean Perry. He recently completed the very difficult and prestigious Northwestern University "School of Police Staff and Command" course and training. Chief...
Council Meeting on 2/7 at 7:30pm at Borough Hall
Open to the public. Click here for the agenda.

Snow Emergency until 1/29 at 7pm
The mayor has declared a Snow Emergency for the Borough until 7pm tonight. Snow parking ordinances will be in effect to allow for plowing of...
Information on Bucks' Three County-run Clinics
https://www.buckscounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=316 Upper Bucks Campus (Perkasie) Bucks County Community College Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Warwick Square (Jamison) Monday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday:...

Snow Emergency
The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the approaching storm, effective Thurs. 1/6 at 10:00pm & ending Fri. 1/7 at 10:00am. Please remove all...

Update on Borough Hall building
The MAIL SLOT IN THE FRONT DOOR OF BOROUGH HALL IS NOW ACCESSIBLE by the new handicapped ramp walkway which is up against the front...

Council Meeting on Monday, January 3
Swearing in of elected officials will start at 7; meeting will start at 7:30pm. Click here for agenda.

Street Sweeping on Thursday 12/16
Borough wide street sweeping is scheduled for Thursday, December 16 beginning at 7:00AM.

Borough Hall Closed for Construction
Due to construction the Penndel Borough Office will closed on 11/30, 12/1 and 12/2.


Annual Halloween Parade Sunday, October 31st, 12pm
The Activities Committee of Penndel will be hosting the annual Halloween parade Sunday October 31st meeting at the Penndel Fire Company at 12:00 noon. We...

Penndel Pumpkins


BCWSA Lining Project POSTPONED
Penndel Residents: The BCWSA lining project scheduled for the week of (9/7), has been postponed until the spring 2022 due the issues related to the...

Crisis Cleanup has been activated for survivors of IDA To Register their Unmet Needs.
Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management platform that improves coordination, reduces duplication of efforts, improves efficiency, and improves survivors’ and volunteers' experience....

Tree Tender Offer

E-Waste Recycling Event
https://penndelboro.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Penndel-E-Waste-Event-Flyer35413.pdf

Trash will be on Wednesday, 9/8, the week of Labor Day
For the week of Labor Day, trash will be on that Wednesday (9/8).

Volunteer clean-up day
Want to make your community better? Want to help make Penndel safer and cleaner? Please join us on Saturday, August 14, at 11am to help...

Celebrate our local police on Tuesday, August 3, with National Night Out!
Come on down to the Penndel Police Station from 6-9pm on Tuesday, August 3, to celebrate National Night Out! There will be free popcorn, cotton...


Poster Contest!
Stormwater Pollution Poster Contest Help Penndel Borough raise awareness about stormwater pollution by making a poster! Winners will get a gift certificate to local Penndel...

Looking for Historical Donations
The Historical Society is looking for donations of any historical items of importance to Penndel Borough. The Historical Society will be displaying these historical items...


License, ID Card Holders Can Save Lives Through Organ Donation
Harrisburg, PA – In conjunction with the national observance of Donate Life Month in April, the Pennsylvania departments of Transportation and Health are spreading the...

Trash: Mattresses
Reminder: If you are throwing out a mattress, it must be wrapped in plastic or the trash hauler will not pick it up.

Penndel Safari
We will be hosting the Penndel Safari again on the weekend of April 24-25! Post a sign and display some animals! Then walk around Penndel...

COVID-19 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RECOVERY PROGRAM (CHIRP)
For residents/businesses in Penndel, you may find this helpful if you are involved in the hospitality industry: https://www.bcrda.com/covid-19-hospitality-industry-recovery-program-chirp/



Penndel Earned Income Tax (EIT)
The Borough of Penndel recently passed an ordinance to begin collecting a local earned income tax in 2021. The tax will be assessed to Borough...


2021 Calendar

Proposed budget

Penndel Borough Police Department will be hosting a “Fill the Police Car” event to collect toy donations for the Bucks County TOYS FOR TOTS program!
Penndel Borough Police Department will be hosting a “Fill the Police Car” event to collect toy donations for the Bucks County TOYS FOR TOTS program!...

New Bucks County Grant Will Cover Delinquent Mortgages Resulting From COVID-19
A new grant program will pay delinquent mortgages for qualifying individuals and families in Bucks County who have experienced reduced income as a result of...

Halloween Parade
At noon on October 31, Penndel will be holding its Halloween parade! Starting at the firehouse, there will be a socially-distanced parade followed by treats...

Halloween Drive-through Event
All are welcome to drive by some of Penndel's spookiest sites! Thanks to all residents who volunteered their homes.


Peco is offering expanded assistance to residents
https://www.peco.com/News/Pages/NewsReleases.aspx

Penndel Pumpkins!

Bucks County Voting Information
Here is Bucks County's official site for voting information: www.buckscounty.org/2020election

Resolution

Important Information for Bucks County Voters
If you have moved, changed your name, or will be a first-time voter on November 3, you need to register to vote or may...

Important Recycling Reminder
Please do not put your recycling materials in a plastic bag in your recycling bin. This is causing a problem for our waste hauler and...


Note on taxes
Any taxes for Donna Caracappa should be mailed to her at PO Box 7359, Penndel, PA 19047. Please do not drop them off at the...

Earned Income Tax Ordinance
This will be discussed during Penndel Borough Council's August 17 meeting.

Penndel Rocks! Event
For our next social distancing event, we will be painting and looking for rocks! We will have some at Borough Hall and the Rec Field,...

Gov. Wolf: Sec. of Health Signs Expanded Mask-Wearing Order
Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces Harrisburg, PA – Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires...

Signs for Penndel Businesses
For Penndel businesses: The following link contains helpful posters and signs put together by the County. https://covid19-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/posters-and-signage

Department of Health Announces Partnership with CVS Health to Assist with COVID-19 Response in Nursing Homes
Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced a partnership with CVS Health to assist with nursing home facility testing as part...

Comcast updates
Xfinity Stores By June 1, 2020, many of our stores will return to offering a compliment of full services for customers and extending hours...

Penndel Neighborhood Walk: June 6-7
Announcing our next social distancing event: Penndel Neighborhood Walk! For the weekend of June 6-7, start at Borough Hall and walk around the neighborhood to...

Community Connections
Community Connections BCOC is hiring an Economic Self Sufficiency Coach. This position is grant-funded through December 31, 2021. Apply by May 21. https://www.bcoc.org/who-we-are/employment/...

PECO Extends Financial Resources for Customers Impacted by COVID-19
Company extends support policies through July 1, spotlights flexible bill pay, customer assistance and Gift of Energy program PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...

TOD Ordinance
BOROUGH OF PENNDEL BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. 2020-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PENNDEL, BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING CHAPTER 405 – “ZONING,” ARTICLE...

Taxes
Penndel Borough is changing the deadline for local taxes. The penalty accrual deadline date is delayed by 30 days from 7/1/20 to 7/31/20 with a...


Self-employed and Others Can Now File for Backdated Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits
Approved claimants should get lump sum payments within 1 week of filing Weekly certifications MUST be filed every week to continue receiving payments Harrisburg, PA...

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, and learner’s permits, will be extended...


PA Banking and Securities Information

Help us Make the Penndel Safari this Weekend!
This weekend, places around Penndel will have animals for kids to find. You can start at Borough Hall and discover the animals there! Then, take...

Governor Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year
Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools...

Food Assistance map
For our residents who may need it. https://bucksgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fa16d67dc70a45a98aca09a29aca9e43

Estates and marriage licenses available via video conference
The County has started to open Estates and do Marriage Licenses via video conference. Attached it the article. http://www.buckscounty.org/sitefinitypfxn/newreader/2020/04/02/videoconferencing-project-announced-for-probate-marriage-licenses

Mental Health Resources
As of April 1, the Center for Community Resources will offer a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or...

Information about masks
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Public Safety Committee Announcement
The Public Safety Committee will keep the residents of Penndel updated.

Governor Wolf Urges USDA to Waive Food Assistance Eligibility Requirements
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue asking that USDA waive eligibility requirements for...

Pennsylvania to Allow Retired Health Care Professionals to Bolster COVID-19 Response
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is acting to enable retired health care professionals to assist with the COVID-19 response by waiving certain licensing regulations. Previously, the...

Governor Wolf Announces Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that new funding is available to help small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, through a...

Flushing Warning
We are asking all residents to refrain from flushing sanitizing wipes as these items are not compatible with pump stations and sewer treatment operations. As...

Bucks County Coronavirus links
Guide to get tested in PA, https://www.montcopa.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/5092 Bucks County Food pantries and hours https://www.bcoc.org/i-need-help…/…/food-pantries-and-hours/ Map of the same https://www.bcoc.org/i-need-help-with/…/food-assistance-map/ Graphic specific to Bucks County https://www.arcgis.com/…/Coronavirus%20Impact%20Planning%20

SEPTA Adjustments
SEPTA ADJUSTMENTS TO CCT SERVICE AND APPLICATION PROCESSES Same Day Reservations – Beginning Tuesday, March 24, registered CCT Customers (ADA/Shared Ride) may make same-day...


The Governor of Pennsylvania has issued a Stay at Home order for Bucks County
The Governor of Pennsylvania has issued a Stay at Home order for Bucks County. It is very important to ensure you are following social distancing...

Some Helpful Links
Penndel Borough will continue to update this page and our Facebook page with any information that may be helpful to its residents during this difficult...


U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET – ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS
If you own or work for a small business, this fact sheet may be helpful.


Tax update
If Borough Hall is still closed when taxes are due (3/28), please mail them to the following address: PO Box 7359 Penndel, PA 19047. Also,...

Some sites that Penndel residents may find to be useful:
Bucks Agency on Aging http://www.buckscounty.org/government/HumanServices/AAA Food assistance Best resource found for our local area is. https://www.bcoc.org/i-need-help…/…/food-pantries-and-hours/ Economic concerns of businesses https://dced.pa.gov/resources/ Factual links Bucks County Official...

Social Distancing
Please follow the guidelines set up by the CDC and keep our community safe!

Pennsylvania Workers Affected by COVID-19 May be Eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Harrisburg, PA – Workers in Pennsylvania who are impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation benefits, Secretary of Labor & Industry...

Coronavirus Update
In an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Penndel Borough will be cancelling all non-essential events. We strongly recommend that all residents follow...
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Community Day
Events held at Our Lady of Grace and Redeemer Lutheran Church. Look for yard sales throughout Penndel.
Penndel Summer Party
Join us to celebrate the start of summer with games, snacks, music, meet with government officials, and more!
Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony
Penndel will bury a time capsule that will represent life in Penndel during the pandemic.

WHAT WE ARE
OUR HISTORY
Penndel Borough, although small, rich in history. The area, originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Indians, was settled by Thomas Langhorne, an English Quaker preacher, and by Henry Paulin, a QUAKER Yeoman,on land grants from William Penn. Penndel remained a farming region until 1876 when the Philadelphia Reading Railroad began service, and the Langhorne train station was established. Slowly individual homes and small businesses were built within close proximity to the…