Excessive Heat Warning issued by Bucks County starting at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 18, and staying in effect until the evening of Saturday, June 22.  Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Bucks County provides daytime cooling centers for seniors and the homeless seeking refuge from the heat (see link for more information).

Bird Town is hosting a Native Plant Sale & Swap at the Krupp Park gazebo in Chalfont on Saturday, May 18, from 10am to 12pm.

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Bucks County hold their 22nd Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at their office location on The Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Penns Park Rd, Newtown, PA.   This is a rain or shine event.

The sale offers many types of annuals, perennials, rare and unusual trees and shrubs including Master Gardener grown and donated plants, a large selection of herbs and vegetables, including heirloom types.  Also offered are butterfly/pollinator plants, shade and deer-resistant plants, indoor plants, container garden plants, native plants and shrubs from the Master Watershed Stewards of Bucks County, as well as a beautiful selection of hanging baskets for Mother’s Day gifts.  The sale features a large indoor area with ample parking.  80+ Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards are on hand to answer home gardening and environmental stewardship questions and help with plant selection for Bucks County gardens. Bring your own wagon or cart. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.  For additional information please call 267-483-2020.  All proceeds benefit the educational outreach of the Penn State Master Gardener Program and Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program of Bucks County.

The sale location is handicapped accessible.  Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Bucks County Extension Office at 267-483-2020 in advance of your participation or visit.

The 2024 Tri-Municipal 4th of July Parade is on!  Check out the parade flyer for more information and if you’d like to participate in the parade, please use the participant registration form.

Direct all questions to New Britain Township.
Email:  events@nbtpa.us
Phone:  215-822-1391

Submit Registration Form by June 14, 2024, to:
New Britain Township
Attn:  July 4th/Sue Gelb
207 Park Avenue
Chalfont, PA 18914

Or email your registration form by June 14, 2024, to:  sgelb@nbtpa.us
Questions, call 215-822-1391

Chalfont Borough Property Owners,
If you have not yet paid your 2024 Borough & County Real Estate Taxes, please be aware that the end of the discount period is April 30th. Payments must be received or postmarked by April 30th.  For walk-in payments, the Borough is open Monday-Friday from 9AM to 4PM (closed on holidays).  Call the Borough office at 215-822-7295 with any questions.

This event has changed and shredding will no longer be offered.  This is an electronics recycling event only.  There will be no e-recycling fees charged to Chalfont Borough residents.

Revised 2024 Community E-Recycling Event Flyer

SEPTA announced that it has a grade crossing project scheduled for next weekend in Hatfield Township. Due to this work, train service between Lansdale and Doylestown will be impacted next Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, 2024.  Click here for more details.

After taking place along Main Street in Chalfont for more than three decades, it was decided in 2024 that due to declining enrollment and volunteers, the Chalfont Challenge 5K will no longer occur.  However, other races in the Bucks 5K Series are still occurring and interested runners can go to the Series website to register and participate in any of the upcoming Bucks 5K Series races.

Shredding will no longer be offered at this event.
Residents will not be charged fees for e-recycling.

Revised 2024 Community E-Recycling Flyer

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to Article III, Section 302(a) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Chalfont Borough is requesting the review by the public of the proposed draft of its 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update.  The Plan is also being distributed to the contiguous municipalities to Chalfont Borough; New Britain Township and New Britain Borough, as well as to Central Bucks School District and the Bucks County Planning Commission for their comments.  In accordance with Section 302 of the MPC, any comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan Draft must be received within forty-five (45) days of this notice.

Chalfont Borough is holding a public meeting on February 26, 2024, at 7:00PM at 40 N. Main St., Chalfont, PA 18914 to present and discuss its proposed 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend and comment.

The Plan is intended to guide future development of the Borough based on recent information on existing and projected population, and other factors.  The Plan gives recommendations for transportation; local economic development; Borough services; conservation of natural resources; open space, parks and recreation; historic preservation; commercial and economic development; zoning; existing and future land use; and the means by which these recommendations may be implemented.

A copy of the full text of the proposed Plan is available for public examination without charge on the Borough website or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost of copying at the Chalfont Borough Administration Office during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, (except holidays) at 40 N. Main St., Chalfont, PA.  An opportunity will be given to all interested persons in attendance at a public meeting held on February 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Borough Hall, 40 N. Main St., Chalfont, PA 18914, to comment on the proposed Plan.  If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting as noted above and require other accommodation to observe or participate in the meeting, please contact Shawn Curran, Borough Manager, at 215-822-7295, to discuss how Chalfont Borough may best accommodate your needs.