PennDOT announcement: Utility improvement will occur on Bristol Road in New Britain and Chalfont Boroughs beginning Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning. Bristol Road will be closed and detoured weeknights between Unami Trail and Hibiscus Drive (local access for those who live there will be maintained at all times). During the evening closures, traffic will be detoured to Upper State Rd, Rt. 152, Butler Ave, and Bus. Rt. 202.

Message from Republic Services:  Due to the inclement weather, Republic is closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, and expects to re-open on Tuesday, which means they’ll be operating this week on a one-day service delay.  Therefore, Chalfont Borough’s pickup day has been moved to Wednesday, February 25.  Please try to remove snow from the collection area on your property to the best of your ability.  Collection drivers can’t risk injury trying to access your toters.  Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Chalfont Borough declares a winter storm emergency starting on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM through duration of the storm and its clean-up.  It is unlawful to at any time during the continuance of the emergency for any person to park a motor vehicle or to allow that vehicle to remain parked anywhere on any Borough streets, all of which are designated snow emergency routes.

20260222 Snow Emergency Declared

As a reminder, Chalfont Borough’s Public Works crew will be doing everything possible to keep up with the storm, so please be patient as they do their best to work on clearing Borough-owned streets.  State-owned roads are maintained by PennDOT.

§ 362-66. Responsibility for removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.

Every person in charge or control of any building or lot of land fronting or abutting on a paved sidewalk, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise, shall remove and clear away or cause to be removed or cleared away snow and/or ice from a path of at least 30 inches in width from so much of said sidewalk as in front of or abutting on said building or lot of land.

1. Except as provided in Subsection B hereof, snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks within 12 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain.
2. In the event snow and/or ice on a sidewalk has become so hard that it cannot be removed without likelihood of damage to the sidewalk, the person charged with its removal shall cause enough sand or other abrasive to be put on the sidewalk to make travel reasonably safe and shall, as soon thereafter as weather permits, cause to be cleared a path in said sidewalk of at least 30 inches in width.

§ 362-67. Responsibility for removal from roofs.

Every person in charge or control of any building or other structure, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise, shall remove and clear away, or cause to be removed and cleared away, any accumulation of snow and ice on said building or other structure which is liable to fall on any sidewalk, roadway or other public way. Such work shall be completed within a reasonable time but not later than 12 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain.

§ 362-68. Depositing of snow and ice restricted.

No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow or ice on or immediately next to a fire hydrant or on any sidewalk, roadway or loading or unloading areas of a public transportation system, except that snow and ice may be mounded by the Borough on public cartways incident to the cleaning thereof or mounded on curbs incident to the clearing of sidewalks in business districts.

Chalfont Borough will hold its upcoming regular Council meeting at Borough Hall, 40 N. Main St., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM.   All are welcome to attend.

The ‘Code Blue” in Bucks County has been extended through the morning of February 12th as frigid conditions remain in our area.  More information here.

Republic Services was closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.  Therefore, they are operating on a one-day delay this week for residential trash & recycling pickup.  Chalfont Borough’s pickup day this week is being moved to Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

PHILADELPHIA (January 22, 2026) — A significant winter storm is forecast to bring periods of heavy snow and possible freezing rain across the region this weekend. In advance, PECO is coordinating its storm preparation and response efforts to support customers and is sharing important tips with customers including how to report and track power outages, should they occur.

PECO has proactively increased staffing to ensure crews are available to respond to any power outages as quickly and safely as possible. The storm brings the potential for a significant accumulation of snow, along with sleet or freezing rain, which can have an impact on trees and power lines.

PECO’s storm preparation efforts:

• PECO is actively monitoring the weather and developing plans in advance for potential impacts on the company’s electric and natural gas systems.
• When extreme weather hits, PECO is prepared and dedicated to restoring service to customers as safely and quickly as possible.  PECO is currently preparing crews and contractors to respond to potential outages. In the event of outages, crews will work around the clock until every last customer is restored.

Customers should also take steps to prepare for severe winter weather:

• Charge cell phones and mobile devices before storms hit.
• Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.
• Have a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods available.
• Regularly check weather information so you’re aware of conditions.
• Stay away from downed power lines and electric equipment – always assume it is energized.

During winter storms, customers also should remember to:

• Keep exhaust vents for natural gas appliances like water heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces clear of snow and ice to prevent buildup of carbon monoxide.
• Keep natural gas meters clear of snow and ice by using a broom or brush to gently clear the area around the meter.
• Find more safety tips at peco.com/Storm.

How to Report an Outage:

• Customers experiencing issues with their electric or natural gas services should contact PECO at 1-800-841-4141.  Alternatively, customers can easily report issues at peco.com/Outages using their phone, tablet or computer or through PECO’s free mobile app.
• Customers can visit peco.com/Alerts to choose how to receive information – via text, email or phone – including when power is out in their area, when service is expected to be restored, or when power is restored.
• PECO has a two-way texting program for outages. By texting “ADDOUTAGE” to MYPECO (697326), customers can enroll in the program, report outages, and check the status of their outage through text messaging.  To use this service, a customer’s mobile number must be registered with their account.
• Customers can find additional information at peco.com/Storm.  Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/pecoconnect and on Twitter at twitter.com/pecoconnect.

Restoration Priorities:

PECO’s restoration priorities are focused on public safety and other essential services such as 911 centers, hospitals, and pumping stations.  Then restoration is generally scheduled so that the greatest number of customers can be restored as quickly and safely as possible.

After addressing downed live wires or potentially life-threatening issues, crews will focus on transmission lines that serve thousands of customers and substation equipment that can affect widespread areas.  Crews will then address main distribution lines serving large numbers of customers and secondary lines serving neighborhoods.  After major repairs are complete, crews will begin to work on service lines to individual homes and businesses. 

Chalfont Borough declares a winter storm emergency starting on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM through duration of the storm and its clean-up.  It is unlawful to at any time during the continuance of the emergency for any person to park a motor vehicle or to allow that vehicle to remain parked anywhere on any Borough streets, all of which are designated snow emergency routes.

20260124 Snow Emergency Declared – signed

As a reminder, Chalfont Borough’s Public Works crew will be doing everything possible to keep up with the storm, so please be patient as they do their best to work on clearing Borough-owned streets.

§ 362-66. Responsibility for removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.

Every person in charge or control of any building or lot of land fronting or abutting on a paved sidewalk, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise, shall remove and clear away or cause to be removed or cleared away snow and/or ice from a path of at least 30 inches in width from so much of said sidewalk as in front of or abutting on said building or lot of land.

1. Except as provided in Subsection B hereof, snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks within 12 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain.
2. In the event snow and/or ice on a sidewalk has become so hard that it cannot be removed without likelihood of damage to the sidewalk, the person charged with its removal shall cause enough sand or other abrasive to be put on the sidewalk to make travel reasonably safe and shall, as soon thereafter as weather permits, cause to be cleared a path in said sidewalk of at least 30 inches in width.

§ 362-67. Responsibility for removal from roofs.

Every person in charge or control of any building or other structure, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise, shall remove and clear away, or cause to be removed and cleared away, any accumulation of snow and ice on said building or other structure which is liable to fall on any sidewalk, roadway or other public way. Such work shall be completed within a reasonable time but not later than 12 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain.

§ 362-68. Depositing of snow and ice restricted.

No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow or ice on or immediately next to a fire hydrant or on any sidewalk, roadway or loading or unloading areas of a public transportation system, except that snow and ice may be mounded by the Borough on public cartways incident to the cleaning thereof or mounded on curbs incident to the clearing of sidewalks in business districts.

Bucks County Declares ‘Code Blue’ starting in the evening on Friday, January 23, 2026, through January 31, 2026.  Link to full information.