Doylestown Borough taxpayers should prepare to dig a little deeper into their pockets next year, as the borough’s nearly $15 million preliminary budget calls for a tax increase.
Acting to counter a fire and rescue service deficit for its 2024 proposed budget and beyond, Richland Township is advertising a 2.25-mill increase in its dedicated “fire tax,” with the new total …
Taxes have been steady in Durham Township for seven years but it seems the honeymoon has ended. The township supervisors have announced a 2-mill increase for 2024.
The Wrightstown Board of Supervisors plans to reduce the local earned income tax (EIT) in 2024, but raise the township property tax rate to help cover expenses.
At an October meeting, Newtown Township Manager Micah Lewis presented the draft 2024 budget to the board of supervisors. If adopted, taxpayers will see a 3-mill increase in municipal taxes to help …
Solebury Township’s draft of its 2024 budget calls for no increase in the municipal tax levy. If passed, it would be the third year in a row for local taxes to remain stable.“There are no big …
Two historic New Hope properties have been listed for sale for the first time in 40 years. Jointly listed for $4.95 million, the two contiguous properties include the Wedgwood Inn, which first opened …
This letter is regarding the article in the (July 20) Herald about a developer seeking to bar Newtown Township Supervisor John Mack from an upcoming vote on the proposed 245-unit multi-story …
The Neshaminy School Board approved a final 2023-24 budget June 27 that holds the line on property taxes.The board voted 8-0 to approve the $202.9 million budget that leaves total millage at 171.23, …
The Council Rock School Board approved a final 2023-24 budget with a 2 percent property tax hike at its June 22 meeting while also taking steps to start the search to replace Human Resources Director …
For the third consecutive year, the Central Bucks School District is raising taxes. In a unanimous vote, the school board recently approved a 2.75 percent millage rate hike, meaning those with an …
Many seniors have been losing their homes because of failure to pay school and real estate taxes on the property. Here are my thoughts on the subject: When a senior starts his Social Security pension …
Seventy townhouses will be going up on a 13.2-acre property at 1700 Woodburne Road in Middletown if Fort Washington-based Westrum Development Company is able to secure necessary approvals.
A $203 million proposed final budget in the Neshaminy School District for 2023-24 holds the line on property taxes. The school board voted 7-0 at its May 23 meeting to approve the document for …
In last week’s article about the New Hope-Solebury School District raising taxes 2 percent (New Hope-Solebury eyes final budget with 2% tax increase, June 1), Board President Judy Finn is quoted as …
Developers presented conceptual plans for a housing development along Doylestown Borough’s North Broad Street that would sit across the street from a large apartment complex under construction at …
The May 18 New Hope-Solebury School Board meeting was eventful as honors and mentions were made for prizes won and records broken but the main event was the presentation of the proposed final budget …
Middletown Township's Zoning Hearing Board took action on one significant project and delayed consideration of three others at the request of applicants on May 10. The board voted unanimously to …
Like many couples whose children have grown, Steven Grabowski and Cheryl Olsten, of Solebury, are downsizing. What’s amazing about this lifestyle change is the handsome home the couple is leaving …
The public is worried about banks. The stock market is wobbling. Housing prices are fluctuating across the nation. Interest rates are rising. Compounding all of this, the word “recession” is …
