Lower Makefield Township has joined six other Bucks County municipalities that have attained Sustainable PA Community Certifications from the Pennsylvania Municipal League and Sustainable Pittsburgh in recognition of their efforts to incorporate sustainable practices into their everyday operations.
Township Manager David W. Kratzer Jr. said township officials were pleased to be recognized.
“The township has a long history of commitment to saving taxpayer dollars, using resources efficiently and applying best practices in municipal government and community development,” he said.
Lower Makefield received the bronze level certification following an audit that was completed on Aug. 15. It is the only Bucks County municipality the program has certified so far this year.
Last summer, Middletown Township received the highest certification level — platinum — and joined Solebury, which earned the platinum designation in 2020.
The gold certified municipalities in Bucks County are New Britain Borough (2016), Doylestown Township (2015) and Upper Makefield (2015).
Northamption has been a silver level municipality since 2015.
The program is designed to encourage towns to save money, conserve resources, advance social equity and serve vibrant communities.
More specifically, according to a press release, the program assesses municipalities’ sustainability efforts in categories that include community design and land use, energy efficiency, health and wellness, intergovernmental cooperation, recycling and waste reduction, fiscal controls and diversity/equity/inclusion measurables.
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