Boards & Commissions

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Advisory Boards & Commissions

To apply for a vacancy on a Board or Commission, download an application, fill it out, and mail it to Middletown Township, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047, or you can fax it to 215-750-3801

• Boards and Commissions Application

COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE is committed to preparing, organizing and implementing plans, programs and activities designed to educate, create public awareness and promote involvement concerning the elimination of trash, litter and graffiti, and to the beautification of Middletown Township. Visit their website at www.nolitter.org.

CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters pertaining to the operations of cable television companies in the Township.

DISABLED PERSONS ADVISORY BOARD assists the Township in all matters necessary to comply with the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and provides a forum to address the problems and concerns of the disabled.

Download a brochure with additional information on this board:

• DPAB Brochure

DRUG & ALCOHOL COMMISSION educates the community on substance abuse through a drug education program in association with the Neshaminy School District. Maintains a directory of Lower Bucks area facilities dealing with substance abuse problems.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL advises the Board of Supervisors on matters concerning the conservation and preservation of natural resources, (i.e., wetlands, flood plain areas) located in the Township.

FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE is empowered to evaluate the financial condition of the Township and to provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors with respect to maintaining and/or improving the financial condition of the Township.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION identifies and encourages preservation of historically significant structures in the Township.

PARK & RECREATION BOARD is responsible for overseeing the equipping, supervision, and maintainence of the Townships' parks, establishing and conducting a variety of recreation activities, and planning for recreation opportunities in the Township.

PLANNING COMMISSION reviews zoning, subdivision and land development applications and related issues. The Commission acts as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and strives to create a pleasant and safe environment in Middletown.

TEEN TASK FORCE is responsible for developing a variety of community activities available for teens, identifying new activities for teens, and advising the Board of Supervisors with respect to the active and passive recreation needs of teens.

YOUTH AID PANEL provides an alternative to the juvenile court system in dealing with first time summary and misdemeanor offenders. The Panel works to prevent juvenile offenders from becoming more involved in delinquent activities and also makes the juvenile offender responsible for his/her actions through a specific service to the victim and the community.

VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE an advisory committee to aid in the development of a Veterans' Memorial Park to be located at 700 Veterans' Highway in Levittown.

ZONING HEARING BOARD serves as an appeals board for persons seeking relief from decisions of the Zoning Officer, and is empowered by state law to grant variances from requirements of the zoning ordinance and special exceptions.