The Lights Out program aims to reduce the number of deaths of migrating birds caused by light pollution. Artificial light at night can disrupt bird migration in a variety of ways, including disorienting birds from their routes and causing collisions with buildings, resulting in millions of bird fatalities each year. New Britain Township is part of the Atlantic Flyway, one of our nation’s four migration flyways. 

The Lights Out Program is voluntary and encourages residents/business owners to turn off or dim exterior and interior lighting from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., through Nov. 15, and again from April 1 to May 31. During those months, the public is asked to limit or eliminate the outdoor light their homes and businesses emit. Motion activated lighting and lighting with warm colored bulbs (amber) can also be helpful, if turning off lighting is not possible.

By supporting Lights Out, New Britain Township joins a nationwide effort which includes neighboring communities, such as Chalfont Borough, Doylestown Township and Doylestown Borough; and cities such as Philadelphia and Harrisburg.  For more information, please visit https://www.audubon.org/our-work/cities-and-towns/lights-out

Live bird migration can be tracked here: https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/

Please be advised that the New Britain Township Administration, Police, and Public Works Offices will be closed from Friday, August 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. through Monday, September 2, 2024, for the Labor Day holiday. These offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. for normal business hours.

Additionally, the Tax Office will be closed from Friday, August 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. through Monday, September 2, 2024. The Tax office will reopen for normal business on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! 🎉🌟

The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is in need of enthusiastic volunteers for our Fall Festival table on September 21st! We have several exciting educational displays designed to engage and entertain children. Whether you’re available in the morning or afternoon, we’d love to have you join us.

Interested in helping out? Contact Kathleen Davis at [email protected] for more details and to sign up.

Let’s make this year’s Fall Festival unforgettable together! 🍂🎉🌍 

Harris Blacktopping’s concrete subcontractor is getting ready to kick off the replacement of concrete ramps next week (weather permitting). 🚜

Here’s what’s on the agenda for the 2024 Road Program:

  • Milling and overlay of Brook Lane, Glen Drive, Marshall Circle, and Britain Woods Circle.
  • Section of sidewalk replacement on Park Avenue.
  • Section of sidewalk replacement on Cassandra Drive.

We’re aiming for substantial completion by August 30th. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our community’s roads and sidewalks!

Stay tuned for more updates! 👷‍♂️🛠️

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