Vacancy on the Board of Supervisors

Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County, PA is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors.
As a Township of the Second Class, Upper Southampton Township is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors responsible for overseeing township operations, adopting budgets, enacting ordinances, approving expenditures, and making policy decisions to ensure the safety, health, and general welfare of the community. The Board holds Public Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., where it reviews financial reports, approves bills, and takes formal action on township matters. Qualified candidates must have resided in Upper Southampton Township for at least one year before appointment.
To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and Statement of Financial Interest to the Township by Friday, October 2, 2026, by 4:00pm.
Applicants may be requested to attend an in-person interview at the Upper Southampton Township Municipal Building, 939 Street Road, Southampton PA. The Board anticipates making the appointment during its Public Meeting on October 13, 2026.

Updated Release From PennDot Concerning Bristol Road Closure

Upper Southampton Municipal Authority to Close Bristol Road for Utility Construction in Lower Southampton Township

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Update:   September 22, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will perform utility construction on Bristol Road in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, beginning on Monday, September 14.

Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction: 

• Please be advised that the closure of W. Bristol Road will continue into next week (9/21), from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, due to unforeseen field conditions. Bristol Road will be closed and detoured weekdays between Route 532 (Buck Road) and Bustleton Pike. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Route 532 (Buck Road), Route 213 (Bridgetown Pike), and Bustleton Pike.

Local access will be maintained. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or through the detour route because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will complete this project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.

Travelers can check conditions on major roads by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts. 

Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.  

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Upper Southampton Municipal Authority Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement on Windsor Ave

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New Recycling Opportunity – Now Accepting To-Go Cups

We’re excited to share an exciting update: WM has expanded curbside recycling to include plastic and paper to-go cups. This means residents in our community can now recycle these items curbside, helping reduce waste and increase recycling rates.

This progress is part of WM’s $1.4 billion investment in recycling infrastructure, helping to make recycling easier and more effective.

For more information:
www.wm.com/us/en/recycle-right

Boards and Commissions Vacancies

Current  vacancies:

Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) - (one vacancy) -Advises the Board of Supervisors regarding ways and means of promoting orderly development, utilization and conservation of the natural resources of Upper Southampton Township.

International Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals -  (two vacancies) - Those interested please submit a Letter of Interest, complete with name, address, phone number, email and any other documents to support the Board of Supervisors in making a decision.

Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals - (two vacancies) - Hears appeals on matters concerning the Uniform Construction Code.