ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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TABOR ROAD CLOSED

Tabor Road will be closed beginning Tuesday, June 2nd for roadway maintenance. Please use Foellner Road for park access.

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UPPER BUCKS 250 HERITAGE DAY

A special thank you to Shirley Bonsall, who represented the Nockamixon Historic Commission last Saturday, May 16th at the Upper Bucks 250 Heritage Day at Tinicum Park. The day was beautiful, with 600 to 700 attendees and an additional 100 participants from local organizations, traditional crafters, lecturers, exhibitors, live music, reenactors, student artwork, and the Palisades School Band!

To view wonderful photos showcasing the event, visit the Upper Bucks 250 Heritage Day Blog.

We appreciate Shirley and the Historic Commission for their contributions!

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CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Nockamixon Historic Commission is proud to present a special series entitled NOCKAMIXON HISTORIC MINUTES. This commemorative initiative aims to highlight and honor Nockamixon's rich and enduring legacy.

Over the course of the year, the Commission will be sharing a variety of fascinating insights into Nockamixon's past. These historical tidbits will feature notable people, places, and events that have shaped the community. 

1950s: SWEET SUMMER NIGHTS at “THE GROVE” 

--- As remembered by Neil T. Jesiolowski, Nockamixon Historic Commission

In the 1950s, I remember going to “The Grove” on Marienstein Rd., a private club known as St. Johns the Baptist Club. Although the club had no formal connection to the three local Catholic churches—Old St. Johns on Haycock Run Rd., St. Edwards at the intersection of Routes 611 and 212, and St. Josephs on Marienstein Rd. —the churches used the venue for their summer and fall fundraising picnics, including a large joint event in autumn.

Regardless of religion, the locals frequently flocked to “The Grove,” on Saturday and Sunday nights. A unique setting, it consisted of:

• A Club House, with a fenced-in, outdoor beer garden.
• A Dining Hall, with a kitchen located at the rear.
• A Dance Floor, which was a deck with a stepped-up, sheltered band stand.
• A Pavilion, located between the Club and the Hall, which seemed huge to me back then!
• A Parking area located across the street behind the Hall in John Lapsley's field.

The ladies of the churches worked in the Hall cooking and “serving up” delicious, country-style chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and homemade pies. You would purchase a meal ticket and when your number was called you went into the Hall to be seated at one of a dozen big tables.

The men of the churches ran games of chance like a coin toss and a wheel of chance, at tables scattered between the buildings. But for me, as a young kid of 9 or 10 years old, I loved playing Bingo in the Pavilion, using money earned by returning bottles. My fondest memory was winning two big lamps for my mother. They were so big, I had to get my brother to carry one lamp, while I carried the other one home. My mom was thrilled!

I do not know when the Club was established, but today it is a private residence, as is St. Josephs Church.

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NOCKAMIXON SPRING NEWSLETTER

Click here for the latest NOCKAMIXON SPRING NEWSLETTER 2026. which highlights a Nockamixon Historic Minute!

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WATER WATCH UPDATE: May 27, 2026

• Precipitation: NORMAL Status. Bucks County received 9.9 inches of precipitation in the past 90 days (2/25-5/26)
• Groundwater: WATCH Status. Spring 2026 data from the Nockamixon SWL wells shows 67% of wells below median water level.
• Streamflow: NORMAL Status. Based on the 30-day average flow.
• Remember to water your plants in the morning (5 AM–10 AM) when evaporation is minimal. This lets plants absorb moisture and nutrients efficiently for photosynthesis and reduces leaf diseases by allowing excess water to dry.

PA Drought Map:  https://rconnect.usgs.gov/PA_drought_map/  More info is available on the Groundwater website: https://www.bntgmc.org/

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HOW CAN I PRESERVE MY PROPERTY?

Email a letter of interest to or mail it to Nockamixon Township office at 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972. (Click here for the: Sample of Landowner Preservation Interest.) After your letter is received, a Nockamixon Open Space Committee member will contact you, arrange a meeting to explain the program, provide an application, and discuss your preservation goals. 

• Preliminary Conservation Easement_Application

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: 2025 -2026

Nockamixon Township is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term development and resource preservation. Over the past year, the Bucks County Planning Commission has discussed draft updates at Nockamixon Planning Commission meetings. On January 6, 2026, the Planning Commission finalized its review. On April 16, 206 the Board of Supervisors announced the start of the 45-day public review period beginning April 20th and ending June 5th.

Click here for the Nockamixon Township Comprehensive Plan Update 2026 - Version 04.17.2026. 

Questions/Comments can be made online at https://connects.buckscounty.gov/nockamixon-township-comprehensive-plan,

A public meeting will be held at the June 2^nd Planning Commission Meeting at 7pm, at the township building to present the plan. All meetings are open to the public. For more information click here. 

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2026 BUCKS COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DATES & LOCATIONS

• July 11 - Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown
• August 8 - Bensalem High School, 4319 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem
• October 24 - strayer Middle School, 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown

2026 Bucks County HHW Flyer, provides more information on the materials you can bring.

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GET PAID TO RECYCLE YOUR OLD APPLIANCES

Contact First Energy/Met-Ed to schedule a pickup for your old refrigerator, freezer, washer/dryer, air purifier, dehumidifier, or dishwasher and get a check for $15 to $50! Call 888-314-4116 or visit www.energysavePA.com.

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NOTICE: Quarry Road between Route 611 & Beaver Run Road is OPEN!

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