COVID-19 Vaccination Pre Registration for Bucks County:
Follow this link to pre register for COVID-19 Vaccination: https://buckscounty.org/government/healthservices/HealthDepartment/CoronavirusInfo/VaccineInfo

Priority Groups Expansion: The State Department of Health announced changes in the vaccination priority lists. There are many people from the 1C group now included in the 1A group. The changes added over 300,000 people to the 1A group.

Vaccination Clinics: Despite this announcement, we are continuing to go forward with planning public vaccination clinics. It is their goal to open 6 clinics in February located throughout the county. All vaccination clinics will require a registration. There is a link on the County’s website that allows for residents to pre-register so they may be invited to a location to receive their initial vaccine. They are in contract negotiations with AMI to manage the clinics. When the contract is completed, it will be presented to the Commissioners at an upcoming public meeting and a formal announcement will be made.

Additional information, including a Daily Covid-19 Report and testing sites, are available at the PA Department of Health. PA DOH Vaccine Page: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Vaccine/Pages/Vaccine.aspx

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information updated daily on their website. CLICK HERE for the most updated information

Congress approved a COVID relief package on Dec. 21, 2020.
Pennsylvania's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUE) website for self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) will begin accepting applications. Here is what you need to know and do about the federal CARES Act Unemployment Assistance: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Bucks County Grant Will Cover Delinquent Mortgages Resulting from COVID-19
On behalf of the County's Department of Housing and Community Development, we are sharing this important information for homeowner's that may be facing the threat of foreclosure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is designed to assist homeowners struggling with their mortgage payments by providing counseling and financial assistance to eligible homeowners. If you have any questions, please contact their office at 215-345-3841. CLICK HERE for more information.

COVID-19 for Small Businesses CLICK HERE

Workplace Safety FAQS: CLICK HERE

General Waiver of some feed license requirements: CLICK HERE

SMALL BUSINESS LINKS:

On March 25, 2020, Governor Wolf announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) authorized the transfer of $40 million to the Small Business First Fund for CWCA. PIDA authorized making $61 million available to provide loans of $100,000 or less to for-profit businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees.

A list of approved projects can be found here. DCED continues to update its website with financial and other resources.

Businesses seeking further guidance and clarification from DCED can also contact its customer service resource account at ra-dcedcs@pa.gov. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, Pennsylvanians should follow this link: CLICK HERE

FOOD ASSISTANCE:

Governor Wolf Urges USDA to Waive Food Assistance Eligibility Requirements CLICK HERE to view the full letter from Governor Wolf.

Follow this link from Bucks County Emergency Services about feeding Pennsylvanians: CLICK HERE

IF you are out of work without pay, you are eligible to receive food sourced from the state and federal government from a food bank or food pantry in Pennsylvania. This includes service workers who are unable to get shifts or hourly wage employees of non-essential businesses that have voluntarily closed due to COVID-19 mitigation. You will be asked to verbally complete a Self-Declaration of Need form, as signatures have been temporarily waived due to COVID-19.
You will be asked to provide your household size and weekly income level as of the day you apply.Complete income guidelines can be found at agriculture.pa.gov

FOOD BANKS ARE OPEN and delivering food to many agencies, including pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. Please call or visit the website of your regional food bank to be directed to agencies in your community. Many food banks are also doing special drive-through distributions. Please call for more information.
You can find a food bank near you:

Contact the following Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free Pennsylvania member banks to find out about food assistance services being offered in your county.

Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc. Serving Bucks County

Philabundance Serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.

If you can't leave your house because you are under isolation or quarantine, contact your local food bank to see if they have options to deliver food. If you are concerned about potential exposure, there are steps you and food banks can take to limit risk. The PA Department of Agriculture sent guidance to all food banks encouraging them to follow best practices to limit risk of exposure.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education offers information on accessing meals on its website

The CDC has created a number of helpful information sheets about COVID-19 and the best ways to protect yourself and your family. CLICK HERE for these resources, and browse the links listed below. Remember:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

What you need to know about coronavirus disease and what to do if you are sick:
CLICK HERE
Shared Facts about COVID-19:
CLICK HERE
Click below to see Dublin Borough's Declaration of Disaster
CLICK HERE

• The Bucks County Foreclosure Assistance and Foreclosure Counseling Program, made possible by a grant secured by the Bucks County Housing & Community Development Office, is designed to provide financial assistance, as well as foreclosure counseling services, to individuals and families who are delinquent in their mortgage payments and who have experienced job loss or reduced income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While funds last, the grant will pay the delinquent mortgage amount for individuals who meet the unemployment, income, mortgage, property and eligibility requirements. For more information on the program, please contact the Credit Counseling Center for an appointment at 215-348-8003. You can also email CCC at info@creditcounselingcenter.org
or visit their website at https://www.creditcounselingcenter.org/

• In response to COVID-19, the Center for Workforce Development (CWD) at Bucks County Community College will deliver career training and job placement services to assist county residents directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center recognizes that residents have found themselves in uncharted waters without financial safety nets and the unprecedented times are adversely affecting the county’s most vulnerable residents. As a part of the education based program, CWD will offer multiple cohorts of Microsoft Office Technology & Customer Service Training Program (MOTCSS), Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Certification Program, Pre-Apprentice Industrial Maintenance Training Program, and the Metalwork Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program . Classes will focus on not only providing students the opportunity to earn industry recognized certifications but also career coaching services to expand job options. See attached flyer. CLICK HERE

• Contact Housing Link For Rental Assistance Programs- Bucks County Housing Link: 1-800-810-4434

The baseball and multi-purpose fields are available for rental by organized sports, semi-organized sports and individuals. The Pavilion at Supplee Park can be reserved on a first come first serve basis for parties, picnics, family reunions and special occasions. Contact Patti at the Borough by calling 215-249-3310 to see what dates are available. Forms can be found under the Forms and Documents page of our website.

At their regularly scheduled Council Meeting, held on October 14, 2019, Borough Council granted Preliminary-Final Approval with Conditions, to the Dublin Town Center Project. Resolution #2019-09 was adopted by Council to grant this approval.

To view Resolution 2019-09 CLICK HERE

The Dublin Town Center Land Development project consists of 9 parcels and is located on 17.62 acres of land that is accessible from Elephant Road and Main Street. The proposed plan includes the construction of seventy-nine (79) townhomes, one (1) 15,000 square foot mixed use building with 30 residential units, one (1) 15,000 square foot 1-story Grandview Hospital healthcare building, the adaptive re-use of the old Bishop’s Garage and the Building known as the TEC Building. The project also includes the Dublin Town Diner, although it will continue to operate as a diner. The developer’s goal is to preserve the history and integrity of Dublin, while bringing new life, new businesses and new traditions to Bucks County.

The project was submitted to the Borough as a preliminary / final submission on February 11, 2019 and was before the Borough’s Planning Commission on March 18, 2019 and May 6, 2019 for review. At their May 6th Planning Commission meeting the PC voted to recommend the plan for approval to the Borough Council with a list of conditions. To view the minutes of both Planning Commission meetings, CLICK HERE

The Dublin Town Center plans were presented to Council on May 28, 2019 and then again on September 9, 2019. At the September 9, 2019 council meeting Council authorized the Borough Solicitor to draft a resolution approving the preliminary/final plan with conditions for consideration of adoption at Council’s October 14, 2019 meeting. To view the minutes of both Council meetings, CLICK HERE

To view the preliminary / final plan, CLICK HERE
To view the renderings of the Townhomes, CLICK HERE
To view the renderings of the Mixed-Use Building, CLICK HERE
To view the renderings of the GVH HealthCare Building, CLICK HERE
To view the renderings of The Station, CLICK HERE
To view the renderings of The Square, CLICK HERE

Below is some additional information on The Square and the Station:
The Square(formally the TEC Building) is being restored to provide space to food and drink vendors and house shops, offices, health and wellness, retail, makers market and a wine bar. To learn more about The Square visit https://www.thesquarepa.com

The Station (formally Bishops' Garage) will be renovated and become a mixed-use building that will house a brew pub, Neshaminy Creek Brewery in one garage bay, Backyard Beans in the front office area, and a food court with a total of four food vendors in the other garage bay. To learn more about Station 23 visit https://www.station23pa.com

Dublin Borough bills for utility use quarterly. Bills are sent out in January, April, July and October and will be issued on the 15th of the month and due the 15th of the following month. Any payment that is NOT received by its due date is considered late and a 10% penalty will apply to the outstanding balance monthly until the bill is brought current.

You can make your payment at Borough Hall, Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by dropping off at the lock box located outside the entrance at borough all, or you can make a payment online.If you need to make payment arrangements, please reach out to the Borough Office at 215-249-3310 and we will work with you to find a solution. HERE.

The CDC has ordered a temporary halt to evictions (for non-payment of rent only) until December 31st, 2020 if you meet certain criteria including:
1) You’ve made best efforts to obtain government assistance for rent
2) You meet certain income requirements
3) You are unable to pay the full rent due to loss of household income
4) You have made best efforts to make timely partial payments that are as close to full payment as circum-stances may permit
For more information CLICK HERE

As a water supplier, by July 1st of each year, Dublin Borough is required to prepare an annual water quality report for the customers which Dublin Borough serves. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of our water and services we deliver to you every day. The report contains tables that list any drinking water contaminants and other water quality standards as a result of monitoring during the calendar year of the three operating wells located within the Borough.

This report is now available for download on the Borough's website. Hard copies are also available for review in Borough Hall (119 Maple Avenue). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe, dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

To view the 2019 Consumer Confidence Report CLICK HERE

Since 1997, 103 projects have been completed through the Municipal Open Space Program, resulting in the protection of 2,883 acres. To Learn more about Agriculture, Open Space, Natural Areas and Greenways, follow the Official Site of Bucks County's Page. CLICK HERE for more information.

We Recycle electronics because it keeps harmful elements out of the soil and water. For more information and resourses, click on the link to get to our Trash and Recycling Page CLICK HERE

The Borough uses the Swift911 system to provide a broad range of emergency notifications and alerts including flushing of water lines, road closures and other time-sensitive events to those who live and work in Dublin. We are requesting all the residents to sign up. For more information and to sign up, click on the Emergency Alerts page.

CLICK HERE

For more information CLICK HERE

On December 20, 2017, the Bucks County Commissioners authorized the commencement of the required 90 day public comment period for the proposed 2018 – 2028 County Municipal Waste Management Plan which began on January 3rd 2018. Upon completion of the Public Comment period, The Bucks County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) at its public meeting on April 12, 2018, considered all written comments received to the 2018 Bucks County Municipal Waste Management Plan. All comments were discussed, and revisions, as deemed applicable, were unanimously approved by SWAC, and the Plan document was updated to include those comments and revisions. All comments received are included in the plan as part of the document appendices.

The Bucks County Commissioners formally adopted the final version of the Plan at their public meeting on May 16, 2018.

To view the document CLICK HERE