Bensalem Township Council Meeting - March 9, 2026

The Bensalem Township Council held a meeting on March 9, 2026, which included presentations honoring police officers for life-saving actions and the 2025 Officer of the Year award. The council approved meeting minutes from January 12 and February 9, 2026, and made several appointments to various advisory boards, including auditor and environmental and veterans affairs boards. Key procurement-related discussions focused on land development projects and escrow releases. The council considered tabling a minor land development project to April 27, 2026, to allow the developer to address outstanding items. Two escrow releases were approved: one for $668,608.90 related to site improvements at 700 Bristol Pike, and another for $3,500 for Faith Unity on Richloo Road, with detailed discussion on stormwater management and project phases. Additionally, the council approved a one-year extension for a land development agreement for KA Homes at 4946 Nisham Boulevard, with assurances that construction is progressing and concerns about neighborhood impact were addressed. The meeting concluded with community announcements and adjournment.