Report Concludes No One Responsible, Recommends Moving Forward
An official investigative report released this week concluded that no individual or entity bears responsibility for the matter under review, while recommending that all parties move forward without further discussion. The report, which spans 18 pages and includes multiple appendices, summarizes months of internal review and analysis before arriving at its central finding: responsibility could […]
Township Launches “Listening Tour,” Assures Residents Nothing Will Change
Township officials announced the launch of a new “listening tour” this week aimed at gathering resident feedback on a range of municipal issues, while simultaneously assuring the public that no policy changes are expected to result from the effort. The tour, which will consist of a series of informal community meetings held over the next […]
Local Government Assures Residents Process Is Working as Intended
Local officials assured residents this week that the municipal process is functioning exactly as designed, following a series of public complaints questioning recent decisions, timelines, and outcomes. The reassurance came during a regularly scheduled council meeting in which residents raised concerns about transparency, responsiveness, and the perceived disconnect between public input and final actions. Officials […]
Public Records Request Produces Thousands of Pages, Answers Still Missing
A recent public records request yielded thousands of pages of documents related to the issue, providing extensive documentation without offering clear answers to the questions that prompted the request. The records, released in multiple batches, include emails, memos, reports, calendars, and attachments spanning several years and involving numerous departments. Volume Delivered According to the release […]
Donor “Has No Input” Despite Being in Every Meeting
Local officials confirmed this week that a prominent political donor has “no input whatsoever” in municipal decision-making, despite appearing in nearly every meeting where those decisions are discussed. The donor, a regional business executive who has contributed consistently to multiple campaigns over the past decade, was present for recent discussions involving zoning changes, procurement approvals, […]
New Subdivision Named After Wildlife It Immediately Displaces
Construction crews broke ground this week on Fox Hollow Estates, a 112-home residential development whose name, according to nearby residents, appears to commemorate the animals that no longer live there. The subdivision, located on a formerly wooded tract just outside Cedar Run Township, takes its name from the foxes, deer, and other wildlife that occupied […]
It’s Time We Had a Serious Conversation About This
There comes a moment in every community when it becomes clear that avoiding a difficult conversation is no longer an option. We believe Buck County has reached that moment, whether it is ready for it or not. This is not about assigning blame, nor is it about relitigating past decisions. It is about acknowledging that […]
Neighborhood Facebook Group Declares Weeklong Emergency Over Minor Issue
Members of a local neighborhood Facebook group declared a weeklong “ongoing emergency” this week following the appearance of a minor issue that residents described as unacceptable and deeply concerning, despite no shared understanding of what the issue actually was or what response it required. The situation began late Sunday evening when a resident posted a […]
Internal Review Finds Investigation Followed All Procedures, Raises No Questions
An official investigative report released this week concluded that no individual or entity bears responsibility for the matter under review, while recommending that all parties move forward without further discussion. The 18-page report, which includes multiple appendices and summaries of internal review processes, outlines months of analysis before arriving at its central finding: responsibility could […]
Area Resident Describes Self as “Low Drama,” Proceeds to Explain Everything
Area resident Danielle Morris described herself as “very low drama” this week before offering a detailed and carefully structured explanation of several situations in which she felt misunderstood, unfairly characterized, or compelled to clarify her role. “I really try to stay out of things,” Morris said. “I just feel like context matters.” Morris, 38, emphasized […]