Sources Say Investigation Was Thorough, Decline to Explain How
Multiple sources familiar with a recently concluded investigation described the process as “thorough” and “comprehensive,” while declining to explain what steps were taken to reach those conclusions. The assurances came following public questions about the scope and depth of the inquiry, which resulted in no findings, no recommendations, and no further action. “It was a […]
Township Approves Luxury Housing Project After Developer Says It “Feels Right”
After a brief discussion marked by nodding, quiet agreement, and several references to intuition, the Maple Hollow Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday night to approve a proposed luxury housing development following assurances from the project’s developer that the plan “just feels right.” The approval came despite lingering questions about traffic, water usage, environmental […]
Officials Say Records Speak for Themselves, Decline to Interpret
Officials responded to questions this week by stating that the recently released records should be allowed to “speak for themselves,” declining to provide interpretation, summary, or clarification regarding their contents. The response followed multiple requests for explanation after the documents revealed extensive internal awareness without clear evidence of action. Records Released, Context Withheld Officials emphasized […]
Newly Released Emails Reveal Extensive Concern, No Clear Plan
A newly released set of internal emails shows that officials expressed repeated concern about a developing issue while stopping short of articulating a clear strategy for addressing it. The emails, obtained through a public records request, span several months and involve multiple departments, suggesting widespread awareness paired with limited coordination. Concern Expressed Frequently In numerous […]
Public Comment Period Ends Immediately After Public Begins Commenting
Residents attending Monday night’s City Council meeting were given the opportunity to speak during public comment for just under three minutes before officials announced the period had concluded, citing time constraints, agenda priorities, and the need to “keep things moving.” The public comment period officially opened at 7:42 p.m. and closed at 7:45 p.m., shortly […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
This Is Bigger Than Any One Issue, Which Is Why It’s Hard to Explain
Some situations resist easy explanation not because they lack substance, but because they extend beyond any single cause or event. When issues become layered, interconnected, and persistent, clarity often gives way to general unease. That unease is difficult to articulate, but no less real. Beyond Individual Incidents Focusing on individual moments can be comforting, as […]