Category Archives: News and Event Blog

4^th of July Parade 

The 2017 parade will be held on Tuesday, July 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. It will start at the Town Center on Butler Avenue and end at North Branch Park, 207 Park Avenue.

The Tri-Municipal July 4^th Parade is hosted by New Britain Township, New Britain Borough and Chalfont Borough.

Be part of the fun!

Floats from neighborhoods, organizations and businesses are welcome. Floats will be judged for Most Patriotic, Most Original and Most Humorous.  Also needed are marching bands, Scout Troops, dancers, etc.  Prizes are awarded and complimentary refreshments are provided to participants.

The parade will also feature antique cars and fire trucks.  You’re encouraged to decorate your bikes and baby strollers in a patriotic theme.

Local businesses are encouraged to get involved with this family-oriented community event.  Please consider becoming a sponsor. Please call the New Britain Township office for more information (215-822-1391).

The Borough website earned first place and the Borough newsletter third place in the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Communication Contest.

These are repeat awards for both, with the website earning first place in 2016, and the newsletter second place in 2015.

Our thanks to the staff and volunteers who create and maintain the website and newsletter.  Their work helps keep the cost of both low for the taxpayers, while providing high quality information for residents.

If you have a suggestion to further improve either, please let Borough staff know.

Past copies of the Borough Newsletter can be found at:

Newsletter Archive

The Covered Bridge Park Summer Camp program will begin accepting registrations either via paper form or online for residents March 6th and for nonresidents on March 20th.

Information about the camp and online registration can be found at:

Covered Bridge Summer Camp

Demolition has begun at the former Knoell property.  Members of Council and the Borough Manager were on hand to witness the first action in implementation of the recently approved Main St Plan (which can be found at the link below).  From left to right: Council President Peter LaMontage, Jeff Gilmore, Council President Robyne Kelemen, Mayor David Holewinski, Mary Pat Holewinski, Lori Kesilman, Borough Manager Sam Bryant

Draft Main Street Study

On Monday, February 20th, Borough offices will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.  They will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, February 21st.

New Britain Borough Has Declared a Snow Emergency for the Ongoing Winter Storm. The Predictions are 6” – 12” of Accumulation by Thursday Night.

Residents Must Keep All Vehicles off the Roadways to allow for snow plowing and emergency management teams to do their jobs. Please DO NOT DRIVE unless absolutely necessary! If you choose to drive, Please be aware that there is Expected to be Very Dangerous Driving Conditions, including possible White Out Conditions & High Winds. SAFETY FIRST! Please consider your safety as well as the safety of others before you decide to drive.

New Britain Borough is investigating the formation of a Shade Tree Commission, and is putting out a public call for volunteers.

The expected goals of the group will be to advise Council on matters related to shade trees and plantings in the Borough rights of way as well as to review the vegetation proposed in land development plans.

If you are interested, please contact the Borough Office by calling 215-348-4586 or email secretary@newbritainboro.com.

shade tree 2

Borough Offices will be closed for MLK Day, Monday, January 16th and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 17th.

To stay informed about Borough events, please feel free to check the resources listed below or signup for our email news list:

Borough Event Calendar

Borough Facebook Page

At its December 2016 meeting, Borough Council approved a 2017 budget that makes no use of Borough savings (fund balance).  Council also approved the 2017 Tax Ordinance at its January meeting, which has no tax increase for the year.

Borough Council, staff and volunteers will continue to work in 2017 to ensure that taxpayer funds are used efficiently and effectively.

More information on Borough finances and to view the budget can be found at the link below:

Financial Information

On October 19th, the Borough held a demonstration of its proposed permanent barricade on Matthews Ave.  The videos below show a police vehicle and large truck passing over the posts without damage to the vehicles or posts.