Upper Makefield Township

Chairman of the Board David Kulig announced his resignation, effective immediately, at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 19.

“It’s been a distinct pleasure to serve on the planning commission and now the board of supervisors,” says Kulig. “I have been surrounded – especially on this board – with extremely good and honorable people who have the best interests of the township in their minds and hearts.”

Supervisor Bud Baldwin, who worked with Kulig on the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission, spoke about how much of a loss this news is for the Township, and said, “David, I thank you for your contribution and for your friendship – I know the community is very appreciative for all the things you have done for this municipality.”

Now Accepting Letters of Interest
The Board of Supervisors will accept Letters of Interest until 12 noon on June 9 from residents wishing to be considered to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Kulig’s resignation.
Letters may be directed to Township Manager Stephanie Teoli:

Upper Makefield Township
1076 Eagle Road
Newtown, PA 18940

Kulig’s Dedication to Upper Makefield
Kulig, who has served on the Board of Supervisors since 2006, has been instrumental in making positive changes in Upper Makefield Township. Highlights of his municipality work include:

• Instrumental in revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance
• Instrumental in the rewriting of Comprehensive Plan of the Jointure
• Instrumental in settlement with Toll Brothers involving the development of the Reeve Tract – the $3 million settlement resulted in the Riparian Restoration and Preservation Grant Fund
• Elected to Board of Supervisors to serve 6-year term (2006-2011)

In addition to his current role on the Board of Supervisors, Dave Kulig has served on the township Planning Commission and the Newtown Regional Planning Commission. Kulig will be remembered for his superior ability to analyze and clarify information to Upper Makefield Township residents.